60 Best Christmas Movies to Binge From Now Until the New Year

It’s hard enough any time of year to find a classic movie everyone in the room can agree on. When the whole family’s home for the holidays, the odds shrink even smaller. But we’re here to help with the best Christmas movies to stream right now.

We put together all-time classics, unconventional flicks that have little to do with Christmas other than they happen to be set during the holidays, new 2024 Christmas movies, nostalgic TV episodes to binge, and more.

Here’s a look at some of the best Christmas movies and TV shows you can find now, whether you’re watching with the in-laws or seeking some sweet respite alone.

Best Christmas Movies of All Time

1. Home Alone (1990)

Where to Stream: Disney Plus, Hulu

This comedy classic is the ultimate Christmas movie. Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) finds himself home alone when his family mistakenly leaves him behind as they set off to Paris on a family vacation. He finds himself needing to defend his house (and himself) against two robbers (Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern) using his wits, booby traps, and anything else he can find around his house.

2. It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)

Where to Stream: Prime Video, Roku

When depressed businessman George Bailey (James Stewart) has thoughts of ending his life on Christmas Eve, he encounters a guardian angel, who shows him what life would be like if he never existed.

3. A Christmas Story (1983)

Where to Stream: Max, TBS, TNT

In this family Christmas tale, all little Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley) wants for the holidays is a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. The film follows Ralphie and his family as he tries to get his dream Christmas gift and the misadventures he has along the way.

Funniest Christmas Movies

4. Elf (2003)

Where to Stream: Max, TBS, TNT

This comedy has become a modern-day Christmas classic, following Buddy (Will Ferrell), a human raised by Santa’s elves as he goes to New York City to find his biological father (James Caan). As a fish-out-of-water in the big city, Buddy gets himself into plenty of trouble and eventually teaches his father the real meaning of Christmas.

5. Bad Santa (2003)

Where to Stream: Paramount Plus, Pluto TV

Foul-mouthed criminal and conman Willie T. Stoke has the perfect setup every year: He poses as Santa to rob department stores on Christmas Eve. This year, at his latest gig, he ends up befriending a troubled kid and meets a friendly bartender (Lauren Graham), adding complications to completing the robbery.

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6. The Night Before (2015)

Where to Stream: Starz; Rent or Buy on Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube, Vudu

After Ethan (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) loses his parents in a car accident, his best friends, Chris and Isaac (Seth Rogen and Anthony Mackie), promise to always be with him on Christmas Eve. Now that the trio are adults, with careers and families, they decide it’s time to end the tradition, but not without finding the best Christmas party in New York City to make it the ultimate finale—and the most memorable night ever.

7. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)

Where to Stream: Disney Plus, Hulu

Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) is left home alone—again. This time, he’s in New York City to fend for himself on Christmas. He has another run-in with the Wet Bandits—Harry and Marv (Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern)—who are seeking revenge after Kevin put them behind bars in their first encounter. Kevin hits all the big NYC spots, from Central Park to the Plaza Hotel and, of course, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.

8. Scrooged (1988)

Where to Stream: Prime Video, Pluto TV, Paramount Plus, Fubo

This modern retelling of A Christmas Carol finds Bill Murray in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge. Murray plays Frank Cross, a cynical and mean-spirited television executive who’s working to launch a successful live broadcast of A Christmas Carol on Christmas Eve. He’s visited by various ghosts through the film who help him eventually transform into someone who enjoys the Christmas spirit once again.

9. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)

Where to Stream: Max, Hulu, TBS, TNT

It’s the family gathering that can’t ever go right: After trying to take his family on a vacation to Walley World, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) is back to try and have an unforgettable Christmas vacation. Unfortunately for Clark, it’s unforgettable for all the wrong reasons, as everything that can go wrong does.

10. Office Christmas Party (2016)

Where to Stream: TBS, TNT, TruTV

In a last-ditch effort to help land a client and stop his sister (Jennifer Aniston) from shutting down his branch of the company, Clay Vanstone (TJ Miller) decides to throw the most epic Christmas party ever. Things get way out of control (drinking, drugs, a rogue snowblower).

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11. Spirited (2022)

Where to Stream: Apple TV Plus

This musical is a modern-day retelling of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. Ryan Reynolds stars as Clint Briggs, a media consultant who’s targeted by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet-to-Come as the person they’ll redeem on Christmas. Will Ferrell stars as Ebenezer Scrooge, the current Ghost of Christmas Present, while the supporting cast includes Octavia Spencer, Rose Byrne, Judi Dench, and P.J. Byrne.

12. Daddy’s Home 2

Where to Stream: Paramount Plus, Pluto TV

After becoming co-parents, Brad Whitaker (Will Ferrell) and Dusty Mayron (Mark Wahlberg) must deal with their overbearing fathers (John Lithgow, Mel Gibson) visiting for the holiday season. If they thought learning to become parents was tough, they’re about to learn a whole new lesson from their own dads.

Best Unconventional Christmas Movies

13. Die Hard (1988)

Where to Stream: Prime Video, Hulu, Philo, Peacock, AMC Plus, IFC

If a movie takes place around Christmas, does that make it a Christmas movie? When it comes to Die Hard, we say yes. When police officer John McClane travels from New York to Los Angeles to visit his estranged wife, he stumbles upon a terrorist plot during a Christmas Party at Nakatomi Plaza. Using his wits and creativity—all while running around with bare feet—McClane goes head to head with Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) to save the day.

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14. Gremlins (1984)

Where to Stream: Max

After Billy Peltzer receives a mysterious Christmas present from his father, havoc ensues in his small hometown. The gift in question is a cute, furry creature called a mogwai that he names Gizmo. Little does he know, when the creature touches water, it spawns—and not all of them are friendly.  

15. Lethal Weapon (1987)

Where to Stream: Rent or Purchase (Amazon, Apple, Vudu, Google, YouTube)

Two cops who have nothing in common—Sergeant Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson) and veteran Homicide Sergeant Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover)—are put together as partners. Riggs is a former Special Forces soldier on a wild streak and destructive path, while Murtaugh is a family man looking to make it home each night in one piece. Taking place around Christmas, the two uncover an ex-CIA paramilitary unit involved in a local drug trade.

16. Batman Returns (1992)

Where to Stream: Max

It’s Christmas time in Gotham City and after defeating the Joker, Batman (Michael Keaton) is back to save the city, facing off against Penguin (Danny DeVito) and Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer). The Penguin tries to capture the heart of the city by running for mayor, all the while Bruce Wayne starts dating Selina Kyle, not knowing she’s Catwoman.

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17. Eyes Wide Shut (1999)

Where to Stream: Paramount+, Fubo

Set around Christmas, Stanley Kubrick’s final film follows Dr. Bill Harford (Tom Cruise) on a mysterious night through New York City after he learns his wife Alice (Nicole Kidman) wanted to have an affair. Harford eventually infiltrates a secret society party and goes on an odyssey of self-discovery.

18. In Bruges (2008)

Where to Stream: Rent or Purchase (Amazon, Apple, Vudu, Google, YouTube)

In this dark comedy, two hitmen, Ray and Ken (Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson), are hiding out in Bruges, Belgium, awaiting instructions from their ruthless boss (Ralph Fiennes) following the fallout from a shooting. Ray accidentally shot a young boy when he was supposed to shoot a priest and now wants to end his own life. While in Bruges, the duo run into a dwarf actor on a film shoot, a local drug dealer, and many more strange characters.

19. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)

Where to Stream: Rent or Purchase (Amazon, Apple, Vudu, Google, YouTube)

Robert Downey Jr. stars in this noir comedy as Harry Lockheart, a thief who ends up being mistaken for an actor. When he’s sent to Los Angeles to study under private investigator “Gay” Perry van Shrike (Val Kilmer) to prepare for the role, the two end up investigating a murder together. The film is filled with Christmas decorations around the sets and a holiday-themed soundtrack.

