Holiday TV-on-DVD: Christmas episodes
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1.
101 Dalmatians: The Series (1997–1998)
Episode:
A Christmas Cruella
(1997)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
A Christmas Carol with Cruella in the role of Scrooge, Jasper and Horace as Marley, Cadpig as the ghost of Christmas Past, Rolly as the ghost of Christmas Present, and Spot as the ghost of Christmas Yet To Come.
Director: Victor Cook | Stars: Kath Soucie, Tara Strong, Jeff Bennett, April Winchell
Votes: 37
2.
Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012)
Episode:
Cold Turkey
(2003)
TV-14 | 35 min | Comedy
Patsy is angry when Eddy refuses to go away with her for Christmas, preferring to stay at home with the family and ordering a tree so large Patsy gets her hair caught in it. Patsy collapses... See full summary »
Director: Dewi Humphreys | Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, Jane Horrocks
Votes: 253
3.
The Addams Family (1964–1966)
Episode:
Christmas with the Addams Family
(1965)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Horror
Mr. Thompson next door tells Wednesday and Pugsley there's no Santa Claus and the family volunteers Uncle Fester to play Santa for their benefit. But when he gets stuck in the chimney and ... See full summary »
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Carolyn Jones, John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy
Votes: 274
4.
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: 379
5.
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
6.
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
7.
Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode:
Christmas Crackers
(1975)
TV-G | 28 min | Comedy
With 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.
Director: Ray Butt | Stars: Mollie Sugden, Trevor Bannister, Frank Thornton, John Inman
Votes: 227
8.
Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode:
The Father Christmas Affair
(1976)
TV-G | 28 min | Comedy
After the removal of Grace Brothers' perverse Santa Claus display models, the store decides to hire one of the staff to dress up as "Father Christmas" to entertain children.
Director: Ray Butt | Stars: Mollie Sugden, Trevor Bannister, Frank Thornton, John Inman
Votes: 186
9.
The Cosby Show (1984–1992)
Episode:
Getting to Know You
(1989)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
Theo meets Cliff & Martin at the cafeteria sitting with two willing beautiful girls. Later at the Huxtable residence Martin tries to explain to Cliff the situation on how he & Denise met ... See full summary »
Director: Tony Singletary | Stars: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Sabrina Le Beauf, Geoffrey Owens
Votes: 119
10.
The Cosby Show (1984–1992)
Episode:
Clair's Place
(1991)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
Cliff builds a room just for Clair, her own special place for work and retreat. Everyone, except Cliff, is upset that she wants to be alone and not spend time with them. Cliff tries to explain the purpose of a special room.
Director: John Bowab | Stars: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Sabrina Le Beauf, Geoffrey Owens
Votes: 115
11. The Small One (1978)
G | 26 min | Animation, Short, Drama
Ordered by his father to sell his old, small donkey, named Small One, a boy in ancient Palestine takes the donkey to the Jerusalem market. Finding no buyers there, the boy is about to give up when he meets a kind man named Joseph.
Directors: Don Bluth, Jack Cutting, Wolfgang Reitherman | Stars: Sean Marshall, William Woodson, Olan Soule, Hal Smith
Votes: 2,092
12. Once Upon a Wintertime (1948)
8 min | Animation, Short, Family
A short segment of the feature film Melody Time (1948), re-released as a separate entity five years afterwards.
Director: Hamilton Luske | Stars: Frances Langford, Buddy Clark
Votes: 379
13. Toy Tinkers (1949)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Chip and Dale sneak into Donald Duck's house to steal his walnuts. Donald dresses as Santa Claus to have fun with the two thieving chipmunks, but ends up using the war toys underneath the Christmas tree to do battle with them.
Director: Jack Hannah | Stars: Dessie Flynn, James MacDonald, Clarence Nash
Votes: 1,475
14.
The Dukes of Hazzard (1979–1985)
Episode:
The Great Santa Claus Chase
(1980)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Comedy
Boss 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 ... See full summary »
Director: Denver Pyle | Stars: Tom Wopat, John Schneider, Catherine Bach, Denver Pyle
Votes: 180
15.
