

Scroll down to for a list of Hanukkah-approved TV episodes that the whole family will enjoy. Of course, no Hanukkah night is complete without lighting the menorah, which is front and center during Brothers & Sisters season 1 episode, “Light the Lights.”

Plus, Rugrats explained the traditional tale of the season through the eyes of the babies, showing a humorous side to the timeless traditions of the holiday. Saturday Night Live recruited Adam Sandler to create the iconic “ Hanukkah Song” in 1994, which can be used to set the scene for any Hanukkah celebration. Seth Cohen ( Adam Brody) looked forward to the joint holiday every year - as did many fans of the drama - but season 1’s “The Best Chrismukkah Ever” is the best episode of all. The O.C., on the other hand, combined both Christmas and Hanukkah to create Chrismukkah in all four seasons of the series. He adds: “I’m Santa’s representative for all the southern states and … Mexico!” “He sent me here to wish you a merry Christmas.”

I’m a friend of Santa’s,” Ross tells Ben, before telling him the importance of the Jewish holiday. He dons the silly costume to try and teach his son Ben about his Jewish heritage. If you want to see a more comical spin on Hanukkah, start by streaming Friends’ “The One With the Holiday Armadillo.” During the show, Ross ( David Schwimmer) dresses up as an armadillo after his attempt to get a Santa suit does not work out. Guest stars include: Stephen Collins (as Andy's father), Josh Groban (as Andy's brother) and Maura Tierney (as Robert California's wife).Us Weekly rounded up the eight best TV episodes that pay tribute to the holiday - that happen to coordinate with the eight nights of Hanukkah - including moments from The O.C. Also: Unhappy, and unfulfilled, office secretary Erin (Ellie Kemper) decides not to return to Dunder Mifflin Scranton after a special project takes her to Sabre headquarters in Florida, and Andy must head south on a mission to bring her back. Later in the season, Pam (Jenna Fischer) prepares to go on maternity leave when she is expecting her second child, but worries that her temp replacement Cathy Simms (Lindsey Broad) may be too pretty, perhaps causing Jim (John Krasinski) to have a wandering eye. Much of the early season episodes focus on Andy's attempts to motivate and inspire his new reports. James Spader costars as Robert California, the newly appointed CEO of Dunder Mifflin's parent company, Sabre. Andy Bernard (Ed Helms) has assumed the role of regional manager after Deangelo Vickers' (Will Ferrell) quick flame out at the end of the seventh season. The Office Season 8 Episode 23 ' Turf War' On The Office, Jim and Dwight find themselves up against. Season 8 marks the first season of the post-Michael Scott (Steve Carell) era. The Office Season 8 Episode 24 ' Free Family Portrait Studio'.
