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- DirectorRobert BerlingerStarsJohn LithgowKristen JohnstonFrench StewartThe Solomons experience their first Christmas.
- DirectorRandall EinhornStarsQuinta BrunsonTyler James WilliamsJanelle JamesJanine is convinced by a friend to go to a popular hookah club where she runs into unexpected colleagues; Jacob crashes Barbara and Melissa's traditional holiday dinner and in the process begins to learn the true meaning of Christmas.
- DirectorDax ShepardStarsDavid WaltonBenjamin StockhamAl MadrigalWith Christmas celebrations in full swing, Will (David Walton) is in agony over the cheerfulness around his least favorite holiday and the constant playing of his hit song "Runaway Sleigh." With his lawsuit still pending, Laurie (Annie Mumolo) advises Will to settle and move on. Refusing to give up any of his earnings, Will and Marcus (Benjamin Stockham) go on a search for the original handwritten song lyrics as evidence to prove he is the sole writer of the song. Meanwhile, Fiona (Minnie Driver) and Andy (Al Madrigal) try to create the perfect white Christmas for Marcus.
- DirectorTristram ShapeeroStarsEnrique ArrizonFernando CarsaDamián AlcázarChaos erupts at the Christmas staff dinner when Maximo and Memo's plans backfire. Julia pieces together the truth behind her birthday gift.
- 2009–201030mTV-PG7.9 (98)TV EpisodeDirectorGail MancusoStarsJenna ElfmanJon FosterAshley JensenWorried that she'll ruin Christmas - as she has in previous years - Billie tries to hide from her parents the fact that Zack is living with her. Meanwhile, Abby's husband, Nick, tries to impress their father.
- DirectorSidney LanfieldStarsCarolyn JonesJohn AstinJackie CooganMr. 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 is a no show, the whole family sets to work to prove to the kids that there is a Santa Claus.
- DirectorRarekoStarsKaolipShingo KatoKomegumi KoiwasakiRetsuko's newfound obsession with posting pics on her social media account threatens to ruin her Christmas, while Haida still hopes to spend Christmas with her.
- DirectorMichael FrescoStarsDan ByrdAdhir KalyanAmy PietzAfter Raja claims that the local shopping center is like the Tolchucks' version of church, Franny decides that the family should begin attending church again. Justin abuses the power of prayer and Claire wants to go on the pill.
- DirectorCharles BartonStarsAlvin ChildressSpencer WilliamsTim MooreAndy, broke as usual, is desperate to earn money so he can give his god-daughter a talking doll for Christmas. He convinces a manager to hire him as a department store Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Meanwhile, Amos explains to Arbadella the true meaning of the "Lord's Prayer".
- DirectorBob SweeneyStarsAndy GriffithRon HowardDon KnottsCrotchety 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.
- DirectorStanley Z. CherryStarsJohn ForsytheNoreen CorcoranSammee TongUncle Bentley, tired of the Christmas rush tries to sell his family and friends on the true meaning of the holiday by donating in their names money to charity instead of giving gifts.
- DirectorLev L. SpiroStarsJames CaanMaggie LawsonBenjamin KoldykeWhen Terry tries to plan a special family Christmas, The Cannon opts to spend the holiday with his old war buddies, causing a major divide in the household. Meanwhile, Danny rallies the Angles to help him give his mom the best Christmas gift ever - The Angles first win, on a special Christmas episode.
- DirectorGary HalvorsonStarsJoAnna Garcia SwisherJennifer FinniganJosh CookeMia and Maddie know their parents will give them an avalanche of guilt if they don't uphold the Putney family Christmas tradition of spending the holiday together at their lake house. When Maddie finds out Mia and Casey are using their pregnancy as an excuse, she tells Vicky and Joel her own tall tale to keep from having to go.
- StarsBetty HuttonPeter MilesDennis OlivieriGoldie wants to spend a traditional Christmas Eve with her wards, but the Strickland kids what to spend their holiday in the Hawaiian Islands.