20. Edward Scissorhands (1990)

Where to Stream: Disney Plus, Peacock, Paramount+, Fubo

When an artificial humanoid with scissors for hands named Edward (Johnny Depp) is taken in by a suburban family, the whole town is in for a shock as he becomes part of the community. Edward falls in love with Kim (Winona Ryder) and surprises everyone in town with his kindness by trimming their hedges and carving an ice sculpture during Christmas.

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21. Carol (2015)

Where to Stream: Netflix, Fubo

Set during the holiday season in the 1950s, this drama tells the story of Carol Aird (Cate Blanchett), who’s going through a divorce when she meets aspiring photographer Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara). The two fall into an intimate relationship—one that could jeopardize Carol’s custody of her daughter.

22. The Green Knight (2021)

Where to Stream: Rent or Purchase (Amazon, Apple, Vudu,)

Set on Christmas, this fantasy epic is a re-telling of the 14th-century story “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.” It follows Gawain (Dev Patel), who takes a journey to face the Green Knight and test his courage in the adventure along the way.

Best Christmas Movies for Families

23. Jingle All the Way (1996)

Where to Stream: Disney Plus, Hulu, Amazon Prime

It’s the No. 1 toy of the season: Turbo Man. This Christmas tale follows the wild adventure one father (Arnold Schwarzenegger) goes on to get his son (Jake Lloyd) the ultimate toy. He battles against other parents (Sinbad), his annoying neighbor (Phil Hartman), and Turbo Man himself to bring the toy home for Christmas.

24. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)

Where to Stream: Peacock

Based on the classic children’s book of the same name by Dr. Seuss, this original adaptation featured famed actor Boris Karloff (Frankenstein) as the voice of the Grinch. As the now-iconic story goes, the Grinch tries his best to ruin Christmas for the Who’s (who live in Whoville) by stealing presents, decorations, and more.

25. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

Where to Stream: Fubo

In this live-action adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s classic, Jim Carrey takes over as the titular Grinch, bringing the character’s hatred of Christmas to the residents of Whoville. Directed by Ron Howard, the film brings more dark humor than is seen in the book and also includes narration from Anthony Hopkins. The Christmas film won the Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling, and was also nominated for Best Production Design and Best Costume Design.

26. Jack Frost (1998)

Where to Stream: Hulu, Philo

Father Jack Frost (Michael Keaton) is a singer in a rock band and seems to always be neglecting his family. When he’s killed in a car crash, one year later, Charlie plays a harmonica that Jack gave him to help him deal with his depression. Playing the instrument helps make the snowman Charlie built come to life, with Jack’s spirit inside it.

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27. The Santa Clause (1994)

Where to Stream: Disney Plus

As Christmas comes around, Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) wants to keep the idea of Santa Claus real for his son. But when he accidentally scares Santa on Christmas Eve, he causes the real Santa to disappear. Scott then has to assume the role of Santa Clause and all the responsibilities that come with it—including delivering presents to kids around the world.

28. The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

Where to Stream: Disney Plus

The classic Charles Dickens tale gets the Muppets adaptation as Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine) learns the real lessons of Christmas. Narrated by the Great Gonzo as Charles Dickens, Kermit the Frog plays Scrooge’s clerk Bob Cratchit, while all the other Muppets have roles telling the Christmas tale, including Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, and Rizzo the Rat.

29. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Where to Stream: Disney Plus

It’s become both a Halloween and Christmas staple. This musical stop-motion film follows Jack Skellington, the leader of Halloween Town as he discovers Christmas for the first time. When he makes his way to Christmas Town, he falls in love with the holiday and tries to take it over, giving his fellow Halloween Town residents Christmas-themed jobs.

30. Klaus (2019)

Where to Stream: Netflix

This animated adventure film tells an alternate story about the origins of Santa Claus. Taking place in 19th-century Norway, it follows postman Jesper Johansen (Jason Schwartzman), who’s stationed on the northern island town of Smeerenburg. Jasper befriends the toymaker Klaus (JK Simmons) and helps bring peace through the spirit of the season to the warring families of the island.

