Holiday Specials
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1. Claymation Easter (1992 TV Special)
23 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The Easter Bunny is kidnapped by a pig who wants his job.
Director: Mark Gustafson | Stars: Tim Conner, Jim Cummings, Kiefer Davis, Michele Mariana
Votes: 150
2.
The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950–1955)
Episode:
Abbott & Costello
(1952)
Comedy, Romance
It's Christmas, what better way than to celebrate with Abbott and Costello.
Director: Ed Sobol | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Margaret Whiting, Fayard Nicholas
Votes: 108
3.
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: 774
4. The Homecoming: A Christmas Story (1971 TV Movie)
PG | 100 min | Drama, Family
On Christmas Eve 1933, the Waltons prepare for the holiday, but they are becoming increasingly worried because John Walton, who was forced to take work in another part of the state, has not yet returned home.
Director: Fielder Cook | Stars: Patricia Neal, Richard Thomas, Edgar Bergen, Ellen Corby
Votes: 2,115
5. 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: 15,366 | Gross: $21.00M
6. 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: 3,473
7. 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: 44,105
8. Bugs Bunny's Thanksgiving Diet (1979 TV Movie)
30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Bugs is a devoted doctor prescribing a delightful dose of cartoons, including "Rabbit Every Monday," "Stop! Look! And Hasten!," "Guided Muscle," "Beep Beep," "Tweet Dreams," and more.
Directors: David Detiege, Friz Freleng, Chuck Jones, Robert McKimson | Stars: Mel Blanc, June Foray
Votes: 121
9. Mouse on the Mayflower (1968 TV Movie)
TV-G | 45 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The Mayflower journey as seen through the experiences of a church mouse.
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Tennessee Ernie Ford, Eddie Albert, John Gary, Joanie Sommers
Votes: 197
10. Claymation Christmas Celebration (1987 TV Special)
24 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Two hosting prehistoric dinosaurs, Rex and Herb, guide you along a typical small town's Christmas choral celebration. There's just one catch, the entire town population is made out of clay. Special guest stars: the California Raisins.
Director: Will Vinton | Stars: Tim Conner, Johnny Counterfit
Votes: 1,009
11.
Batman: The Animated Series (1992–1995)
Episode:
Christmas with the Joker
(1992)
Unrated | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The Joker kidnaps three prominent citizens during Christmas and challenges Batman to find him before midnight.
Director: Kent Butterworth | Stars: Kevin Conroy, Robert Costanzo, Bob Hastings, Clive Revill
Votes: 2,875
12.
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
13.
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
14.
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
15.
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
16.
The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978)
Episode:
'Twas the Pie Before Christmas
(1977)
TV-G | Comedy
The Hartleys throw a Christmas party. However, the group gets angry with Bob when the printer screws up their Christmas cards. Their friends are also fighting with one another, so no one wants to go to the party.
Director: Dick Martin | Stars: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Peter Bonerz, Bill Daily
Votes: 96
17.
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
18.
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
19.
Growing Pains (1985–1992)
Episode:
A Christmas Story
(1985)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family
While the Seaver family prepares for Christmas, one of Jason's patients contemplates suicide by jumping down the Seaver chimney.
Director: John Tracy | Stars: Alan Thicke, Joanna Kerns, Kirk Cameron, Tracey Gold
Votes: 89
20.
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993–1998)
Episode:
A First Christmas
(1994)
TV-G | 47 min | Drama, Family, Western
The town's Christmas spirit is in question when a family who are Jewish immigrants moves to town.
Director: Chuck Bowman | Stars: Jane Seymour, Joe Lando, Chad Allen, Erika Flores
Votes: 131
21.
The Jetsons (1962–1963)
Episode:
A Jetson Christmas Carol
(1985)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
What do Santa Claus and George Jetson have in common? They both have to work on Christmas eve! That mean old Mr. Spacely forces George to work late, while the family wonders what has ... See full summary »
Directors: Arthur Davis, Oscar Dufau, Carl Urbano, Rudy Zamora, Alan Zaslove, Ray Patterson | Stars: George O'Hanlon, Penny Singleton, Daws Butler, Janet Waldo
Votes: 223
22.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
A Keaton Christmas Carol
(1983)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
With Christmas just around the corner. Alex finds himself lacking holiday spirit as the rest of the Keaton clan prepares for the celebration. On Christmas Eve Alex is visited in a dream by ... See full summary »
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 187
23.
Melissa & Joey (2010–2015)
Episode:
A Melanie & Josiah Christmas
(2014)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
It's Mel and Joe's first Christmas as a couple, which leads to a competition over whose family ornament should take the prestigious top spot on the tree.
