Christmas/Holidays 2020
by bertramsharp | created - 02 Nov 2020 | updated - 01 Jan 2021 | PublicThis is a list of all the Christmas/Holiday themed programs, movies, shorts, etc. that I have watched in 2020. This list includes Thanksgiving, New Year, and even some things that are winter themed. My holiday season is quite long, and runs from November 1st through January 6th, the Epiphany. This list will be finalized on January 7th.
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1. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
PG | 76 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion.
Director: Henry Selick | Stars: Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey
Votes: 375,221 | Gross: $75.08M
2. Holiday Inn (1942)
Passed | 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
At an inn which is open only on holidays, a crooner and a hoofer vie for the affections of a beautiful up-and-coming performer.
Directors: Mark Sandrich, Robert Allen | Stars: Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Marjorie Reynolds, Virginia Dale
Votes: 17,628 | Gross: $8.18M
3. Prep & Landing (2009 TV Short)
TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Wayne gets a new rookie partner, Lanny, after his previous partner got the promotion he wanted. Lanny has to remind Wayne of the Spirit of Christmas and the importance of being an elf in Santa's Prep and Landing elite unit.
Directors: Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers | Stars: David Foley, Sarah Chalke, Mason Cotton, David DeLuise
Votes: 4,003
4.
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
5. Christmas in Connecticut (1945)
Approved | 101 min | Comedy, Romance
A food writer who has lied about being the perfect housewife must try to cover her deception when her boss and a returning war hero invite themselves to her home for a traditional family Christmas.
Director: Peter Godfrey | Stars: Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan, Sydney Greenstreet, Reginald Gardiner
Votes: 12,028
6. Star in the Night (1945)
Not Rated | 22 min | Short, Drama, Family
Three cowboys riding across the desert with gifts for no particular recipient see a distant bright light, and find it comes from the Star Auto Court sign where the owners and guests work together to help a young expectant couple.
Director: Don Siegel | Stars: J. Carrol Naish, Donald Woods, Rosina Galli, Richard Erdman
Votes: 1,218
7.
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
8. Holidate (2020)
TV-MA | 104 min | Comedy, Romance
Fed up with being single on holidays, two strangers agree to be each other's platonic plus-ones all year long, only to catch real feelings along the way.
Director: John Whitesell | Stars: Emma Roberts, Luke Bracey, Kristin Chenoweth, Frances Fisher
Votes: 78,922
9.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
Christmas Party
(2005)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Seeing the party is headed for disastrous boredom, Michael breaks corporate policy to buy alcohol for the staff.
Director: Charles McDougall | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Votes: 7,706
10.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
A Benihana Christmas
(2006)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy
Trouble among the members of the party planning committee results with Pam and Karen hosting a rival Christmas party, but Michael isn't interested in celebrating after being dumped by Carol.
Director: Harold Ramis | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Votes: 7,017
11.
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
12.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Christmas with Mamie Kelly
(1951)
Comedy
Mamie is back with the girls to visit for the holidays.
Director: Ralph Levy | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 43
13.
The Jack Benny Program (1950–1965)
Episode:
Christmas Shopping Show
(1957)
Not Rated | 25 min | Comedy
Jack is determined to finish his Christmas shopping in one visit and tortures a wallet salesman with constant changes to his order. Meanwhile, Dennis is having difficulty finding the right present for his mother.
Director: James V. Kern | Stars: Jack Benny, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Dennis Day, Mel Blanc
Votes: 105
14.
The Jack Benny Program (1950–1965)
Episode:
New Year's Eve
(1961)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
Near the end of a New Year's Eve interview with a female reporter, Jack tells her the tale of that same night in 1953, when his plans for the evening did not go as expected. Leaving him ... See full summary »
Director: Ralph Levy | Stars: Jack Benny, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Charles Bagby, Dennis Day
Votes: 32
15.
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
16.
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
17. Noelle (2019)
G | 100 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Santa's daughter must take over the family business when her father retires and her brother, who is supposed to inherit the Santa role, gets cold feet.
Director: Marc Lawrence | Stars: Anna Kendrick, Shirley MacLaine, Bill Hader, Kingsley Ben-Adir
Votes: 27,061
18.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
Moroccan Christmas
(2008)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Phyllis blackmails Angela into doing the work for the Christmas party, which Michael turns into an intervention after Meredith gets drunk and sets her hair on fire. Meanwhile, Dwight corners the market on a popular Christmas gift.
