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- DirectorJeff WoolnoughStarsEmily DeschanelDavid BoreanazMichaela ConlinBrennan and Booth investigate the death of a Santa as Bones tries to give her father the Christmas he's always dreamed of, and Booth comes to terms with not spending the holiday with Parker.This has got to be one of the most Christmassy episodes of any procedural crime drama with all the Santas, the lights, the exchanging of presents, Brennan and her family, Booth/Parker and of course Booth/Brennan's first ever kiss orchestrated by a pushy prosecutor
- DirectorMichael ZinbergStarsTim RothKelli WilliamsBrendan HinesDuring the holiday season, Lightman goes to Afghanistan to assist in a mission to rescue two captured marines, and his only source of intelligence is an American expatriate.Oh man this show ... cancelled just one season too soon. This is an example of what made this show great: Lightman being Lightman, some cute Lightman/Foster moments and a giant Christmas tree.
- DirectorPeter HortonStarsEllen PompeoSandra OhKatherine HeiglChristmas hits Seattle, with Izzie caring for a man who fell from his roof while hanging decorations. Meanwhile, Cristina helps perform a heart transplant on a depressed boy, and George has to contend with the family from Hell."Looks like Santa threw up in here." "Because it's what Jesus would freaking do!!"
- DirectorMichael DinnerStarsEllen PompeoSandra OhKatherine HeiglThanksgiving sends the occupants of Meredith's house in different directions: Meredith escapes to the hospital, George goes hunting with his family, and Izzie throws a dinner to which it appears no one is coming.Nothing screams Thanksgiving more than this episode. George standing up to his family, Izzie/Burke cooking and Alex showing up to the meal.
- DirectorAlex GravesStarsRob LoweMoira KellyDulé HillWhen a homeless veteran dies on the National Mall and his body remains uncollected for hours, Toby becomes fixated on getting him a proper burial.Got to love The West Wing for adding some heart and depth to the Christmas season with Toby and the dead veteran and Mrs Landingham and her dead sons. Of course there was still the humour with "Flamingo" and the President and the school children.
- DirectorMichael ZinbergStarsMark HarmonSean MurrayWilmer ValderramaThe team's holiday plans are put on hold after the murder investigation of a Navy veteran includes the discovery of a newborn baby with no identification.Some great Nick/Ellie and team moments
- DirectorBradley BueckerStarsAngela BassettPeter KrauseJennifer Love HewittThe first responders deal with a man trapped in a present, a mistletoe stunt gone awry and a Christmas-light showdown; Bobby contemplates his future with Athena.Super Christmassy with a mix of funny and heartwarming cases .... and the introduction of Maddie's ex giving a sinister ending to the episode.
- DirectorGreg YaitanesStarsEmily DeschanelDavid BoreanazMichaela ConlinWhile the gang is quarantined in the lab for Christmas, they search for clues to solve the mystery of a skeleton found in a fallout shelter.The team are quarantined in the lab, Angela tries to infuse everyone with the Christmas spirit, Bones tries to get everyone to understand that Christmas doesn't exist, it is revealed that Booth has a son, Angela has a famous father and Bones's parents disappeared around Christmas.
- DirectorRobert BerlingerStarsEllen PompeoSandra OhKatherine HeiglAs Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's pass, Miranda is visited by her father, William, who disapproves of her choices in life; meanwhile, Mark and Lexie must cope with the shocking arrival of a woman from his past, and Thatcher Grey questions the Chief's recent behavior as Meredith comes to his defense.A speed through Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's and meeting Sloane's daughter and Bailey's father with an awkward Christmas dinner scene thrown in, some singing, Owen/Teddy drama and the Chief drinking for good measure.
