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1. A Very Special Christmas Show (2023)
50 min | Comedy
A Very Special Christmas Show is a holiday anthology film that delivers never before seen stories of the season. From distraught elves to snowstorm stranded celebrations, this holiday ... See full summary »
Director: Nigel Butler | Stars: Nigel Butler, Carl Wager, Bryan Da Silva, Melissa Lee Fulmer
Votes: 11
2. Christmas Time in South Park (2007 Video)
Not Rated | Animation, Comedy
Stars: Dante Alexander, Dian Bachar, Adrien Beard, Mary Kay Bergman
Votes: 19
3.
Young People's Specials (1984– )
Episode:
Charlie's Christmas Secret
(1984)
26 min | Drama, Family
A 10-year-old newspaper carrier meets various customers who struggle with everyday life. As Christmas approaches, he comes up with a plan to to try to make the holidays brighter for them.
Director: Gene McPherson | Stars: Seth Green, Callan Egan, Claire Slemmer, Rob Fuller
Votes: 49
4.
Beavis and Butt-Head (1993–2011)
Episode:
Beavis and Butt-Head Do Christmas
(1995)
TV-14 | 60 min | Animation, Comedy, Music
Beavis and Butt-head spend Christmas watching music videos, reading letters from viewers and spoof popular Christmas movies into their own hilarious shorts, like: "Huh Huh Humbug" and "It's a Miserable Life".
Directors: Mike Judge, Mike de Seve | Stars: Mike Judge, Tracy Grandstaff, Adam Welsh, Kristofor Brown
Votes: 903
5.
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
6.
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: 332
7.
Dead of Night (1972)
Episode:
The Exorcism
(1972)
50 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
Four friends gather for Christmas dinner at an old cottage. Suddenly, there's a power failure and the phone goes dead. Then their wine turns to blood and the turkey makes them violently ill. Then things really get strange!
Director: Don Taylor | Stars: Anna Cropper, Sylvia Kay, Edward Petherbridge, Clive Swift
Votes: 214
8.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
(1989)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer is forced to become a department store Santa when Marge spends the family's Christmas savings on removing Bart's tattoo.
Director: David Silverman | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 8,805
9.
Mr. Bean (1990–1995)
Episode:
Merry Christmas, Mr. Bean
(1992)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Christmas adventures of Mr. Bean include shopping, Christmas Eve at home, and preparing the Christmas turkey.
Director: John Birkin | Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Matilda Ziegler, C.J. Allen, Owen Brenman
Votes: 2,746
10.
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
11.
Baywatch (1989–2001)
Episode:
Silent Night, Baywatch Night: Part 1
(1994)
TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
In the week before Christmas, Mitch and Hobie take in a strange 10-year-old girl, named Joey, who turns out to be a professional con artist on the run from a local bookie after Joey's ... See full summary »
Director: Douglas Schwartz | Stars: David Hasselhoff, Pamela Anderson, David Charvet, Yasmine Bleeth
Votes: 152
12.
Baywatch (1989–2001)
Episode:
Silent Night, Baywatch Night: Part 2
(1994)
TV-PG | 41 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Mitch and Hobie finally learn the truth about Joey and her imprisoned mother from Garner, while Joey desperately tries to find the stolen cash that is sought after by the bookie and his ... See full summary »
Director: Douglas Schwartz | Stars: David Hasselhoff, Pamela Anderson, David Charvet, Yasmine Bleeth
Votes: 148
13.
Moesha (1996–2001)
Episode:
A Class Act Christmas
(1998)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The employees at Class Act, including Moesha and Hakeem, are held hostage during the Christmas holiday by an older man dressed as Santa Claus.
Director: Shirley Jo Finney | Stars: Brandy Norwood, William Allen Young, Countess Vaughn, Marcus T. Paulk
Votes: 29
14.
Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge (1994–1995)
Episode:
Knowing Me Knowing Yule with Alan Partridge
(1995)
TV-14 | 46 min | Comedy
Alan presents a one-off Christmas edition of "Knowing Me, Knowing You".
Director: Dominic Brigstocke | Stars: Steve Coogan, Rebecca Front, Kevin Eldon, David Schneider
Votes: 293
15.
21 Jump Street (1987–1991)
Episode:
Christmas in Saigon
(1987)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
INS and Internal Affairs show up to investigate Ioki with the allegation that he is not who he claims to be and that he has entered the United States illegally.
Director: Kim Manners | Stars: Johnny Depp, Holly Robinson Peete, Peter DeLuise, Dustin Nguyen
Votes: 166
16.
