Two things are happening in this episode of The Office. First, Pam (Jenna Fischer) has built a New Year’s resolutions board in the office, triggering everyone to ponder their pasts and their potential for the future (topped off with some hijinks). But while all that’s going on, Michael (Steve Carell) is doing the one thing that he needs to do to make all of his future New Years’ perfect: trying to win Holly Flax (Amy Ryan) as his own, once and for all. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t work out exactly as he’d hoped.
Absolutely Fabulous, “Happy New Year” (Season 3, Episode 2)
BFFs Edina (Jennifer Saunders) and Patsy (Joanna Lumley) are about to go out for New Year’s Eve when Patsy’s older sister Jackie (Kate O’Mara) turns up in need of a place to stay. Madcap and hilarious and so ’90s: What’s not to love?
Peep Show, “New Year’s Eve” (Season 7, Episode 6)
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Consider Peep Show a kind of follow-up to Absolutely Fabulous, but with two bumbling Gen X bros; this New Year’s Eve episode is no exception to Mark (David Mitchell) and Jeremy’s (Robert Webb) usual cringe-worthy comedic antics.
My So-Called Life, “Resolutions” (Season 1, Episode 16)
We only got one season of the beloved ABC show starring Claire Danes and Jared Leto, but the NYE episode is one of its most memorable. While everyone is busy with their New Year’s resolutions, Rickie (Wilson Cruz) finds himself homeless again.
That ’70s Show, “That ’70s Finale” (Season 8, Episode 22)
The series finale of That ’70s Show is jam-packed with memories (and a cast that’s been no stranger to controversy, but let’s set that aside for now), as well as the making of a perfect New Year’s Eve: changed minds, fresh starts, and promise for the year to come.
How I Met Your Mother, “The Limo” (Season 1, Episode 11)
It’s New Year’s Eve, and Ted (Josh Radnor) has decided to change things up a bit by renting a limo for all his friends to ride around town in as they party hop across the city. What unfolds is wacky and wild, and features a Moby look-alike—and while the whole gang seems unlikely to be united as the ball drops, they somehow find their way back. And yes, there’s a kiss!
Friends, “The One With the Routine” (Season 6, Episode 10)
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