- DirectorTawnia McKiernanStarsChris O'DonnellDaniela RuahEric Christian OlsenThe team searches for a Marine reservist with a history of PTSD who disappears after a drunk and disorderly altercation.Not one of NCIS: LA's best festive offerings but a lovely scene where Deeks and Kensi host the office party at their new bar and Callen visits Anna in hospital
- DirectorOliver BokelbergStarsJaina Lee OrtizJason GeorgeBoris KodjoeAs the team gathers for a Friendsgiving celebration at Dean's, a violent windstorm touches down in Seattle. The crew must put the festivities on hold and report for duty, leaving some of members in a life-threatening situation.Friendsgiving
- DirectorNick MarckStarsKristen BellPercy Daggs IIITeddy DunnVeronica investigates missing poker winnings, and Keith is hired by Lynn Echolls to track down one of the potential stalkers of her husband, Aaron.Christmas in Neptune
- DirectorJohn F. ShowalterStarsSimon BakerRobin TunneyTim KangWhile CBI investigates the death of a Santa, Patrick discovers that he is a suspect in the death of a cop killer who was set on fire while in police custody.Starts off Christmassy but ends with Jane getting drunk and matchmaking on the beach. Good to see Minelli again but his return was wasted without a scene with Lisbon.
- DirectorCharles McDougallStarsSteve CarellRainn WilsonJohn KrasinskiSeeing the party is headed for disastrous boredom, Michael breaks corporate policy to buy alcohol for the staff.Michael is such a jerk in this episode
- DirectorBethany RooneyStarsLauren GrahamAlexis BledelMelissa McCarthyRichard Gilmore is rushed to hospital after collapsing at the Christmas party. Luke goes with Lorelai to the hospital, where Emily and Rory already are.Christmas stuff bookends the episode but most of it takes place within a hospital when Lorelai's Dad gets rushed to hospital.
- DirectorRuba NaddaStarsChris O'DonnellDaniela RuahEric Christian OlsenThe team investigates a ransom-ware attack that's taken out the whole power grid for Western Los Angeles.
- DirectorHarold RamisStarsSteve CarellRainn WilsonJohn KrasinskiTrouble among the members of the party planning committee results with Pam and Karen hosting a rival Christmas party, but Michael isn't interested in celebrating after being dumped by Carol.A tad boring
- DirectorJames HanlonStarsChris O'DonnellDaniela RuahEric Christian OlsenThe team celebrates the holidays as they investigate the disappearance of a Navy Lieutenant Commander who's working with the NSA on foreign cyber threats.
- DirectorPaul A. KaufmanStarsChris O'DonnellDaniela RuahEric Christian OlsenA suspected North Korean spy is poisoned and hit by a truck carrying Christmas trees. The team investigates and tries to learn who is smuggling spies into the country. Meanwhile, Deeks and Kensi try to include their mothers in their Christmas plans; and Hetty notices that Granger isn't in a holiday mood.
- DirectorTony WharmbyStarsChris O'DonnellDaniela RuahEric Christian OlsenThe team investigates a burglary at a cyber-security company, but Callen must steer clear of the crime scene after Hetty reveals his girlfriend, Joelle, is one of the lead witnesses. Also, the team discusses their personal holiday travel plans. Kensi and Deeks are given the chance to get even closer to each other.
- DirectorKaren GaviolaStarsChris O'DonnellDaniela RuahEric Christian OlsenCallen and Sam protect a Senator's daughter after an attempted kidnapping, while Deeks and his temporary partner track down her attacker.
- DirectorJonathan FrakesStarsChris O'DonnellDaniela RuahEric Christian OlsenAn NCIS agent dies aboard an aircraft carrier at sea; the fearless four, undercover, fly to the ship, where they meet even more problems, but they eventually solve the crimes; Hetty joins them for Christmas underway; Nell catches Eric.
- DirectorDon ScardinoStarsTina FeyTracy MorganJane KrakowskiJack gets attached to Liz's nurturing parents because they provide the love and support he never got from his mom. The staffers get ready for their raunchy holiday party, but Kenneth changes their plans at the last minute.
