King of the Hill – “’Twas the Nut Before Christmas” Original airdate 12/17/00 In this terrific episode, Bill is depressed at Christmas. Unlike Hank and Dale, he doesn’t have children with whom to share the holidays. (Note that Bill is usually depressed. This episode just gives him a specific motivation.) […]

Gilmore Girls – “Santa’s Secret Stuff” Original airdate 1/23/07 You know, in seven seasons, there were really only two Christmas-themed episodes of Gilmore Girls, one in the first season, and one in the last. Actually, it looks like they just took December off in all of the other seasons. Perhaps […]

Scrubs – “My Own Personal Jesus” Original airdate 12/11/01 The episode begins with JD standing under the mistletoe waiting for Nurse Tisdale to come by. This naturally ends with JD inadvertently offending Janitor. (Who, at this point in the series, was a figment of JD’s imagination. Not that they ever […]

The Sopranos – “…To Save Us All from Satan’s Power…” Original airdate 4/29/01 That’s right, The Sopranos had a Christmas episode. And just check out that airdate. Nothing says “Seasons Greetings” like the end of April! As a die-hard fan, it pains me to say this. However, all things considered, […]

My Name is Earl – “White Lie Christmas” Original airdate 12/6/05 They never actually tell us in which state Camden County is located, but it is a sunny and beautiful Christmas over there. Earl, Randy, and Catalina open the episode participating in a radio station contest. Last one with their […]

NewsRadio – “X-Mas Story” Original airdate 12/19/95 This enjoyable episode is all Christmas, all the time, with two holiday-themed plots. In the main story, the WNYX staff has some issues with their Christmas presents. The whole staff chips in to buy Jimmy James a framed 1927 Yankees jersey signed by […]