Dynasty (1981–1989)
Episode:
That Holiday Spirit
(1984)
TV-PG | 47 min | Drama, Romance
Amanda asks Dex to put a stop to his wedding to Alexis. Dominique joins the Carringtons for a Christmas gala, highlighted by an announcement from Blake. Blake strikes a deal with racehorse owner Daniel Reese.
Director: Curtis Harrington | Stars: John Forsythe, Linda Evans, John James, Pamela Bellwood
Votes: 84
16.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
A Christmas Story
(1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
When a snowstorm ruins their Christmas skiing plans, the Keatons are stuck at home reminiscing about the circumstances in which each of the kids was born.
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 200
17.
The Flintstones (1960–1966)
Episode:
Christmas Flintstone
(1964)
Not Rated | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Fred is such a natural as a department store's Santa that news of him reaches the North Pole, where Kris Kringle has him in mind for much more important work on Christmas Eve.
Directors: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna | Stars: Alan Reed, Jean Vander Pyl, Mel Blanc, Gerry Johnson
Votes: 343
18.
The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
Episode:
'Twas the Nightmare Before Christmas
(1986)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
The girls all plan to visit their respective families for Christmas, but their plans are ruined when they are held hostage by a man dressed as Santa Claus at the Grief Counseling Center.
Director: Terry Hughes | Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty
Votes: 588
19.
Happy Days (1974–1984)
Episode:
Guess Who's Coming to Christmas
(1974)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
The Cunningham family Christmas is all set but Richie finds out Fonzie (despite being popular) is alone this holiday. So, Richie decides to ask his folks to let him join them ...but will his folks or Fonzie accept?
Director: Frank Buxton | Stars: Ron Howard, Marion Ross, Anson Williams, Henry Winkler
Votes: 381
20.
Happy Days (1974–1984)
Episode:
Tell It to the Marines
(1975)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Unable to dial back his infamous slapstick humor that caused his girlfriend, Olivia, to break up with him, a rejected Ralph Malph follows Fonzie's advice to forget all about her and join the Marines.
Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Marion Ross, Anson Williams
Votes: 135
21.
Happy Days (1974–1984)
Episode:
Richie Branches Out
(1976)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Richie pretends to be a hardware magnate looking for an advertising icon to try to meet the woman of his dreams, the beautiful poster-girl for Wisconsin Cola.
Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Marion Ross, Anson Williams
Votes: 140
22.
Hart to Hart (1979–1984)
Episode:
'Tis the Season to Be Murdered
(1980)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Jennifer and Jonathan go undercover to identify a toy plan thief who has become a murderer.
Director: Earl Bellamy | Stars: Robert Wagner, Stefanie Powers, Lionel Stander, Kenneth Kimmins
Votes: 138
23.
Home Improvement (1991–1999)
Episode:
Yule Better Watch Out
(1991)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
On "Tool Time": Tim gives a Yuletime tip - never plug in a frayed wire - and grunts "Jingle Bells". He also demonstrates his great invention, a rotating Christmas tree, with the usual ... See full summary »
Director: John Pasquin | Stars: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Earl Hindman, Taran Noah Smith
Votes: 375
24.
Home Improvement (1991–1999)
Episode:
I'm Scheming of a White Christmas
(1992)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Tim decorates his house in typical "more power" fashion. Brad and Randy collect money for charity but decide to keep a portion of the money for themselves. Jill & Tim find out, and tell them they have to return the money to charity.
Director: John Pasquin | Stars: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Earl Hindman, Taran Noah Smith
Votes: 336
25.
Home Improvement (1991–1999)
Episode:
A Frozen Moment
(1993)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Family
For the Christmas card photo, Tim wants to build a set and have the family dress up as Santa and the elves. On Tool Time, Tim builds the MAN'S bathroom.
Director: Andy Cadiff | Stars: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Earl Hindman, Taran Noah Smith
Votes: 268
26.
