Christmas Holiday Season
by bertramsharp | created - 02 Nov 2012 | updated - 21 Nov 2012 | PublicMy Christmas holiday season runs from November 1 to January 6. The films, specials, shorts and television episodes incuded on this list contain themes of Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year's Eve/Day or, sometimes, just winter themes. Some may have introduced a classic Christmas carol (Holiday Inn, Meet Me in St. Louis), while others may have been a holiday tradition of the past (The Wizard of Oz). I have only included the ones that I own in some form on this list.
Some titles are not listed on imdb. I have these listed in the descriptions under other titles.
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1. The Abominable Snow Rabbit (1961)
TV-G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Bugs and Daffy run into the abominable snowman in the Himalayas.
Directors: Chuck Jones, Maurice Noble | Star: Mel Blanc
Votes: 1,060
2.
Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012)
Episode:
Happy New Year
(1995)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Edina finds her New Year's Eve plans ruined by the sudden arrival of Patsy's acid-tongued sister, Jackie.
Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, Jane Horrocks
Votes: 366
3.
According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode:
Stalking Santa
(2004)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
Christmastime. A man bumps his car into Jim's car and upsets him. Cheryl talks Jim into settling the issue officially. When Jim sees the man as Santa at the shopping mall, he gets into a dust-up with him. And things snowball from there.
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell
Votes: 152
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4. The Adventure of the Wrong Santa Claus (1914)
Not Rated | 14 min | Short, Comedy, Drama
When a burglar dressed as Santa Claus steals a family's Christmas presents, amateur detective Octavius sets out to recover the loot.
Director: Charles M. Seay | Stars: Barry O'Moore, Julian Reed, Richard Neill, Bliss Milford
Votes: 245
5.
The Adventures of Long John Silver (1956–1957)
Episode:
The Orphans' Christmas
(1957)
Adventure, Family
It's Christmas time, but Jim Hawkins, an orphan himself, is too depressed to participate in the holiday festivities. He's just met the children living in Miss Willoughby's orphanage, where ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Newton, Connie Gilchrist, Kit Taylor, Billy Kay
Votes: 55
6.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
Episode:
A Piano for the Fraternity
(1960)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The fraternity wants to buy a piano for the Christmas party, and David and Rick meet a nice older couple with a piano they can afford.
Director: Ozzie Nelson | Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson
Votes: 36
7.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
Episode:
The Christmas Tree Lot
(1957)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
David and Rick decide to earn some extra cash to buy Christmas presents by opening up a Christmas tree lot, but soon discover that being a small-time entrepreneurs is a lot more involved than they had realized.
Director: Ozzie Nelson | Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson
Votes: 51
8.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
Episode:
The Girl in the Emporium
(1960)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Ricky and Wally notice a pretty sales clerk in a store and try to get jobs for the Christmas shopping rush in the same department.
Director: Ozzie Nelson | Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson
Votes: 44
9.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
Episode:
Late Christmas Gift
(1952)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Ozzie and David receive Christmas gifts after Christmas from Grandma Nelson.
Director: Ozzie Nelson | Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson
Votes: 45
10.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
Episode:
The Busy Christmas
(1956)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Ozzie volunteers for so many Christmas committees that he has little time to do his Christmas shopping, hang the Christmas lights or buy a Christmas tree.
Director: Ozzie Nelson | Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson
Votes: 64
11.
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955–1960)
Episode:
The Christmas Goose
(1957)
Approved | 25 min | Action, Adventure, Family
When Matilda, a young boy's beloved pet goose, is sentenced to be plucked, stuffed, and cooked as the Christmas dinner for the new lord of the manor, Robin Hood and Friar Tuck conspire to create a Christmas miracle.
Director: Don Chaffey | Stars: Richard Greene, Alexander Gauge, Jon Whiteley, Jack Watling
Votes: 42
12.
ALF (1986–1990)
Episode:
Oh, Tannerbaum
(1986)
TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
It's Christmas time. Unfortunately ALF chops the Christmas tree into firewood before anyone notices. The Tanners then have two tasks: To teach ALF all about Christmas and find a new Christmas tree as well.
Director: Rick Gough | Stars: Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, Andrea Elson, Benji Gregory
Votes: 378
13.