31. The Polar Express (2004)

Where to Stream: Max, Hulu, Philo

This motion-capture animated film tells the story of the titular train as it makes its way to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. The mysterious and magical train stops outside a young boy’s (Josh Hutcherson) house who’s growing skeptical of Santa Claus and his existence. The train conductor (Tom Hanks) invites him for a ride and takes him on a Christmas adventure that reignites his spirit.

32. A Christmas Carol (2009 film)

Where to Stream: Disney Plus

In this adaptation of the classic story, Jim Carey stars as the Christmas-hating Ebenezer Scrooge. He also steps in as all the Ghosts of the story, including the Ghost of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come, as Scrooge learns the real meaning of the holiday. This film was also directed by Robert Zemeckis, who brought back some of the same motion-capture technology used in The Polar Express.

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33. Arthur Christmas (2011)

Where to Stream: Paramount+, Tubi

This Christmas story follows the youngest son of Santa Claus, who takes up the task of delivering a girl her present when his father’s high-tech ship fails to do so. Arthur (James McAvoy) brings along his Grandsanta (Bill Nighy), a Christmas elf, and a team of reindeer to help make the girl’s Christmas wish come true.

Romantic Christmas Movies

34. Love Actually (2003)

Where to Stream: Amazon Prime, Philo

Taking place over the Christmas holiday, this romantic comedy tells 10 interconnected stories about the holiday season, showing the love, heartbreak, family ties, and relationships that define the characters. Some of the stories include rock and roll legend Billy Mack (Bill Nighy) recording a Christmas song, the recently elected Prime Minister of England (Hugh Grant) as he finds love, Daniel (Liam Neeson) mourning his recently deceased wife, and many more. The ensemble cast also includes Colin Firth, Alan Rickman, Keira Knightley, Laura Linney, and Emma Thompson.

35. The Holiday (2006)

Where to Stream: Prime Video, Fubo

After dealing with their own heartbreak, Iris (Kate Winslet) and Amanda (Cameron Diaz) decide to exchange homes, with Iris heading to Los Angeles and Amanda going to England. Even though each is looking to get away from love, they end up finding it in unexpected places when they meet Graham and Miles (Jude Law and Jack Black) on the other side of their respective ponds.

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36. Last Christmas (2019)

Where to Stream: Max

This romantic comedy follows aspiring singer Kate (Emilia Clarke), who’s working a job as an elf at a year-round Christmas shop. One day she comes to meet the mysterious Tom (Henry Golding), who she slowly starts to fall for, but it seems she can’t find out anything about him. We’ll leave spoiling the twist out of this one, but come for the chemistry between Clarke and Golding in this heartwarming story.

37. Let It Snow (2019)

Where to Stream: Netflix

A snowstorm hits a town on Christmas Eve and brings together a group of people, including Stuart Bale (Shameik Moore), a pop star passing through; Julie Reyes (Isabela Merced), who’s been accepted to college but isn’t sure she can leave her sick mother; and Dorrie (Liv Hewson), a waitress who’s being ignored by her best friend. Based on the book of the same name by Maureen Johnson, John Green, and Lauren Myracle, the film also stars Joan Cusack and Kiernan Shipka.

38. You’ve Got Mail (1998)

Where to Stream: Rent or Purchase (Amazon, Apple, Vudu, Google, YouTube)

Taking place around the holiday season, this story follows bookstore owner Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) as she tries to keep her small Shop Around the Corner open when the big book chain Fox Books moves in. She ends up meeting Joe Fox (Tom Hanks), whose family owns the chain, and little does she know, the two also strike up an online correspondence, not knowing who the other is.

39. Happiest Season (2020)

Where to Stream: Hulu

The story follows Abby and Harper (Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis) as they decide to return to Harper’s hometown to celebrate the holidays. Since Abby dislikes being home for Christmas, Harper invites Abby to celebrate with her family, but when she sees it as a chance to propose, she finds out that Harper has yet to come out to her family. The film also stars Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Daniel Levy, Victor Garber, and Mary Steenburgen.

