THE OFFICE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL (2004)

PREMISE The documentary crew filming the goings on at Wernham Hogg (as chronicled in the first two seasons of the U.K. version of the show) has made David (Ricky Gervais) a star, and he's eager to catch up with his disinterested ex-employees. Tim (Martin Freeman) and Dawn (Lucy Davis) see each other for the first time since she moved to Florida with her fiancé.

BAH, HUMBUG! MOMENT The show nicely captures the dullness of an office holiday party: dreary small talk, crappy food and decorations, and the obligatory Secret Santa gift exchange.