ALF (1986–1990)
Episode:
ALF's Special Christmas: Part 1
(1987)
TV-G | 48 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
The Tanners decide to spend Christmas in a cabin in the woods but ALF soon gets lost.
Director: Burt Brinckerhoff | Stars: Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, Andrea Elson, Benji Gregory
Votes: 541
14.
ALF (1986–1990)
Episode:
ALF's Special Christmas: Part 2
(1987)
TV-G | 21 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
ALF is still in the hospital with Tiffany and Mr. Foley. He convinces Tiffany to help him get back to the Tanners, but changes his mind when he hears about Tiffany's condition.
Director: Burt Brinckerhoff | Stars: Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, Andrea Elson, Benji Gregory
Votes: 457
15.
ALF (1986–1990)
Episode:
Turkey in the Straw: Part 1
(1988)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
ALF already ate the Thanksgiving turkey - raw. Willie fails to find a new one, so Raquel invites the Tanners over. A storm arrives as does the neighborhood bum ("a homeless person"), since ALF has been leaving food and clothes for him.
Director: Nick Havinga | Stars: Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, Andrea Elson, Benji Gregory
Votes: 263
16.
ALF (1986–1990)
Episode:
Turkey in the Straw: Part 2
(1988)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Pete has called the Alien Task Force. He has been told to keep ALF occupied until Sergeant Fox and his men arrive to capture him. Dead or alive. Will Pete sell ALF out after he's talked with him for a while? Will he?
Director: Nick Havinga | Stars: Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, Andrea Elson, Benji Gregory
Votes: 266
17.
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)
Episode:
Back for Christmas
(1956)
TV-14 | 30 min | Drama, Mystery
Before leaving on a trip to America, a man kills his wife and buries her in the basement. Once in the United States, he receives correspondence. Has he gotten away with his crime?
Director: Alfred Hitchcock | Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, John Williams, Isobel Elsom, Arthur Gould-Porter
Votes: 1,153
18.
All Grown Up! (2003–2008)
Episode:
The Finster Who Stole Christmas
(2005)
TV-Y | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
When their hip new teacher, Max, assigns the class a family tree project, Chuckie and Kimi realize they can pool their efforts.
Stars: Elizabeth Daily, Nancy Cartwright, Kath Soucie, Cree Summer
Votes: 54
19. All Mine to Give (1957)
Passed | 103 min | Drama, Family, Romance
An immigrant family in 1850's Wisconsin prospers until tragedy strikes.
Director: Allen Reisner | Stars: Glynis Johns, Cameron Mitchell, Rex Thompson, Patty McCormack
Votes: 1,574
20. All She Wants for Christmas (2006 TV Movie)
G | 91 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A young accountant tries to save a toy factory where she works from being closed down, while also pursuing a romance with the mysterious new factory worker who comes to her small town.
Director: Ron Oliver | Stars: Monica Keena, Tobias Mehler, Steve Bacic, Ali Liebert
Votes: 772
21. Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
PG | 92 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Three musical chipmunks are discovered by an aspiring songwriter who wants to use their amazing singing abilities to become famous.
Director: Tim Hill | Stars: Jason Lee, Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Janice Karman, David Cross
Votes: 94,825 | Gross: $217.33M
22. A Chipmunk Christmas (1981 TV Short)
Not Rated | 24 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Swept up in a holiday mood, Alvin gives away his cherished harmonica to a sick little boy. Meanwhile, Dave has booked Alvin to perform a harmonica solo at Carnegie Hall. Alvin keeps the ... See full summary »
Director: Phil Monroe | Stars: Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Janice Karman, June Foray, Frank Welker
Votes: 733
23.
Alvin & the Chipmunks (1983–1990)
Episode:
Merry Christmas, Mr. Carroll
(1989)
G | 30 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Alvin dreams of the spirits of Christmas past, present and future.
Stars: Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Janice Karman, Thomas H. Watkins, Dody Goodman
Votes: 52
24.
Alvin & the Chipmunks (1983–1990)
Episode:
Dave's Wonderful Life
(1989)
G | 89 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
When Dave imagines a world in which he was never born, he is shown three visions of the Chipmunks' futures without him.
Stars: Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Janice Karman, Thomas H. Watkins, Dody Goodman
Votes: 27
25.
