The Best Christmas episodes I've ever watched in my life
In my opinion, the best episodes to represent this time of year. Merry Christmas to you all.
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- DirectorJoseph BarberaWilliam HannaRudolf IsingStarsThe Boswell SistersConnee BoswellMartha BoswellWell, a mouse *is* stirring... And he's having fun playing with the toys, until he mistakes Tom for a stuffed toy and wakes him up.
- CreatorTony HollandJulia SmithTony JordanStarsAdam WoodyattSteve McFaddenLetitia DeanThe everyday lives of working-class inhabitants of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough. The square includes the Queen Vic pub and a street market.The 1986 Christmas edition
- DirectorJim ReardonBob AndersonStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightWhen Bart accidentally burns down the family's Christmas tree and gifts, he claims that a robber stole everything. As a result, the town gets them a new tree and pitches in to raise funds.
- DirectorJeff BlecknerStarsDaniel J. TravantiMichael ConradMichael WarrenOn Christmas Eve, Washington tries to make amends with the widow of a liquor store owner that he accidentally killed during a robbery three months ago. Hill's deadbeat father stops by the station to pay him a visit. Belker goes undercover as Santa Claus and has to deal with a fresh street kid who knows he is a cop.
- DirectorDesmond SaundersStarsSylvia AndersonRay BarrettPeter DyneleyOn Christmas Eve, two crooks break into the Second National Bank in New York. When the alarm is raised, they flee the crime scene and stow away inside a rocket which is delivering presents to a local children's hospital. One of those presents is an invitation to be a guest at Tracy Island for Christmas.
- DirectorGreg ColtonJames PurdumPeter ShinStarsSeth MacFarlaneAlex BorsteinSeth GreenDisappointed with the Mall Santa, Stewie and Brian decide to go up to the North Pole to teach Santa a lesson, only to face a shocking revelation.
- DirectorJack WebbStarsJack WebbHerbert EllisWilliam JohnstoneFriday and Smith search for a missing boy. The first sign that the case is serious is when blood is found. Further probing reveals the boy's parents had purchased him a .22-caliber rifle for Christmas -- and the weapon is missing, removed from its wrapped package.
- DirectorJohn BirkinStarsRowan AtkinsonKevin AllenMina AnwarChristmas comes to Gasforth and Goody intends to try again with Habib by giving her some sexy underwear for Christmas. He also buys Fowler a puncture repair kit. Unfortunately, he mixes up the packages and gives Habib the puncture repair kit and Fowler the underwear. When Patricia finds the underwear in Fowler's office, she becomes overjoyed, believing he bought them for her. Meanwhile, the Gasforth Amateur Drama Soceity are performing "Peter Pan" and Fowler hopes for the role of Captain Hook instead of the crocodile as every other year. To everyones' surprise, Grim gets to play Hook.
- DirectorDavid SilvermanStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightHomer is forced to become a department store Santa when Marge spends the family's Christmas savings on removing Bart's tattoo.
- DirectorEd ByeStarsAdrian EdmondsonRik MayallTina FoleyIt's Christmas day and Richie is cooking the dinner to which Dave Hedgehog and Spudgun are invited. Dinner is not up to Michelin standard, but Richie's day improves when he finds out he is the son of God.
- DirectorEarl BellamyStarsDavid SoulPaul Michael GlaserAntonio FargasMolly "Pete" Edwards, a young girl living with her alcoholic, ex-con father, finds herself suddenly orphaned just before Christmas. Will Starsky and Hutch be there to help her when her father's partners in crime come looking for her?
- DirectorBob SpiersStarsTim Brooke-TaylorGraeme GardenBill OddieHave you ever wondered what happened after the Happily Ever After? Well, The Goodies have too, and bring you Snow White 2.