Home Improvement (1991–1999)
Episode:
'Twas the Blight Before Christmas
(1993)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Family
Mark performs in the Christmas play at school. A neighbor puts up decorations a day before Tim does it, and it is because Randy is sharing Tim's secrets with that neighbor's granddaughter. Brad wants to go skiing instead of staying home.
Director: Andy Cadiff | Stars: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Earl Hindman, Taran Noah Smith
Votes: 286
27.
Knight Rider (1982–1986)
Episode:
Silent Knight
(1983)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
On their way to pick up a tux for the annual Foundation Christmas banquet, Michael and Kitt run into a gypsy kid named Tino who has just stolen a gold watch from a trio of bank robbers. ... See full summary »
Director: Bruce Kessler | Stars: David Hasselhoff, Edward Mulhare, Rebecca Holden, Paul La Greca
Votes: 274
28.
Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode:
Christmas at Plum Creek
(1974)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Christmas is coming and everyone is saying that it is a time for secrets and not to ask questions. Laura wants to buy something expensive for her mother and has to come up with a way to pay... See full summary »
Director: William F. Claxton | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Melissa Sue Anderson
Votes: 449
29.
Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode:
Blizzard
(1977)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Kind Miss Beadle dismisses her students early on Christmas Eve as soft snow flurries begin to fly, unaware that the children will soon be caught walking home in a deadly, howling blizzard.
Director: William F. Claxton | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Melissa Sue Anderson
Votes: 429
30.
Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode:
A Christmas They Never Forgot
(1981)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Snowbound on the Ingalls homestead on Christmas eve, Caroline, Laura and Hester Sue share memories of Christmases past.
Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Votes: 345
31. Little House: Bless All the Dear Children (1984 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 90 min | Drama, Family
During preparations for a Christmas baby, Rose Wilder is kidnapped by a woman who recently lost her child. While looking for Rose, Laura, Almanzo, and Mr Edwards meet a lonely orphan boy who ends up living with that woman.
Director: Victor French | Stars: Melissa Gilbert, Dean Butler, Richard Bull, Victor French
Votes: 846
32.
The Love Boat (1977–1987)
Episode:
Lonely at the Top/Silent Night/Divorce Me, Please
(1977)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
At Christmas, lonely Merrill lacks holiday spirit. Ex-con Dan Barton meets cheating law partner Walter and plans revenge for being convicted of Walter's crime. Paul and Audrey Baines fantasize about divorcing each other.
Director: Allen Baron | Stars: Gavin MacLeod, Bernie Kopell, Fred Grandy, Ted Lange
Votes: 173
33.
Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
Episode:
Thank Heaven for Little Girls and Big Ones Too
(1980)
Not Rated | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Five little schoolgirls from Vermont ask Magnum to find their missing teacher.
Director: Bruce Seth Green | Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
Votes: 577
34.
Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
Episode:
Operation: Silent Night
(1983)
Not Rated | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
It's Christmas time and TC is flying Magnum (dressed as Santa Claus), Rick and Higgins to three different islands. En route, TC is forced to make an emergency landing on an island that the Navy uses for gunnery practice.
Director: Michael Vejar | Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti
Votes: 351
35.
Married... with Children (1987–1997)
Episode:
You Better Watch Out
(1987)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
The Bundys' Christmas is rudely interrupted when a parachuting mall Santa crash-lands into their backyard, attracting the neighborhood kids.
Director: Linda Day | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, David Garrison, Amanda Bearse
Votes: 848
36.
Married... with Children (1987–1997)
Episode:
It's a Bundyful Life Part 1
(1989)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy
Al has finally saved up a lot of cash to buy his family a ton of presents they want this year. Unfortunately, a mob of late customers in the shoe store prevents him from getting to the bank and retrieving the money he needs.
Director: Gerry Cohen | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, David Garrison, Amanda Bearse
Votes: 728
37.
Married... with Children (1987–1997)
Episode:
It's a Bundyful Life Part 2
(1989)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy
His guardian angel decides pay Al a visit and shows him what life is like without him born. The Jablonskys are a perfect family and The Rhoades are more like the Bundys except without Al.