- DirectorDon ScardinoStarsTina FeyTracy MorganJane KrakowskiJack accidentally hits his mother with his car and he is nursemaid as she recuperates. So he makes the staff put on a Christmas special. Liz's mom is not hosting a family Christmas so Liz buys toys as part of a 'Letters to Santa' program.
- DirectorBeth McCarthy-MillerStarsTina FeyTracy MorganJane KrakowskiJack hooks up with an old crush who found him on a social networking site, the writers invent a religion to get out of playing Secret Santa with Kenneth, while Pete vows revenge on Jenna for not pitching in on a Christmas present.
- DirectorJohn RiggiStarsTina FeyTracy MorganJane KrakowskiJack tries to ambush his mother by inviting his father and Avery to Christmas dinner, Jenna misses her ex because they won't attend "New Queers Eve" together, and Tracy tries to maintain his new "serious" image.
- DirectorFrederick E.O. ToyeStarsDave AnnableSally FieldCalista FlockhartJustin seeks a stay before reporting for duty and ends up in court, Ojai becomes dependent on Holly's goodwill, Kitty gets a job offer she's not sure she wants, and granddaughter Paige convinces Nora to celebrate Hanukkah.
- DirectorMichael SchultzStarsDave AnnableMaxwell Perry CottonKerris DorseyAs always, Nora is preparing a luscious Thanksgiving dinner, but it turns out most of her children have made other plans. But all plans are off when Tommy's daughter Elizabeth is rushed to hospital.
- DirectorMichael MorrisStarsDave AnnableSally FieldCalista FlockhartWith the holiday season come panic and discord in the Walker family when Nora takes a last minute getaway with Karl. Saul has a chance encounter with a past love, guest starring Richard Chamberlain as Stephen, who he believes had a lasting and very permanent effect on his life.
- DirectorDaisy von Scherler MayerStarsNick GehlfussYaya DaCostaTorrey DeVittoDr. Charles learns a troubling fact about the man who shot him. Dr. Rhodes and Dr. Bekker come to an agreement during a complicated surgery. Will and Natalie are trapped by legal ethics when an unfaithful husband refuses to tell his wife about his inconclusive Zika test. Meanwhile, April and Noah discover working together isn't always easy while Goodwin continues to argue with the board over hospital costs after an avoidable patient death.
- DirectorRobert Duncan McNeillStarsZachary LeviYvonne StrahovskiJoshua GomezA car crashes into the Buy More, everyone inside, including Ellie and Devon are taken hostage. Chuck does his best to protect everyone. The real goals are not evident, and it will lead to some very hard choices.
- DirectorZachary LeviStarsZachary LeviYvonne StrahovskiJoshua GomezThings are turned upside-down the day after Thanksgiving when Chuck's mother drops by...along with as Alexei Volkoff. Morgan must deal with Jeff and Lester during the Black Friday sale at the Buy More.
- DirectorPeter LauerStarsZachary LeviYvonne StrahovskiJoshua GomezChuck and Sarah discover who is behind a plot to take down their company. A computer virus creates havoc as the Buy More prepares for Christmas. Ellie tries to make Christmas plans for everybody.
- DirectorEric LaneuvilleStarsGary SiniseMelina KanakaredesCarmine GiovinazzoCSI uncovers a plot to collect millions of dollars in life insurance after a reformed homeless man is found dead in an alley.
- DirectorSkipp SudduthStarsGary SiniseSela WardCarmine GiovinazzoA department store manager is found dead inside his store's holiday window display, and the prime suspect in the case, one of his assistant managers, refuses to say a word during her interrogation.