Director: Paul Feig | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Votes: 5,514
19.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
Secret Santa
(2009)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Michael gets upset when Jim promises Phyllis that she can be the office Santa, but the office Christmas party may be overshadowed by some bad news from David Wallace.
Director: Randall Einhorn | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Votes: 5,321
20.
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
21. Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
Passed | 113 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Young love and childish fears highlight a year in the life of a turn-of-the-century family.
Director: Vincente Minnelli | Stars: Judy Garland, Margaret O'Brien, Mary Astor, Lucille Bremer
Votes: 27,686 | Gross: $7.57M
22. Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice (2011 TV Movie)
TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Lanny and Wayne race to recover classified North Pole technology.
Directors: Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers | Stars: David Foley, Derek Richardson, Sarah Chalke, Rob Riggle
Votes: 2,272
23. Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa (2010 TV Short)
PG | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Wayne and Lanny now partners, are called by Magee to meet with a secret contact Mrs. Claus who sends them on a new mission to retrieve a box from Santas secret workshop.
Directors: Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers | Stars: Betty White, David Foley, Derek Richardson, Sarah Chalke
Votes: 2,217
24. Prep & Landing: Tiny's Big Adventure (2011 Video)
1 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A short film in Tiny, Magee's assistant, destroys the break room while attempting to make a pot of coffee.
Directors: Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers | Star: Sarah Chalke
Votes: 268
25.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
Classy Christmas
(2010)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy
Michael throws an elaborate Christmas party to celebrate Holly's temporary return to the Scranton branch, but is disappointed when he learns that she still has a boyfriend.
Director: Rainn Wilson | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer
Votes: 6,111
26.
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
27.
The Liberace Show (1952–1969)
Episode:
Christmas Show
(1953)
26 min | Music
Liberace plays his favorite tunes for his favorite holiday, Christmas. He later invites his family and crew members on stage to sing the final Christmas song.
Director: Duke Goldstone | Stars: Liberace, George Liberace, Jane Liberace, Gordon Robinson
Votes: 15
28.
Father Knows Best (1954–1960)
Episode:
The Christmas Story
(1954)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Upset with his children's materialistic approach to the holiday season, Jim insists his family drive to the mountains to chop down their Christmas tree. His wish for a simple family ... See full summary »
Director: William D. Russell | Stars: Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray
Votes: 88
29. 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
30. 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
31.
The Donna Reed Show (1958–1966)
Episode:
A Very Merry Christmas
(1958)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family
Donna is frantically making last-minute preparations for Christmas and is vexed when no one seems to care for the fruitcakes she is giving for Christmas presents. Her Christmas spirit is ... See full summary »
Director: Oscar Rudolph | Stars: Donna Reed, Carl Betz, Shelley Fabares, Paul Petersen
Votes: 89
32.
McHale's Navy (1962–1966)
Episode:
The Day They Captured Santa
(1962)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, War
'Santa' McHale must practice some psychological warfare, when he, the crew, Binghamton, and a war correspondent are captured by a Japanese patrol, while on a mission to bring some Christmas joy to the children of a nearby orphanage.
Director: Sidney Lanfield | Stars: Ernest Borgnine, Joe Flynn, Tim Conway, Carl Ballantine
Votes: 71
33.
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
34.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
Christmas Wishes
(2011)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy
Andy tries to make this year's Christmas the best ever by granting each person's holiday wishes. Meanwhile, Robert California tries to drown his sorrows at the office party.
Director: Ed Helms | Stars: Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B.J. Novak
Votes: 4,403
35.
The Office (2005–2013)
Episode:
Dwight Christmas
(2012)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Dwight puts together a Pennsylvania Dutch-themed office Christmas party, but he ends it abruptly because Jim has to leave for his other job. Meanwhile, Erin seeks comfort from a co-worker after a disappointing text from Andy.
Director: Charles McDougall | Stars: Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Catherine Tate
Votes: 4,873
36. Black Christmas (2019)
PG-13 | 92 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A group of female students is stalked by a stranger during their Christmas break. That is until the young sorority pledges discover that the killer is part of an underground college conspiracy.
Director: Sophia Takal | Stars: Imogen Poots, Aleyse Shannon, Lily Donoghue, Brittany O'Grady
Votes: 19,105
37. Office Christmas Party (2016)
R | 105 min | Comedy
When his uptight CEO sister threatens to shut down his branch, the branch manager throws an epic Christmas party in order to land a big client and save the day, but the party gets way out of hand...
