TV Festive Episodes
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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.