Director: Gerry Cohen | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, David Garrison, Amanda Bearse
Votes: 742
38.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
Dear Dad
(1972)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
Hawkeye writes his dad, describing the antics of the 4077th.
Director: Gene Reynolds | Stars: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, McLean Stevenson, Loretta Swit
Votes: 813
39.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
Dear Sis
(1978)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
It's Christmas time in Korea, and everybody's depressed--especially Father Mulcahy, who is concerned that he isn't making a difference to anyone.
Director: Alan Alda | Stars: Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, Loretta Swit
Votes: 553
40.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
Death Takes a Holiday
(1980)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
While local orphans attend a Christmas party in the mess tent, Hawkeye, B.J., and Margaret try to delay the death of a critically injured solider so that his family won't think of Christmas as the day that their father died.
Director: Mike Farrell | Stars: Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, Loretta Swit
Votes: 672
41.
M*A*S*H (1972–1983)
Episode:
'Twas the Day After Christmas
(1981)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, War
On the day after Christmas, the 4077th decides to try out an English tradition, Boxing Day, where the officers and enlisted personnel change places for a day.
Director: Burt Metcalfe | Stars: Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Harry Morgan, Loretta Swit
Votes: 447
42. Mickey's Orphans (1931)
Approved | 7 min | Family, Comedy, Animation
At Christmastime, Mickey Mouse, Minnie and Pluto are beset by an enormous litter of bratty orphan cats.
Director: Burt Gillett | Stars: George Magrill, Barbara Brewster, Gloria Brewster, Pinto Colvig
Votes: 938
43. Pluto's Christmas Tree (1952)
G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The tree that Mickey and Pluto chop down to bring home for Christmas is the tree that Chip 'n Dale live in.
Director: Jack Hannah | Stars: Ruth Clifford, Pinto Colvig, Dessie Flynn, James MacDonald
Votes: 3,472
44. Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983)
G | 26 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The classic Disney animated characters play the roles in this animated retelling of the Charles Dickens masterpiece.
Director: Burny Mattinson | Stars: Alan Young, Wayne Allwine, Hal Smith, Will Ryan
Votes: 15,365 | Gross: $21.00M
45. Mickey's Good Deed (1932)
Approved | 8 min | Comedy, Family, Animation
On Christmas Eve, Mickey is forced to sell Pluto to a bratty rich kid in order to give some orphans presents.
Director: Burt Gillett | Stars: Pinto Colvig, Walt Disney, Marcellite Garner
Votes: 852
46.
Mork & Mindy (1978–1982)
Episode:
Mork's First Christmas
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Mork can't afford to buy Christmas presents, so he makes strange, unique gifts for each of his closest friends.
Director: Jeff Chambers | Stars: Robin Williams, Pam Dawber, Elizabeth Kerr, Conrad Janis
Votes: 171
47.
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Episode:
Twiggy
(1976)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Kermit is skeptical when everyone backstage is terrorized by "the Phantom of the Muppet Show" aka Uncle Deadly, a monster-actor who performed in the theater years ago, got panned by the ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Twiggy, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 210
48.
Murder, She Wrote (1984–1996)
Episode:
A Christmas Secret
(1992)
TV-PG | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The future son-in-law of a prominent Cabot Cove family is suspected in a shooting.
Director: Anthony Pullen Shaw | Stars: Angela Lansbury, Diane Baker, Corinne Bohrer, Amy Brenneman
Votes: 378
49.
Starsky and Hutch (1975–1979)
Episode:
Little Girl Lost
(1976)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Molly "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?
Director: Earl Bellamy | Stars: David Soul, Paul Michael Glaser, Antonio Fargas, Bernie Hamilton
Votes: 261
50.
Taxi (1978–1983)
Episode:
A Full House for Christmas
(1978)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
Louie's gambling brother, Nick from Las Vegas, comes to visit the garage. Irritated that Nick refuses to spend time with their mother, Louie bankrolls Alex in a card game to try and get back at him.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner
Votes: 236
51.
