Certain Videos Won't Import or Play In iTunes!

I tried importing season two of the office into my itunes. All but 3 of the videos went into the tv shows section. The Other three, all in the same format as the ones that did go in, will not import into itunes or play when i click play from the folder. I can't figure out why these three wont go in even tho they are in the same format.. can someone help? i'd appreciate it! thanks!
Windows XP
Windows XP

I get the Itunes has stopped working message, then it closes.
With that one, try the following user tip:
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