Ep 14. Robot Chicken's Half-Assed Christmas Special

In the 14th episode of Robot Chicken's third season, viewers are treated to an irreverent and hilarious take on the holiday season with the “Half-Assed Christmas Special.” This episode features a combination of new sketches and fan-favorite skits, all with a holiday spin.

The show opens with a sketch featuring The Terminator, who finds himself transported back in time to Bethlehem on the night of Jesus' birth. Unsurprisingly, things quickly go off the rails as The Terminator attempts to assassinate the baby Jesus. This sets the tone for the rest of the episode, as the show lampoons traditional Christmas stories and traditions.

One of the standout sketches in this episode features Santa Claus and his elves. In this parody of Rankin/Bass holiday specials, Santa and his helpers are revealed to be not-so-jolly characters who engage in a raunchy holiday party that would make even the most mischievous elf blush. Meanwhile, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is left outside in the cold, serving as a cautionary tale for anyone who dares to defy Santa's authority.

In another sketch, viewers are transported to the North Pole where Frosty the Snowman is starting to melt. As he begins to lose his cool (literally), Frosty becomes more and more unhinged, culminating in a violent showdown between him and a group of ice pick-wielding penguins.

Elsewhere in the episode, the show takes on the traditional Christmas pageant. In this irreverent take on the classic story, the storyline is rewritten to feature a group of stoned shepherds, an emotionally unstable Mary, and a Joseph who is more concerned with his wife's virginity than the birth of the Christ child.

The episode also features a number of clever parodies of popular Christmas films, including A Christmas Carol and It's a Wonderful Life. In these sketches, familiar characters such as Ebenezer Scrooge and George Bailey are reimagined as cynical, selfish individuals who are only interested in their own gain.

Fans of Robot Chicken will also appreciate the return of some of the show's most memorable characters, including the beloved geek-chic superhero Gary the Stormtrooper and the creepy journeyman character Humping Robot.

Overall, the “Half-Assed Christmas Special” is a hilarious take on traditional holiday stories and traditions. It strikes the perfect balance between humor and satire, and is sure to leave viewers chuckling and shaking their heads. Whether you're a die-hard fan of Robot Chicken or simply looking for a laugh during the holiday season, this episode is one that should not be missed.