Director: Rob Schiller | Stars: Melissa Joan Hart, Joey Lawrence, Taylor Spreitler, Nick Robinson
Votes: 108
24.
Melissa & Joey (2010–2015)
Episode:
A New Kind of Family Christmas
(2013)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
After Joe's flight is cancelled, he ends up spending Christmas with Ryder and Lennox's mother Meredith, who destroyed his career.
Director: Rob Schiller | Stars: Melissa Joan Hart, Joey Lawrence, Taylor Spreitler, Nick Robinson
Votes: 120
25.
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
26.
The Middle (2009–2018)
Episode:
A Simple Christmas
(2010)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family
Mike and Frankie's plan for a simple Christmas are dashed when Frankie's parents show up and stay for 12 days, spoiling the children and never giving Mike a minute of freedom.
Director: Elliot Hegarty | Stars: Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher
Votes: 340
27.
Boy Meets World (1993–2000)
Episode:
A Very Topanga Christmas
(1997)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Topanga spends her first Christmas at the Matthews home. Cory is happy at first but when traditions clash, he starts to have misgivings about their future together.
Director: David Kendall | Stars: Ben Savage, William Daniels, Betsy Randle, Will Friedle
Votes: 254
28. Goof Troop Christmas (1992 TV Short)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Goofy and Max celebrate Christmas.
Directors: Gaëtan Brizzi, Paul Brizzi | Stars: Nancy Cartwright, Jim Cummings, Bill Farmer, Dana Hill
Votes: 192
29.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
Jennifer's Home for Christmas
(1979)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
Christmas is coming up and everyone at the station is anxious to leave and start their holiday plans...everyone, except for Jennifer. Jennifer seems as if she has no holiday plans and is ... See full summary »
Director: Rod Daniel | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 163
30.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
Bah, Humbug
(1980)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
Mr Carlson eats one of Johnny's special brownies and falls asleep at the station. He has a Christmas Carol dream about being a Scrooge for not giving the radio staff a Christmas bonus.
Director: Rod Daniel | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 145
31.
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
32.
The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
Episode:
Christmas in Hooterville
(1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The Clampetts return to Hooterville to celebrate Christmas. Mr. Drysdale, convinced that Mr. Clampett intends to move all of his money to Mr. Drucker's bank, drives to Hooterville to stop him.
Director: Ralph Levy | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr.
Votes: 96
33.
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
34.
WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode:
Turkeys Away
(1978)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
Feeling left out by all the recent changes, Mr. Carlson decides to launch his own Thanksgiving promotion. With the aid of Herb and Les, the Big Guy turns a routine turkey give-away into a comic catastrophe.
Director: Michael Zinberg | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders
Votes: 1,085
35.
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
36.
This Is America, Charlie Brown (1988–1989)
Episode:
The Mayflower Voyagers
(1988)
Unrated | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The Peanuts gang tells the story of the 1620 Mayflower voyage from England to the new world detailing the hardships they faced, how the Natives helped them survive, and ending the following autumn in a feast of Thanksgiving.
Director: Evert Brown | Stars: Erin Chase, Frank Welker, Brandon Stewart, Gregg Berger
Votes: 448
37.
8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode:
Paul Meets His Match
(2002)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Drama
Paul wants to have a quiet Thanksgiving with just the family. Kerry comes downstairs with boyfriend Jason and irritates her father. Paul reinforces the rule about no boys upstairs when ... See full summary »
Director: James Widdoes | Stars: John Ritter, Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson
Votes: 152
38.
8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode:
Thanksgiving Guest
(2004)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama
The Hennessys' garage has burnt on the Thanksgiving and the insurance company man is investigating the cause. C.J. had a turkey fryer in there, but is it absolutely sure that it started the fire?
Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers
Votes: 95
39.
8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode:
The First Thanksgiving
(2003)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Drama
Cate's determined to have the traditional Thanksgiving with the family even without Paul. When the girls say they want to go to a party, she tells them to bring their dates to dinner ... See full summary »
Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers
Votes: 112
40.
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: 264
41.
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: 267
42.
The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
Episode:
Elly's First Date
(1962)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Mr. Drysdale convinces his self-absorbed stepson Sonny to date Elly May to Mrs. Drysdale's consternation, while Granny and Jed make preparations for Thanksgiving.
Director: Richard Whorf | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr.
Votes: 185
43.
The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
Episode:
The Thanksgiving Spirit
(1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The Clampetts spend Thanksgiving in Hooterville.
Director: Joseph Depew | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr.
Votes: 83
44.
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
45.
