- Psych: The Polarizing Express. Shawn has his own special version of It’s a Wonderful Life. Kinda. This episode pays homage to Austin Powers, includes a Nick Nolte joke, and has an awesome Grinch Easter egg.
The Grinch steals a present in the background. - Chuck: Chuck versus Santa Claus. Chuck has to save himself and everyone at the Buy More. Casey gets a toe shot off, Jeff and Lester save the day (sort of), and guest stars include Michael Rooker (Merle from The Walking Dead) and Reginald VelJohnson (Carl from Family Matters).
- The Office: Every holiday episode. They’re all excellent.
4. The Big Bang Theory: The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis: Sheldon is horrified to find that he must exchange gifts with Penny, who gets him something priceless, resulting in a Saturnalia miracle.
5. Friends: The One with the Routine. Yup. It’s a holiday episode, but you probably didn’t realize it because you were so focused on this little piece of awesomeness:
What holiday TV episodes are on your must-see list?
If you’re looking for Christmas reading, please consider the holiday compilations in which I’ve participated:
