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A Benihana Christmas 

Trouble among the members of the party planning committee results with Pam and Karen hosting a rival Christmas party, but Michael isn't interested in celebrating after being dumped by Carol.

Director:

Harold Ramis

Writers:

Greg Daniels (developed for american television by), Jennifer Celotta | 2 more credits »
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Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Steve Carell ... Michael Scott
Rainn Wilson ... Dwight Schrute
John Krasinski ... Jim Halpert
Jenna Fischer ... Pam Beesly
B.J. Novak ... Ryan Howard
David Denman ... Roy Anderson
Leslie David Baker ... Stanley Hudson
Brian Baumgartner ... Kevin Malone
Kate Flannery ... Meredith Palmer
Mindy Kaling ... Kelly Kapoor
Angela Kinsey ... Angela Martin
Paul Lieberstein ... Toby Flenderson
Oscar Nuñez ... Oscar Martinez
Phyllis Smith ... Phyllis Lapin
Creed Bratton ... Creed Bratton
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Storyline

In a special one hour Christmas episode, Michael sends out an inappropriate Christmas Card which lands him in hot water with his girlfriend Carol. Meanwhile tensions mount on the party planning committee between Angela, Pam and Karen. The resulting tension leave the office with two competing Christmas parties. Written by Anonymous

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Genres:

Comedy

Certificate:

TV-14 | See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Trivia

In the scene where Daryl goes to get his synthesizer and stops to talk to Phylis, you can see the karaoke cord that Angela hid in the plant. See more »

Goofs

The "missing" cable for the karaoke machine is an IEC cable, which could be found on the back of any computer monitor or any computer desktop. See more »

Quotes

Dwight Schrute: Pam and Karen, I am ordering you to cease and desist all party planning immediately.
Pam Beesley: You can't do that.
Dwight Schrute: As ranking number three in this office, I am order...
Andy: [grunts] I'm number three.
Dwight Schrute: You're number four.
Andy: Yeah, but I'm number three.
Dwight Schrute: Uh, no.
[to Pam]
Dwight Schrute: You must turn over to me all Christmas decorations and party paraphernalia immediately. They will be returned to you on January 4th.
Jim Halpert: Okay, I think I can help here.
[...]
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Spinnin' N Reelin'
Written and Performed by Creed Bratton
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12 January 2021 | by evansjoshyrSee all my reviews

42 mins of office goodness. Comedy gold christmas special What more could you ask for


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Language:

English

Release Date:

14 December 2006 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

A Benihana Christmas See more »

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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1
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