Christmas Episodes

Michael ignores the gift limit by buying a video iPod, which quickly derails the office gift exchange into a ruthless game of Yankee Swap. This episode sets the bar for holiday drama, featuring the sentimental teapot Jim intended for Pam and a very drunk, very unhappy office staff.

A heartbroken Michael heads to Benihana with the guys to forget his recent breakup, leading to him marking his date's arm with a Sharpie to tell her apart from the other waitress. Meanwhile, Angela and Karen's competing party planning committees create a holiday civil war involving dual parties and a lot of karaoke.

The holiday vibes continue as Michael returns from a Jamaican vacation with Jan, only to accidentally email a revealing photo of her to the entire packaging department. It’s the ultimate cringe-worthy holiday hangover that forces Michael to face the consequences of his romantic choices in front of the whole office.

The holiday season gets tense when Michael finally tells Andy about Angela's long-running affair with Dwight. This leads to a legendary parking lot showdown involving a Prius and a silent game of cat and mouse that effectively ruins the office's festive peace.

A high-stakes visit from an investment banker during the holiday season forces Toby to walk through the office's most liability-heavy moments. While framed as a clip show, it highlights the chaotic legacy of Dunder Mifflin’s past Christmas blunders and workplace antics.

Michael demands a sophisticated party to impress Holly, but his jealousy over her boyfriend leads to him destroying a Woody doll in a fit of rage. While Michael spirals, Jim and Dwight engage in an epic snowball fight that leaves Jim shivering in fear of the many snowmen in the parking lot.

The office rings in the New Year with a resolution board that quickly becomes a source of public shaming for everyone's failed goals. Michael struggles to handle the fallout of Holly not receiving a marriage proposal, making for a bittersweet conclusion to the holiday festivities.

Andy attempts to grant everyone’s specific holiday wishes while dealing with the awkward tension of his new girlfriend meeting Erin. The party takes a dark and hilarious turn thanks to Robert California’s strange presence and a heavy metal-themed Christmas soundtrack.

Dwight finally gets to share his Pennsylvania Dutch traditions by dressing up as Belsnickel and judging his coworkers as 'impish' or 'admirable.' The celebration is peak Dwight, featuring authentic hog maw, switches for the naughty, and a surprisingly touching moment when Jim returns to celebrate with the team.