Josh is doing community service helping with a Christmas display. He assists Theo, son of Sheriff Nora, with his ornament competition entry. As he works with Theo and Nora, Josh re-evaluates his work, relationship, and family dynamics.
Ted and Marcus are celebrating their engagement with Ted's family this Christmas. Ted isn't "out" to Grandma Lin, which leads to a misunderstanding that Marcus is engaged to Ted's sister, Ella.
Lucy and her sister Sylvie have been at odds since their Mom's sudden passing when they were kids. Now, as adults, Sylvie's home for Hanukkah and wants to spice things up.
Linda brings home her younger boyfriend Evan for the holidays, to her family and ex-husband Robert's surprise. But Robert and Evan may have more in common than not.
The Manetti-Hanahan family's Christmas rivalry escalates yearly. This time, Connie hopes for peace, urging Chuck to end their longstanding neighborhood feud.