It's always fun (for me, anyway) to see how a television show tells a story about something that many of us experience, like a holiday. Have you ever wanted to marathon Christmas episodes on Netflix and compare them? If so, you're in luck, because I have compiled a massive list that will keep you rolling in Christmas cheer for at least twelve days, depending on how often you pause to pour more cocoa.
The Christmas season means a lot of things to people, whether it's parties, charity, family, or finding a way to combat your seasonal depression with colorful lights. Television episodes during this time of year become super relatable in that respect, as our favorite characters often have to pause their adventures for a quick caroling or cookie baking session. They range from serious to silly, so your marathon is sure to have plenty of variety.
Some of my favorite Christmas episodes (from My So-Called Life, Community, and Happy Endings) aren't available on this particular streaming service. However, if you want to chill out with Netflix this holiday season, you have plenty of options. Here are a plethora of Christmas-themed episodes from over 20 shows that you can start marathoning ASAP. If I haven't listed your favorite show or Christmas episode below (my taste is unfortunately limited), you'll notice that most episodes happen around the same point in the season, and are therefore pretty easy to find on the 'flix.
1. The Office
Season 2, Episode 10, "Christmas Party"
Season 3, Episode 10, "Benihana Christmas"
Season 5, Episode 11, "Moroccan Christmas"
Season 7, Episodes 11 and 12, "Classy Christmas: Parts 1 & 2"
Season 8, Episode 10, "Christmas Wishes"
Season 9, Episode 9, "Dwight Christmas"
2. Parks & Recreation
Season 2, Episode 12, "Christmas Scandal"
Season 4, Episode 10, "Citizen Knope"
Season 5, Episode 9, "Ron and Diane"
3. The West Wing
Season 1, Episode 10, "In Excelsis Deo"
Season 2, Episode 10, "Noël"
Season 4, Episode 11, "Holy Night"
4. Buffy The Vampire Slayer
Season 3, Episode 10, "Amends"
5. Glee
Season 2, Episode 10, "A Very Glee Christmas"
Season 3, Episode 10, "Extraordinary Merry Christmas"
Season 4, Episode 10, "Glee, Actually"
Season 5, Episode 9, "Previously Unaired Christmas"
6. 30 Rock
Season 2, Episode 9, "Ludachristmas"
Season 3, Episode 8, "Secret Santa"
Season 5, Episode 10, "Christmas Attack Zone"
7. Scrubs
Season 1, Episode 10, "My Own Personal Jesus"
8. Arrested Development
Season 1, Episode 7, "In God We Trust"
Season 2, Episode 6, "Afternoon Delight"
9. How I Met Your Mother
Season 2, Episode 11, "How Lily Stole Christmas"
10. M*A*S*H
Season 1, Episode 12, "Dear Dad"
Season 9, Episode 5, "Death Takes A Holiday"
Season 10, Episode 10, "Twas The Day After Christmas"
11. Friends
Season 2, Episode 9, "The One With Phoebe's Dad"
Season 5, Episode 10, "The One With The Inappropriate Sister"
Season 6, Episode 10, "The One With The Routine"
Season 7, Episode 10, "The One With The Holiday Armadillo"
Season 9, Episode 10, "The One With Christmas In Tulsa"
12. Saturday Night Live
Season 38, Episode 10 "Martin Short/Paul McCartney"
13. Gossip Girl
Season 1, Episode 11, "Roman Holiday"
Season 2, Episode 12, "It's A Wonderful Lie"
14. Gilmore Girls
Season 1, Episode 10, "Forgiveness and Stuff"
Season 2, Episode 10, "The Bracebridge Dinner"
Season 7, Episode 11, "Santa's Secret Stuff"
15. New Girl
Season 1, Episode 9, "The 23rd"
Season 2, Episode 11, "Santa"
16. Mad Men
Season 4, Episode 2, "Christmas Comes But Once A Year"
Season 5, Episode 9, "Christmas Waltz"
17. That 70's Show
Season 1, Episode 12 "The Best Christmas Ever"
Season 3, Episode 9 "Hyde's Christmas Rager"
Season 4, Episode 12 "An Eric Foreman Christmas"
Season 6, Episode 7 "Christmas"
18. Grey's Anatomy
Season 2, Episode 12, "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer"
Season 6, Episode 10, "Holidaze"
19. Lost
Season 4, Episode 5, "The Constant"
20. Cheers
Season 1, Episode 12, "The Spy Who Came In For A Cold One”
Season 6, Episode 12, "Christmas Cheers"
21. Saved By The Bell
Season 5, Episodes 11 and 12, "Home For Christmas Parts 1 & 2"
22. Orange Is The New Black
Season 1, Episode 13, "Can't Fix Crazy
See? There's something for everyone here — sitcoms, brooding vampires, musicals, classics, and time travel. After all of these Christmas episodes, your heart is sure to grow three sizes.
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