3 NBC Sitcoms With Best Christmas Episodes, Ranked by Fans
A recent YouTube poll revealed which of the network's sitcoms are most beloved by fans during the holiday season.
Over the years, NBC has been home to many brilliant sitcoms some of which are regarded as classics. However, only a few of the comedy shows feature the best Christmas episodes.
Here are three NBC sitcoms with the most fan-favorite festive episodes.
Parks and Recreation (3 Festive Episodes)
The beloved seven-season mockumentary may only have three holiday episodes, but it still made the list of fan-favorite sitcoms.
First up is Season 2 Episode 12, Christmas Scandal, which follows main character Leslie during the press witch hunt following her meeting with a disgraced politician.
In Citizen Knope (Episode 10, season 4), Leslie, suspended from work, organizes a local citizen action group to make a gift to Ann.
The ninth episode of Season 5, Ron and Diane, follows the titular couple as they try to protect their relationship from Tammy, while Jerry throws a Christmas party to which no one from the office is invited.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (4 Festive Episodes)
Throughout its eight-season run, this sitcom featured a number of memorable Christmas episodes.
Episode 11, Season 1, titled Christmas, follows the main characters as they investigate who's been sending death threats to Holt during the holiday season.
The Pontiac Bandit Returns (Episode 10, Season 2) revolves around Santa Claus Jake catching Doug Judy and Holt's gift-less Christmas party.
The tenth episode of Season 3, Yippie Kayak, is about Jake's last-ditch effort to buy a Christmas present for Boyle, whom he completely forgot.
Captain Latvia (Episode 10, Season 4) follows Boyle and Jake as they search for a special toy figure that Boyle's son wants for Christmas.
The Office (8 Festive Episodes)
This classic mockumentary had eight festive episodes throughout its nine-season tenure on the air.
Episode 10, Season 2, Christmas Party, focuses on the titular event organized by Michael at the office, as well as a round of Secret Santa.
A Benihana Christmas (Episode 10, Season 3) follows another festive office party and the chaos that ensues.
Moroccan Christmas (Episode 11, Season 3) sees another office holiday party - this time with Moroccan flair. Meanwhile, Dwight finds a way to make some money by selling toys to some parents.
The thirteenth episode of Season 6, Secret Santa, focuses on the titular game the characters play at the office.
Season 7, episodes 11-12, follow the beloved characters during Michael's fancy Christmas party and afterward as they prepare to celebrate New Year's.
Episode 10, Season 8, Christmas Wishes, follows the office gang as they try to keep the holiday spirit alive in Michael's absence.
Dwight Christmas (Episode 9, Season 9) follows the titular character as he organizes a traditional German Christmas party for his co-workers.
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