V (1984–1985)
Episode:
Reflections in Terror
(1984)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
With a blood sample from the "star-child," Diana creates an uncontrollable and deadly clone which seeks out Elizabeth; Bates tests Julie's loyalty when he suspects she is sympathetic to the... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Hooks | Stars: Jane Badler, June Chadwick, Jennifer Cooke, Robert Englund
Votes: 250
52.
Wonder Woman (1975–1979)
Episode:
The Deadly Toys
(1977)
TV-G | 47 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Three scientists are replaced by androids one by one after they collectively refuse to create a devastating weapon known as Project XYZ. When Diana Prince investigates a suspicious toy maker she meets face to face with... Wonder Woman.
Director: Dick Moder | Stars: Lynda Carter, Lyle Waggoner, Frank Gorshin, James A. Watson Jr.
Votes: 196
53.
Thunderbirds (1965–1966)
Episode:
Give or Take a Million
(1966)
TV-G | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Family
On 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.
Director: Desmond Saunders | Stars: Sylvia Anderson, Ray Barrett, Peter Dyneley, Christine Finn
Votes: 127
54.
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)
Episode:
Santa Claus and the Tenth Avenue Kid
(1955)
TV-14 | 30 min | Drama, Mystery
While working as a department store 'Santa Claus', a paroled convict tries to help a troubled boy.
Director: Don Weis | Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Barry Fitzgerald, Virginia Gregg, Bobby Clark
Votes: 1,065
55.
Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode:
Christmas Cheers
(1987)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
It's the Christmas season. Frasier is in a anti-Christmas bah-humbug mood much to Lilith's chagrin. Norm has a part-time job he fails to mention. And Cliff is collecting food for the needy ... See full summary »
Directors: James Burrows, Thomas Lofaro | Stars: Ted Danson, Kirstie Alley, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger
Votes: 554
56.
Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode:
Miracle on Third or Fourth Street
(1993)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Frasier's plans for a merry Christmas with Frederick, Martin and Niles are derailed after Lilith cancels the plans to take Frederick to Austria.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 1,372
57.
Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode:
Frasier Grinch
(1995)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
Frasier eagerly awaits a visit from Frederick for Christmas, but a crisis occurs when the gifts he has mail-ordered go astray. He has no choice but to fight his way into the mall on Christmas Eve.
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 1,034
58.
Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode:
Perspectives on Christmas
(1997)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
While receiving massages for their holiday stress, each member of the Crane family relates the story of the last few days, with subtle differences based on their own perspectives.
Director: David Lee | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 1,052
59.
Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode:
Merry Christmas, Mrs. Moskowitz
(1998)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
A Jewish woman sets Frasier up with her daughter because she thinks he's Jewish as well.
Director: Kelsey Grammer | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 1,211
60.
Zeg 'ns Aaa (1981–2010)
Episode:
Kerstmis
(1990)
22 min | Comedy
Mien wants to invite neighbor Buys for Christmas dinner. Oma has lost an envelop full of money and Hans decides to help her out by place another one carrying the same amount somewhere where she will easily find it.
Director: Nico Knapper | Stars: Carry Tefsen, John Leddy, Sjoukje Hooymaayer, Manfred de Graaf
61.
De film van Ome Willem (1974–1989)
Episode:
Een gast aan tafel
(1985)
Comedy, Family
Christmas time. Ome Willem finds a homeless woman and invites her to his home for dinner. Teun, Toon and August on their turn invite Bert to eat with them. Jan Klaassen comes home with a giant Christmas tree that appears to be stolen.
Directors: Aart Staartjes, Siem Suurhoff | Stars: Harry Bannink, Pieke Dassen, Frits Lambrechts, Harry Mooten
62.
The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
Episode:
Have Yourself a Very Little Christmas
(1989)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
The girls volunteer at a homeless shelter on Christmas day and learn that Stan has been thrown out on the streets by his current wife.
Director: Terry Hughes | Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty
Votes: 408
63.
