The most wonderful time of the year is once again upon us. The Christmas season is here and with that comes Christmas TV episodes!

For the 25 days leading up til Christmas Day this month, we’ll be spotlighting some of the best Christmas-themed episodes from some of Geek culture’s greatest shows. Each day we’ll cover different shows and episodes and encourage you to watch along with us. So come one, come all, to the 25 Days of Geek TV Christmas!

Thursday, December 16th, 2010 – Day 16: How I Met Your Mother

Season 2, Episode 11: “How Lily Stole Christmas”
Directed by: Pamela Fryman
Written by: Brenda Hsueh
Starring: Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan, Harry Groener, and Cristine Rose
Original Air Date: December 11, 2006

You can also purchase a copy of the episode at Amazon or iTunes.

When Ted calls Lily a bad name (which is subbed in with the word ‘Grinch’), the limits of the Christmas spirit and more importantly, Lily and Ted’s long-standing friendship is tested. Some of the best moments from the episode happen when Barney gets a sickness that keeps him in bed. It’s touching and more importantly, absolutely hilarious.

Official Description:
Ted almost ruins Christmas for everyone when, still carrying around anger toward Lily over breaking the engagement, he calls her a horribly disgusting name.

Join us tomorrow for a classic holiday episode of Supernatural and let us know what you thought of “How Lily Stole Christmas.”