227 (1985–1990)
Episode:
Guess Who's Not Coming to Christmas
(1989)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
Mary decides to invite Julian to her Christmas Eve party in order to liven things up.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed-Hall, Helen Martin
Votes: 23
17.
227 (1985–1990)
Episode:
Mary's Christmas
(1985)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
Sandra, upon learning the Church is being asked to move out of the land they're on, volunteers Lester to help move it to it's new location. It's also Christmas time and the annual pageant ... See full summary »
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed-Hall, Jackée Harry
Votes: 35
18.
227 (1985–1990)
Episode:
The Night They Arrested Santa Claus
(1988)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy
Christmas in 227 is nearly ruined by a Santa Claus who steals everyone's gifts.
Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed-Hall, Jackée Harry
Votes: 26
19.
7th Heaven (1996–2007)
Episode:
Here Comes Santa Claus
(1998)
TV-G | 44 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Like every Christmas, Eric compromises the kids' fun by imposing 'voluntary good deeds' and cheating the draw of the family presents distribution. Matt is even pressed into a mall Santa job... See full summary »
Director: Joel J. Feigenbaum | Stars: Stephen Collins, Catherine Hicks, Barry Watson, David Gallagher
Votes: 90
20.
7th Heaven (1996–2007)
Episode:
X-Mas
(2005)
TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Kevin makes a fine Father Christmas and knows the ideal gift: a dog, but Lucy insists to wait till after the holidays, then sneakily goes to the asylum herself, only to find their tastes in... See full summary »
Director: Harry Harris | Stars: Stephen Collins, Catherine Hicks, David Gallagher, Beverley Mitchell
Votes: 75
21.
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
22.
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
23.
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
24.
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
25.
According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode:
An According to Jiminy Christmas
(2001)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Cheryl's mother is coming to visit them for Christmas and wants to stay at their house. Jim and Cheryl, however, prefer that she stayed at a hotel but don't know how to bring it up without ... See full summary »
Director: Gil Junger | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell
Votes: 203
26.
According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode:
Secret Santa
(2003)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
Dana does not have money to buy Jim a Christmas gift, so Cheryl tells her to just take one Cheryl already purchased and say it is from her. Dana ends up putting her name on the most expensive gift and claims it as hers to give.
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell
Votes: 146
27.
According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode:
The Christmas Party
(2002)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Romance
Cheryl is hoping to have the family invited to a neighbor's popular annual Christmas party, but Jim dashes her hope when he fights with the neighbor's husband.
Director: Brian K. Roberts | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell
Votes: 187
28.
According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode:
The Gift of Maggie
(2005)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Romance
The siblings' mom is coming for a Christmastime visit. Andy suspects that Ryan will try to dethrone Jim as the favorite son-in-law. Jim doesn't believe. But then the evidence starts to speak for Andy's theory.
Director: Leonard R. Garner Jr. | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell
Votes: 151
29.
Adam-12 (1968–1975)
Episode:
Christmas
(1974)
TV-PG | 25 min | Crime, Drama
Christmas in sunny Los Angeles finds Reed and Molloy in a series of seasonal vignettes. They meet up with a colorful tree lot salesman and help out a Santa entertaining a retiree's home all while chasing down a rooftop gunman.
Director: Norman Abbott | Stars: Martin Milner, Kent McCord, William Boyett, Wallace Rooney
Votes: 91
30.
Adam-12 (1968–1975)
Episode:
Log 122: Christmas - The Yellow Dump Truck
(1968)
TV-PG | 25 min | Crime, Drama
On Christmas eve Reed and Malloy make rounds distributing police department donation packages to needy families, and pull many heartstrings.
Director: Hollingsworth Morse | Stars: Martin Milner, Kent McCord, Dick Foran, Mittie Lawrence
Votes: 149
31.
Adam-12 (1968–1975)
Episode:
Log 46: Pilgrimage
(1970)
TV-PG | 25 min | Crime, Drama
In this Christmas themed show Malloy and Reed confront a man who robbed a bell ringing Santa Claus followed by a pregnant woman caught shop lifting. She tells the store manager and the ... See full summary »
Director: Oscar Rudolph | Stars: Martin Milner, Kent McCord, J. Pat O'Malley, Stanley Adams
Votes: 103
32.
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
33.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
Episode:
The Girl in the Emporium
(1960)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Ricky and Wally notice a pretty sales clerk in a store and try to get jobs for the Christmas shopping rush in the same department.
Director: Ozzie Nelson | Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson
Votes: 44
34.
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
35.
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
36.