Les nouvelles aventures de Lucky Luke (2001–2003)
Episode:
Le Noël des Dalton
(2001)
22 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The Daltons accidentally escape from jail and impersonate the Santa-suited salesmen of a cactus tonic firm's launch marketing campaign. Lucky was railroaded to attend the mayoral family's ... See full summary »
Director: Olivier Jean-Marie
Votes: 19
64. Olaf's Frozen Adventure (2017)
G | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
A Christmas-themed special featuring characters from Walt Disney Pictures' 53rd full-length animated motion picture, "Frozen (2013)".
Directors: Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers | Stars: Josh Gad, Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff
Votes: 14,010
65.
Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode:
Mary Christmas
(2000)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Frasier butters up the local morning TV host to let him co-host the Seattle Christmas parade with her, but when she comes down with food poisoning (from his cooking, perhaps?), he learns that Dr. Mary will be his new partner.
Director: Pamela Fryman | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 831
66.
Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode:
We Two Kings
(2002)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
Frasier and Niles bicker over which of their two households should host Christmas dinner for the Crane family. When Martin is appointed the tie-breaker, each brother tries to bribe him.
Director: Jerry Zaks | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 735
67.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One with Christmas in Tulsa
(2002)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Chandler must spend Christmas in Tulsa, which Monica thinks he might have an affair with a former Miss Oklahoma runner-up while he is there. Chandler comes home early to announce that he quit his job.
Director: Kevin Bright | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 4,490
68.
Keeping Up Appearances (1990–1995)
Episode:
The Father Christmas Suit
(1991)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Hyacinth is in the full Christmas spirit with 112 Christmas cards, and counting. She's also forced Richard to dress up as Father Christmas to distribute presents to the old folk. But the ... See full summary »
Director: Harold Snoad | Stars: Patricia Routledge, Josephine Tewson, Judy Cornwell, Geoffrey Hughes
Votes: 269
69.
Married... with Children (1987–1997)
Episode:
Christmas
(1992)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
In the company of his peers at a bar with other Santas, mall Santa Al recalls Christmases past when he managed to avoid buying gifts for Peggy, Kelly, and Bud by turning them against one ... See full summary »
Director: Gerry Cohen | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, Amanda Bearse, Christina Applegate
Votes: 564
70.
Married... with Children (1987–1997)
Episode:
The Worst Noel
(1993)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy
On Christmas Eve, Kelly and Bud try to sneak in a jukebox to give to their parents who spend the entire show sitting in front of their TV set arguing with each other over the proper speed ... See full summary »
Director: Amanda Bearse | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, Amanda Bearse, Christina Applegate
Votes: 520
71.
Married... with Children (1987–1997)
Episode:
God Help Ye Merry Bundymen
(1996)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
It's Christmas. Al doesn't want a Christmas tree, the rest of the family do. Marcy is determined to win the neighborhood decorating contest. Gary hires two young guys, Hal and Biff, to help... See full summary »
Director: Amanda Bearse | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, Amanda Bearse, Christina Applegate
Votes: 491
72.
Mensen zoals jij en ik (1981–1985)
Episode:
Bang in het donker/Kerstavond
(1981)
41 min | Drama
Two unrelated stories that take place around Christmas time. A man about to leave to an important diner party gets a telephone girl from a little girl who is home alone and afraid of the ... See full summary »
Director: Rob Herzet | Stars: Kees Brusse, Liselot Verbrugge, Carola Gijsbers van Wijk, Elja Pelgrom
73.
Oebele (1968–1971)
Episode:
Een kouwe kermis
(1971)
49 min | Family
For their 31st and last broadcast, the Oebelers have organized a fancy fair at Christmas time to raise money for the Salvation Army. Billy takes Aagje to a grand carousel, leaving Paulus to... See full summary »
Director: Bram van Erkel | Stars: Wieteke van Dort, Marjan Berk, Riet Wieland Los, Rob de Nijs
74.
Paddington Bear (1976–1993)
Episode:
Christmas!
