Television shows often offer a window into our lives, and this is especially true with the holidays. We see classic Halloween and Christmas episodes throughout television history. In fact, some of the most memorable episodes of a show center around the holidays.
Such is true for New Year’s Eve as well. How could we live without Ross and Monica’s high school dance routine on “Friends” or Pam’s New Year’s resolution board on “The Office.” These are straight-up classic episodes that center around the annual holiday.
Here are 10 TV episodes that center around New Year’s Eve.
‘M*A*S*H’ — ‘A War for All Seasons’
Season 9, Episode 6 (TV-PG)
Not unlike 2020, the staff and surgeons send out 1950 hoping for a better year ahead. After a glimpse of the next year, they wish the same on New Year’s Eve 1951.
Where to watch: “M*A*S*H” is available on Hulu.
‘Mr. Bean’ — ‘Do-It-Yourself Mr. Bean’
Season 1, Episode 9 (TV-G)
Mr. Bean hosts a small party on New Year’s Eve and takes on some home improvement projects.
Where to watch: “Mr. Bean” is available on Hulu.
‘Seinfeld’ — ‘The Millennium’
Season 8, Episode 20 (TV-PG)
Kramer and Newman plan competing millennium parties.
Where to watch: “Seinfeld” is available on Hulu.
‘Friends — ‘The One with the Routine’
Season 6, Episode 10 (TV-PG)
Monica and Ross resurrect a dance routine from high school at “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.”
Where to watch: “Friends” is available on HBO Max.
‘Frasier’ — ‘RDWRER’
Season 7, Episode 12 (TV-PG)
Frasier, Niles and Martin spend New Year’s Eve traveling to a millennium party in Idaho.
Where to watch: “Frasier” is available on Hulu.
‘How I Met Your Mother’ — ‘The Limo’
Season 1, Episode 11 (TV-PG)
New Year’s Eve 2005 doesn’t go to plan, despite having a limo to go from party to party.
Where to watch: “How I Met Your Mother” is available on Hulu.
‘That ’70s Show’ — ‘That ’70s Finale’
Season 8, Episode 22 (TV-PG)
The series, and the ’70s, come to a close with one last gathering on New Year’s Eve 1979.
Where to watch: “That ‘70s Show” is available to buy on Amazon Prime Video.
‘30 Rock’ — ‘Klaus and Greta’
Season 4, Episode 9 (TV-14)
Jack tries to repair the damage after leaving his ex a voicemail message following a wild New Year’s Eve party.
Where to watch: “30 Rock” is available on Hulu.
‘The Office’ — ‘Ultimatum’
Season 7, Episode 12 (TV-PG)
Michael awaits the outcome of Holly’s year-end ultimatum with A.J. while Pam posts a New Year’s resolution board in the office.
Where to watch: “The Office” is available on Netflix until Jan. 1, 2021, when it will move to Peacock.
‘Modern Family’ — ‘New Year’s Eve’
Season 4, Episode 11 (TV-PG)
Jay’s family trip to a Palm Springs hotel on New Year’s Eve doesn’t live up to expectations.
Where to watch: “Modern Family” is available to buy on Amazon Prime Video.