Alias (2001–2006)
Episode:
Spirit
(2001)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Drama, Mystery
After she manages to escape a certain death at SD-6 and still manages to maintain her cover as double agent, Sydney is sent on a private island to find new identity of Ineni Hassan, an ex ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Jennifer Garner, Ron Rifkin, Michael Vartan, Bradley Cooper
Votes: 591
37.
Alice (1976–1985)
Episode:
Mel's Christmas Carol
(1981)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
On Christmas Eve Mel is haunted by a former partner after he fires the waitresses.
Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: Linda Lavin, Vic Tayback, Beth Howland, Philip McKeon
Votes: 73
38.
Alice (1976–1985)
Episode:
Mel, the Magi
(1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
It's Christmas and the gang is preparing Christmas dinner at the diner with meager resources.
Director: Marc Daniels | Stars: Linda Lavin, Vic Tayback, Beth Howland, Philip McKeon
Votes: 66
39.
Alice (1976–1985)
Episode:
Tis the Season to Be Jealous
(1983)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
It's Vera's 1st Christmas with Eliot, but Eliot's busy as an "undercover" mall Santa. He later spots Vera there, kissing her ex Steve Marsh, which makes him feel his marriage is already in trouble. Will their marriage survive the holiday?
Directors: Don Corvan, Linda Lavin | Stars: Linda Lavin, Vic Tayback, Beth Howland, Philip McKeon
Votes: 63
40.
All Grown Up! (2003–2008)
Episode:
The Finster Who Stole Christmas
(2005)
TV-Y | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
When their hip new teacher, Max, assigns the class a family tree project, Chuckie and Kimi realize they can pool their efforts.
Stars: Elizabeth Daily, Nancy Cartwright, Kath Soucie, Cree Summer
Votes: 54
41.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Bogus Bills
(1978)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama
Edith is arrested for passing counterfeit money that she got from Archie at the bar.
Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Danielle Brisebois, Allan Melvin
Votes: 159
42.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Christmas Day at the Bunkers'
(1971)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Drama
Archie is depressed at Christmas because his boss canceled his holiday bonus (purportedly for screwing up a work order) and he doesn't know how to break the news to his family.
Director: John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 291
43.
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: 217
44.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
Edith's Crisis of Faith: Part 1
(1977)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama
Edith's faith is severely shaken when their friend Beverly, a female impersonator, is murdered saving Mike at Christmastime.
Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 256
45.
All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode:
The Draft Dodger
(1976)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama
Archie explodes with anger when he discovers that Mike has invited his draft dodger friend to the family's Christmas dinner, where the guest of honor is Archie's close friend, a gold star father whose son was killed in Vietnam.
Director: Paul Bogart | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers
Votes: 313
46.
All of Us (2003–2023)
Episode:
Home for Christmas?
(2004)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy
When Robert must go to New York on Christmas Eve for an interview, a snowstorm derails him and jeopardizes his chances of spending the holiday with Bobby and Tia.
Director: Alfonso Ribeiro | Stars: Duane Martin, LisaRaye McCoy, Elise Neal, Khamani Griffin
Votes: 8
47.
All of Us (2003–2023)
Episode:
I Saw Tia Kissing Santa Claus
(2003)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy
When little Bobby witnesses Robert dressed as Santa Claus and kissing Tia, Bobby becomes furious that his future stepmother would kiss someone other than his father. Struggling to explain, ... See full summary »
Director: Stan Lathan | Stars: Duane Martin, LisaRaye McCoy, Elise Neal, Khamani Griffin
Votes: 8
48.
All of Us (2003–2023)
Episode:
Who Took the Merry Out of Christmas
(2005)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy
As Robert, Neesee and Bobby excitedly prepare for their first Christmas together, they are surprised by Neesee's estranged brother, Vonte, who is on parole from jail.
Director: Ted Lange | Stars: Duane Martin, LisaRaye McCoy, Khamani Griffin, Tony Rock
Votes: 68
49.
Ally McBeal (1997–2002)
Episode:
Blue Christmas
(1999)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Elaine becomes a mother when she finds a real, live baby abandoned in a Christmas nativity display. She wants to keep him and with the support of the entire office, she, Ally and John fight... See full summary »
Director: Jonathan Pontell | Stars: Calista Flockhart, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Greg Germann, Lisa Nicole Carson
Votes: 176
50.
Ally McBeal (1997–2002)
Episode:
Boy to the World
(1997)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Ally is forced to defend a young prostitute up on her third solicitation charge. Much to Ally's surprise, her client is a transgender woman named Stephanie. As Ally grows closer to ... See full summary »
Director: Thomas Schlamme | Stars: Calista Flockhart, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Greg Germann, Lisa Nicole Carson
Votes: 311