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Deck the halls with festive Christmas TV episodes.
Every series approaches them differently, which typically matches the shows tone (but not always).
Usually, comedy Christmas episodes are lighthearted, but every now and then, they include really emotional scenes.
Meanwhile, your favorite supernatural shows often want to make you sob all the way through the New Year.
No matter where your favorite Christmas episodes fall on the sliding scale, one things certain: Theyre memorable.
Lets face it: Rachel just might be the worst fictional barista of all time.
This Christmas episode isnt just about Rachel, though.
Everyone has to start somewhere.
If you know, you know.
He even writes what we can assume is a love letter.
And whats a Christmas tale without a love story?
Yet, nothing can top the impact of the shows inaugural Christmas episode.
Just another day of cutting open decades-old bones.
Its such an impactful moment, but we never see whats inside.
‘The O.C.’
Adam Brodys Seth Cohen introduced the world to Chrismukkah: a melding of both Christmas and Hanukkah.
According to Seth, its eight days of one present and one day of many presents.
When exactly did Seth turn into a player?
Ryan (Ben McKenzie) gave that kid way too much confidence.
As Seth says, Soon Ryan will learn the magic of Chrismukkah.
I will convert him.
It wouldnt be a holiday in Orange County without alcohol and tears, though.
‘Supernatural’ - ‘A Very Supernatural Christmas’
The anti-Claus is coming to town.
Hell just be in hell.
It was actually the Winter Solstice Festival that was co-opted by the church and renamed Christmas.
Not many shows are brave enough to go there, but thats why we love Supernatural.
However, it also has heartbreaking moments as Dean and Sam spend their last Christmas together.
But dont worry, the show goes on for 12 more years.
Deaths dont typically last very long in this universe.
Like Jess (Zooey Deschanel), I break out my Christmas tree immediately after Halloween.
Let people enjoy pretty lights, OK?
So what if shes slightly manic about it?
(Yes, Im obviously projecting here.)
Of course, the rest of the loft isnt quite as enamored with Jess Christmas intensity.
Buffy goes that route with a gutwrenching episode that tackles guilt, loneliness and rough family situations.
Fun fact: Angels pre-vampire human name was Liam, so do with that what you will.
She tells Angel that she knows everything he did because he did it to her.
(The Buffy/Angel relationship whiplash is real.)
On the flip side, the not-so-subtle innuendo when Buffys mom says, So, Angels on top again?
is iconic in its own right.
But lets face it: Angelus horrid goatee is the scariest part of this episode.
Amends is as heartbreaking as it is hopeful.
It’s a pretty powerful message to anyone who is struggling.
On a cheerier note, can we talk about the snow in California scene, though?
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