Best Christmas Episode of a TV Series - Blu-ray Forum

demonknight · 11-22-2014, 05:39 PM

I was just curious as to what people's favorite Christmas themed or set episode of a TV series.

My personal favorites are:
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: "A Very Sunny Christmas"
The Simpsons: "Marge Be Not Proud"
American Dad!: "Rapture's Delight"

Moviefan2k4 · 11-22-2014, 06:34 PM

I really like the "Smallville" episode titled "Lexmas". Its mostly a riff on "Its A Wonderful Life", where Lex's mother shows him the life he could have if he leaves Lionel behind. The other part of the tale involves Chloe getting Clark to help deliver presents to charity on Christmas Eve...only for him to meet a despairing Santa Claus. The episode has several funny and sad moments, all mixed in at the right time...but the ending is really conflicting.

i007spectre · 11-22-2014, 06:41 PM

Chuck Versus Santa Claus

A Die Hard homage episode and it had Reginald VelJohnson reprise his role of LAPD officer Al Powell.

Al_The_Strange · 11-22-2014, 06:42 PM

Can't go wrong with the Futurama! Xmas episodes.

The SNL Christmas compilations are pretty funny, as long as you don't over-watch them. I always loved the It's a Wonderful Life alternate ending.

I think a few of my favorite sitcoms - That 70s Show, Titus, 3rd Rock from the Sun - may have had one or two good Christmas episodes.

It's been a while, but I seem to remember there being an episode of Excel Saga that takes place at Christmas time. I was always fond of that one - it's not every day you see an anime Christmas show, especially one so zany and stupid.

mrrant_33 · 11-22-2014, 07:10 PM

BaerGriggs · 11-22-2014, 07:27 PM

I really like the episode of The Twilight Zone called "The Night of the Meek."

The claymation Christmas episode of Community that aired a couple years ago was pretty great too.

Falaskan · 11-22-2014, 07:56 PM

Home Improvement has come classic Christmas episodes! lol

iank · 11-22-2014, 09:22 PM

I make it a yearly tradition to watch a One Foot in the Grave Xmas special on Christmas Eve. The absolute best are The Wisdom of the Witch, Starbound (funniest climax to anything ever) and the feature-length One Foot in the Algarve.
One of the best comedy series ever.

theusher · 11-22-2014, 10:04 PM

How the Ghosts Stole Christmas (The X-Files)

The Strike (Seinfeld)

Drewbee87 · 11-22-2014, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Moviefan2k4

I really like the "Smallville" episode titled "Lexmas". Its mostly a riff on "Its A Wonderful Life", where Lex's mother shows him the life he could have if he leaves Lionel behind. The other part of the tale involves Chloe getting Clark to help deliver presents to charity on Christmas Eve...only for him to meet a despairing Santa Claus. The episode has several funny and sad moments, all mixed in at the right time...but the ending is really conflicting.

One of my favorites!

MOONPHASE · 11-22-2014, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Can't go wrong with the Futurama! Xmas episodes.

The SNL Christmas compilations are pretty funny, as long as you don't over-watch them. I always loved the It's a Wonderful Life alternate ending.

I think a few of my favorite sitcoms - That 70s Show, Titus, 3rd Rock from the Sun - may have had one or two good Christmas episodes.

It's been a while, but I seem to remember there being an episode of Excel Saga that takes place at Christmas time. I was always fond of that one - it's not every day you see an anime Christmas show, especially one so zany and stupid.

I think Anime Christmas episodes are common. But I don't remember a Christmas episode for Excel Saga, but I do know that it had a New Year's episode.

stvn1974 · 11-23-2014, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by i007spectre

Chuck Versus Santa Claus

A Die Hard homage episode and it had Reginald VelJohnson reprise his role of LAPD officer Al Powell.

Was going to post this as well.

Al_The_Strange · 11-23-2014, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MOONPHASE

I think Anime Christmas episodes are common. But I don't remember a Christmas episode for Excel Saga, but I do know that it had a New Year's episode.

Sounds like I need to watch more anime.

I double-checked, and the Excel Saga episode I was thinking of is actually the one right before the New Year's special (entitled "Big City Part II"). It's the detective-style one, but it takes place around Christmas. Maybe it's not as festive as I remember.

oberth127 · 11-23-2014, 07:58 AM

I'll be boring and say all the Friends christmas episodes, but mainly 'The One with Phoebe's Dad'.