Boy Meets World (1993–2000)
Episode:
Turkey Day
(1996)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
After learning about prejudice among the tribes of Africa, Cory & Shawn want to have their families celebrate Thanksgiving together.
Director: Jeff McCracken | Stars: Ben Savage, William Daniels, Betsy Randle, Will Friedle
Votes: 255
46.
The Drew Carey Show (1995–2004)
Episode:
Mimi's Day Parade
(1996)
TV-PG | Comedy
Drew's hopes of a relaxing holiday weekend are crushed when Mr. Wick makes Drew in charge of Winfred-Louder's Thanksgiving Day parade. Crunched for time, Drew has to make a deal with Mimi ... See full summary »
Director: Gerry Cohen | Stars: Drew Carey, Diedrich Bader, Kathy Kinney, Christa Miller
Votes: 123
47.
Hey Arnold! (1996–2004)
Episode:
Arnold's Thanksgiving
(1998)
TV-Y7 | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Arnold is fed up with the bickering amongst the boarders and sets out to find the true meaning of the holiday.
Director: Larry Leichliter | Stars: Phillip Van Dyke, Francesca Marie Smith, Jamil Walker Smith, Anndi McAfee
Votes: 189
48.
The Incredible Hulk (1978–1982)
Episode:
Homecoming
(1979)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
David finds himself traveling home to Treverton, Grail Valley for Thanksgiving where his sister, who is also scientist, asks him to help find a way to save the family farm from being sold to a land developer.
Director: John McPherson | Stars: Bill Bixby, Jack Colvin, Lou Ferrigno, John Marley
Votes: 201
49.
The Munsters (1964–1966)
Episode:
Low-Cal Munster
(1964)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Herman is invited to a reunion of his old army outfit but finds himself unable to fit into his old uniform. Lily will only allow him to go if he goes on a diet. When Dr. Dudley tells him to... See full summary »
Director: Norman Abbott | Stars: Yvonne De Carlo, Al Lewis, Beverley Owen, Butch Patrick
Votes: 299
50.
Newhart (1982–1990)
Episode:
Don't Rain on My Parade
(1983)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Thanksgiving Day finds Joanna preparing dinner for over 100 people and George in charge of a rained-out parade.
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Steven Kampmann, Julia Duffy
Votes: 113
51. Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol (1962 TV Movie)
Approved | 53 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
This musical adaptation of the classic tale by Charles Dickens stars Magoo as the cold-hearted old miser, Ebenezer Scrooge.
Director: Abe Levitow | Stars: Jim Backus, Morey Amsterdam, Jack Cassidy, Royal Dano
Votes: 3,262
52.
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
53.
Back to the Future (1991–1993)
Episode:
Dickens of a Christmas
(1991)
TV-Y7 | Animation, Adventure, Family
Trying to beat the summer heat, Dr. Brown takes all out to London on Christmas Eve 1845, where they encounter citizens who may have inspired Charles Dickens characters in A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and others.
Directors: John Hays, Peyton Reed | Stars: David Kaufman, Dan Castellaneta, Mary Steenburgen, Beth Anderson
Votes: 44
54.
DuckTales (2017–2021)
Episode:
Last Christmas!
(2018)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Scrooge avoids the pressures of the holidays by traveling back in time with a trio of fun-loving ghosts to crash history's greatest Christmas parties; time-lost Dewey teams up with young Donald Duck to find his mother on Christmas.
Director: Jason Zurek | Stars: David Tennant, Danny Pudi, Ben Schwartz, Bobby Moynihan
Votes: 785
55. 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
56. Bugs Bunny's Christmas Carol (1979 TV Short)
8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
When nasty Ebenezer Scrooge (Yosemite Sam) fires Bob Crachit (Porky Pig) on Christmas Eve, Bugs Bunny sets out to change the miser's mind that night.
Director: Friz Freleng | Star: Mel Blanc
Votes: 429
57.
The Nanny (1993–1999)
Episode:
Oy to the World
(1995)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
An animated Christmas special. Brighton is acting very selfishly, and Fran wishes he could learn that Christmas is not about what you get but what you give. On their way to help at a ... See full summary »
Director: Lauren MacMullan | Stars: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, Daniel Davis, Lauren Lane
Votes: 333
58.
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
59.
8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode:
A Very C.J. Christmas
(2004)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama
C.J. plans to leave for Las Vegas to spend Christmas there because his parents always spent their holiday at some exotic location while he was "dumped" to some nanny. Cate shows C.J. a ... See full summary »
Director: James Widdoes | Stars: Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson, Martin Spanjers
Votes: 96
60.
