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11. 'Twas the Nightmare Before Christmas

While attempting to fly to their respective families for Christmas, the girls' plans hit a snag when a depressed man in a Santa suit takes them hostage at the grief counseling center where Rose works.

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A series of mishaps almost ruins the girls' Christmas. They plan to fly home to visit their families, but are taken hostage at Rose's office by a lonely man dressed as Santa Claus. Sophia defuses the situation, but their flights are subsequently cancelled due to the weather, and they have to spend Christmas Eve in a roadside diner. Guest stars: Terry Kiser as Santa Claus, Craig Richard Nelson as Thurber, Teddy Willson as Albert, Sam Anderson as Meyer, Buddy Daniels as Airport Mendicant Note: Barry Fanaro and Mort Nathan won the WGA Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for this episode.

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