- DirectorJody Margolin HahnStarsReylynn CasterJuliet DonenfeldYonas KibreabWith Big Show stuck at home with a broken leg, Cassy does the mall Santa duties of answering to kids' wishes, but she gets a bit out of control. The girls go on a treasure hunt throughout the house to look for their Christmas gifts.
- DirectorHenrique JardimTanner KlingStarsNick KrollJohn MulaneyJessi KleinClassic holiday stories get a naughty makeover in this special episode hosted by puppet versions of Maury and Connie.
- DirectorRalph SenenskyStarsBill CosbyRex IngramSan ChristopherNeeding someone to play Santa Claus for the community center, Chet bribes a surly old man who was recently fired from his job selling Christmas trees.
- 2007–200923mTV-PG6.8 (19)TV EpisodeDirectorJames WiddoesStarsBrian Doyle-MurrayBrando EatonBill EngvallBills X-mas spirit bores his kids; Lauren wants to spend X-mas eve with her boyfriend.
- DirectorJames SheldonStarsBing CrosbyBeverly GarlandFrank McHugh
- 2019–202121mTV-147.5 (101)TV EpisodeDirectorPete MichelsAlbert CallerosStarsKristen WiigMaya RudolphJillian BellJenny feels insecure about her family's Christmas when Louise invites the Harts and Brenda to her annual Christmas party; Betty tries to figure out how to get the best presents on a budget.
- DirectorShelley JensenStarsAndrew Dice ClayCathy MoriartyMolly PriceAlice's hypercritical mother arrives for Christmas offering unwanted advice on how to discipline Danny.
- DirectorMolly McGlynnStarsDax ShepardLake BellDavid KoechnerMike and Rio are thrilled about having their first Christmas alone as a married couple, but a wrench is thrown into their romanticized holiday plans as they are interrupted by crisis after crisis; Kay invites Beau home for Christmas.
- DirectorJackie ClarkeStarsRandall ParkMelissa FumeroOlga MeredizAs the store gears up for the holidays, a series of unfortunate events cause chaos.
- DirectorZane BuzbyStarsMayim BialikJoey LawrenceMichael StoyanovWith a shortage of jobs due to a musician's strike, Nick takes a low-paying job at a mall playing Christmas music.
- 2014–202025mTV-MA7.1 (3.1K)TV EpisodeStarsWill ArnettAmy SedarisAlison BrieBoJack and Todd watch a very special Christmas episode of "Horsin' Around" to celebrate the holidays.
- DirectorJames HamptonStarsAnthony ClarkHedy BurressTraylor Howard
- DirectorAlan RafkinStarsDavid BirneyMeredith BaxterHarold J. StoneCelebrating Christmas becomes complicated for Bridget and Bernie due to the Steinberg's strong Jewish beliefs. When the couple plans to leave and spend Christmas elsewhere, the families begin to realize what's most important.
- DirectorTerry HughesStarsJoey LawrenceMatthew LawrenceAndrew LawrenceChristmas is coming soon and Andy tells Lloyd to tell Santa what he wants for Christmas to which Lloyd makes a promise to him that Santa will get him what he wants. However, he soon finds he is not able to come through with his promise.
- DirectorGreg AntonacciStarsRobert WaldenPaul ReginaBrandon MaggartChristmas activities are put on hold for the gang when a major snowstorm hits the city. At the same time, Joe befriends a fellow gay man.
- DirectorTed WassStarsMichael StrahanDaryl MitchellCarl WeathersMIKE (Michael Strahan) is home for his first Christmas in ten years, and ADELE (CCH Pounder) is looking forward to the best Christmas ever, even if it means Mike and CHILL (Daryl "Chill" Mitchell) will be fighting the whole time. However, problems start arising when Chill breaks the bad news to the Trainor staff that they have to work on Christmas. Then Adele's brother-in-law LENNY (Lenny Clarke) comes to stay after forgetting his anniversary. And finally, Mike gets an opportunity to work on TV for Christmas that he can't pass up. Will the Trainors have their "family" Christmas after all, or will their work interfere?
