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1. O. Henry's Full House (1952)

Approved | 117 min | Comedy, Drama

John Steinbeck introduces a quintet of five of O. Henry's most celebrated stories from his New York Period (1902-1910) in this anthology film.

Directors: Henry Hathaway, Howard Hawks, Henry King, Henry Koster, Jean Negulesco | Stars: Fred Allen, Anne Baxter, Jeanne Crain, Farley Granger

Votes: 3,077

2. Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (1999 Video)

Not Rated | 66 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

Three tales of Christmas past about Donald's nephews reliving the day on repeat, Max Goof's belief in Santa being challenged, and Mickey and Minnie making ends meet.

Directors: Jun Falkenstein, Alex Mann, Bradley Raymond, Toby Shelton, Bill Speers | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Wayne Allwine, Russi Taylor, Tony Anselmo

Votes: 10,425

3. It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002 TV Movie)

PG | 100 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

'Twas the night before Christmas and the Muppet Theatre is in danger of being torn down, but with hilarious send-ups of just about every holiday movie ever made, the Muppets discover that what matters most is their love for each other.

Director: Kirk R. Thatcher | Stars: Steve Whitmire, Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, Eric Jacobson

Votes: 4,651

4. A Cozy Christmas Inn (2022 TV Movie)

TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Romance

Real-estate exec Erika travels to Alaska during the holidays to acquire a bed-and-breakfast and discover that it's owned by her ex. Soon she falls in love with the town...and maybe with him again?

Director: Peter Sullivan | Stars: Jodie Sweetin, David O'Donnell, Vivica A. Fox, Brian Doyle-Murray

Votes: 1,076

5. Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (1977 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

A poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas.

Director: Jim Henson | Stars: Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz, Marilyn Sokol, Dave Goelz

Votes: 4,775 | Gross: $0.23M

6. The Gift of Love (1978 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 98 min | Drama, Romance

A wealthy orphan is dutifully resigned to an arranged marriage to a man of "socially acceptable class." When her heart is captured by a young Swiss immigrant, she struggles between her relatives' expectations and her own wishes.

Director: Don Chaffey | Stars: Marie Osmond, Timothy Bottoms, Bethel Leslie, June Lockhart

Votes: 227

7. Christmas Eve on Sesame Street (1978 TV Movie)

TV-Y | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music

Big Bird worries when Oscar tells him that if Santa Claus can't fit down the chimney on Christmas Eve, nobody would get presents.

Director: Jon Stone | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt

Votes: 1,100

8. A Different World (1987–1993)
Episode: The Gift of the Magi (1987)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

Everybody is participating in secret Santa and are surprised to find out who they got.

Director: Ellen Gittelsohn | Stars: Lisa Bonet, Marisa Tomei, Dawnn Lewis, Jasmine Guy

Votes: 52

9. The John Larroquette Show (1993–1996)
Episode: Bathing with Ernest Hemingway (1996)

Comedy

Feeling they aren't connecting like they should, fitness-freak Carly takes a literature course. In turn, brainy John decides to start working out, taking up Eggers's offer of her being his personal trainer at the police officers' gym

Director: David Trainer | Stars: John Larroquette, Liz Torres, Gigi Rice, Daryl Mitchell

Votes: 35

10. Kate & Allie (1984–1989)
Episode: The Gift of the Magi (1987)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Kate and Allie try to outdo one another when it's time to celebrate the anniversary of their two families moving in together.

Director: Bill Persky | Stars: Susan Saint James, Jane Curtin, Ari Meyers, Frederick Koehler

Votes: 80

11. Timon & Pumbaa (1995–1999)
Episode: Catch Me If You Kenya/Scent of the South (1996)

TV-Y | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Timon and Pumbaa want to free all the butterflies that became part of a collection. But in order to succeed in their mission, they must pass through a vicious tiger./ Pumbaa seeks help from... See full summary »

Directors: Tony Craig, Bobs Gannaway | Stars: Charlie Adler, Jim Cummings, Rob Paulsen, Ernie Sabella

Votes: 52

12. The Red Green Show (1991–2006)
Episode: A Very Merry Red Green Christmas (1999)

TV-G | 45 min | Comedy

Harold returns home for Christmas.

Director: William G. Elliott | Stars: Patrick McKenna, Rick Green, Bob Bainborough, Peter Keleghan

Votes: 13

13. Lupin the 3rd (1977–1980)
Episode: Daitôryo e no okurimono (1977)

TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Lupin and his gang set out to steal a special Christmas gift from France to the U.S. President - an ancient bottle of French wine under heavy security (including Zenigata!).

Director: Kazunori Tanabashi | Stars: Yasuo Yamada, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Eiko Masuyama, Makio Inoue

Votes: 58

14. Out of the Box (1998–2004)
Episode: Happy Holidays! (1999)

TV-Y | Family, Fantasy, Music

Tony, Villian, and the kids sing, make a craft about, learn about traditions, sharing, and various holidays.

Stars: Vivian Bayubay, Tony James, Michael Mylett, Celine Ordioni

15. Rugrats (1991–2003)
Episode: The Santa Experience (1992)

TV-Y | 24 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

The families escape to a mountain cabin in search of "the perfect Christmas". Things get a little crazy when Tommy and Chuckie lay traps for Santa and Chuckie's dad dresses up as Santa and tries to squeeze his way down the chimney.

Director: Charles Swenson | Stars: Michael Bell, Christine Cavanaugh, Melanie Chartoff, Cheryl Chase

Votes: 208

16. Misguided Angels (1999– )
Episode: Psycho (1999)

Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Kenneth and Corky are freaked out by Tony, a hotel guest resembling Norman Bates.

Director: Marc S. Grenier

17. Phineas and Ferb (2007–2024)
Episode: Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation! (2009)

TV-G | 33 min | Animation, Short, Action

During Christmas vacation, Phineas and Ferb's quest to show gratitude to Santa during Christmas may be doomed for failure, when Dr. Doofenshmirtz uses an invention that puts the entire town of Danville on Santa's naughty list.

Director: Zac Moncrief | Stars: Vincent Martella, Ashley Tisdale, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Caroline Rhea

Votes: 420

18. The Amazing World of Gumball (2011–2019)
Episode: Christmas (2013)

TV-Y7 | 11 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

Santa Claus is coming to town. Unfortunately he gets run over by the Wattersons, so it's up to them to save Christmas.

Director: Mic Graves | Stars: Logan Grove, Kwesi Boakye, Kyla Rae Kowalewski, Teresa Gallagher

Votes: 427

19. Girl Meets World (2014–2017)
Episode: Girl Meets a Christmas Maya (2016)

TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

It's Christmas time and Riley is excited to celebrate her favorite holiday, but for Maya the holidays only bring back unhappy memories from her childhood.

Director: Ben Savage | Stars: Rowan Blanchard, Ben Savage, Sabrina Carpenter, Peyton Meyer

Votes: 163

20. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (2010–2020)
Episode: The Gift of the Maud Pie (2016)

TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

During a visit to Manehattan, Rarity tries to find the perfect location for her new shop while Pinkie Pie tries to find the perfect gift for Maud for their annual 'Pie Sister Surprise Swap Day.'

Directors: Denny Lu, Tim Stuby, Jim Miller | Stars: Tabitha St. Germain, Andrea Libman, Ingrid Nilson, James Higuchi

Votes: 538

21. Veep (2012–2019)
Episode: South Carolina (2019)

TV-MA | 32 min | Comedy

Selina and team head to South Carolina, where she seeks an endorsement from a key leader. Gary gets a long-awaited promotion, while Marjorie excels in her new role.

Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, Reid Scott

Votes: 871