- DirectorFélix Enríquez AlcaláStarsAnthony EdwardsGeorge ClooneySherry StringfieldIt's Christmas-time and the expected range of emotions is to be found among the ER staffers. Susan Lewis treats a middle-aged woman who is overjoyed at finally getting pregnant. Susan is also shocked to hear that her boyfriend Div Cvetic has quit his job and moved out of his apartment. Mark Greene treats a young drowning victim. Doug Ross takes Greene's advice and decides to tell Carol Hathaway that he loves her; unfortunately he chooses to do so at her engagement party. Peter Benton jumps the gun and arranges for transplant teams to harvest an accident victims organs but the man's wife is now refusing to give consent. Susan's sister Chloe announces that she is pregnant.
- DirectorMimi LederStarsAnthony EdwardsGeorge ClooneySherry StringfieldMark has to deal with the fact he can't see Rachel during the holidays and takes care of a Holocaust survivor whose grandchild is missing.
- DirectorDavis GuggenheimStarsAnthony EdwardsGeorge ClooneyNoah WyleMark and Kerry have to create a policy regarding HIV-positive employees, which leads to gossip amongst the nurses.
- DirectorSarah Pia AndersonStarsAnthony EdwardsGeorge ClooneyNoah WyleMark treats an old lady who has been brutally raped. Carter's grandmother visits Carol's clinic. After he's touched by Benton, a blind man can see again!
- DirectorLesli Linka GlatterStarsAnthony EdwardsGeorge ClooneyNoah WyleIt's Christmas day in the ER. An 18-year-old boy arrives brain-dead, and Carter has to convince his parents to donate his organs, since a 16-year-old girl needs a liver. Benton risks his career by preventing Romano from operating under the influence. Ross and Hathaway have a religious dispute over how to deal with a pregnant 13-year-old. Corday is charmed by a musician who is facing surgery for prostate cancer. Dr. Lee flirts with Mark but turns out to have some major issues and strange story-telling habits.
- DirectorFred EinesmanStarsAnthony EdwardsNoah WyleJulianna MarguliesKovac and Haleh take care of Hathaway's twins so the new mother can finally get some rest. The job transfer for Carla's husband does not get approved allowing Reese to stay in Chicago. Lucy endeavors to get a heart transplant for a young woman and goes to Romano's house begging him to perform the surgery.
- DirectorJonathan KaplanStarsAnthony EdwardsNoah WyleLaura InnesChen gives birth, but insists on breastfeeding the infant before she gives it to the adoptive parents. Greene and Corday consult a brain specialist in New York City who believes the tumor can be safely removed. Stressed and tired, Carter impulsively swallows two painkiller pills but intentionally vomits them. He confesses to Abby.
- DirectorJonathan KaplanStarsAnthony EdwardsNoah WyleLaura InnesDr. Benton is awarded full custody and Roger receives visitation every other weekend.
- DirectorDavid NutterStarsNoah WyleLaura InnesMekhi PhiferDr. Kovac's speeding causes a crash on an icy road. The ER staff treats angry elves and a female hockey player with a head injury.
- DirectorChristopher ChulackStarsNoah WyleMaura TierneyMekhi PhiferDr. Carter celebrates Christmas at a clinic in the Congo dealing with low supplies and anti-Americanism, but in the meantime, falling for an AIDS worker named Makemba.
- DirectorJulie HébertStarsNoah WyleMaura TierneyMekhi PhiferAbby has a dialysis patient in critical condition, but she cannot find his physician, who does not want to be bothered during the holidays.
- DirectorLesli Linka GlatterStarsGoran VisnjicMaura TierneyMekhi PhiferPratt and Weaver try to create a Christmas miracle when they work to save a girl wounded from gunfire. Eve gets into trouble after punching a disruptive patient. Also, Abby has a special gift for Luka.
- DirectorLesli Linka GlatterStarsParminder NagraJohn StamosLinda CardelliniThe Last One Before Christmas Break. The one in which Frank and Drs. Sanchez and Wade accidentally get brownies with cannabis in it. The one with the Christmas party. Archie's cousin brings Archie's deceased father's storage container to the ER bay. An injured pregnant Latino woman is brought in. There is something wrong with her baby?. Plus, the Immigration Office wants to deport her.