Amazing Stories (1985–1987)
Episode:
Santa '85
(1985)
Not Rated | 25 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Kris Kringle's Christmas is rudely interrupted when he lands in the clink with a bunch of bogus Santas after tripping a home burglar alarm. The cynical sheriff doesn't believe his story, so... See full summary »
Director: Phil Joanou | Stars: Douglas Seale, Pat Hingle, Gabriel Damon, Marvin J. McIntyre
Votes: 420
26. An American Christmas Carol (1979 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 98 min | Drama, Fantasy
In an American town, an old bitter miser is given a ghostly chance at redemption on Christmas Eve.
Director: Eric Till | Stars: Henry Winkler, David Wayne, Chris Wiggins, R.H. Thomson
Votes: 1,701
27.
The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)
Episode:
Christmas Story
(1960)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family
Crotchety old businessman Ben Weaver wants moonshiner Sam Muggins locked up for Christmas but, after seeing the holiday spirit in Andy's jail, he tries to be arrested himself.
Director: Bob Sweeney | Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Frances Bavier
Votes: 773
28. The Andy Williams Christmas Show (1971 TV Special)
78 min | Music
The Williams brothers perform a medley of Christmas tunes then harmonize with the Osmond siblings. Andy croons "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire." The Osmonds ice skate. Andy solos "... See full summary »
Director: Alan Handley | Stars: The Lennon Sisters, Claudine Longet, Lorrie Morgan, Alan Osmond
Votes: 32
I actually only have The Andy Williams Christmas Show Live from the Moon River Theater Branson, MO (1999)
29.
Annie Oakley (1954–1957)
Episode:
Santa Claus Wears a Gun
(1956)
Not Rated | 26 min | Western
A elderly sharpshooter, Snowy Kringle, arrives in town for show where he will demonstrate his skill with a flintlock rifle and cap-and-ball pistol. The man who is charged with delivering ... See full summary »
Director: Ray Nazarro | Stars: Gail Davis, Jimmy Hawkins, Brad Johnson, Stanley Andrews
Votes: 26
30. Another Christmas Story (2003 Video)
18 min | Comedy, Documentary, Short
'Peter Billingsley' narrates this 20th-Anniversary documentary about how a low-budget movie became a king-sized yuletide classic.
Stars: Peter Billingsley, Bob Clark, RD Robb, Scott Schwartz
Votes: 56
31.
Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2000–2023)
Episode:
Cybernetic Ghost of Christmas Past from the Future
(2002)
TV-PG | 11 min | Animation, Comedy
A robot that claims to be a ghost from the future (or possibly the past) arrives to lecture Carl and the Aqua Teen Hunger Force about how Christmas was celebrated in the past (or possibly the future).
Directors: Matt Maiellaro, Dave Willis | Stars: Dana Snyder, Carey Means, Dave Willis, Matt Maiellaro
Votes: 325
32. Arctic Antics (1930)
7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A collection of arctic animals (seals, walruses, polar bears, penguins) float by on ice floes and on shore, performing various musical numbers.
Directors: Burt Gillett, Ub Iwerks | Star: Walt Disney
Votes: 363
33.
Arrested Development (2003–2019)
Episode:
Afternoon Delight
(2004)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
While Buster looks for ways to get out of serving in Iraq, Lindsay's quest to score a date at the Bluth Company Christmas party backfires after Gob's sexual harassment speech. Michael and ... See full summary »
Director: Jason Bateman | Stars: Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Michael Cera
Votes: 2,968
34. The Art of Skiing (1941)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
After figuring out how to get dressed, Goofy hits the slopes to demonstrate the art of skiing. Through a series of gags and misadventures, Goofy demonstrates turns, skiing backwards and even the ski jump.
Directors: Jack Kinney, Bill Roberts | Stars: John McLeish, Hannes Schroll
Votes: 1,955
35. Babes in Toyland (1961)
Approved | 106 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Mary Contrary is set to marry Tom Piper when he is kidnapped by Roderigo and Gonzorgo, two goons working for the evil Barnaby who wants to marry Mary for her inheritance.
Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Ray Bolger, Tommy Sands, Annette Funicello, Ed Wynn
Votes: 4,819 | Gross: $10.22M
36. Baby Einstein: Baby Santa's Music Box (2000 Video)
30 min | Short, Family, Music
Stars: Sage Bonfire, Sean Bonfire, Aspen Clark, Sierra Clark
Votes: 41
37. Bad Santa (2003)
R | 92 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A miserable conman and his partner pose as Santa and his Little Helper to rob department stores on Christmas Eve. But they run into problems when the conman befriends a troubled kid.
