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Fans of the U.S. version of The Office might feel a little disappointed upon discovering that the U.K. version holds the crown for the best Christmas episode of all time. The Office (U.S.) delivered some great Yuletide episodes that are not-so-surprisingly among the top-rated sitcom Christmas specials. However, Ricky Gervais crafted something truly magical with the series finale of The Office U.K.

Ricky Gervais as David Brent in The Office | Credits: BBC One

Among the two-part special episodes of Series 3, the episode Christmas Special: Part 2 achieved the highest IMDb rating for a Christmas episode. Gervais and co-creator Stephen Merchant decided against producing a full third series, opting instead to conclude the show with these brilliantly written specials.

The highest-rated Christmas episode in The Office is the show’s finale episode Ricky Gervais’ David Brent and his team in the episode Christmas Special: Part 1 of The Office...

Whether we talk about Ricky Gervais’ British iteration or Steve Carell’s American version, The Office has always been a show that has touched the hearts of millions. And now, even after its conclusion, the two versions of the mockumentary sitcoms have been a topic of conversation and comparison for fans.

Steve Carell in a still from The Office Classy Christmas episode | image: NBC

In one such comparative analysis over the Christmas episodes of the British and the American iteration of The Office, it seemed that Ricky Gervais’ show landed more praise and reviews than Steve Carell’s version. Despite the U.S. series’ attempts at making the adaptation unique and memorable, Carell’s Christmas episode fell short of the British original in terms of IMDb ratings.

Ricky Gervais’ The Office Christmas episode earned a massive 9.3 on IMDb

Ever since Ricky Gervais‘ The Office aired in 2001, the two-part sitcom has...

Stars: Laurene Clair, Judson Todd, Carol Holleck, Helena Clayton, Frank Spencer, Johnny Kuhl, Bella Donna, Laura London, Patricia McNair, June Roberts | Written and Directed by Joe Sarno

Carla (Laurene Clair) is an attractive thirty-something who lives with her overbearing and sexually repressed aunt Julie (Bella Donna) and her cousin Tracey (Laura London). Julie is single and Tracey is in a relationship with a square of a boyfriend. Carla likes to have fun and wants to meet the right man, but Julie always seems to be in the way and constantly scares off the flavour of the month. On the recommendation from saucy coworker Enid (Carol Holleck), Carla turns to the cold, yet beautiful fortune teller Martha (Helena Clayton) for help. For lack of a better word, Martha leads an all-female cult. Utilising Tarot cards and performing ceremonies with wine and roses – the group worship Pan and hold regular meetings. Although...