That 70's Show 'Hyde's Christmas Rager'.

Castle 'Secret Santa'.

mpreed · 11-23-2014, 09:05 AM

I have a soft spot for the last ep of Season 4 of Eureka.

From Wikipedia -

"(This is a holiday special, and takes place outside the main story.) Crashing over Eureka, a wave of color changes the town to animation of multiple styles and cartoonish effects, including Jack's jeep coming alive, Andy being turned into a cartoonish robot, and Jo becoming a princess. All this caused by the Super Photon Generator, a massive holographic matrix meant as Jack's Christmas gift for the kids (with help from Fargo). Meanwhile, Kevin, Zoey, and Jenna opened a gift early called "Holotown", a 'create your own story' book using holograms. It turns out that the gift the kids opened crossed signals with the Super Photon Generator. As the episode goes on, with the main characters aware of the changing animations, the kids add villainous Snow Ninjas to spice up the story. As Jack, Andy, Allison, and Jo make it to the generator, they see Dr. Drummer- a scientist from the last holiday special- trying to fix the generator; but as he is, the snow ninjas join to create a 50 foot snow monster. The kids realize the connection between the generator and their book and give the others a fighting chance with Kevin turning them into Anime to defeat the snow ninja monster. Jack gets Jo close enough to throw a bomb into the monster, blowing it up. As the others fight the Snow Ninja Monster, Allison, Andy, and Dr. Drummer finally repair the generator, returning everyone to normal perspective. At the end of the episode, everyone gets together for a Christmas dinner at the smart house."

BobbyMcGee · 11-23-2014, 09:44 AM

Married with Children: "It's a Bundy-ful Life". Classic.

Scarface32 · 11-23-2014, 01:52 PM

The Family Guy christmas episodes. It's funny, nothing bothers Lois until she realizes there are no paper towels, which causes her to go on a crazy frenzy which results in her being shot with a tranquilizer dart

Todd Tomorrow · 11-23-2014, 02:10 PM

Son of Stimpy from The Ren & Stimpy Show. This was originally called Stimpy's First Fart and was a send up of sentimental Christmas Specials. One of the greatest 22 minutes of TV ever !

BluProofie · 11-23-2014, 02:28 PM

Unholy Night from American Horror Story: Asylum

DuranFanWI · 11-23-2014, 02:34 PM

"Beavis and Butthead Do Christmas" is certainly a Christmas favorite, featuring "Huh Huh Humbug" and "It's A Miserable Life." The "Letters to Santa Butthead" segments are pretty damn funny too.

11-22-2014, 05:39 PM	#1
demonknight Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Apr 2013 Blu-ray collection:17	Best Christmas Episode of a TV Series I was just curious as to what people's favorite Christmas themed or set episode of a TV series. My personal favorites are: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: "A Very Sunny Christmas" The Simpsons: "Marge Be Not Proud" American Dad!: "Rapture's Delight"

11-22-2014, 06:34 PM	#2
Moviefan2k4 Banned Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Montgomery, TX 4K collection:44 Blu-ray collection:317 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	I really like the "Smallville" episode titled "Lexmas". Its mostly a riff on "Its A Wonderful Life", where Lex's mother shows him the life he could have if he leaves Lionel behind. The other part of the tale involves Chloe getting Clark to help deliver presents to charity on Christmas Eve...only for him to meet a despairing Santa Claus. The episode has several funny and sad moments, all mixed in at the right time...but the ending is really conflicting.

11-22-2014, 06:41 PM	#3
i007spectre Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Aug 2012 Location:Missouri Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:130 Blu-ray collection:530 Trading Score:2	Chuck Versus Santa Claus A Die Hard homage episode and it had Reginald VelJohnson reprise his role of LAPD officer Al Powell.

11-22-2014, 06:42 PM	#4
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1123 Blu-ray collection:4947 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1008 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	Can't go wrong with the Futurama! Xmas episodes. The SNL Christmas compilations are pretty funny, as long as you don't over-watch them. I always loved the It's a Wonderful Life alternate ending. I think a few of my favorite sitcoms - That 70s Show, Titus, 3rd Rock from the Sun - may have had one or two good Christmas episodes. It's been a while, but I seem to remember there being an episode of Excel Saga that takes place at Christmas time. I was always fond of that one - it's not every day you see an anime Christmas show, especially one so zany and stupid.