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40. The Shop Around the Corner (1940)

Where to Stream: Max, Fubo, MGM+

It’s the original You’ve Got Mail. This classic romance follows two employees of a shop in Budapest who initially don’t like each other. As time goes on, the two fall into a correspondence of letters—without realizing it’s with the other person. As any good rom-com goes, eventually they fall in love.

Best Nostalgic Christmas Movies

41. Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

Where to Stream: Disney+, Paramount+, Philo, Peacock, Pluto TV, AMC+

In this Christmas classic, a man who resembles Santa Claus is hired to play the role at Macy’s for the holiday season. But when he claims to be the actual Santa, he has to defend himself in court.

42. A Christmas Carol (1938)

Where to Stream: Max, Philo

For as many times as this tale has been adapted, there’s nothing quite like the original. Starring Reginald Owen as Ebenezer Scrooge, the classic Charles Dickens tale follows Scrooge as he’s visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come as he learns the true meaning of the holiday.

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43. Holiday Inn (1942)

Where to Stream: Amazon Prime

Starring performers Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, the film centers on a local inn that’s only open on the holidays. The two vie for the affections of a performer they encounter, with everything leading up to an important Christmas Eve, which includes a performance of the Academy Award-winning “White Christmas.”

44. Scrooge (1970)

Where to Stream: Pluto TV, Paramount+, Fubo, MGM+

In this musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic, legendary actor Albert Finney stars as Ebeneezer Scrooge, while Alec Guinness (Star Wars) plays Jacob Marley, Scrooge’s former business partner who visits him as a ghost. Finney earned the Best Actor in a Musical/Comedy award at the Golden Globes for his role, while the film received four Oscar nominations.

45. White Christmas (1954)

Where to Stream: Prime Video, Philo, AMC+

During World War II, Captain Bob Wallace (Bing Crosby) and Private Phil Davis (Danny Kaye) perform for the troops. After the war, they decide to form a duo. Bob is a Broadway star and Phil is an aspiring singer, and they become a famous song and dance duo, eventually teaming up with a sisters singing act. They spend Christmas in Vermont and help save the local inn of their commanding general.

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Best Indie Christmas Movies

46. Anna and the Apocalypse (2017)

Where to Stream: Tubi, Pluto TV, Roku, AMC+, Shudder

In this musical Christmas comedy, Anna leads her group of friends in the small town of Little Haven against a zombie apocalypse during the holiday. Made on a small budget, the film is based on Ryan McHenry’s 2010 BAFTA nominated short Zombie Musical.

47. Silent Night (2021)

Where to Stream: Netflix, Philo, AMC+

At the annual Christmas party at their country estate, Nell and Simon (Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode) host their friends and family. But this year is different: a poisonous gas cloud is overtaking Britain and will eventually kill everyone. The government has issued suicide pills, but not everyone is on board with taking them before the night is over.

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48. Happy Christmas (2014)

Where to Stream: Paramount+, Philo

Following a breakup, Jenny (Anna Kendrick) moves in with her brother, Jeff (Joe Swanberg); his wife, Kelly (Melanie Lynskey); and their son, shaking up the family dynamic. During the holiday season, she reunites with her friend Carson (Lena Dunham) and tries to figure out how to find happiness in all their connected lives.

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49. A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011)

Where to Stream: Tubi

Following their escape from Guantanamo Bay years earlier, stoners Harold Lee (John Cho) and Kumar Patel (Kal Penn) get themselves into more trouble over the Christmas holiday. After the two accidentally burn down Harold’s father-in-law’s important Christmas tree, they go on a quest to replace it. Neil Patrick Harris once again appears as himself to make trouble for the duo.

50. The Grinch (2018)

Where to Stream: Peacock, Fubo

In this animated adaptation, Benedict Cumberbatch voices the Grinch, who teams up with his dog, Max, to ruin Christmas for the Who’s in Whoville by stealing everyone’s decorations and presents. The voice cast also includes Kenan Thompson, Angela Lansbury, Rashida Jones, and Pharrell Williams. When it was released, it became the highest-grossing Christmas film of all time ($540 million).