(1976)
4 min | Animation, Family
Paddington is sitting up in bed with pillowcase full of parcels, which he unwraps. Later, the Brown family and Paddington are at the table for Christmas dinner. Paddington polishes off the ... See full summary »
Director: Ivor Wood | Star: Michael Hordern
Votes: 17
75.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
Christmas Carol
(1997)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
While visiting family for Christmas, Scully receives a mysterious phone call that leads to a woman's apparent suicide and a young girl who may be her sister Melissa's daughter.
Director: Peter Markle | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Sheila Larken, Melinda McGraw
Votes: 3,651
76.
The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode:
How the Ghosts Stole Christmas
(1998)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
On Christmas Eve, Mulder and Scully find themselves trapped in a haunted house with two ghosts who are determined to prove just how lonely the holiday can be.
Director: Chris Carter | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Lily Tomlin, Edward Asner
Votes: 4,470
77.
Paddington Bear (1976–1993)
Episode:
Paddington and the Christmas Shopping
(1976)
TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Family
Paddington is outside Crumbold and Ferns store and goes into the shop to buy an expanding clothesline for Mrs. Bird. He tests the line in the shop with disastrous effects - tying everyone in knots and knocking over a display table.
Director: Ivor Wood | Star: Michael Hordern
Votes: 16
78.
The Smurfs (1981–1989)
Episode:
The Magic Sack of Mr. Nicholas/Swapping Smurfs
(1987)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Mr. Nicholas' sack of toys is in jeopardy of being stolen by Chlorhydris and Scruple.
Directors: Bob Goe, John Kimball, Don Lusk, Jay Sarbry, Paul Sommer, Ray Patterson | Stars: Don Messick, Lucille Bliss, Paul Winchell, Frank Welker
Votes: 64
79. The Smurfs Christmas Special (1982 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 23 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
At Christmas, the Smurfs and Gargamel cross paths with two children and a stranger out to kidnap them. Can the magic of Christmas prevail?
Director: Gerard Baldwin | Stars: Rene Auberjonois, Michael Bell, Lucille Bliss, William Callaway
Votes: 349
80.
The Smurfs (1981–1989)
Episode:
Baby's First Christmas/Beauty Is Only Smurf Deep
(1983)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The evil Chlorhydrus puts a spell on Mr. Nicholas to ruin Christmas.
Directors: Oscar Dufau, George Gordon, Carl Urbano, John Walker, Rudy Zamora, Ray Patterson | Stars: Don Messick, Frank Welker, Lucille Bliss, Danny Goldman
Votes: 93
81. 'Tis the Season to Be Smurfy (1987 TV Short)
Not Rated | 24 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
The Smurfs set out to help out an elderly human couple.
Director: Ray Patterson | Stars: Charlie Adler, Lucille Bliss, William Callaway, Hamilton Camp
Votes: 187
82.
Van Kooten en De Bie (1981–1998)
Episode:
Slagroom met ijs
(1985)
Comedy
Directors: Wim De Bie, Kees van Kooten | Stars: Kees van Kooten, Wim De Bie, Arend Jan Heerma van Voss, Maud Keus
Votes: 8
83.
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
84.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode:
Deck the Halls
(1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Will realizes that Ashley has never experienced a real Christmas before and goes out of his way to let her have one. He decorates the inside of the mansion and also the outside fully, upsetting some of the neighbors.
Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro
Votes: 892
85.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
Episode:
Christmas Show
(1991)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
Will finds out that his mom is seeing a new man while on a holiday skiing trip to Utah. When the adults go out to the lodge for the Christmas party, a knock on the door brings the kids trouble.
Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Janet Hubert, Alfonso Ribeiro
Votes: 766
86.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One with Phoebe's Dad
(1995)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Phoebe tracks down her father, but isn't sure whether she should meet him.
Director: Kevin Bright | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 5,517
87.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One Where Rachel Quits
(1996)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Ross accidentally breaks a little girl's leg and tries to help her sell boxes of cookies which recreates Monica's childhood fixation. Rachel quits her job at Central Perk and Joey's Christmas tree selling conflicts with Phoebe's principles.
