The 55 best Christmas episodes you can watch on Netflix right now

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When you're trying to get into the holiday spirit, you might feel an urge to check Netflix for Christmas-y movies like "Love Actually" and "White Christmas."

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But if that's your only strategy, you're missing out on some awesome content in the form of holiday-themed TV episodes. These eps can be harder to find because Netflix's search option won't pick up on episode titles — and some of the episodes don't even have "Christmas" or "holiday" in the title.

So we've culled some of the best holiday episodes and specials available to stream on Netflix this year. Scroll through to check them out.

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"Orange Is the New Black"

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Inmates need holiday cheer, too.

Season 1, episode 13: "Can't Fix Crazy"

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"Portlandia"

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This satirical show has a 30-minute winter special for when you're feeling especially ironic. As a bonus, Santa Claus appears in a season four episode, too.

Season 3, episode 1: "Winter in Portlandia"

Season 4, episode 9: "3D Printer"

 

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"Parks and Recreation"

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The citizens of Pawnee only got into the holiday spirit about every other season, but when they did, it was always a good time.

Season 2, episode 12: "Christmas Scandal"

Season 4, episode 10: "Citizen Knope"

Season 5, episode 9: "Ron and Diane"

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"30 Rock"

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Tina Fey's cult hit TV show wasn't afraid of getting really into Christmas — and many of the Christmas episodes include cameos from the legendary Elaine Stritch as Jack Donaghy's mother.

Season 2, episode 9: "Ludachristmas"

Season 3, episode 6: "Christmas Special"

Season 4, episode 8: "Secret Santa"

Season 5, episode 10: "Christmas Attack Zone"

Season 7, episode 8: "My Whole Life Is Thunder"

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"Mad Men"

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These episodes are perfect for anyone who prefers an angsty, brooding holiday season.

Season 4, episode 2: "Christmas Comes But Once a Year"

Season 5, episode 9: "Christmas Waltz"

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"Arrested Development"

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Christmas with the Bluths is a must.

Season 1, episode 7: "In God We Trust"

Season 2, episode 6: "Afternoon Delight"

 

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"Cheers"

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Christmas is a great time to revisit a classic. This episode of "Cheers" from 1987 is a staple of the Christmas episode genre.

Season 6, episode 12: "Christmas Cheers"

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"Gossip Girl"

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Everybody loves Christmas in New York, and "Gossip Girl" eps are a great way to bring it into your living room.

Season 1, episode 11: "Roman Holiday"

Season 2, episode 12: "It's a Wonderful Life"

 

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"Parenthood"

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This one might make you cry.

Season 4, episode 11: "Parenthood"

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Disclosure: Mathias Döpfner, CEO of Business Insider's parent company, Axel Springer, is a Netflix board member.

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