- DirectorJohn WellsStarsGoran VisnjicMaura TierneyMekhi PhiferMorning shift begins. The night shift treated 142 patients - a new record. Dr. Morris is confident that by the end of the day the ER can set a new record of 300 patients. Frank reminds him that there has never been more than 250 patients in a day. Dr. Morris bets $300 that they can reach 300 by the end of the shift. Frank, Dr. Gates and Dr. Pratt each bet $100 against him. But will the game be fair? Also, when chaplain Dupree arrives announcing that she's doing a round of the hospital, holding blessing ceremonies and memorials, the guys are against it, except for Dr. Gates, which makes the others suspicious. Frank goes straight to the point. Then there is the accident involving a camel.
- DirectorJames BurrowsStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowThe gang's plans for Thanksgiving go awry after they get locked out of Monica and Rachel's apartment.
- DirectorKevin BrightStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowOld sibling rivalry between Monica and Ross resurfaces and postpones Thanksgiving dinner when the gang decide to play a game of "touch" football.
- DirectorTerry HughesStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowRoss accidentally breaks a little girl's leg and tries to help her sell boxes of cookies which recreates Monica's childhood fixation. Rachel quits her job at Central Perk and Joey's Christmas tree selling conflicts with Phoebe's principles.
- DirectorPeter BonerzStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowChandler tries to earn Joey's forgiveness by lying in a wooden box for six hours. Monica accidentally gets ice in her eye and her doctor turns out to be Richard's son and it's discovered Rachel exchanges the gifts she received in the past.
- 1994–200422mTV-PG7.9 (4.9K)TV EpisodeDirectorGary HalvorsonStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowIn order for her kitchen staff to acknowledge her authority, Monica hires Joey so she can fire him in front of them. Chandler unsuccessfully tries to set Rachel up with a co-worker. Ross can't choose between two girls.
- DirectorKevin BrightStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowThe gang remember and share with each other their worst Thanksgivings.
- 1994–200422mTV-PG8.0 (4.8K)TV EpisodeDirectorDana De Vally PiazzaStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowA bored Ross wreaks havoc in Chandler and Joey's lives. Rachel is uncomfortable with Danny's unusually close relationship with his sister. Phoebe runs into trouble whilst collecting donations for the poor during Christmas.
- DirectorKevin BrightStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowRoss is forced to reveal the reason why Jack and Judy don't like Chandler. Rachel tries to make dessert for the gang. Joey and Ross try to get out of Thanksgiving when they are invited to hang out with Janine and her dancer friends.
- DirectorKevin BrightStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowOn the set of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve", Joey tries to kiss Janine at midnight and Monica and Ross resurrect their dance routine from high school. Meanwhile, Rachel, Phoebe and Chandler look for Monica's Christmas presents.
- DirectorGary HalvorsonStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowRoss wants to introduce Ben to Hanukkah. In order to entice Rachel to move back into their refurbished apartment, Phoebe must drive a wedge between Rachel and current roomie Joey.
- DirectorGary HalvorsonStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowRoss' new girlfriend Mona orders Christmas cards with a photo of them on the cover. Rachel's pregnancy hormones are affecting her psychologically. Chandler's boss causes him to see what his life would be like without Monica.
- DirectorKevin BrightStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowRachel's middle sister shows up at Thanksgiving and causes arguments amongst the gang.
- DirectorKevin BrightStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowChandler must spend Christmas in Tulsa, which Monica thinks he might have an affair with a former Miss Oklahoma runner-up while he is there. Chandler comes home early to announce that he quit his job.
- DirectorGary HalvorsonStarsJennifer AnistonCourteney CoxLisa KudrowJoey, Ross, Rachel and Phoebe convince Monica and Chandler to host Thanksgiving, however the four of them end up arriving to dinner an hour late.