Directors: Josh Gordon, Will Speck | Stars: Jason Bateman, Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Jennifer Aniston
Votes: 88,214 | Gross: $54.77M
38. Office Christmas Party: Throwing an Office Christmas Party (2017 Video)
11 min | Short, Comedy
A manager throws an office Christmas party to impress a client and retain his branch from his bossy chief-executive sister.
Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Vanessa Bayer, Jillian Bell
Votes: 43
39.
That Girl (1966–1971)
Episode:
Christmas and the Hard-Luck Kid
(1966)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Drama
While on a break from her job at a department store as one of Santa's helpers, Ann tells Donald about a Christmas she spent with one of her students while she was a teacher at a boarding ... See full summary »
Director: John Erman | Stars: Marlo Thomas, Ted Bessell, Lew Parker, June Vincent
Votes: 92
40.
The Flying Nun (1967–1970)
Episode:
Wailing in a Winter Wonderland
(1967)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Convent San Tanco's nuns draw names to provide Christmas presents for one another and Sister Bertrille draws Sister Olaf, an elderly nun from Scandanavia who's one wish is to see snow fall ... See full summary »
Director: Jerrold Bernstein | Stars: Sally Field, Marge Redmond, Madeleine Sherwood, Alejandro Rey
Votes: 58
41. Die Hard (1988)
R | 132 min | Action, Thriller
A New York City police officer tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles.
Director: John McTiernan | Stars: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson
Votes: 945,849 | Gross: $83.01M
42.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
Comparative Religion
(2009)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
Shirley throws a Christmas party for the gang and much to her surprise learns her classmates come from various religious backgrounds. Meanwhile, Jeff is challenged by the school bully and faces the reality that he may fail Spanish 101.
Director: Adam Davidson | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 4,581
43.
Window on Main Street (1961–1962)
Episode:
Christmas Memory
(1961)
25 min | Comedy, Drama
On Christmas Eve, Cameron remembers an argument he had with his late wife concerning the butter churn she gave him as a Christmas present and how they subsequently made up and pledged to be... See full summary »
Director: Richard Dunlap | Stars: Robert Young, Constance Moore, Ford Rainey, Brad Berwick
Votes: 8
44. Let It Snow (2019)
PG-13 | 92 min | Comedy, Romance
In a small town on Christmas Eve, a snowstorm brings together a group of young people.
Director: Luke Snellin | Stars: Isabela Merced, Shameik Moore, Odeya Rush, Liv Hewson
Votes: 24,957
45.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas
(2010)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy
When Abed wakes up to discover that everything is in stop motion animation, Professor Duncan and the study group help him try to discover the true meaning of Christmas.
Director: Duke Johnson | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 6,042
46.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
Regional Holiday Music
(2011)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
A holiday-themed parody of "Glee" in which Abed tries to persuade each member of the Study Group to join the glee club so that they can qualify for regionals.
Director: Tristram Shapeero | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 4,866
47.
The Lucy Show (1962–1968)
Episode:
Together for Christmas
(1962)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Lucy, Viv and the kids are spending their first Christmas together and Lucy and Viv do nothing but argue over their family's special traditions. But, the kids show Lucy and Viv the true meaning of Christmas.
Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Lucille Ball, Vivian Vance, Candy Moore, Jimmy Garrett
Votes: 120
48.
Petticoat Junction (1963–1970)
Episode:
Cannonball Christmas
(1963)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy
The Bradleys, Sam Drucker, Herby, Charlie and Floyd are decorating the Cannonball for it's annual Christmas Eve trip of caroling, gift-giving and merriment around the valley, but Homer ... See full summary »
Director: Guy Scarpitta | Stars: Bea Benaderet, Edgar Buchanan, Jeannine Riley, Pat Woodell
Votes: 113
49. Christmas Vacation (1989)
PG-13 | 97 min | Comedy
The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster.
Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik | Stars: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki
Votes: 220,153 | Gross: $71.32M
50.
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
51.
Laverne & Shirley (1976–1983)
Episode:
O Come All Ye Bums
(1978)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Frank DeFazio loses some of his Christmas spirit when he has to cancel his yearly gathering for the homeless and poor. The girls and friends step in to help him keep the holiday meaningful for the less fortunate.
Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Betty Garrett, Michael McKean
Votes: 116
52. Holiday Affair (1949)
Approved | 87 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A young widow is torn between a boring attorney and a romantic ne'er-do-well.