8 Simple Rules (2002–2005)
Episode:
All I Want for Christmas
(2002)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Drama
Paul decides that he is going to make this Christmas the best one ever. As he and Cate decorate the Christmas tree the kids tell him what they want for Christmas. Rory wants a motorcycle, ... See full summary »
Director: James Widdoes | Stars: John Ritter, Katey Sagal, Kaley Cuoco, Amy Davidson
Votes: 152
61.
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
62.
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
63.
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
64.
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
65.
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
66.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Edith's Christmas Story
(1973)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama
On Christmas Day, Edith tells Gloria that she has found a lump in her breast and worries that she may have cancer.
Director: John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 218
67. The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Widower Sheriff Andy Taylor, and his son Opie, live with Andy's Aunt Bee in Mayberry, North Carolina. With virtually no crimes to solve, most of Andy's time is spent philosophizing and calming down his cousin Deputy Barney Fife.
Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Frances Bavier
Votes: 17,000
68. The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family
A nouveau-riche hillbilly family moves to Beverly Hills and shakes up the privileged society with their hayseed ways.
Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Donna Douglas, Irene Ryan, Max Baer Jr.
Votes: 11,036
69.
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
70.
The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
Episode:
The Christmas Present
(1966)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
In order to buy Mrs. Drysdale a special Christmas present, the Clampetts take seasonal jobs in a department store.
Director: Guy Scarpitta | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr.
Votes: 88
71.
The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
Episode:
The Week Before Christmas
(1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The Clampetts prepare to go to Hooterville for Christmas.
Director: Ralph Levy | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr.
Votes: 80
72.
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
73.
The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978)
Episode:
Home Is Where the Hurt Is
(1974)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy
Carol goes on and on about her unhappy childhood, and ruins Bob and Emily's Christmas party
Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Peter Bonerz, Bill Daily
Votes: 119
74.
The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978)
Episode:
His Busiest Season
(1972)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy
It's Christmas time and Bob's therapy group is not a happy bunch. Bob invites his patients to share Christmas Eve with him and Emily. Bob worries about what to give Emily for a gift.
Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Peter Bonerz, Bill Daily
Votes: 166
75.
The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978)
Episode:
I'm Dreaming of a Slight Christmas
(1973)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy
Bob has to go to work for one appointment on Christmas Eve and then go home for a small Christmas celebration with Emily. Events conspire against him as his patient has a break down, the weather turns hazardous, and he has to walk home.
Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Peter Bonerz, Bill Daily
Votes: 133
76.
The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978)
Episode:
Making Up Is the Thing to Do
(1976)
TV-G | Comedy
Bob wants to try to get his parents back together over Christmas dinner.
Director: Harvey Medlinsky | Stars: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Peter Bonerz, Bill Daily
Votes: 90
77.
Bonanza (1959–1973)
Episode:
A Christmas Story
(1966)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
A singer returns to Virginia City for Christmas along with his scheming uncle.
Director: Gerd Oswald | Stars: Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, Michael Landon, Wayne Newton
Votes: 131
78.
Bonanza (1959–1973)
Episode:
Gabrielle
(1961)
TV-PG | 60 min | Western
The Cartwrights take in a young orphaned blind girl on Christmas Eve. Will they be able to reunite her with her embittered old grandfather?
Director: Thomas Carr | Stars: Michael Landon, Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker
Votes: 169
79.
Bob's Burgers (2011– )
Episode:
Gene's Christmas Break
(2021)
TV-PG | Animation, Comedy
Gene breaks an extremely rare Christmas record from the '70s, so he and his sisters search for another copy; Teddy tries to do a neighborhood Secret Santa with Bob and Linda.
Directors: Tony Gennaro, Chris Song | Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, Larry Murphy
Votes: 485
80.
The Middle (2009–2018)
Episode:
The Christmas Miracle
(2017)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Family
It's Christmastime, and Frankie and Sue are devastated after Axl informs them that he's not going to church this year because he's beginning to question his faith. Meanwhile, Mike goes to ... See full summary »
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher
Votes: 298
81.
Last Man Standing (2011–2021)
Episode:
Wedding Planning
(2014)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
When Mike and Vanessa offer the cash-strapped Kristin and Ryan a very generous Christmas present to put toward their wedding, the couple must decide if they will accept -- but there's a ... See full summary »
Director: Robbie Countryman | Stars: Tim Allen, Nancy Travis, Molly Ephraim, Kaitlyn Dever
Votes: 283
82.
Parks and Recreation (2009–2015)
Episode:
Ron and Diane
(2012)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Tammy shows up at an awards ceremony to sabotage Ron's new relationship, and four of Jerry's co-workers are shocked that he's throwing a Christmas party without them.