- 1983–198430m7.2 (19)TV EpisodeDirectorTom PatchettStarsDabney ColemanJoanna CassidyMax WrightBill refuses to wear a Santa Claus outfit on the Christmas Day segment of his show, until the Brazilian actress who is guesting changes his mind by offering him a one-night stand if he wears it. Is this Bill's lucky day?
- DirectorRobert BerlingerStarsValerie BertinelliMaurice GodinGraham BeckelWhen Holly is unable to return home for Christmas, Marcel invites her to spend the holiday with his family.
- DirectorRen BellMark CendrowskiStarsMayim BialikSwoosie KurtzKyla PrattKat joins Max at his rock climbing gym to keep an eye on him. Carter must spice up the bar after he's left out of a Christmas pub crawl.
- DirectorGail MancusoStarsMary Page KellerJerry O'ConnellJay MohrNew guy Dexter punches Brody, but Dexter's good looks and cool personality impress Brody's friends. Sophie wants to be a boy.
- DirectorJames WiddoesStarsNancy McKeonMariska HargitayKevin CrowleyDidi reveals that Annie once had a one night stand with a college professor.
- DirectorAl De CaprioStarsJoe E. RossFred GwynneAlice GhostleyThe boys from the 53rd put on a Christmas review. Two Gilbert & Sullivan parodies featuring Capt. Block & Muldoon, a heart-tugging song from Toody, and other sketches.
- DirectorScott EllisStarsPatricia HeatonIto AghayereLucas NeffCarol excitedly plans an early Christmas celebration for Jenny, but Jenny's preoccupied with her secret first date with Daniel. Also, the doctors investigate a case of food poisoning at an office holiday party.
- DirectorAlan RafkinStarsFlip WilsonGladys KnightFran Robinson
- DirectorJack SheaStarsChristopher RichCarol HustonJudy ParfittLillian tries to ruin Christmas by telling the children that there is no Santa Claus but gets a shock when Santa does arrive at the Charming house only to find no "believers" left there. Since Santa only delivers gifts to true believer, Lillian must use her powers to try to correct the damage she has done.
- DirectorAnna HollingsworthMike L. MayfieldStarsLauren AshRory O'MalleyRuPaulOn Christmas Eve, everyone has plans that don't involve Diane -- until a glitchy voicemail has her panicked family searching hospitals to find her.
- DirectorJack DonohueStarsJack AlbertsonScatman CrothersGabriel MelgarEd and Della get so blitzed on holiday punch that he actually proposes marriage, and she accepts.
- 2002–200322mTV-147.5 (219)TV EpisodeDirectorTed CollyerHarold HarrisPhil LordStarsWill FortePhil LordMichael McDonaldJoan of Arc learns what inclusive, non-religious holidays are all about.
- DirectorMichael LembeckStarsPaul DooleyPhyllis NewmanAlan Young
- DirectorJohn PasquinStarsCristela AlonzoMaria Canals-BarreraCarlos PonceIt's Christmas time and Cristela is looking forward to the tradition of making tamales with her mom and sister, while the men pretend to do housework. Among those men this year is Cristela's brother Eddie, returning from a job out of state. But when Josh mistakes a joke for an earnest invitation, he ends up crashing the family tamale party. Meanwhile, Trent and Maddie get some much needed father-daughter time at home, where they bond over their shared inability to prepare even the most basic of Christmas feasts.
- DirectorLex PassarisStarsRose JacksonKristin BauerDavid BurkeThe crew form a Christmas choir, but no one has the nerve to tell Jess she's a bad singer; Rex reluctantly plays Santa Claus; Lenora's sister Loretta arrives with an ulterior motive.