- DirectorChris LongStarsLauren GrahamAlexis BledelMelissa McCarthyLorelai invites the residents of Stars Hollow to an elaborate feast complete with Elizabethan costumes and horse-drawn sleigh rides.
- 2000–200742mTV-PG8.4 (912)TV EpisodeDirectorKenny OrtegaStarsLauren GrahamAlexis BledelMelissa McCarthyRory and Lorelai work to accommodate four Thanksgiving dinners. Lorelai finds out Rory applied to more colleges then just Harvard. Lane has her first kiss. Human Kirk and cat Kirk have a little adjusting to do.
- DirectorClaire ScanlonStarsJohn StamosPaget BrewsterJosh PeckJimmy schedules his annual Malibu Thanksgiving day with a hot model, but his plans get put on the back burner when he swings by Sara's house and runs into her former boyfriend.
- DirectorMelanie MayronStarsClark DukeScott Michael FosterSpencer GrammerRusty, Casey, Rebecca, Dale, Cappie and Evan either get stuck or remain on campus over Thanksgiving break.
- DirectorAllison Liddi-BrownStarsEllen PompeoSandra OhJustin ChambersDespite Meredith's objections to the idea, a concerned Derek takes Cristina on a fishing trip in order to get away from it all, while Teddy, feeling directionless without Cristina, directs all of her efforts and compassion towards a dying patient who lacks the proper insurance to seek medical treatment.
- DirectorRob CornStarsEllen PompeoSandra OhJustin ChambersAs a jittery Bailey prepares for her wedding, Meredith and Derek disagree on whether or not to go through with the nerve transplant from Lizzie. Then, Cristina learns of the real reason behind Owen's plea for a divorce and Jo finds herself in trouble when she accuses Alex of mishandling her training. Then, a last minute emergency changes everything.
- 2006–200744mTV-148.9 (469)TV EpisodeDirectorDaniel AttiasStarsMatthew PerryAmanda PeetBradley WhitfordDanny helps Jordan with her pregnancy--but what ulterior motives does he have? Meanwhile, Matt tries to put together a Christmas-themed show without being too L.A.-phony, and Harriet gets a movie offer that could advance her career.
- DirectorLaura InnesStarsRob LoweDulé HillAllison JanneyDozens of Chinese stowaways are discovered in a container ship in California; Toby looks to pick a fight over school prayer with a recess appointment; Thanksgiving at the White House sees C.J. in charge of turkeys and Charlie looking for the ultimate carving knife.
- DirectorThomas SchlammeStarsRob LoweDulé HillAllison JanneyJosh speaks to a psychiatrist about the events of the last three weeks: Toby hired musicians for the foyer, an Air Force pilot disobeyed orders, Yo-Yo Ma performed at the White House, and Josh managed to cut his hand quite badly.
- DirectorParis BarclayStarsRob LoweStockard ChanningDulé HillOn the day before Thanksgiving, CJ has to deal with two Stockbridge-Munsee Indians who won't leave the lobby until they get an answer on an application their tribe submitted 15 years ago. Josh tries to arrange the extradition of an underage boy whose parents sent him to Italy after he killed his teacher. The President learns why Abby wants to have Thanksgiving at Camp David this year, and places an anonymous call to the Butterball Hotline.
- DirectorThomas SchlammeStarsRob LoweDulé HillAllison JanneyToby's estranged father appears in his office a couple of nights before Christmas. Leo and Jed find themselves trying to fix problems as well as their consciences.
- DirectorLesli Linka GlatterStarsStockard ChanningDulé HillAllison JanneyThe entire Bartlet family tries to gather for an early Christmas dinner at the White House, but inevitable delays occur as the president must deal with an overseas crisis. Ellie is held up at her lab, and five-year-old grandson Gus is having tantrums. In addition, Doug Westin (Jed and Abby's son-in-law) approaches Josh about running for an open congressional seat in his home district. Josh, Leo and the New Hampshire Democratic Party have already chosen a viable local candidate, but Doug persists. Jed, who likes and respects Doug, still thinks it's should be Liz who should run for the open seat.