Director: Don Hartman | Stars: Robert Mitchum, Janet Leigh, Wendell Corey, Gordon Gebert
Votes: 7,049
53.
American Dad! (2005– )
Episode:
The Best Christmas Story Never Told
(2006)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Stan goes to the past to keep Jane Fonda from ruining Christmas, but he winds up creating an alternate future where the United States has been taken over by the Soviet Union.
Directors: Albert Calleros, Ron Hughart, Anthony Lioi | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane
Votes: 919
54.
American Dad! (2005– )
Episode:
The Most Adequate Christmas Ever
(2007)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Stan dies while trying to get the perfect Christmas tree. After he dies, he petitions for a second chance at life, which leads to a trial where he must prove that he deserves it.
Directors: John Aoshima, Ron Hughart, Anthony Lioi | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane
Votes: 850
55.
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
56.
The Odd Couple (1970–1975)
Episode:
Scrooge Gets an Oscar
(1970)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
After Oscar refuses to be Scrooge in a children's play, his poker buddies come to him in a dream giving him the Christmas Carol treatment.
Director: George Tyne | Stars: Tony Randall, Jack Klugman, Larry Gelman, Ryan MacDonald
Votes: 170
57.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
Cooperative Escapism in Familial Relations
(2013)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
While Jeff and Britta spend Thanksgiving with Jeff's newly-discovered father and brother, the rest of the Study Group tries to escape from Shirley's dysfunctional family Thanksgiving celebration.
Director: Tristram Shapeero | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 3,563
58.
Community (2009–2015)
Episode:
Intro to Knots
(2013)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Jeff organizes a lovely holiday gathering at his apartment but Annie secretly invites Professor Cornwallis, to get in his good graces.
Director: Tristram Shapeero | Stars: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown
Votes: 3,455
59.
American Dad! (2005– )
Episode:
Rapture's Delight
(2009)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Stan and Francine are left behind after the Rapture, and wind up playing critical roles in Jesus Christ's war against the Antichrist.
Directors: Joseph Daniello, Ron Hughart, Brent Woods | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane
Votes: 1,701
60.
American Dad! (2005– )
Episode:
There Will Be Bad Blood
(2010)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Stan invites his half-Native American brother to his house every Thanksgiving to show off his wealth--until they visit him for Thanksgiving and discover that he's a multi-millionaire.
Directors: Joseph Daniello, Ron Hughart, Brent Woods | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane
Votes: 711
61.
American Dad! (2005– )
Episode:
For Whom the Sleigh Bell Tolls
(2010)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Stan and Steve accidentally shoot and kill Santa Claus, but he is brought back to life by his elves and is hell-bent on getting revenge against the entire Smith family.
Directors: Bob Bowen, Ron Hughart, Brent Woods | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane
Votes: 1,116
62.
American Dad! (2005– )
Episode:
Season's Beatings
(2011)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Stan is excommunicated from the church, but he finds a way to get back in when he discovers that Haley and Jeff's newly adopted son is actually the Antichrist.
Directors: Joseph Daniello, Ron Hughart, Brent Woods | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane
Votes: 752
63.
Holliston (2012–2013)
Episode:
The Christmas Special
(2012)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Horror, Romance
When the gang finds themselves trapped in the apartment without power during a Christmas Eve blizzard they reminisce on how they all first met and Adam and Corri's complicated relationship ... See full summary »
Director: Adam Green | Stars: Adam Green, Joe Lynch, Laura Ortiz, Corri English
Votes: 44
64.
American Dad! (2005– )
Episode:
Kung Pao Turkey
(2013)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Stan feels like he's being run out of his own home when Francine's parents come to visit at Thanksgiving, and Francine's mother tries to setup Haley with an eligible Chinese bachelor.
Directors: Rodney Clouden, Ron Hughart, Brent Woods | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane
Votes: 702
65.
American Dad! (2005– )
Episode:
Minstrel Krampus
(2013)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Stan and Roger travel to the North Pole to rescue Steve from an infamous Christmas demon.
Directors: Josue Cervantes, Ron Hughart, Brent Woods | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane
Votes: 1,020
66. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964 TV Movie)
TV-G | 47 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A young reindeer Rudolph lives at the North Pole. His father is one of Santa's reindeer and it is expected that Rudolph will eventually be one too. However, he has a feature which is a setback and causes him to be ostracized: his red nose.