Director: Dan Goor | Stars: Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman
Votes: 2,746
83.
The Middle (2009–2018)
Episode:
Christmas Help
(2012)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family
Frankie gets a retail job to get Christmas gifts at a discount, Mike has another falling-out with his brother, and Bricks gets a part in reverend Tim-Tom's Christmas production.
Director: Phil Traill | Stars: Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn, Charlie McDermott, Eden Sher
Votes: 296
84.
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
85.
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
86.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
Episode:
Boys' Christmas Money
(1952)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The boys want to earn extra money for Christmas, so Ozzie gives them permission to look for work.
Director: Ozzie Nelson | Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson
Votes: 37
87.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
Episode:
The Miracle
(1953)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Ozzie tells his family a story from his childhood of when he wished for a white Christmas.
Director: Ozzie Nelson | Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson
Votes: 31
88.
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
89.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950–1958)
Episode:
Company for Christmas
(1955)
Comedy
For Christmas, Harry Morton invites his father and Blanche invites her brother. Unfortunately the hotel is booked solid - so Gracie attempts to create a vacancy. Meanwhile, Ronnie invites Jim so they can work on scripting a new play.
Director: Frederick De Cordova | Stars: George Burns, Gracie Allen, Harry von Zell, Bea Benaderet
Votes: 35
90.
Father Knows Best (1954–1960)
Episode:
The Angel's Sweater
(1956)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Kathy is certain that the Andersons' Christmas Eve will be ruined by the visit of spinsterish Aunt Neva, but she learns a valuable lesson when she stops pouting long enough to listen to a Christmas story told by an elderly repairman.
Director: Peter Tewksbury | Stars: Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray
Votes: 55
91.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
Episode:
Christmas in October
(1956)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
David is taking art and after he brings home a Christmas scene he painted, his parents are impressed. Ozzie and Harriet decide to make it their Christmas card.
Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson
Votes: 20
92.
Father Knows Best (1954–1960)
Episode:
The Christmas Story
(1958)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The Anderson's are preparing for the holidays. As they decorate the tree, they recall the story of how they managed to get that particular tree.
Director: William D. Russell | Stars: Robert Young, Jane Wyatt, Elinor Donahue, Billy Gray
Votes: 39
93.
Lassie (1954–1974)
Episode:
The Christmas Story
(1958)
TV-G | 30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
While the Martin's are Christmas shopping, Lassie saves a child from getting hit by a truck and is struck herself. Dr. Weaver is uncertain if he can do the operation to save her and the specialist who can is unreachable.
Director: George Archainbaud | Stars: Anne Barton, Larry J. Blake, George Chandler, Lassie the Dog
Votes: 37
94.
The Lawrence Welk Show (1955–1982)
Episode:
Christmas Show
(1958)
TV-G | Family, Music
The Christmas special featuring all the bands families.
Stars: Dick Dale, Lawrence Welk
95.
Dennis the Menace (1959–1963)
Episode:
The Christmas Horse
(1960)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Dennis is sure that he's going to get a horse for Christmas, even though his parents repeatedly tell him that he isn't (and Mr. Wilson would be sure to object). Then Dennis hears that ... See full summary »
Director: William D. Russell | Stars: Jay North, Herbert Anderson, Gloria Henry, Joseph Kearns
Votes: 51
96.
The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
Episode:
The Night of the Meek
(1960)
TV-PG | 25 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
After a derelict Santa Claus is fired on Christmas Eve, he finds a mysterious bag that gives out presents. With this bag he sets out to fulfill his one wish - to see the less fortunate inherit the bounties of Christmas.
Director: Jack Smight | Stars: Art Carney, John Fiedler, Robert P. Lieb, Val Avery
Votes: 3,614
97.
The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode:
984 W. 124th Street, Apt. 5C
(1977)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
At Christmastime, Louise discovers that George has been sending monthly payments to an address in Harlem.
Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover
Votes: 162
98.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Edith's Crisis of Faith: Part 2
(1977)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Mike recovers from the injuries he sustained in the mugging. But the Christmas Day gift exchange is still strained due to Edith's depression due to Beverly Lasalle's death, so the family rallies around her.
Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 204
99.
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
100.
The Waltons (1972–1981)
Episode:
The Spirit
(1979)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
A series of thefts worries the community. Jeffrey makes friends with a mysterious visitor (Ned Bellamy) on Walton's Mountain. He's an escaped German prisoner. Corabeth's holiday pageant is canceled.
Director: Herbert Hirschman | Stars: Ralph Waite, Jon Walmsley, Judy Norton, Mary Beth McDonough
Votes: 111
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