- DirectorLesli Linka GlatterStarsStockard ChanningDulé HillAllison JanneyPresident Bartet's attack of multiple sclerosis requires hasty reorganization of the summit in China. Unable to endure the long meetings, he becomes frustrated when the Chinese take advantage of his absence to drag their feet over North Korea. Back at the White House, Josh is told by NASA that a large asteroid is on a collision course with earth; staffers are unsure whether to prepare for the end of the world or not. Donna becomes frustrated when Josh continually postpones what she says is an important conversation. With the New Hampshire primary looming and Vinick looking like a formidable opponent, Josh and Leo try to find a Democratic presidential candidate they can believe in.
- DirectorR.W. GoodwinStarsMichael BeachCoby BellBobby CannavaleOn Thanksgiving Day, Bosco tries to resolve a family conflict in a restaurant, while Yokas attempts the same at home. Bobby'smother will not allow her son Matty to attend the family's holiday celebration.
- DirectorBryan SpicerStarsAlex O'LoughlinScott CaanDaniel Dae KimThe team helps find a boy's father, and discovers that his disappearance is related to moonshiners and a reclusive bank robber.
- DirectorTony ToStarsHugh LaurieLisa EdelsteinOmar EppsWilson presents the deal to House and then convinces Cuddy to back him up, meanwhile the team is flummoxed by a patient's condition and various members keep seeking out House for his opinion even though he may not be prepared to assist.
- DirectorMatt ShakmanStarsHugh LaurieLisa EdelsteinOmar EppsHouse is equally obsessed with a mother and daughter who don't lie, and using Christmas to create discord among the team members.
- DirectorDavid StraitonStarsHugh LaurieLisa EdelsteinOmar EppsA teenager collapses on stage, and the outcome will lead to a surprise for Cuddy. Wilson convinces House to be nice to his patients during the holidays. Foreman and Thirteen have issues when a trial patient drops from the program.
- DirectorPamela FrymanStarsJosh RadnorJason SegelCobie SmuldersLily takes away her Christmas display after she finds out that Ted called her a bad name while she was broken up with Marshall, and Barney is too sick for his Christmas plans.
- DirectorPamela FrymanStarsJosh RadnorJason SegelCobie SmuldersMarshall warns Barney that the third slap in their "slap bet" will be coming on Thanksgiving night. Meanwhile, Ted and Robin sleep together on the night before Thanksgiving.
- DirectorCherie NowlanStarsBritt RobertsonShiri ApplebyKristoffer PolahaWhen everyone ends up at Baze's loft for Thanksgiving, it isn't long before a few big secrets are exposed. Baze worries that his father, Jack, will discover he is dating his boss, Emma; Lux worries that her parents will find out she is spending time with Eric; Tasha worries that something very dark from her not-too-distant past will be discovered; and Cate worries that if she tells Ryan the truth it will further complicate their already complicated relationship.
- DirectorStephen CraggStarsConnie BrittonHayden PanettiereClare BowenRayna continues to pull out all stops in self-promotion, this time by agreeing to do a televised Christmas special from her home for charity, with Luke and the children. But when she invites Deacon to join in, things get awkward fast. Her magazine cover story has reverberations for her personal life.
- DirectorDennis SmithStarsMark HarmonSasha AlexanderMichael WeatherlyTwo Marine majors supposedly die during a classified operation in an undisclosed foreign country; one of them purports to call home. The team investigate; they encounter much interference, but they succeed, and they reach a happy ending.
- DirectorAlrick RileyStarsMark HarmonPauley PerretteSean MurrayTorres and Sloane run protection detail for a U.S. senator in Afghanistan during the holidays and must return to the States when they learn the senator's son is in the ICU.