Director: Terry Zwigoff | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Bernie Mac, Lauren Graham, John Ritter
Votes: 155,184 | Gross: $60.06M
38. Bah Humduck!: A Looney Tunes Christmas (2006 Video)
TV-G | 46 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Greedy duck hates Christmas but loves money. Throughout the night, he gets visited by three ghosts.
Director: Charles Visser | Stars: Joe Alaskey, Bob Bergen, Billy West, June Foray
Votes: 1,441
39. Barbie in 'A Christmas Carol' (2008 Video)
TV-Y | 76 min | Animation, Family
Barbie stars in her first holiday movie in this heart-warming adaptation of the classic Dickens story filled with cherished Christmas carols, fabulous fashions and lots of laughs!
Director: William Lau | Stars: Kelly Sheridan, Morwenna Banks, Melissa Lyons, Prudence Edwards
Votes: 3,325
40.
Barney Miller (1975–1982)
Episode:
Christmas Story
(1976)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Fish goes undercover to catch a mugger who's targeting Santas. Wojo doesn't know how to tell Yemana that his Christmas Eve date is a call girl. Luger fishes for an Christmas Day invitation from Barney.
Director: Bruce Bilson | Stars: Hal Linden, Abe Vigoda, Max Gail, Ron Glass
Votes: 153
41. The Bears Who Saved Christmas (1994 TV Movie)
TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Two teddy bears attempt to save Christmas for two children.
Director: Allen Foster | Stars: Charlie Adler, Mary Kay Bergman, Pam Dawber, Brad Garrett
Votes: 122
42. Andy Williams - Best of Christmas (2001 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
A look back at the Andy Williams Christmas specials over the years. Includes clips from the yearly Christmas specials and interviews with Donny Osmond, Bobby Williams and Andy Williams himself.
Director: John Scheinfeld | Stars: Andy Williams, Donny Osmond, Bobby Williams, The Osmonds
Votes: 81
43.
The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
Episode:
Home for Christmas
(1962)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Family
Jed, Elly May, Jethro, and Granny take their first airplane flight back home for Christmas to visit cousin Pearl who's busy cooking up a feast to win Mr. Brewster's unwilling heart.
Director: Richard Whorf | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr.
Votes: 209
44.
The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
Episode:
Christmas at the Clampetts
(1963)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Mr. Drysdale's idea for Christmas presents are ones only fit for coastal California, like diving suits and a boat, and a television set, which Granny thinks is some kind of fancy washing machine.
Director: Richard Whorf | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr.
Votes: 150
45.
The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
Episode:
No Place Like Home
(1962)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Back home for Christmas, Elly May bonds with her old animal friends, while Pearl plays the piano for the "new" movie in town (the silent version of Ben Hur) to impress Mr. Brewster.
Director: Richard Whorf | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr.
Votes: 162
46.
The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
Episode:
Turkey Day
(1963)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Elly bonds with the Thanksgiving turkey so the family can't bring themselves to kill it; Mrs Drysdale hires some Indians to take a Thanksgiving picture, which puts Granny on the warpath.
Director: Richard Whorf | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr.
Votes: 130
47.
Bewitched (1964–1972)
Episode:
A Vision of Sugar Plums
(1964)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
When an orphan visits the Stevens' for Christmas who doesn't believe in Santa Claus, Samantha takes him to the North Pole to visit the man himself.
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, Agnes Moorehead, Alice Pearce
Votes: 487
48. Beyond Tomorrow (1940)
Approved | 84 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
The ghosts of three elderly industrialists killed in an airplane crash return to Earth to help reunite a young couple they initially brought together.
Director: A. Edward Sutherland | Stars: Harry Carey, C. Aubrey Smith, Charles Winninger, Alex Melesh
Votes: 2,334
49. The Bing Crosby Show (1961 TV Special)
Comedy, Music
Director: Peter Croft | Stars: Bing Crosby, Shirley Bassey, The Buskers, Sidney Green
Votes: 10
This is a 1961 Christmas Special. I also have The Bing Crosby Show (1962), which is another Christmas special, and Bing Crosby and the Sounds of Christmas (1971). Neither of these are on imdb.