11-22-2014, 07:27 PM	#6
BaerGriggs Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:Overland Park, KS 4K collection:223 Blu-ray collection:626 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:138	I really like the episode of The Twilight Zone called "The Night of the Meek." The claymation Christmas episode of Community that aired a couple years ago was pretty great too.

11-22-2014, 07:56 PM	#7
Falaskan Banned Top contributor Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Alaska Blu-ray collection:274 DVD collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:44	Home Improvement has come classic Christmas episodes! lol

11-22-2014, 09:22 PM	#8
iank Banned Member since:Feb 2014 Location:QLD, Australia DVD collection:323 Blu-ray reviews:4	I make it a yearly tradition to watch a One Foot in the Grave Xmas special on Christmas Eve. The absolute best are The Wisdom of the Witch, Starbound (funniest climax to anything ever) and the feature-length One Foot in the Algarve. One of the best comedy series ever.

11-23-2014, 07:58 AM	#14
oberth127 Special Member Member since:Sep 2012 Location:England Blu-ray collection:194 DVD collection:39	I'll be boring and say all the Friends christmas episodes, but mainly 'The One with Phoebe's Dad'. That 70's Show 'Hyde's Christmas Rager'. Castle 'Secret Santa'.

11-23-2014, 09:05 AM	#15
mpreed Member Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray collection:537	I have a soft spot for the last ep of Season 4 of Eureka. From Wikipedia - "(This is a holiday special, and takes place outside the main story.) Crashing over Eureka, a wave of color changes the town to animation of multiple styles and cartoonish effects, including Jack's jeep coming alive, Andy being turned into a cartoonish robot, and Jo becoming a princess. All this caused by the Super Photon Generator, a massive holographic matrix meant as Jack's Christmas gift for the kids (with help from Fargo). Meanwhile, Kevin, Zoey, and Jenna opened a gift early called "Holotown", a 'create your own story' book using holograms. It turns out that the gift the kids opened crossed signals with the Super Photon Generator. As the episode goes on, with the main characters aware of the changing animations, the kids add villainous Snow Ninjas to spice up the story. As Jack, Andy, Allison, and Jo make it to the generator, they see Dr. Drummer- a scientist from the last holiday special- trying to fix the generator; but as he is, the snow ninjas join to create a 50 foot snow monster. The kids realize the connection between the generator and their book and give the others a fighting chance with Kevin turning them into Anime to defeat the snow ninja monster. Jack gets Jo close enough to throw a bomb into the monster, blowing it up. As the others fight the Snow Ninja Monster, Allison, Andy, and Dr. Drummer finally repair the generator, returning everyone to normal perspective. At the end of the episode, everyone gets together for a Christmas dinner at the smart house."

11-23-2014, 09:44 AM	#16
BobbyMcGee Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2012 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:500 Blu-ray collection:4495 Trading Score:361	Married with Children: "It's a Bundy-ful Life". Classic.

11-23-2014, 01:52 PM	#17
Scarface32 Blu-ray Baron Member since:Oct 2012 Location:New York 4K collection:24 Blu-ray collection:1170 DVD collection:341 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:3	The Family Guy christmas episodes. It's funny, nothing bothers Lois until she realizes there are no paper towels, which causes her to go on a crazy frenzy which results in her being shot with a tranquilizer dart

11-23-2014, 02:10 PM	#18
Todd Tomorrow Blu-ray Knight Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Berlin, Germany Blu-ray reviews:1	Son of Stimpy from The Ren & Stimpy Show. This was originally called Stimpy's First Fart and was a send up of sentimental Christmas Specials. One of the greatest 22 minutes of TV ever !

11-23-2014, 02:28 PM	#19
BluProofie Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Jan 2012 4K collection:833 Blu-ray collection:2272 DVD collection:110 Trading Score:100	Unholy Night from American Horror Story: Asylum

11-23-2014, 02:34 PM	#20
DuranFanWI Special Member Member since:Sep 2013 Location:De Pere, WI Blu-ray collection:10 DVD collection:120 MA collection:1981 Digital collection:2775 iTunes collection:2577 Trading Score:21	"Beavis and Butthead Do Christmas" is certainly a Christmas favorite, featuring "Huh Huh Humbug" and "It's A Miserable Life." The "Letters to Santa Butthead" segments are pretty damn funny too.

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