- DirectorRobert BerlingerStarsPeter KrauseLauren GrahamDax ShepardAdam fears his future, and he is torn between his job and family after surprising news from Gordon. While preparing Thanksgiving dinner, Camille and Amber share a bonding moment. Meanwhile, Drew feels uncomfortable about his mom, bringing Gordon to dinner. Crosby tries to impress his future mother-in-law. Elsewhere, Julia tries to embrace her domestic side by making pies for dinner, but snaps at Sydney.
- DirectorHanelle M. CulpepperStarsPeter KrauseLauren GrahamDax ShepardChristmas with the Bravermans brings the family closer together.
- DirectorOz ScottStarsJames Roday RodriguezDulé HillTimothy OmundsonGus' dad is accused of murdering the meanest man in the neighborhood, and he enlists Shawn's help to clear him.
- DirectorJohn LandisStarsJames Roday RodriguezDulé HillTimothy OmundsonA little girl asks Shawn and Gus to help get Santa out of jail. They get Santa out, then realize Santa and the girl are con men planning a big heist. Gus's sister Joy is in town, and she wants to see Shawn romantically again.
- DirectorHolly DaleStarsShemar MooreStephanie SigmanAlex RussellThe team's plans to enjoy Christmas vacation with their families and friends are put on hold when a drug cartel's cache of gold bars is stolen; Jessica approaches the police commission president with ideas on how to improve the S.W.A.T. Division.
- DirectorPaul FeigStarsSteve CarellRainn WilsonJohn KrasinskiPhyllis blackmails Angela into doing the work for the Christmas party, which Michael turns into an intervention after Meredith gets drunk and sets her hair on fire. Meanwhile, Dwight corners the market on a popular Christmas gift.
- DirectorRandall EinhornStarsSteve CarellRainn WilsonJohn KrasinskiMichael gets upset when Jim promises Phyllis that she can be the office Santa, but the office Christmas party may be overshadowed by some bad news from David Wallace.
- DirectorRainn WilsonStarsSteve CarellRainn WilsonJohn KrasinskiMichael throws an elaborate Christmas party to celebrate Holly's temporary return to the Scranton branch, but is disappointed when he learns that she still has a boyfriend.
- DirectorEd HelmsStarsRainn WilsonJohn KrasinskiJenna FischerAndy tries to make this year's Christmas the best ever by granting each person's holiday wishes. Meanwhile, Robert California tries to drown his sorrows at the office party.
- DirectorCharles McDougallStarsRainn WilsonJohn KrasinskiJenna FischerDwight puts together a Pennsylvania Dutch-themed office Christmas party, but he ends it abruptly because Jim has to leave for his other job. Meanwhile, Erin seeks comfort from a co-worker after a disappointing text from Andy.
- DirectorGareth CarrivickStarsDawn FrenchGary WaldhornJames FleetFor Christmas Geraldine plans to stage a Nativity play in front of the church. David will play Herod,showing his kinder side, and Owen wants to be the King - cue his Elvis Presley impression. Alice and Hugo play Joseph and Mary and, amazingly, learn to speak Hebrew. During the play Alice goes into labour and gives birth, prompting an audience member to declare it is the most realistic Nativity play she ever saw.
- DirectorMartin DennisStarsDawn FrenchGary WaldhornEmma ChambersChristmas coincides with Geraldine's tenth year as vicar and David suggests that she should apply to be a bishop. A coincidental visit by Rachel Hunter leads Alice to believe that Geraldine is gay, but plans go ahead for her to meet the Archbishop of Canterbury to discuss her promotion. At her party she dives into a chocolate fountain, emerging to meet the Archbishop. Sensing that she has blown her chance of promotion, she gets drunk and delivers a bizarre Midnight Mass, whilst Jim's winning entry in a carol contest is similarly unusual.
- DirectorBobby RothStarsAnthony LaPagliaPoppy MontgomeryMarianne Jean-BaptisteA missing department store Santa Claus turns out to be a brilliant mathematician who dropped out of college after having a crisis of conscience.