- DirectorPhil MonroeStarsRoss Bagdasarian Jr.Janice KarmanJune ForaySwept 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 loss of his harmonica a secret from Dave, and with the help of Simon and Theodore, he scrambles to earn enough money to buy another harmonica in time for his Carnegie Hall debut. Along the way you'll hear Alvin, Simon, and Theodore getting ready for the big night, singing their own comical versions of holiday favorites like "Jingle Bells," "Deck the Halls", and their famous "Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)". This heartwarming story, brimming with joyful music, makes "A Chipmunk Christmas" a great way to celebrate the holidays - any day.
- DirectorHarold SnoadStarsPatricia RoutledgeJudy CornwellJosephine TewsonHyacinth organizes a pageant based on the English Civil War, with herself as Queen Henrietta Maria and Richard as Charles I. But when none of the volunteers show up to play the rest of the cast, Hyacinth asks Daisy, Onslow, Rose to come along with Bruce and Violet to participate.
- DirectorAlan PattilloStarsRay BarrettRobert EastonDavid GrahamTroy visits Barry, an orphan of a former commander of Marineville. After telling Barry stories of his adventures on Stingray, Troy invites the boy to spend Christmas at Marineville, and the holiday progresses Troy talks Commander Shore into allowing Barry to go on patrol with the Stingray crew. During the patrol a series of strange events occur that catapult Barry to the status of hero just like his father before him.
- 1979–198550mTV-PG7.9 (180)TV EpisodeDirectorDenver PyleStarsTom WopatJohn SchneiderCatherine BachBoss hires a trio of criminals to hijack a load of Christmas trees bound for Hazzard, knowing that Bo and Luke were responsible for the deliveries and receipt of a $500 down payment. With the community convinced that the Dukes had stolen the funds, the crooks each dress as Santa Claus and break into Boss' safe to retrieve the stolen money. Bo, Luke and Cooter eventually team to give Boss and the bad guys a lesson in confusion. In the end, Boss - who has played the part of Scrooge throughout the episode - gets a lesson in the meaning of the season.
- DirectorJohn BirkinStarsRowan AtkinsonMatilda ZieglerC.J. AllenChristmas adventures of Mr. Bean include shopping, Christmas Eve at home, and preparing the Christmas turkey.
- CreatorTony HollandJulia SmithTony JordanStarsAdam WoodyattSteve McFaddenLetitia DeanThe everyday lives of working-class inhabitants of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough. The square includes the Queen Vic pub and a street market.25/12/2002
The one where Bill and Mo marry and Sonia gives her final kiss to Jamie in hospital - DirectorRay ButtStarsMollie SugdenTrevor BannisterFrank ThorntonWith a disgusting Christmas canteen dinner, wacky novelty costumes and the fun of pulling holiday crackers, the Grace Brothers staff get into the spirit of the season.
- CreatorTony HollandJulia SmithTony JordanStarsAdam WoodyattSteve McFaddenLetitia DeanThe everyday lives of working-class inhabitants of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough. The square includes the Queen Vic pub and a street market.1999
Terry: Have you slept with my wife? - DirectorMichael MillsStarsMichael CrawfordHazel BainbridgeGeorge SewellFrank gets fired from a toy fair as head pixie as he disastrously oversteps his role, at the expense of sales and safety. His worries about another unemployment are alleviated when he receives a BBC letter, (worrying Betty) he was entered for a handyman programme, which comes to film his 'achievements' in the house. First he proves even the lowest gear suffices to make a driving lesson extremely dangerous. After making the recording session the most stressing and unhandy ever, it's time for his driving test. However experienced, the examiner gets the scare of his life.
- DirectorJim ReardonLance KramerStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightA freak blizzard traps the students of Springfield Elementary inside their school. Their lives at stake, they are at the mercy of the rescue efforts of a woozy Homer and Ned.
- DirectorSteven Dean MooreStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightMarge's relationship with Bart is strained when he is caught shoplifting before Christmas.
- DirectorGary HalvorsonStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowRoss wants to introduce Ben to Hanukkah. In order to entice Rachel to move back into their refurbished apartment, Phoebe must drive a wedge between Rachel and current roomie Joey.
