Christmas Eve is almost here, which brings us to our favorite and most memorable Christmas episodes. Not all of these episodes were warm and fuzzy depictions of Christmas, but they certainly left a lasting impression on our Spoiler TV staff.
Here are some of the best Christmas episodes chosen by the SpoilerTV staff.
In no particular order.
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#1 S05E08 – All I Want for Christmas is You – Stop 19
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and firefighters are busy responding to a host of crises across Seattle. Putting aside their differences and personal drama, they work together to try to achieve a Christmas miracle.
Their first call was the Crisis One call, which shows how talented Barrett Doss is as an actor. After losing her best friend, Dean Miller, she has suppressed so many emotions that a domestic violence case triggers Vic into a full-blown panic attack. Other members of the team received a call that a man was trapped between two vehicles. The team must work together to save Terrence’s life, and Ben sees no alternative but to involve the PRT, determined to use the previously suspended service to save Terrence’s life with or without the permission of the newly appointed Fire Chief. At the end of the day, we see how incredible this team is, that mom and baby are safe, and that Terrence is alive and singing Christmas carols with his family in the hospital. We also saw some fun at the fire station when Maya announced to the station that she and Karina were expecting a baby!
Author: Brenda (BT)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 3 Episode 10 “Amends” is a heartwarming Christmas episode that delves into the complicated relationship between Buffy and Angel after their souls are restored. As the others prepare for Christmas, Buffy tries to figure out what’s bothering Angel and convinces him he’d be better off dead. Since recovering her soul, Buffy has struggled to understand her place in Angel’s life, while Angel feels guilty for everything she did as Angelus – including the murder of Jenny Calendar. The tension between them comes to a head on the mountain, with Angel ready to give up on himself, but Buffy refuses to let him go. She once again becomes his defender, pouring her heart and soul into it and helping him see that he’s worth saving, even though he doesn’t believe it himself.
Their crude exchange, especially Angel’s tearful admission that a part of him wanted to get lost in her, despite the cost, left fans deeply moved. His line “I want to take comfort from you and I know it’s going to cost me my soul and part of me doesn’t care” is very vulnerable and shows how much he loves her but also shows how much he feels How broken. Buffy’s Emotional Plea – “What about me? I love you so much…I killed you, but it didn’t help. I know everything you’ve done because of what you did to me, and I wish I wanted you dead, but I don’t. I can’t.
Just when all hope is lost and Angel is ready to surrender to the light, Sunnydale’s first-ever snowfall stops the sunrise, saving Angel’s life and igniting his hope. It’s a beautiful, almost magical metaphor for their journey together: struck by darkness, but still finding a way to stand side by side. The final scene, when images of others celebrating Christmas fill the screen, is perfect. Buffy and Angel walk hand in hand through the snow in the sunshine. It feels like a rare moment of peace and redemption for both of them – a powerful reminder that even in their darkest moments, they are stronger together.
Author: Christina (CA)
#3 S02E10 – Merry Christmas – 911
When I think of Christmas episodes, “9-1-1″‘s “Merry Christmas” immediately comes to mind. I’m not usually impressed by holiday-themed episodes, but this one does for a lot of reasons. I’ll list them below:
Buck and Eddie take Christopher to meet Santa Claus
This scene is the reason I started watching this show. Without knowing anything about the show, I assumed Buck was a gay man who longed for heterosexuality. I understand now that I’ve completely given up on that assumption (…well, really?), and there could be any number of reasons why Buck didn’t correct the woman when she said he and Eddie had a “lovable son”, right? ? Regardless, it’s nice to see Buck allowing Eddie’s estranged wife Shannon to come back into Christopher’s life and help Eddie sort out his reservation issues.
Athena and Bobby’s relationship reaches new heights
Athena asked Bobby to move in with her, but Bobby got cold feet. He lost his entire family in a fire, which he still feels guilty about, so it’s understandable why he’s unsure about it. Living with Athena means instantly gaining a family, which we all know he loves, but you can still see him struggling with the feeling of whether he deserves this happiness. I’m glad he knew he did it and by the end of the episode [SPOILER ALERT] He proposed to Athena! Of course she said yes – it was a beautiful moment.
Maddie and her hatred of Christmas
When we meet Maddie this season, we learn that she is running away from her abusive husband. When Buck and Chimney bring her a Christmas tree and decorations (Chimney’s way of apologizing – however, I love that this is also where the madness begins, but I digress) her reaction to this was a bit extreme for me But once we learn why she doesn’t like Christmas, then it all starts to make sense. Until this episode, we didn’t know what her abusive husband Doug looked like (we knew his voice from a threatening phone call to Maddie), but when we saw how Maddie spent last Christmas, her The reaction is correct. Not only that, but we finally got to see Doug – and I had a shocked look on my face! It was the man who called himself Jason who was approaching the chimney.
This episode was an emotional rollercoaster, which is exactly how I felt during the holidays. Not only that, but this episode in particular, it’s the beginning of one of my favorite episodes of the series (S2E13 “Fight or Flight”), so it will always be a memorable one.
Author: Val(VL)
#4 S05E10 – Scrooge Martin
One of the most memorable Christmas episodes for me was Martin Season 5 Episode 10, “Scrooge.” It became one of the most memorable Christmas episodes on television due to its message of generosity, reflection and humility.
This episode is a heartfelt retelling of A Christmas Carol in which Martin learns valuable lessons about the true spirit of A Christmas Carol while confronting his own selfish tendencies. This episode reminds viewers that even when life is good, it’s important to appreciate what we have, stay grounded, and help others. It illustrates how our experiences shape us into more dedicated and empathetic people, making this episode a perfect example of how a holiday special can entertain while delivering important life lessons that will forever resonate with viewers.
Author: Jin (KR)
#5 S02E06 – Fish – Bear
When I finished watching episode S02E06 of “The Bear,” “Fish,” I had to take a moment to catch my breath. This episode was a real rollercoaster.
If you think your family is dysfunctional, think again, this family Christmas dinner takes dysfunction to a whole new level. This episode is a flashback to about 5 years ago. Cami returned from Copenhagen to spend Christmas with her family. The Berzatto family includes Carmy’s mother Donna (played by the iconic Jamie Lee Curtis), his siblings Michael and Natalie, his cousin Michelle and her boyfriend Stevie, Richie and his pregnant wife Tiffany, Fak brothers Neil and Theodore, uncle Cicero, and Donna’s on-again, off-again boyfriend Lee. Donna (the grumpy drunkard) gets drunk and prepares a meal based on the Feast of the Seven Fishes. While it’s clear that Donna can’t cook the feast on her own, she sternly refuses anyone who volunteers to help. As the plot progresses, Donna becomes increasingly confused and unstable. The conversations at the dinner table also started to become more toxic, especially between Lee and Michael, who even started throwing forks on the table. Donna joins the table like a volcano about to erupt. She ended up doing it just because Natalie asked her if she was okay. Kami and Michal warned Natalie not to ask. Donna loses her mind and leaves the room, causing her car to crash into the living room as Cami and Natalie look at each other in shock.
Author: Eve (EV)
