Best Tv Christmas Episodes To Watch This Holiday Season

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to get into the spirit than by watching some of the best TV Christmas episodes? From classic sitcoms to modern dramas, there's a wide range of festive programming to choose from. In this article, we'll count down some of the most iconic and heartwarming Christmas episodes that are sure to become a part of your annual holiday tradition.

The Classics

From "I Love Lucy" to "The Andy Griffith Show," the golden age of television produced some of the most beloved Christmas episodes of all time. Here are a few of the most iconic:

• "I Love Lucy" - "Christmas Show" (Season 6, Episode 11) - Lucy and Ricky's holiday plans are put to the test when they're tasked with performing a Christmas show for a group of orphans.
• "The Andy Griffith Show" - "Christmas Story" (Season 1, Episode 11) - Andy and Opie teach a group of spoiled kids the true meaning of Christmas.
• "The Dick Van Dyke Show" - "The Christmas Story" (Season 3, Episode 13) - Rob and Laura's holiday plans are disrupted when Rob's boss asks him to work on Christmas Day.

Sitcoms of the 80s and 90s

The 80s and 90s saw the rise of some of the most iconic sitcoms of all time, and many of them produced holiday episodes that are still widely popular today. Here are a few of the best:

• "The Cosby Show" - "How Do You Get to Heaven?" (Season 4, Episode 11) - Cliff and Clair's kids learn about the true meaning of Christmas.
• "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" - "Someday Your Prince Will Be in Effect (Part 1)" (Season 2, Episode 11) - Will and Carlton compete for the affections of a beautiful woman at a Christmas party.
• "Friends" - "The One with the Holiday Armadillo" (Season 7, Episode 10) - Ross dresses up as the Holiday Armadillo to teach Ben about Hanukkah.

Modern Favorites

In recent years, TV has continued to produce some amazing Christmas episodes that are sure to become new holiday traditions. Here are a few of the best:

• "The Office" - "Christmas Party" (Season 2, Episode 10) - The Dunder Mifflin crew exchanges Secret Santa gifts with disastrous results.
• "Parks and Recreation" - "Citizen Knope" (Season 4, Episode 10) - Leslie and the Parks Department team up to make the best Christmas party ever.
• "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" - "Yippie Kayak" (Season 3, Episode 10) - Jake and the 99th precinct team up to solve a Christmas miracle.

Animated Specials

From "A Charlie Brown Christmas" to "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!," animated specials have become a staple of holiday programming. Here are a few of the most beloved:

• "A Charlie Brown Christmas" (1965) - Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang learn the true meaning of Christmas.
• "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" (1966) - The Grinch tries to ruin Christmas for the residents of Whoville.
• "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (1964) - Rudolph saves Christmas with his glowing nose.

Dramas and Sci-Fi

Not all Christmas episodes are comedy-based. Here are a few dramas and sci-fi shows that produced holiday episodes that are worth watching:

• "Doctor Who" - "A Christmas Carol" (Season 5, Episode 14) - The Doctor teams up with a Scrooge-like character to save Christmas.
• "Supernatural" - "A Very Supernatural Christmas" (Season 3, Episode 8) - The Winchester brothers investigate a series of murders that take place on Christmas Eve.
• "This Is Us" - "Last Christmas" (Season 2, Episode 9) - The Pearson family comes together to celebrate Christmas and reflect on the past.

So there you have it - some of the best TV Christmas episodes of all time. Whether you're a fan of classic sitcoms or modern dramas, there's something on this list for everyone. So grab some hot cocoa, gather the family around the TV, and get ready to make some new holiday memories.

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