50. Bing Crosby's Merrie Olde Christmas (1977 TV Special)
60 min | Family, Music
Bing Crosby and his family spend Christmas at the estate of distant relative in England.
Director: Dwight Hemion | Stars: Bing Crosby, Stanley Baxter, David Bowie, Harry Crosby
Votes: 107
51.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Jesus: His Life
(1995)
TV-14 | 100 min | Documentary, Biography, History
He was a simple carpenter, yet his words transformed the course of Western Civilization.
Stars: David L. Barr, S. Scott Bartchy, John R. Donahue, Bart D. Ehrman
Votes: 96
52.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Santa Claus
(1994)
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A look at the "life' of Santa Claus from his beginnings as the real Saint Nicholas of Myra to the modern American and pop culture icon of Christmas.
Stars: Martin Ebon, Tom Flynn, Andrew Greeley, C.C. Moore II
Votes: 122
53. The Bishop's Wife (1947)
G | 109 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
A debonair angel comes to Earth to help an Episcopalian bishop and his wife in their quest to raise money for the new church.
Director: Henry Koster | Stars: Cary Grant, Loretta Young, David Niven, Monty Woolley
Votes: 20,903
54. Blackadder's Christmas Carol (1988 TV Movie)
43 min | Comedy, History
After a genial spirit shows the benevolent Ebenezer Blackadder visions of his unscrupulous ancestors, he resolves to mend his generous ways.
Director: Richard Boden | Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Miranda Richardson, Stephen Fry
Votes: 13,964
55. Black Christmas (1974)
R | 98 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
During their Christmas break, a group of sorority girls are stalked by a stranger.
Director: Bob Clark | Stars: Olivia Hussey, Keir Dullea, Margot Kidder, John Saxon
Votes: 48,370 | Gross: $4.05M
56. Black Christmas (2006)
R | 95 min | Horror
On Christmas Eve, an escaped maniac returns to his childhood home, which is now a sorority house, and begins to murder the sorority sisters one by one.
Director: Glen Morgan | Stars: Michelle Trachtenberg, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Lacey Chabert, Katie Cassidy
Votes: 30,643 | Gross: $16.24M
57. Bloody New Year (1987)
R | 90 min | Comedy, Horror, Mystery
A group of friends take refuge in an island hotel that is decorated for New Years. The problem is, it's early summer, and soon enough, even the walls themselves are striking out against them.
Director: Norman J. Warren | Stars: Suzy Aitchison, Nikki Brooks, Colin Heywood, Mark Powley
Votes: 2,276
58.
The Bob Cummings Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
Grandpa's Christmas Visit
(1955)
Not Rated | 25 min | Comedy
Grandpa Collins visits for Christmas and wreaks havoc during his stay.
Director: Rod Amateau | Stars: Robert Cummings, Rosemary DeCamp, Ann B. Davis, Dwayne Hickman
Votes: 36
59. The Bob Hope Christmas Special (1970 TV Special)
90 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
Bob and crew entertain military personnel at stops through Southeast Asia and Europe.
Director: Mort Lachman | Stars: Bob Hope, Connie Stevens, The Golddiggers, Teresa Graves
Votes: 26
I actually have 6 years of The Bob Hope Christmas Special. I have 1964, 1965, 1966, 1970, 1971 & 1972.
60. The Bob Hope Christmas Special (1969 TV Special)
90 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
Director: Dick McDonough | Stars: Bob Hope, Ann-Margret, Roosevelt Grier, The Golddiggers
Votes: 27
61.
The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978)
Episode:
Bob Has to Have His Tonsils Out, So He Spends Christmas Eve in
(1975)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
While everyone else is making plans for Christmas, Bob learns he needs to be hospitalized right away to have his tonsils removed. Not only is he embarrassed by having the operation at his age but his nurse was once his patient as well.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Peter Bonerz, Bill Daily
Votes: 118
62.
The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978)
Episode:
Over the River and Through the Woods
(1975)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
With Emily out of town, Bob spends Thanksgiving with Jerry and Mr Carlin watching a football game. They proceed to get drunk and try to order Moo Goo Gai Pan from a Chinese restaurant for dinner.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Peter Bonerz, Bill Daily
Votes: 219
63.
