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The Best Christmas Episodes Of The Office

Years later, I am pulling together the official ordered list of Christmas Episodes from the well known show "The Office"

Annika Soderfelt

Feb 26, 2019

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As is the case with many people (not everyone, I know), I love "The Office". It is one of my top rewatched shows, and it's my go to show when I just have some time to kill. Those who have seen the show from start to finish know that the highlight of every season (all but the first and fourth) is the Christmas episode. They're a bit of a running gag, and, after having seen them all at least 7 times each at this point, I have decided to compile a list based on my very professional opinion. So, here ya go, my rankings of the episodes from not the greatest to greatest.

7. Benihana Christmas

Season 3 ep 10

*CRINGE* That's what this episode is. Michael is known for his hijinks in every episode, but, in this episode, it's less pitifully endearing and more downright pathetic. I love the idea of the two different parties, but Michael's floundering for a rebound and Andy's kissassing is just too painful.

6. Classy Christmas

Season 7 ep 11 and 12

In this series of two episodes, Michael actually isn't the biggest problem. His admirable efforts to woo Holly are actually pretty sweet, and the office arguably looks best of all the Christmases. That being said, his creeping into her personal life and subsequent lack of acceptance that she's moved on is a bit aggressive. Also, I LOVE the repartee between Jim and Dwight but their constant attacking with snow balls just seems like lazy writing compared to some of the other masterful pranks and conversations between the two.

5. Christmas Wishes

Season 8 ep 10

The Jim and Dwight pranks in this episode are SO much better than Classy Christmas, but, unfortunately, that isn't enough to save this episode. Andy and Erin, who are a mess and a half of a couple, ruin the episode. Erin has seemingly never had alcohol before and quickly becomes shambly as all get out. She wants Andy's new girlfriend to be dead, and Andy gets mad (justifiably so), but he proceeds to creep on her the rest of the night.

4. Secret Santa

Season 6 ep 13

Usually I don't condone Michael's immaturity, but his fussing in this episode is next level. Not being Santa, he takes it upon himself to become the "next best thing", Jesus. He calls David Wallace and throws a wrench into secret Santa, only to fix it in the end by being his usual big hearted self. Also Andy's 12 day of Christmas is funny in and of itself, but the 12 drummers at the very end are a nice cherry on top.

3. Christmas Party

Season 2 ep 10

The first of many installments. There's nothing particularly outstanding about this episode, which is why it sits comfortably towards the top for me. It's an easy watch. Nothing is really too bad or cringy(except the usual Michael acting like a 7-yr-old), and it gives one of the most pivotal and recognizable moments for Jim and Pam's relationship, the teapot. Ignoring the Ryan weirdness, the coworkers get to have a good time together, and we see what they're like when they let loose.

2. Moroccan Christmas

Season 5 ep 11

It starts with the amazing desk wrapping prank from Jim, and it only gets better. We see Phyllis go from her usual sweet self to a power hungry, blackmailing b*tch, and it's GREAT! Her leverage over Angela and subsequent spilling of her secret shapes the not only this episode but the episodes to come. Andy somehow has a Sitar, which is golden. Dwight has a bunch of Unicorn dolls. And Meredith lights herself on fire, prompting an ill-advised and hilarious intervention by Michael. All in all, a bomb episode.

1. Dwight's Christmas

Season 9 ep 9

All the others are up for debate, but we have to all agree that Dwight's Christmas is unequivocally the best. It's actually somewhat true to tradition (roll through a German Christmas Market, and you'll find some Gluhwein), and Dwight as Belsnickel is an actual riot. Between beating people with stick and the overemphasized accent, it's laughs throughout the episode. There's even a heartwarming moment as Jim decides to return to the party, thus lifting the spirits of the downtrodden Dwight ( and very drunk Darryl). Plus there's a nice little side plot between Plop and Erin, which is cute but doesn't awkwardly cross the line into cheating.

Disclaimer: Obviously, I'm just one person, and this ranking very well may be just my opinion and no one else. Watch them all then decide for yourself. :)

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The Best Christmas Episodes Of The Office

Years later, I am pulling together the official ordered list of Christmas Episodes from the well known show "The Office"

7. Benihana Christmas

6. Classy Christmas

5. Christmas Wishes

4. Secret Santa

3. Christmas Party

2. Moroccan Christmas

1. Dwight's Christmas

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

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