Director: Terry Hughes | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 5,237
88.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One with the Inappropriate Sister
(1998)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
A bored Ross wreaks havoc in Chandler and Joey's lives. Rachel is uncomfortable with Danny's unusually close relationship with his sister. Phoebe runs into trouble whilst collecting donations for the poor during Christmas.
Director: Dana De Vally Piazza | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 4,790
89.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One with All the Candy
(2000)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Monica makes candy to get to know her neighbours, Rachel and Tag try to hide their relationship at work and Ross buys Phoebe a bike.
Director: David Schwimmer | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 4,429
90.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One with the Holiday Armadillo
(2000)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Ross 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.
Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 4,906
91.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One with Ross's Step Forward
(2001)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Ross' new girlfriend Mona orders Christmas cards with a photo of them on the cover. Rachel's pregnancy hormones are affecting her psychologically. Chandler's boss causes him to see what his life would be like without Monica.
Director: Gary Halvorson | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 4,288
92.
Home Improvement (1991–1999)
Episode:
Some Like It Hot Rod
(1994)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
While using the garage to make scenery for Mark's school Christmas pageant, Jill accidentally leaves Tim's hot rod outside during a snowstorm, just a day before he's been asked to display it.
Director: Andy Cadiff | Stars: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Earl Hindman, Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Votes: 251
93.
Home Improvement (1991–1999)
Episode:
'Twas the Night Before Chaos
(1994)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
When Jill's parents come to visit for Christmas, her mother complains that Jill's father just wants to spend his retirement sitting around the house.
Director: Andy Cadiff | Stars: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Earl Hindman, Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Votes: 261
94.
Home Improvement (1991–1999)
Episode:
'Twas the Flight Before Christmas
(1995)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Family
Tim and Al are sent to Kinross for a Binford sponsored Christmas festival, leaving the Taylor boys to decorate for the holiday judging contest. Al's mother wants to join Al and Ilene on their romantic getaway on New Years Eve.
Director: Andy Cadiff | Stars: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Earl Hindman, Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Votes: 283
95.
Home Improvement (1991–1999)
Episode:
No Place Like Home
(1996)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Family
The Tim Taylor family and Tim's brothers travel to their mother's home since she is moving. The brothers reminiscence over childhood items and things the dad built. The new owners come to see the house, the brothers find it hard to let go.
Director: Peter Filsinger | Stars: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Earl Hindman, Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Votes: 232
96.
Home Improvement (1991–1999)
Episode:
Bright Christmas
(1997)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Family
Jill's mother is visiting for Christmas. It is the first one since her husband died. Jill has a hard time seeing her mother with another man. Meanwhile, Tim decorates for Christmas in his usual, over-the-top, way.
Director: Peter Bonerz | Stars: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Earl Hindman, Richard Karn
Votes: 226
97.
Home Improvement (1991–1999)
Episode:
Home for the Holidays
(1998)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Family
It's Christmas time, and that means decorating in Tim's neighborhood. Al is excited to decorate his home for the first time, and proves to be competition for Tim. Randy comes home for Christmas and finds things changed since he left.
Director: Peter Bonerz | Stars: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Earl Hindman, Richard Karn
Votes: 221
98.
I Love Lucy (1951–1957)
Episode:
The I Love Lucy Christmas Show
(1956)
TV-Y | 26 min | Comedy, Family
On Christmas Eve, the Ricardos and the Mertzes recall past events in their lives, as seen in clips from past episodes.
Directors: James V. Kern, William Asher | Stars: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley
Votes: 558
99.
Roseanne (1988–2018)
Episode:
It's No Place Like Home for the Holidays
(1992)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
A Christmas Eve snowstorm keeps Roseanne, Jackie, Bev and Nana Mary snowed in at the diner and Darlene at David's place, where she gets an eye-opening view of his home life.
Director: Andrew D. Weyman | Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert
Votes: 277
100.
Roseanne (1988–2018)
Episode:
White Trash Christmas
(1993)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
After receiving notice from the neighborhood association about not putting up tacky Christmas decorations on their property, the Conners go all out for a "white trash" Christmas. Dan and ... See full summary »
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie | Stars: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sara Gilbert
Votes: 227
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