- DirectorDavid SteinbergStarsLarry DavidJeff GarlinCheryl HinesOn Dec. 23, Larry eats some cookies in the kitchen. Turns out those cookies were a nativity scene that Cheryl's religious sister made. Since it's Christmas Eve, too late to get a replacement. Larry finds a live Nativity at a local church.
- DirectorAndrew D. WeymanStarsCybill ShepherdChristine BaranskiDedee PfeifferCybill's mother comes for a visit and accuses her of favoring Zoey over Rachel.
- DirectorDavid TrainerStarsSeth GreenGiovanni RibisiBrenda SongAn angry programmer sabotages Ghost Child's new Christmas-themed game with offensive content, and David gets a job as a Santa Claus.
- DirectorJohn FortenberryStarsDavid Alan GrierStephen DunhamMel JacksonWhile Christmas shopping at a department store, Judith becomes angry with President Whitman when he tries to make her pick out a present for his mother. The First Couple's feud soon turns personal for Dag and Agent Morton when they are forced to relay messages after Judith and the president stop speaking to one another.
- DirectorJames V. KernStarsBetty WhiteBill WilliamsBurt MustinVickie tries to find a suitable outlet for Mr. Finley, Sr.'s energy, so she enlists the help of her friend Dolly to get him a job in the local department store as one of Santa's helpers. Her plan backfires when Mr. Finley - as Santa - starts to give out free toys to all the children who meet with him, with the skinflint toy department manager on the hook for the unwitting expenditure.
- 1993–1997TV-146.6 (9)TV EpisodeStarsHarry AndersonDeLane MatthewsShadoe StevensThe Barrys search for Christmas gifts at the mall on Christmas Eve.
- 1993–1997TV-147.7 (9)TV EpisodeStarsHarry AndersonDeLane MatthewsShadoe StevensThe Barrys celebrate Christmas after a rough Christmas Eve at the mall.
- DirectorMatthew DiamondStarsDoug SheehanLinda KelseyChristopher Daniel BarnesKristin gets her feelings hurt when she throws the Harper's her family's traditional Danish Eve of Christmas Eve feast. Later, the preschool throws a Christmas pageant.
- 1987–198922mTV EpisodeDirectorRick LockeStarsFred WillardThe Krofft PuppetsLouise DuArtSanta Claus is confirmed to be real and he makes an appearance at D.C. Follies to hear everyone's Christmas wishes. Reagan attends a meeting of the defense department to learn about a new "A" bomb the size of an audio cassette, and then mistakenly gives Fred the cassette as a Christmas present. Gerald Ford then tries to disarm the bomb. The three ex-presidents play three ex-wise men and the D.C. Follies gang does a little caroling to the tune of "Christmas Day."
- DirectorDon WeisStarsPeter LawfordMarcia HendersonCharles LaneBill's romance with sportswriter Mickey Riley is hampered by a child who is AWOL from military school and Mr. Fosdick's refusal to host an office Christmas party.
- DirectorGail MancusoStarsJenna ElfmanThomas GibsonShae D'lynLooking after Greg's teen cousin Jennifer nearly proves more than Dharma can handle.
- DirectorJeffrey WalkerStarsJulie KlausnerBilly EichnerJames UrbaniakJulie and Billy book a gig at The Cutting Room, but Billy's newfound obligation to family threatens to compromise their big break.
- DirectorBruce BilsonStarsMak WilsonTom FisherStuart PankinDinosaurs get ready to celebrate, the tradition of Refrigerator Day.
- DirectorOscar RudolphStarsDonna ReedCarl BetzShelley FabaresDonna 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 rejuvenated when she learns that no one has planned a Christmas party for the children who cannot leave their ward and return home for the holiday. With the help of the hospital handyman, she tries to rectify the oversight.
