7 Perfect Christmas Episodes of Your Fav Shows For an Ultimate Holiday Binge
From nostalgic and funny to spooky and gruesome.
What better way to get into the holiday spirit than by indulging in some classic Christmas-themed TV episodes?
Here are some of the best Christmas episodes from some of the most popular TV shows that can surely warm your heart during the holiday season. Or give you nightmares (hey, American Horror Story! ).
1. The Office: Christmas Party (Season 2, Episode 10)
One of the greatest early episodes of the show, Christmas Party finds the employees of Dunder Mifflin engaging in a lively Secret Santa gift exchange that takes an unexpected turn when Michael decides to impress his employees with a video iPod and turns the Christmas game into a Yankee Swap.
In addition, the episode also captures Jim and Pam's affection for each other intensifying — Jim's teapot filled with memories marks the start of their sweet journey.
2. Supernatural: A Very Supernatural Christmas (Season 3, Episode 8)
This Christmas-themed story from the time when the brothers' relationship was still developing pits the Winchesters against pagan gods who are trapping people in chimneys to consume their souls.
In the midst of the action, a heartwarming flashback moment occurs as young Sam and Dean exchange gifts to make the holiday special despite their challenges, showing the introduction of Dean's most important attribute, the Samulet — the testament to Sam's love for Dean.
3. Friends: The One With the Holiday Armadillo (Season 7, Episode 10)
In this Christmas special, Ross tries to teach his son Ben about Hanukkah but ends up creating a quirky character called the Holiday Armadillo.
Meanwhile, Chandler and Joey have fun getting into the holiday spirit — Chandler shows up dressed as Santa and Joey joins in dressed as Spider-Man.
4. Parks and Recreation: Citizen Knope (Season 4 Episode 10)
On Parks and Recreation, Leslie Knope is known for her incredible gift-giving abilities, and in the Citizen Knope episode, her friends and co-workers pay it forward during the holidays. Leslie, who is dealing with a scandal, forms a citizen action group, and her friends step in to support her by becoming her new co-workers.
Despite the mishaps, Leslie's dedication to making everyone happy spreads to her friends, who decide to give her a heartfelt gift: a miniature gingerbread City Hall, making this episode even more heartwarming to watch.
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5. American Horror Story: Asylum: Unholy Night (Season 2, Episode 8)
The Briarcliff Asylum is the worst place to spend Christmas, especially with its deranged staff but for AHS fans it is a holiday blessing.
This gruesome episode features a dangerous inmate dressed as Santa Claus who wreaks havoc, creating a chilling and unforgettable holiday horror with the help of an ornamental star as his weapon. You will never look at Christmas decorations the same way again.
6. Brooklyn Nine-Nine: Yippie Kayak (Season 3, Episode 10)
This episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine combines action, humor, Jake Peralta's all-time favorite Die Hard references, and memorable moments to make it a masterpiece of Christmas television.
With Terry leaving his family on Christmas Eve to save Jake, Boyle, and Gina from criminals, and Amy taking on a freezing cold swimming challenge, this episode makes a strong case for Die Hard being a Christmas movie. Think outside the box!
7. Black Mirror: White Christmas (Season 2, Episode 4)
Black Mirror often paints a bleak picture of our future with smart technology, and this Christmas special is no exception. In White Christmas, Jon Hamm plays a ruthless businessman trapped in a mysterious job manipulating technology to preserve human consciousness for consumer use.
As the episode highlights how advanced technology doesn't prevent us from making bad choices, it's also a must-see for fans of How the Grinch Stole Christmas.