This is our first Christmas without the mortal presence of Matthew Perry, the beloved Chandler Bing of the show who passed away recently. If Friends now feels like homage to Perry's superlative flamboyance to you, then this episode is a must-watch on Christmas. Because Bing still asks Ross: "What are you doing here… weird… turtle… man?!"
Phoebe confronts her father with Joey and Chandler. On the way back they buy gifts for the gang. Don't miss Nat King Cole's 'The Christmas Song' that has makes this one truly one of the greatest sitcom Christmas episodes ever.
The introduction to a Dundr Mifflin Christmas is rather ho-ho-howdy. Jim's thoughtful gift to Pam takes the cake.
Holly's return to Michael Scott's office is one of the most heartwarming moments in the show. Scott's insistence to have an upscale Christmas celebration creates laughs and gaffes in equal proportions.
The show kicks off the holiday special of its inaugural season at a remarkable high. The lack of funny moments are made up for with heartfelt ones.
The episode achieves climactic realism for the show. Conflicts arise. Bickering occurs. But the family puts together the best Christmas show ever.