Director: Larry Roemer | Stars: Billie Mae Richards, Burl Ives, Larry D. Mann, Paul Soles
Votes: 37,482
67. The Little Brown Burro (1978 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 23 min | Animation, Family, Musical
A sad little burro who feels that no one wants him and that he doesn't belong anywhere finds out differently when he is bought by Joseph to transport Mary on their travel to Jerusalem for the birth of Jesus.
Director: Vic Atkinson | Stars: Lorne Greene, Bonnie Brooks, Paul Soles, Henry Ramer
Votes: 97
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. Christmas Night (1933)
G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Family
On Christmas Eve, the Little King sneaks two tramps into the castle. The next morning, the three men are thrilled by the presents Santa left behind.
Directors: Oscar E. Soglow, James Tyer
Votes: 208
70. The Christmas Visitor (1959)
7 min | Short, Animation, Family
T'was the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
Director: John Halas
Votes: 132
71. Toys Will Be Toys (1949)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Toys in a toy store come to life at night, and perform in a toy parade before the Doll Princess, all of which leads to the "Screen Song" sing-a-long, "Oh, You Beautiful Doll".
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Myron Waldman | Stars: Jackson Beck, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Amanda Randolph
Votes: 110
72. Santa's Pocket Watch (1980)
20 min | Animation, Short, Family
A young boy's Christmas wish to meet Santa Claus is fulfilled when he flies him to the North Pole on Christmas Eve to a party with a host of humorous elves
Director: Pete Parsons | Star: William Rushton
Votes: 71
73. Ginger Nutt's Christmas Circus (1949)
7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Squirrel Ginger is the ringmaster for an animal circus. A parrot has snuck in using a weasel's ticket; the weasel keeps trying to enter as well, but keeps getting thrown out. The parrot ... See full summary »
Director: Bert Felstead
Votes: 135
74. Silent Night: The Story of the Christmas Carol (1953)
13 min | Short
Relates creating the melody to the Christmas Carol "Silent Night" (German:"Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht"), 1818, by Franz Gruber to poetic lyrics of a priest, Father Joseph Mohr, in the small town in a district of Salzburg, Austria.
Votes: 36
75. Little Gray Neck (1948)
20 min | Animation, Short
Defending a friend, duckling is attacked by fox and must learn to survive.
Directors: Leonid Amalrik, Vladimir Polkovnikov, Viktor Gromov | Stars: Viktoriya Ivanova, Lidiya Kazmina, Fyodor Kurikhin, Vladimir Popov
Votes: 463
76. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1948)
TV-G | 8 min | Animation, Short, Family
Santa and his sleigh crash into some trees while attempting to deliver presents on a foggy Christmas Eve. Rudolph is enlisted to lead the sleigh and is hailed as a hero.
Director: Max Fleischer | Star: Paul Wing
Votes: 888
77. Santa's Surprise (1947)
Approved | 9 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Five children from around the world follow Santa home on Christmas Eve, and decide to give him some extra help around the workshop.
Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Myron Waldman | Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 375
78. 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
79. Snow Foolin' (1949)
Approved | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Various animals prepare for winter and enjoy a variety of winter sports. A hen invites us to follow her bouncing egg and sing along to Jingle Bells. Finally, a turtle dispenses hot coffee to a bird on her nest.
Directors: Izzy Sparber, Myron Waldman | Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel, Sid Raymond
Votes: 254
80. Hector's Hectic Life (1948)
Passed | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Hector is a dog with an easy life and the run of the house when the lady of the house gives him a warning...one more mess and you're out. Hector would be okay if not for the fact that three... See full summary »
Directors: Bill Tytla, George Germanetti | Star: Mae Questel
Votes: 296
81. Jack Frost (1934)
Approved | 9 min | Animation, Short, Family
A young grizzly bear, undaunted by his mother's warnings of the coming winter, runs away from home only to be confronted by Old Man Winter himself.
Directors: Ub Iwerks, Shamus Culhane, Al Eugster
Votes: 494
82. The Shanty Where Santy Claus Lives (1933)
Passed | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Christmas Eve. A poor orphan boy trudges through the snow, pathetically. He finally arrives at his miserable cabin. While he is crying, Santa arrives and, singing the title song, offers to ... See full summary »
Directors: Hugh Harman, Rudolf Ising | Stars: Rudolf Ising, The King's Men, Johnny Murray, The Rhythmettes
Votes: 450
83. Somewhere in Dreamland (1935)
Approved | 9 min | Animation, Short, Family
In their dreams, two poor and hungry tots enter a fantasy kingdom where there are more sweets than they can eat. But when they wake...
