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Christmas Episodes from Some of Your Favorite Shows

Eva Gretz
Hannah Yohnk
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Wisconsin chapter.

The only thing better than watching your favorite show is watching the holiday editions of your favorite show! Now that holiday season is upon us, take a break from studying and catch up on all the holiday episodes of your favorite shows. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most iconic holiday episodes from some of the most classic shows below!

1. How I Met Your Mother

  • How Lily Stole Christmas: Season 2, Episode 11

A rift forms between Lily and Ted after they find an old answering machine message where Ted badmouths Lily after she left Marshall.

 

  • Little Minnesota: Season 4, Episode 11

Ted’s sister, Heather, is moving to New York and Ted tries to keep her away from Barney. Meanwhile, Marshall takes Robin to the bar he goes to when he’s feeling down, but she fits in a bit too well with the Minnesotan-theme.

 

  • False Positive: Season 6, Episode 12

Marshall and Lily’s false positive has a profound effect on the whole gang. Robin gets a new job, Barney discovers the joy of giving and Ted begins his duties as best man for his friend Punchy’s wedding.

 

  • Symphony of Illumination: Season 7, Episode 12

When Robin receives bad news, she decides to lie about it to the gang. Meanwhile, Marshall hangs Christmas decorations on the house in the ‘burbs with help from his neighbor.

 

  • The Over Correction: Season 8, Episode 10

Robin becomes increasingly suspicious of Barney’s relationship with Patrice. Meanwhile, Marshall discovers his mother is moving on in her romantic life, with a very disturbing partner.

 

2. Friends

 

  • The One with the Monkey: Season 1, Episode 11

The six friends are moaning about New Year’s Eve and having to find dates. The solution? They make a pact to celebrate the holiday with no romantic partner in tow.

 

  • The One with Phoebe’s Dad: Season 2, Episode 9

During this holiday episode, Phoebe is trying to track down her real father. In the end, she decides that she isn’t ready to meet him just yet.

 

  • The One Where Rachel Quits: Season 3, Episode 10

Rachel quits her job after Gunther tells her she needs to be retrained.

 

  • The One with the Girl from Poughkeepsie: Season 4, Episode 10

Ross struggles to keep a long distance relationship. Chandler tries to get a date for Rachel. Monica plots to establish authority at her new job.

 

  • The One with the Inappropriate Sister: Season 5, Episode 10

Phoebe collects money for the Salvation Army during the holidays. Rachel is disturbed by her date’s inappropriate relationship with his sister.

 

  • The One with the Holiday Armadillo: Season 7, Episode 10

Ross dressed up as the Holiday Armadillo and — with Monica, Chandler and Joey’s help — teaches Ben about Chanukah.

 

  • The One with the Creepy Holiday Card: Season 8, Episode 11

Ross becomes nervous when his new girlfriend, Mona, wants to mail cute Christmas cards with both of their pictures on it.

 

  • The One with Christmas in Tulsa: Season 9, Episode 10

Because of a critical deadline at work, Chandler is stuck spending Christmas in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

 

3. The Office

  • Christmas Party: Season 2, Episode 10

Flush with cash from a recent bonus, Michael throws an office Christmas party. Jim begins planning the perfect Secret Santa gift for Pam.

 

  • A Benihana Christmas: Season 3, Episode 10

Michael makes a special Christmas greeting card for Carol. Meanwhile, Angela, Pam and Karen don’t see eye to eye about the annual yuletide party.

 

  • Moroccan Christmas: Season 5, Episode 11

Phyllis’ party goes up in flames when Meredith’s hair catches on fire, and Dwight corners the market on the hottest toy of the Christmas season.

 

  • Secret Santa: Season 6, Episode 13

Michael is outraged when Jim allows Phyllis to be Santa at the office Christmas party. Jim and Dwight try to get everyone into the holiday spirit.

 

  • Classy Christmas Part I & II: Season 7, Episodes 11 & 12

Toby had to take a leave of absence and corporate sends Holly Flax to cover for him. Michael forces Pam to throw a second Christmas party.

 

  • Christmas Wishes: Season 8, Episode 10

Andy wants to make everyone’s Christmas wishes come true —no matter how distraught they are.

 

  • Dwight Christmas: Season 9, Episode 9

When the party planning committee drops the ball on the Christmas party, Dwight gets everyone to celebrate a traditional Schrute German Christmas.

As we finish up midterms and finals and the commencement of our holiday break begins, enjoy some of your favorite holiday episodes!

Eva Gretz

Wisconsin

Eva is currently a Sophomore at the University of Wisconsin- Madison pursing a degree in Biology and a certificate in Global Health, and hopes to venture into med-school in her future. Eva enjoys living a healthy lifestyle, spending time with friends and family, writing, and learning biology, of course. Some of her most favorite things in the world are pickles, clouds, and her miniature golden doodle, Nahla. To see Eva's adorable dog (and much more), follow her on Instagram (@evagretz). 
Hannah, originally from Milwaukee, WI is a Campus Correspondent for HC Wisconsin.  Hannah is a Senior and is studying Political Science and Psychology.  She aspires to work in health policy and will run for office one day.  She is never seen without a cup of coffee in hand and loves to eat any food in sight, especially sushi.  Outside of school, Hannah frequents Badger sporting events and likes to hang out with her friends on the weekends finding new things to do and new places to eat.  Hannah also runs her own Mary Kay business and is obsessed with keeping up with the latest makeup trends! This will be her seventh semester on the Her Campus team, and she loves the org more and more each semester!  It is Hannah's favorite thing that she is involved in on campus and highly recommends anyone with an interest in writing, journalism, or blogging to get involved, you won't regret it! On Wisconsin!!