Looking for some festive feels to add to your watchlist?
BY ELLA GAUCI, IMAGE BY FX
The holidays are here, and nothing warms the heart quite like a little yuletide drama – and a sprinkling of LGBTQIA representation. From sapphic romances to chosen family feels, these Christmas episodes offer all the festive cheer with a queer twist. So, pour some mulled wine, grab your favourite blanket, and dive into these six sapphic Christmas classics.
Every Glee Christmas episode ever (but especially “A Very Glee Christmas”)
Glee goes full holiday chaos with this one: Sue Sylvester as a Grinch, awkward mistletoe encounters, and a heartwarming gift exchange. The highlight? Brittany’s adorable belief in Santa and her blossoming romance with Santana. It’s campy, it’s musical, and it’s full of moments that scream chosen family. Plus, Santana’s storyline – navigating her feelings for Brittany – gives this episode an extra layer of queer charm.
Pretty Little Liars: How A Stole Christmas
The Liars trade their usual murder-solving chaos for a glamorous Christmas gala. There’s snow, secrets, and a touch of Victorian elegance as Spencer dons her detective hat to unearth more about Ali’s past. Meanwhile, Emily and Paige share a tender moment amidst the sparkle. This episode is extra in every way – think snow globe perfection meets murder mystery. Plus, Emily’s romance with Paige adds a layer of sapphic sweetness that shines amid the drama.
Wynonna Earp: If We Make It Through December
It’s Christmas in Purgatory, but all is not calm and bright. Wynonna and Doc try to save a town under siege by supernatural baddies, while Waverly and Nicole navigate their newly engaged bliss. Add in a festive proposal redo, and this one’s a gift that keeps on giving. It’s a little bit chaotic, a little bit cosy, and a whole lot of WayHaught magic. Also, who doesn’t love a holiday showdown with a side of smooches under the mistletoe?
The Fosters: Christmas Past
The Adams-Foster clan celebrates their first Christmas with baby Jude officially adopted, but not without a few bumps along the way. Stef and Lena try to keep the holiday spirit alive as old tensions resurface, and Callie navigates complex feelings about her biological family. This episode oozes chosen family vibes, reminding us that love is what makes a family – not biology. Stef and Lena’s unwavering bond as a queer couple grounds the episode in heartfelt authenticity.
Orange Is The New Black: Can’t Fix Crazy
Christmas at Litchfield brings makeshift festivities, a talent show, and more drama than Piper bargained for. Amid the chaos, we see Nicky’s sharp wit and soft heart as she navigates her feelings for fellow inmate Lorna. This episode balances comedy and heartbreak like no other, with plenty of sapphic subtext and a dash of holiday sparkle in the prison’s bleak walls. Plus, the talent show is iconic.
Pose: Giving And Receiving
Christmas in the ballroom is as fabulous as you’d expect, but Blanca faces a tough holiday season while holding her chosen family together. Angel and Stan’s secret romance grows more complicated, and Elektra shows us the sharp edges of luxury.
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