- DirectorRay PattersonStarsHenry CordenJean Vander PylFrank WelkerFred and Wilma try to teach a wayward boy about values.
- DirectorTony DowStarsDavid JasonNicholas LyndhurstBuster MerryfieldThings aren't too good at Nelson Mandela house. Raquel's parents are due to visit for dinner and will be meeting Del for the first time, causing her to panic. Dinner is ultimately ruined after Albert unfortunately mixes up the gravy and coffee jars. Meanwhile, Rodney appears to be struggling to come to terms with Cassandra's miscarriage, causing Del to take extreme steps to get him talking about it. Things begin to look up however, in the shape of an antique watch. Is Del's vision of becoming millionaire finally going to come to pass?most of the specials are not as good as the normal episodes, but a few of them rock.
- CreatorLinwood BoomerMichael GloubermanGary MurphyStarsFrankie MunizBryan CranstonJustin BerfieldA gifted young teen tries to survive life with his dimwitted, dysfunctional family.Christmas (2001)
- 1988–199524mTV-G7.7 (60)TV EpisodeDirectorSteve ClarkJohn WalkerBob CurtisStarsLorenzo MusicThom HugeHoward MorrisThe Sludge Monster: Jon tells Garfield and Odie the story of the sludge monster, which scares them into thinking the monster is outside. Fortune Kooky: For a practical joke, Roy makes the predictions of Wade's fortune cookies come to life. Heatwave Holiday: In an attempt to think cool on a hot day, Jon and Garfield decorate the house for Christmas; something that quickly spreads to all the other houses and soon the whole town.
- StarsCharlie AdlerJeff BennettDan CastellanetaIt's Christmas, so Queen Slug-for-a-Butt decides to kidnap Santa Clause and brainwash him to be evil and join her in her attempt to take over the world.
- DirectorChuck PattonStarsDon AdamsFrank WelkerMaurice LaMarcheInspector Gadget is off to the North Pole to stop Dr. Claw from taking over Santa's elves and workshop.
- DirectorSteve LoveStarsJane KaczmarekBryan CranstonChristopher MastersonHal and the boys enter the season of goodwill in a competitive spirit when the local church starts to undercut them on Christmas tree prices.
- DirectorTony DowStarsDavid JasonNicholas LyndhurstBuster MerryfieldDel has applied for a council grant but been turned down. After giving Rodney a bracelet for his birthday inscribed 'Rooney', Del drives Rodney to a fancy dress party where they are dressed as Batman and Robin. However the Reliant Robin breaks down and, as the brothers are running through the fog in costume, they scare off a gang of muggers about to rob a female councillor. At the party they are the only guests in costume because the birthday boy has actually died and the party is now a wake. But there is good news next day when Del catches one of the muggers as he is about to rob an old lady and knocks him unconscious. He gets a medal AND his council grant as a reward for helping the female councillor. Good news for Rodney too as Cassandra announces that she is pregnant.
- DirectorDarren WalshStarsDavid HoltDarren WalshWith his sister stuck in the Christmas tree like an ornament, the Angry Kid sits on the family couch, wearing white gloves and a small crown. He's preparing to tape the Queen's annual Christmas message as 1999 comes to a close. It takes more than one take for the Kid to discard his usual demeanor for that of the Monarch: "As we leave the old millennium..." But even then, can he pull off the entire script, or will the director have to call central casting?
- DirectorEric StoughStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneMary Kay BergmanStan, Kyle and Kenny go to Nebraska to spend Christmas with Eric's family. Meanwhile, Charlie Manson escapes from prison with Eric's uncle, and the boys help teach him the true meaning of Christmas.
- DirectorSusan BelbinGareth GwenlanStarsRichard WilsonAnnette CrosbieDoreen MantleThe Meldrews find a man living in their shed; he turns out to be a drug-dealer. Victor takes a gardening job, working for Patrick's new boss and dealing with very effective herbicide.
