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

Stars:

Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski

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

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.

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Plot Keywords:

christmas episode | nbc | boyfriend girlfriend relationship | directed by harold ramis | produced by steve carrell | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

Angela bases what color is "whorish" on whatever Phyllis is wearing.

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Goofs

When Michael is lying by Pam's desk you get a direct shot of him repositioning his legs. In the next shot his legs are back to the way they were before.

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Quotes

Michael Scott: [rides into office on very old and very used 10-speed bike and stops at Pam's desk] Hey! I would like a nice slice of Christmas Pam. Side of candy Pams. And perhaps some Pam chops... with mint.
Pam Beesly: Can I help you Michael?
Michael Scott: I'm looking for the Toy Drive box.
Pam Beesly: It's behind you.
Michael Scott: [turns around to see Toy Drive pile full of brand-new, unopened toys. Leans his old bike against wall] Okay. Well, I need to put this bike in there. I hope it will fit, with all these little knickknacks.
Jim Halpert: Wow. What kind of bike is that?
Michael Scott: ...
[...]

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Connections

References The Hollywood Squares (Daytime) (1965)

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Soundtracks

Your Body is a Wonderland
Written by John Mayer
Performed by Steve Carell and Ed Helms

User Reviews

Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 December 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Benihana Christmas

Filming Locations:

Chandler Valley Center Studios - 13927 Saticoy St, Panorama City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Deedle-Dee Productions, Reveille Productions, NBC Universal Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

42 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1