Bob's Burgers (2011– )
Episode:
An Indecent Thanksgiving Proposal
(2012)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
In order to entice an old flame who is only attracted to married men, Mr. Fischoeder bribes Bob into letting him pass off Linda and the kids as his own family, but the situation ruins all of Bob's Thanksgiving traditions.
Director: Tyree Dillihay | Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, John Roberts
Votes: 1,213
64.
Bones (2005–2017)
Episode:
The Man in the Fallout Shelter
(2005)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
While the gang is quarantined in the lab for Christmas, they search for clues to solve the mystery of a skeleton found in a fallout shelter.
Director: Greg Yaitanes | Stars: Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Michaela Conlin, Eric Millegan
Votes: 1,804
65.
Bones (2005–2017)
Episode:
The Santa in the Slush
(2007)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Brennan and Booth investigate the death of a Santa as Bones tries to give her father the Christmas he's always dreamed of, and Booth comes to terms with not spending the holiday with Parker.
Director: Jeff Woolnough | Stars: Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Michaela Conlin, Eric Millegan
Votes: 1,320
66.
The Brady Bunch (1969–1974)
Episode:
The Voice of Christmas
(1969)
Not Rated | 25 min | Comedy, Family
Carol has laryngitis and will not be able to sing at church on Christmas Day, but a department store Santa Claus promises Cindy that she will get her voice back in time.
Director: Oscar Rudolph | Stars: Robert Reed, Florence Henderson, Ann B. Davis, Maureen McCormick
Votes: 293
67. Brian Setzer: Christmas Extravaganza (2005 TV Movie)
Music
This concert was recorded live. The Brian Setzer's Orchestra get the audience jumping with "stray cat" energy. Performing Christmas classics and a few surprises.
Director: Pierre Lamoureux | Stars: Brian Setzer, Beth Curry, Bernie Dresel, Robbie Hioki
Votes: 37
68. Brightest Night (1952)
15 min | Short, Family
Using their own nativity scene, a mother and father tell their children the story of Jesus' birth.
Votes: 27
69. Juguetes rotos (1966)
80 min | Drama
Summers portrays with his camera several characters very popular at another time, but completely forgotten in their old age: a bullfighter, Nicanor Villalta; a retired football player, ... See full summary »
Director: Manuel Summers | Stars: Rosita Pinedo, Gran Gilbert, Guillermo Gorostiza, Paulino Uzcudum
Votes: 84
70.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003)
Episode:
Amends
(1998)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
As the Christmas holiday approaches, Angel is tormented by evil apparitions who want him to eliminate Buffy.
Director: Joss Whedon | Stars: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Charisma Carpenter
Votes: 3,851
71.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003)
Episode:
Pangs
(1999)
TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
On Thanksgiving, Buffy encounters the spirit of a Native American warrior whose people were wiped out by settlers.
Director: Michael Lange | Stars: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, James Marsters
Votes: 3,545
72. Bugs Bunny's Looney Christmas Tales (1979 TV Short)
22 min | Animation, Short, Family
Bugs Bunny and the others "Looney Tunes" stars show their own version of "A Christmas Carol". In addition, Wile E. is still chasing Road Runner and Taz impersonates Santa Claus.
Directors: Friz Freleng, Chuck Jones | Stars: Mel Blanc, June Foray
Votes: 554
73.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Gracie's Christmas
(1950)
Comedy
At Christmas, Gracie tells about the Christmases she had as a child.
Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bill Goodwin, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 18
74.
Butterflies (1978–1983)
Episode:
Christmas with the Parkinsons
(1979)
Comedy, Romance
The thought of cooking for Christmas frightens Ria though she is cheered to meet Leonard again, though they have a row. Back home this preys on her mind and she burns the pizza and freaks ... See full summary »
Director: John B. Hobbs | Stars: Wendy Craig, Geoffrey Palmer, Bruce Montague, Nicholas Lyndhurst
Votes: 22
75. The Candlemaker (1957)
13 min | Animation, Short
A candlemaker entrusts his young son with the task of making candles for their church on Christmas Eve.
Directors: Joy Batchelor, John Halas
Votes: 139
76.
Captain Gallant of the Foreign Legion (1955– )
Episode:
The Boy Who Found Christmas
(1955)
23 min | Adventure
A captain in the French Foreign Legion in North Africa tries to keep the peace and battle bandit tribes while also taking care of his nephew, who lives with him at the Foreign Legion fort.