- 2004–200629m8.8 (75)TV EpisodeDirectorMark BussellJustin SbresniStarsBen MillerSarah AlexanderAlison SteadmanHoward's Christmas isn't off to a festive start, when events at the office party ripple out to affect the in-laws' holiday gathering party and his dignity.
- 2004–200629m8.8 (64)TV EpisodeDirectorMark BussellJustin SbresniStarsBen MillerSarah AlexanderAlison SteadmanHoward decides to scuffle with Santa - and it's a fine distraction from the mess he and Mel have left back at her parents' home.
- 2004–200629m8.9 (55)TV EpisodeDirectorMark BussellJustin SbresniStarsBen MillerSarah AlexanderAlison SteadmanMel and Howard are caught in flagrante delicto, but that pales in comparison to accusations of thievery and a the danger of the ex-boyfriend who arrives with mayhem on his mind.
- DirectorSusan BelbinStarsRichard WilsonAnnette CrosbieAngus DeaytonA witch predicts an untimely end for Victor; Patrick and Pippa prepare to move far away from the Meldrews, but Patrick gets stuck with Victor while trying to escape his secretary's jealous boyfriend.
- CreatorVictoria PileStarsSally BrettonOliver ChrisOlivia ColmanFunky hospital-based sketch-comedy-drama type show.The Christmas Special from 2006
- DirectorJim ReardonMatthew NastukStarsDan CastellanetaJulie KavnerNancy CartwrightA toy company purchases Springfield Elementary and uses the student body as a focus group for their new Christmas toy Funzo.
- DirectorDewi HumphreysStarsRobert LindsayZoë WanamakerKris MarshallIt's Christmas at the Harpers, Janey comes home with a gift for the holidays, and Nick has an idea for a holiday business.
- CreatorTony HollandJulia SmithTony JordanStarsAdam WoodyattSteve McFaddenLetitia DeanThe everyday lives of working-class inhabitants of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough. The square includes the Queen Vic pub and a street market.2006
The one with Pauline's final appearance - DirectorGareth CarrivickStarsDawn FrenchGary WaldhornJames FleetFor Christmas Geraldine plans to stage a Nativity play in front of the church. David will play Herod,showing his kinder side, and Owen wants to be the King - cue his Elvis Presley impression. Alice and Hugo play Joseph and Mary and, amazingly, learn to speak Hebrew. During the play Alice goes into labour and gives birth, prompting an audience member to declare it is the most realistic Nativity play she ever saw.
- CreatorTony HollandJulia SmithTony JordanStarsAdam WoodyattSteve McFaddenLetitia DeanThe everyday lives of working-class inhabitants of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough. The square includes the Queen Vic pub and a street market.2003
Phil's showdown with Den and Alfie marrying Kat - DirectorDavid CroftStarsArthur LoweJohn Le MesurierClive DunnThe vicar holds a charity bazaar, the proceeds going to luxuries for the troops. Godfrey tries to sell his home-made wine but people are getting drunk by tasting and not buying it. Mrs. Mainwaring fails to turn up after an accident with the bath enamel but donates some hideous lamp-shades she has made. Hodges contributes three oranges and Mainwaring is anxious to secure one for his wife but when Wilson gets Pike to buy it for the captain, the two end up bidding against each other and raising the price of the orange. Mainwaring finally buys it only to find it is a bitter orange, for marmalade-making.
- 1999– 30mTV-147.6 (2.1K)TV EpisodeDirectorBrian HoganPete MichelsStarsSeth MacFarlaneAlex BorsteinSeth GreenHoliday mishaps include Lois going ballistic after losing her Christmas cheer and Peter not being able to watch the KISS Christmas special.
- DirectorRichard StarzakStarsThe Great British PublicHow do hamsters cope with indigestion? Why do dogs hate wearing Christmas hats? What happens when a partridge is chased out of its pear tree, and why do corgis find Christmas unbearably emotional? Join in the festive fun with our furry friends.