Norm Macdonald built a career on surprise, yet nothing matched the shock that followed his passing. Fans searched for clues they missed, realizing his quiet battle revealed a side of him rarely seen.

Before the illness, Alex Trebek was simply the steady voice of Jeopardy, the kind of host people trusted without thinking. When he kept working through cancer treatment, the spotlight shifted. His quiet toughness turned a familiar game show into something unexpectedly human.

Beyoncé has never been the type to simply drop an album—she drops events. But when she released Lemonade in 2016, she delivered something far bigger than a collection of songs. She handed the world a deeply personal story wrapped in stunning visuals, ancestral symbolism, cultural commentary, and enough emotional voltage to light up an entire art form. This wasn’t just pop music; it was a reckoning. A reclamation. A reminder that even the world’s biggest superstar can bleed and rebuild at the same time.

Something happens to TV every December, and it’s not just the sudden appearance of decorative mugs and fake snow. Shows that normally thrive on sarcasm, chaos, or existential dread suddenly lean into joy, nostalgia, and questionable sweaters. Characters who can barely stand each other unite for tree-trimming, gift-giving, or attempts at reinventing the holiday altogether. These Christmas episodes don’t just fill airtime—they become comfort food, traditions, and in some cases cultural landmarks. Here are 22 of the greatest holiday episodes ever to air, each one doing its part to keep the season merry, bright, and occasionally unhinged.

Rick James didn’t just walk into pop culture—he strutted in wearing leather, lace, and enough attitude to power an arena tour. He was the self-crowned king of punk-funk, the man behind one of the most unforgettable basslines ever recorded, and a performer whose swagger could light up a city block. But behind the wild persona was a deeply talented musician who kept getting swallowed by the very chaos he made look effortless. His life was a high-speed chase between brilliance and disaster—and both sides fought hard for the wheel.