51. Red One (2024)

Where to Stream: Will stream on Amazon Prime

When Santa Claus (JK Simmons) is kidnapped on Christmas Eve, his head of security, Callum Drift (Dwayne Johnson), must put together a plan to try and save him. He recruits a notorious bounty hunter and hacker, Jack O’Malley (Chris Evans), to help track down the black ops team that kidnapped him. The two fight through mythological creatures along the way to return Santa in time for Christmas.

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52. Single All the Way (2021)

Where to Stream: Netflix

When Peter (Michael Urie) heads home for the holidays, he takes his best friend, Nick (Philemon Chambers). Hoping to use Nick to stop his family from judging him for being perpetually single, his mother (Kathy Najimy) still sets him up on a blind date with James (Luke Macfarlane) and ends up enjoying himself. However, he doesn’t realize Nick actually does want to be with him.

53. Candy Cane Lane (2023)

Where to Stream: Amazon Prime

Each year, Chris Carver (Eddie Murphy) makes his own Christmas decorations in the hopes of winning the neighborhood decorating competition. But after losing each year—and being laid off—Chris decides to go all-in and makes a pact with an elf to let him win. Little does he know, the evil elf brings alive the “The Twelve Days of Christmas” to wreak havoc on the town.

Best TV Christmas Episodes

54. The Office: Season 2, Episode 10 – Christmas Party

Where to Stream: Peacock

The Dunder Mifflin office decides to hold a Secret Santa for its Christmas party, but naturally, Michael (Steve Carrell) decides to take over. First, he blows past the price limit to buy an iPod for Ryan (B.J. Novak), then decides to make it a “Yankee Swap,” ruining specific gifts people bought for their coworkers, including Jim’s (John Krasinski) special teapot for Pam (Jenna Fisher).

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55. The Office: Season 5, Episode 11 – Moroccan Christmas

Where to Stream: Peacock

When Phyllis takes over as head of the Party Planning Committee, she decides to throw a non-traditional Christmas party, making Angela furious. After Meredith gets too drunk and sets her hair on fire, Michael holds an impromptu intervention for her, while Dwight tries to take advantage by selling the most popular toy this holiday: Princess Unicorn.

56. Friends: Season 7, Episode 10 – The One with the Holiday Armadillo

Where to Stream: Max

When Ross has to look after his son, Ben, at the last minute on Christmas, he decides to do something special for him by dressing up as Santa. But since this was unexpected, all the Santa costumes are gone, so he instead dresses up as an armadillo and creates a new holiday tradition for his son.

57. Mad Men: Season 4, Episode 2 – Christmas Comes But Once a Year

Where to Stream: Philo, AMC+

When the firm’s biggest client learns the office is having a Christmas party, he invites himself, forcing Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce to make it a much bigger party—one specifically catered to him. It leads to Roger Sterling (John Slattery) having to dress up as Santa for the office and hand out gifts, all for the joy of the client.

58. Modern Family: Season 1, Episode 10 – Undeck the Halls

Where to Stream: Hulu, Peacock

After discovering a cigarette burn on the couch, parents Phil (Ty Burrell) and Claire (Julie Bowen) threaten to take away Christmas and all the kids’ presents. Alex (Ariel Winter) takes the blame despite knowing she didn’t do it to try and save Christmas, and it turns out the burn mark was just from a sunlight reflection. All the while, Jay (Ed O’Neill) tries to introduce his family—Manny (Rico Rodriguez) and Gloria (Sofía Vergara)—to some of his past Christmas traditions.

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59. South Park: Season 2, Episode 16 – Merry Christmas, Charlie Manson!

Where to Stream: Max, Philo, Fubo

With 26 seasons and over 300 episodes, there are plenty of Christmas episodes of South Park to choose from. In this one, the boys get mixed up with criminal Charles Manson on Christmas when Cartman’s uncle breaks out of prison with his friend “Charlie.”

60. M*A*S*H: Season 1, Episode 12 – Dear Dad 

Where to Stream: Hulu

When it reaches Christmas time, Hawkeye (Alan Alda) writes a letter back home to his father telling him what a doctor’s life is like at the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital during the Korean War.