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Seymour Kneitel | Stars: Mae Questel, Gus Wicke
Votes: 750
84. The Night Before Christmas (1946)
G | 8 min | Short, Fantasy
A live-action visualization of the poem, blended with animation.
Votes: 140
85. 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
86. The Star of Bethlehem (1956 TV Short)
17 min | Animation, Short
A nativity story animated with music performed by the Glyndeboume Festival Chorus.
Directors: Vivian Milroy, Lotte Reiniger, Jan Sadlo | Stars: Anthony Jacobs, Barbara Ruick
Votes: 121
87. Go (1999)
R | 102 min | Comedy, Crime
The aftermath of a drug deal as told from three different points of view.
Director: Doug Liman | Stars: Sarah Polley, Jay Mohr, Scott Wolf, Taye Diggs
Votes: 75,168 | Gross: $16.84M
88.
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
89. Cobra (1986)
R | 87 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
A tough-on-crime street cop must protect the only surviving witness to a strange murderous cult with far-reaching plans.
Director: George P. Cosmatos | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Brigitte Nielsen, Reni Santoni, Andrew Robinson
Votes: 79,643 | Gross: $49.04M
90. Savage Harbor (1987)
85 min | Action, Drama
A sailor on shore leave meets a troubled woman and promises to marry her on his next leave, but after coming back, he finds that she has disappeared under suspicious circumstances.
Director: Carl Monson | Stars: Frank Stallone, Christopher Mitchum, Karen Mayo-Chandler, Anthony Caruso
Votes: 248
91.
American Dad! (2005– )
Episode:
Ninety North, Zero West
(2016)
TV-14 | 21 min | Animation, Comedy
The Smiths rescue Steve after he's kidnapped and taken to the North Pole, where Santa Claus is using children to mine for precious stones needed for an ancient ritual.
Directors: Pam Cooke, Valerie Fletcher, Ron Hughart, Brent Woods | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane
Votes: 479
92.
American Dad! (2005– )
Episode:
Santa, Schmanta
(2017)
TV-14 | 21 min | Animation, Comedy
Roger converts to Judaism and tries to make Hanukkah more popular than Christmas.
Directors: Joseph Daniello, Ron Hughart, Brent Woods | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane
Votes: 467
93.
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
94.
Bob's Burgers (2011– )
Episode:
Bob Rest Ye Merry Gentle-Mannequins
(2012)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
'Tis the season for strange holiday mannequins.
Director: Anthony Chun | Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, John Roberts
Votes: 1,129
95.
Bob's Burgers (2011– )
Episode:
Turkey in a Can
(2013)
TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Determined to have a perfect Thanksgiving, Bob meticulously prepares the family turkey. But, to his horror, he finds that someone then dumps the turkey in the toilet in an act of Thanksgiving sabotage.
Directors: Boo Hwan Lim, Kyoung Hee Lim, Bernard Derriman | Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, Larry Murphy
Votes: 1,143
96.
Bob's Burgers (2011– )
Episode:
Christmas in the Car
(2013)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
After spending Christmas Eve outrunning a candy cane truck with their last-minute tree, the Belchers find that Bob's friend gets caught in the kids' Santa trap.
Directors: Jennifer Coyle, Bernard Derriman | Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, Larry Murphy
Votes: 1,158
97.
Love, American Style (1969–1974)
Episode:
Love and the Christmas Punch/Love and the Mystic/Love and the Tycoon
(1972)
60 min | Comedy, Romance
Director: Charles R. Rondeau | Stars: Joe Brooks, Mark R. Brown, Paul Carr, Jackie Coogan
Votes: 22
98.
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
99.
American Dad! (2005– )
Episode:
Dreaming of a White Porsche Christmas
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Stan grows tired of his daily responsibilities and makes a Christmas wish to swap lives with the free-spirited Principal Lewis.
Directors: Shawn Murray, Ron Hughart, Brent Woods | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane
Votes: 597
100.
American Dad! (2005– )
Episode:
Gifted Me Liberty
(2016)
TV-14 | 21 min | Animation, Comedy
Stan tries to crack down on whoever did not bring a present to the C.I.A. Christmas party; Steve poses as a boyfriend for several female classmates.
Directors: Joseph Daniello, Ron Hughart, Brent Woods | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane
Votes: 443
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