Watching Christmas TV is something many of us really enjoy about the
festive season, and sometimes, re-watching some old, classic episodes of
sitcoms we used to love can really encourage that warm, cozy, Christmassy
feeling. Whether you have seen these holiday specials dozens of times, or had
forgotten about them since they were first aired, these sitcom episodes are the ideal thing to relax and laugh with in
the run-up to the big day!
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sitcoms you want to watch over the holidays, are currently streaming in your
region.
Seinfeld – The Strike
While 'The Strike' is the official title of this episode, most people
remember it as the episode with 'Festivus': Festivus being a new take on
Christmas, where instead of a Christmas tree, there is a 'Festivus pole', and
one of the main traditions, taken in over dinner, is the 'airing of
grievances'.
While this episode may not have the feel-good factor of some of the more
wholesome Christmas sitcom specials, it is genuinely hilarious. It has stood
the test of time, remaining entertaining even when many aspects of the comedy
in Seinfeld have now been so overused by other shows that it has lost a lot of
the charm it had when it was new. With catchphrases like 'a Festivus for the
rest of us' that you'll be sure to be repeating on Christmas Day, this is
definitely one for your watch list.
Friends – The One with The Holiday Armadillo
Friends had several great holiday episodes, and watching them all back
to back can be a fun way to spend a TV binge session in the Christmas run-up.
However, one of the most memorable has to the this one, where Ross tries to
teach his son about Hannukah while dressed as an armadillo because all of the
Santa costumes were sold out. Standard Friends banter and hilarity, plus a heart-warming
sense that everyone is having a good time make this perfect festive viewing.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia – A Very Sunny Christmas
If the cheery, happy world of Friends leaves you cold and you are in the
mood for something a bit darker, then Sunny is the perfect antidote to
Christmas schmaltz. In this holiday special of the unique sitcom, we see what
childhood Christmases were like for the gang, including back stories involving
Mac and his family stealing all their presents, and Charlie's mom working as a
prostitute on Christmas Day. It is funnier than this synopsis suggests!
The Office UK Christmas Special
If you are a fan of the original UK version of The Office, with Ricky
Gervais, then you will probably remember this as the episode that ended the
series. It drew a conclusion to the ongoing stories like the romance between
Tim and Dawn, and was also extremely funny. If you have only seen the US
version, then it can be well worth a look, too!
These are four great episodes that are sure to delight you this Christmas,
whatever your taste in comedy!
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The armadillo episode had me rolling!
ReplyDeleteIt's so funny, isn't it???
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