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Christmas has always been the favorite holiday

in the Johnson house.

It's the holiday that brings out the best in us.

Well, sometimes it brings out the best in us.

We have lots of family traditions,

but Pops only has one...

Well, we go through this every year, Earl.

We close at 6:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

It's Christmas Eve again?

- Yes. - Already?

...which sucked when I was a kid,

but over time it's been one of the things

I've gotten used to.

Pops just doesn't do Christmas.

What's that?

Merry Christmas, family!

- Oh! - Whoa!

We lost a few gifts on the freeway,

but there's something for everyone!

Ooh!

What the hell?

06x10 - Father Christmas

What gives, Pops?

- Huh? - I thought you hated Christmas.

Well, in the past, I never had a reason for the season.

Hurtful.

But Lynette loves Christmas,

and seeing it through her eyes

has just opened me up to...

- just how special it is. - Mnh-mnh.

Did you know Starbucks

changes their cups at Christmas?

Look at this. The lady's in a snowflake.

Now, how'd they get the lady in the snowflake?

What you doing in the snowflake, baby?

How is it that you are in your 60s

and you are only just now

- discovering the Christmas spirit? - Mm.

I know. I feel like I've been missing out.

You've been missing out?

One year you gave me a piece of coal

and told me it would be a diamond

if I was stronger.

Well, we'll just have to make up for lost time.

This year the Johnsons are going all out.

We're gonna roast chestnuts on an open fire,

we're gonna deck the halls,

we're gonna put little presents in them big-ass socks.

- What? - Stockings?

Man, they got a name for all this stuff?

- Ooh! - Wow.

I might be going out on a limb here, son,

but this feels like

the most wonderful time of the year.

So this is what Alzheimer's looks like.

Pops, you're pitching Christmas to us

like it's vegetables.

You've made the sale, brother. We're in.

Uh, maybe you should incorporate

some of my traditions, as well.

Ooh, we really don't like to stray

from our own traditions.

We're very traditional like that.

Are you sure?

Because one of the traditions in my family

is that we hide $200 in the house on Christmas Eve.

And in the morning, all of the kids hunt for it.

Can we have a moment, please?

We're in.

We'd also like to call you "Nana Nette."

Okay, well, I'll go get my money.

Ah.

Another Christmas miracle.

Mm, mm.

I got a warm, fuzzy feeling

I thought I could only get from alcohol.

I'm glad you've come to embrace

what is easily the most popular day of the year, Pops.

Dre, I recognize that, in years past,

I have disappointed,

but that stops now.

What's done is done. I promise.

Now, you want to live in the past

or you want to go find

the best damn Christmas tree in town?

I want to forget the past

and find the best damn Christmas tree in town.

- But, Dad... - Hm?

...we already have a tree

that you and I picked out together.

Put it in the trash.

Daddy, let's go!

Hurtful.

So, do we have a head count for the open house yet?

Uh, yeah.

Somewhere between 18 and 48 people.

No one has RSVP'd.

I bet you if Jamie Foxx was having this party,

people would have RSVP'd.

But all I get is, " you, Bow."

You know what? I'm just...

I'm just gonna go.

All right. I'm gonna make the Christmas list.

All right.

Looks like someone's having a stressful day.

Oh, God, you know how it is.

Every year, there's just so much Christmas to take care of.

Well, I'm pretty handy in the kitchen.

- Are you? - If you're comfortable,

I'd be honored if you'd let me make Christmas dinner.

There's my list.

Oh, sweetie, I don't need anything.

I'm going to do my traditional Creole buffet.

Okay.

I'm talking boudin, étouffée, shrimp remoulade.

Christmas can't get any better.

Hey!

I'm off for my Silver Singles Christmas cruise.

I'll see you suckers after the ball drops.

Merry Christmas.

Hey.

Thank you, Santa.

Let's dance.

Here's a $50.

Make sure you take care of everybody.

Happy holidays.

- Happy holidays. - Happy holidays.

Uh, ladies like necklaces, right?

'Cause that's what I got Lynette.

As long as it doesn't say "Life Alert," you're fine.

Oh, cool, cool.

Hey, kids,

I'm gonna need you to go get Lynette, Doug,

and the rest of the family, all right?

- We're gonna do Christmas story. - Ooh.

Okay.

It was Christmas Eve, and the house was full of love.

Come on, guys. Christmas story.

Me and Pops. Pops and Lynette.

I was even digging Doug...

I'll be right there.

...even though he drank too much of my Scotch,

and Bow finally got to relax.

Ha. So that's why she got a dragon tattoo.

I was finally getting the Christmas

I'd always dreamed of.

Grab your places. Let's get this story started.

All right, come on, everybody!

"Then they opened their treasures

and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense..."

- And? - "...and myrrh."

- Myrrh. - Whoa!

Did you guys hear that?

- Huh-unh. - Hear what?

That.

Up on the roof.

If it's up on the roof, it can only mean one thing.

Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho!

- Merry Christmas! - Oh, my God!

My elves and I have been working

to make sure that this

is a Christmas that no one forgets.

And I have a sack full of presents

for all the good boys and girls.

I've been good, Santa. I want a present. I've been good.

Oh, ho, ho, ho!

You see what happens when you tip the carolers?

I'm gonna have them spread joy elsewhere.

Oh, hey.

Merry Christmas, brother.

Can... Can I help you?

Merry Christmas.

Is Lynette here?

Uh, yeah. Come in.

- Thank you. - Mm-hmm.

Hey, Lynette, uh, you got a visitor.

Phillip?

- Phillip? - Oh, my...

Ain't that your ex?

Lynette, when I got back to Sierra Leone,

I realized I should've never asked you to...

to choose between me and your life here.

So I have sold everything.

All right, I'm giving up my life

because I choose you.

Phillip, you should not have come here.

But I'm so glad you did.

Wait. Lynette. Wait, wait. Hold up, now. W...

Earl, when Phillip and I split,

it was because I thought we could never be together.

What are you saying?

Earl, I'm so sorry.

I love you.

But I need him.

Phillip, did you just get in tonight?

I flew in last evening.

Oh, my God.

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