- DirectorJohn PasquinStarsJean SagalLiz SagalJames Vallely
- DirectorDon BarnhartStarsCarol MansellDick SargentDavid Kaufman
- 1995–2002TV-PG7.6 (48)TV EpisodeStarsJonathan KatzH. Jon BenjaminLaura SilvermanLaura calls Dr. Katz's apartment to say she won't be into work, using the lame excuses that she needs to get her watch fixed and do holiday shopping. Ben wonders if she's unhappy at the office and that's why she's calling in sick; Dr. Katz agrees and upgrades her position from "receptionist" to "administrative assistant". Since that doesn't seem to do anything for her, Katz throws an office Christmas party, though because of the size of his business, it will only be the two of them. When Laura arrives at the party, she almost immediately announces she has to go (especially when Katz says that Ben might be stopping by later), but thanks Dr. Katz for going through the trouble of having a party for her. Ben and Katz end the episode singing a round of "Jingle Bells".
- DirectorMatthew DiamondStarsDabney ColemanDakin MatthewsA.J. LangerTo raise money for Christmas presents, Otis takes on a Santa Claus operation for quick cash to spread holiday cheer, only to be mugged by Santa himself.
- DirectorAndrew D. WeymanStarsEllen DeGeneresJim GaffiganEmily RutherfurdEllen's plan for her Aunt Mary's surprise Christmas appearance exposes some ill will between Dot and her famous sister.
- DirectorSteve ZuckermanStarsRichard MulliganKristy McNicholDinah ManoffAs Harry and the girls plan for their annual holiday tradition of skiing at the lodge tragedy strikes as Dreyfuss runs away. Meanwhile Laverne will not accept a gift from Harry.
- StarsEve Arden
- DirectorTerry HughesStarsDonald FaisonWayne KnightDavid Alan BascheHolly convinces the gang to give up their Christmas plans to spend the holiday together, but ditches the group when she meets a handsome stranger.
- DirectorCharles BartonStarsBrian KeithSebastian CabotKathy GarverBuffy makes friends with another girl in the apartment building, and finds out the girl is very sick and may not live too much longer. Buffy asks Uncle Bill if they can have a Christmas holiday because Eve might not be alive in December.
- DirectorBarnet KellmanStarsTim CurryGary ColeCaitlin Wachs
- DirectorMax TashStarsJon CryerJane SibbettMilton SelzerIt's Christmas time and Al, the Grinch tells Teddy and Laurie that they have to come in tomorrow to wait for something important to be delivered. When they complain to Al. he retorts by saying that years ago when he was starting, his mentor Maury Chekof did the same thing to him, so he has no sympathy for them. Later that evening Al's at home and Maury shows up as a ghost and tells Al he's going to be visited by three ghosts. And he is and they show him how his life was, is and could be.
- DirectorJeremiah MorrisStarsAbe VigodaFlorence StanleyBarry GordonAs Christmas approaches, Fish's temporary gig as an undercover shoplifter Detective (in a Santa suit) has turned him into an even bigger Scrooge than usual, ordering that the Christmas celebration at the house be kept to a minimum, especially expenses.
- DirectorMarc DanielsStarsPolly HollidayGeoffrey LewisJim BakerFlo is disappointed at not attending the Annual Snowflake Ball on Christmas Eve but gets a bigger thrill on Christmas morning.
- DirectorJerrold BernsteinStarsSally FieldMarge RedmondMadeleine SherwoodConvent 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 again before she dies. The young nun connives with the U.S. Weather Bureau to produce a snowstorm over the convent with disastrous results.
- DirectorBob KoherrStarsFreddie Prinze Jr.Jacqueline ObradorsBrian Austin GreenAfter an early Christmas party in Freddie's flat, nasty jealous neighbor Jay, a whorer, invokes the Rivers Lake Towers bylaws. Despite her personal sympathy for Freddie, tenants association representative Reyerson has no alternative but demand that his relatives move out, unless a majority signs a petition. Allison, who lives in Freddie's closet, moves temporarily to Chris's flat, making him realize they do the same thing, so he must be depressed too... Meanwhile Freddie finds nobody wants to sign their petition because the Moreno females are all generally hated for their countless faults after only six months. Their last hope is a suck-up dinner where even grandma apologizes (well, in Freddie's 'cleaned-up' translation), which still doesn't swing it, till triumphing Jay makes a bad choice of words...
