If you haven’t seen Futurama, it’s an animated series from Simpsons creator Matt Groening about a delivery boy who’s accidentally frozen cryogenically on December 31, 1999. When he thaws out 1,000 years later, he’s still a delivery boy, but now there’s a spaceship involved. His best friend is an alcoholic […]
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The 25 Days of Christmas Episodes – Day 25 – The Simpsons “Marge Be Not Proud”
The Simpsons – “Marge Be Not Proud” Original airdate 12/17/95 That’s right, for Christmas Day, I have to go with my favorite series of all time. But which of the array of Simpsons holiday episodes to choose? The battle against Funzo? Lisa’s switch to Buddhism? Simpsons Christmas Stories? Heck, the […]
The 25 Days of Christmas Episodes – Day 24 – The Office “Christmas Party”
The Office – “Christmas Party” Original airdate 12/6/05 Are you guys ready for some skin-crawlingly awkward holiday fun? Well, let me introduce you to a little thing called “Yankee Swap”. This Season Two episode set a new standard for awful Michael behavior and gives the entire staff a chance to […]
The 25 Days of Christmas Episodes – Day 23 – Arrested Development “Afternoon Delight”
Arrested Development – “Afternoon Delight” Original airdate 12/19/04 In case I haven’t mentioned it a million times by now, Arrested Development is probably the greatest sitcom ever. And I only say “probably” so that I have wiggle room if somebody wants to argue with me. But really, those people are […]
The 25 Days of Christmas Episodes – Day 22 – Futurama “A Tale of Two Santas”
Futurama – “A Tale of Two Santas” Original airdate 12/23/01 This is actually Futurama’s second Christmas episode, and FOX famously sat on this episode for years. Seems they were uncomfortable with the level of violence in this episode. Roll that one around in your head. FOX had an issue with […]
The 25 Days of Christmas Episodes – Day 21 – 30 Rock “Ludachristmas”
30 Rock – “Ludachristmas” Original airdate 12/13/07 This episode is pretty great. In fact, picking up a season or two of 30 Rock on DVD would make a great Christmas present to yourself. As the episode opens, Liz Lemon is very excited about her family’s Christmas visit. (Including her brother, […]