Director: Marcel Cravenne | Stars: Buster Crabbe, Fuzzy Knight, Cullen Crabbe, Gilles Quéant
Votes: 20
77. The Captain's Christmas (1938)
G | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The Captain is playing Santa; John and his henchmen stick him up and take over, but John breaks all the toys. They go into town and sing, so badly that people throw things at them to get them to to stop.
Director: Friz Freleng | Stars: Charles Bennett, Mel Blanc, Billy Bletcher, Stuart Hall
Votes: 273
78. Care Bears Nutcracker Suite (1988 Video)
Not Rated | 62 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
An animated version, starring the Care Bears, of the fairy tale that inspired the famous ballet.
Directors: Laura Shepherd, Joseph Sherman | Stars: Michael Beattie, Mairon Bennett, Bob Dermer, Don Francks
Votes: 398
79. Casper's Haunted Christmas (2000 Video)
G | 84 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Casper decides to celebrate Christmas with the Jollimore family instead of doing his ghostly tasks.
Director: Owen Hurley | Stars: Brendon Ryan Barrett, Kathleen Barr, Ian James Corlett, David Kaye
Votes: 1,175
80.
Cavalcade of America (1952–1957)
Episode:
The Blessed Midnight
(1956)
Not Rated | 25 min | Drama
When a boy steals a cake for his beloved aunt on Christmas Eve, his young friend tries to set things straight.
Director: Laslo Benedek | Stars: Maureen O'Sullivan, Danny Richards Jr., David Saber, Virginia Gregg
Votes: 48
81.
ChalkZone (1998–2009)
Episode:
When Santas Collide
(2004)
TV-Y | 24 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
It's Christmas Eve and things aren't going well for the Tabooties: Joe's Santa costume hasn't arrived. Meanwhile, Rudy is convinced that he's not getting the present he wants most. He ... See full summary »
Directors: John Kimball, Monte Young | Stars: Elizabeth Daily, Candi Milo, Hynden Walch, Jess Harnell
Votes: 19
82. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965 TV Movie)
TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Depressed at the commercialism he sees around him, Charlie Brown tries to find a deeper meaning to Christmas.
Director: Bill Melendez | Stars: Ann Altieri, Chris Doran, Sally Dryer, Bill Melendez
Votes: 44,102
83. Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales (2002 TV Short)
TV-G | 18 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The Peanuts gang have more misadventures at Christmas time.
Director: Larry Leichliter | Stars: Wesley Singerman, Serena Berman, Corey Padnos, Megan Taylor Harvey
Votes: 1,411
84. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973 TV Short)
TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Peppermint Patty invites herself and her friends over to Charlie Brown's for Thanksgiving, and with Linus, Snoopy, and Woodstock, he attempts to throw together a Thanksgiving dinner.
Directors: Bill Melendez, Phil Roman | Stars: Todd Barbee, Robin Kohn, Stephen Shea, Hilary Momberger-Powers
Votes: 12,353
85. Chasing Christmas (2005 TV Movie)
PG | 81 min | Comedy, Fantasy
In a world where the holidays are run by the efficient Bureau of Yuletide Affairs, a bitter and burned-out Ghost of Christmas Past decides to go AWOL while on a "mission" and leave his "target" stranded in 1965.
Director: Ron Oliver | Stars: Tom Arnold, Andrea Roth, Leslie Jordan, Brittney Wilson
Votes: 901
86.
Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode:
The Spy Who Came in for a Cold One
(1982)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
An Englishman enters the bar claiming to be a spy, but Diane exposes him as a fraud. Everyone is mad at her for humiliating him just to show off her own intellect, until he plays a joke on her.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Nicholas Colasanto, Rhea Perlman
Votes: 843
87. The Children (2008)
R | 84 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A relaxing Christmas vacation turns into a terrifying fight for survival as the children begin to turn on their parents.
Director: Tom Shankland | Stars: Eva Birthistle, Stephen Campbell Moore, Jeremy Sheffield, Rachel Shelley
Votes: 19,032
88. A Christmas Accident (1912)
Not Rated | 15 min | Drama, Short
The Giltons are next-door neighbors to the Biltons. The houses are exactly alike and adjoin each other; the back yards are not even separated by a fence. Gilton is a crabbed old money-maker... See full summary »
Director: Harold M. Shaw | Stars: William Wadsworth, Mrs. William Bechtel, Augustus Phillips, Ida Williams
Votes: 306
89. Christmas Angel (2009)
PG | 87 min | Drama, Romance
Ashley feels alone at Christmas as she searches for a job. Her neighbor Nick offers her a job as his assistant in the best work: helping others. There's one catch she can't tell anyone that her new boss is a sort of Secret Santa.
Director: Brian Brough | Stars: K.C. Clyde, Kari Hawker-Diaz, Bruce Davison, Elisa Brough
Votes: 1,803
90. The Christmas Card (2006 TV Movie)
84 min | Drama, Romance
US soldier visits the town from where an inspirational Christmas card was sent to him by a church group that mails cards out to servicemen as a goodwill effort.
Director: Stephen Bridgewater | Stars: Edward Asner, John Newton, Alice Evans, Lois Nettleton
Votes: 4,525
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91. A Christmas Carol (1910)
Not Rated | 11 min | Short, Drama, Fantasy
Based on the story by Charles Dickens: Ebenezer Scrooge is well known for his harsh, miserly ways, until he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, and then by three other spirits.
Directors: J. Searle Dawley, Charles Kent, Ashley Miller | Stars: Marc McDermott, Charles Ogle, William Bechtel, Viola Dana
Votes: 828
92. A Christmas Carol (1938)
Passed | 69 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy
An elderly miser learns the error of his ways on Christmas Eve.
Director: Edwin L. Marin | Stars: Reginald Owen, Gene Lockhart, Kathleen Lockhart, Terry Kilburn
Votes: 8,751
93. The Christmas Carol (1949 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 25 min | Drama, Fantasy
Dickens' classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and three Christmas Ghosts that change his perception of life. Narrated by Vincent Price.
Director: Arthur Pierson | Stars: Vincent Price, Taylor Holmes, Patrick Whyte, Robert Clarke
Votes: 441
94. A Christmas Carol (1951)
TV-PG | 86 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy
Ebenezer Scrooge, a curmudgeonly, miserly businessman, has no time for sentimentality and largely views Christmas as a waste of time. However, this Christmas Eve, he will be visited by three spirits who will show him the error of his ways.
Director: Brian Desmond Hurst | Stars: Alastair Sim, Jack Warner, Kathleen Harrison, Mervyn Johns
Votes: 25,727
95. A Christmas Carol (1984 TV Movie)
PG | 100 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy
A bitter old miser who rationalizes his uncaring nature learns real compassion when three spirits visit him on Christmas Eve.
Director: Clive Donner | Stars: George C. Scott, Frank Finlay, Angela Pleasence, Edward Woodward
Votes: 18,346
96. A Christmas Carol: The Musical (2004 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 97 min | Drama, Fantasy, Musical
An old bitter miser is given a chance for redemption when he is haunted by ghosts on Christmas Eve.
Director: Arthur Allan Seidelman | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jesse L. Martin, Jane Krakowski, Jennifer Love Hewitt
Votes: 2,237
97. A Christmas Carol (2009)
PG | 96 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
An animated retelling of Charles Dickens' classic novel about a Victorian-era miser taken on a journey of self-redemption, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions.
Director: Robert Zemeckis | Stars: Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Steve Valentine
Votes: 129,548 | Gross: $137.86M
98. Christmas Comes But Once a Year (1936)
G | 9 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
At an orphanage, the children are sad because they received broken toys as gifts. Professor Grampy sees the children while passing by in his sled and has an idea on how to give them a merry Christmas.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Seymour Kneitel | Stars: Everett Clark, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 778
99. The Christmas Consultant (2012 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 88 min | Comedy
A sought-after holiday consultant is hired by a workaholic mother to get her family through the holidays.
Director: John Bradshaw | Stars: David Hasselhoff, Caroline Rhea, Barclay Hope, Eliza Faria
Votes: 642
100. Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage (2008)
PG | 96 min | Biography, Drama
A look at the inspiration behind Thomas Kinkade's painting The Christmas Cottage, and how the artist was motivated to begin his career after discovering his mother was in danger of losing their family home.
Director: Michael Campus | Stars: Peter O'Toole, Jared Padalecki, Marcia Gay Harden, Aaron Ashmore
Votes: 2,817
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