- DirectorAndy CadiffStarsGeena DavisPeter HortonMimi RogersTeddy's plans for an international Christmas celebration are thwarted by the arrival of her dominating mother, whom Max secretly invited for the holidays.
- DirectorJames BurrowsStarsBob NewhartJudd HirschJason BatemanGeorge competes in a Historic House Tour contest. Leo and Ambrose separately and secretly spike the eggnog he made for it. He gets soused. Casey and Ted view their baby's sonogram.
- DirectorCarl GottliebStarsGeorge BurnsJames WhitmoreRoddy McDowallOne year later and we see how Ebenezer's changes have impacted his friends and family. A hilarious twist on a well known tale!
- 1958–19597.6 (10)TV EpisodeDirectorRod AmateauStarsGeorge BurnsBea BenaderetLarry KeatingTo prevent her deportation to France, George tries to get Colette married to a good old American citizen - like Harry von Zell.
- DirectorJerrold BernsteinStarsBobby ShermanWes SternJack Burns
- 1968–197026mTV-PG7.7 (49)TV EpisodeDirectorJay SandrichStarsHope LangeEdward MulhareReta ShawEach of those living at Gull Cottage has their own special Christmas dream thanks to the Captain. In Mrs. Muir's dream the Captain and her confess their love to each other and exchange a kiss.
- DirectorJaime Eliezer KarasStarsRose McIverUtkarsh AmbudkarBrandon Scott JonesWhen Jay's sister Bela returns to Woodstone Mansion for a Christmas visit and brings a male friend, Samantha makes it her mission to spark a holiday romance between them.
- DirectorJaime Eliezer KarasStarsRose McIverUtkarsh AmbudkarBrandon Scott JonesThorfinn starts to enjoy himself, and Jay tries to make up with Bela.
- 1964–199230mTV-G6.8 (261)TV EpisodeDirectorRod AmateauJohn RichStarsBob DenverAlan Hale Jr.Jim BackusGilligan's Christmas wish appears to be coming true when a radio broadcast tells them their rescue is imminent. While they wait, they recall the first days on the island when Gilligan lost the radio and transmitter.
- DirectorKen CunninghamStarsKevin NealonCatherine O'HaraJudy GreerGlenn forces the family to get jobs at the Mall of America after they all go on a huge shopping spree with his money.
- DirectorDavid TrainerStarsMatt LetscherConstance ZimmerJere BurnsThe crew exchange secret Santa gifts, Jake scrambles after his personalized inscription to Dylan ends up with Gavin, Frank acts like a little kid after helping with Claire's gift for Jake.
- DirectorBill BixbyStarsBill BixbyMariette HartleyTracey GoldLes Lesman (Richard Sanders) from WKRP in Cincinnati takes the entire news room hostage to demand world peace at Christmas.
- DirectorKevin DowlingStarsMatthew PerryLaura BenantiJulie WhiteMr K is ready for the end of the world when the Mayan calendar ends. He hosts a holiday/world end party. Since Anne is always grieving, Ryan invites her along to the annual trip to the wine country with Steven. Lauren's boyfriend proposes.
- DirectorBud YorkinStarsWhitman MayoCarol ColeJoe MortonEllie plans a surprise birthday party for Grady on Christmas, while Hal keeps him occupied at a local bar.
- DirectorMaggie CareyStarsBriga HeelanAndrea MartinAdam CampbellCarol brings her over-the-top holiday cheer to the office, where she is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. Katie volunteers to babysit Chuck's son.