Ep 11. A Christmas Story

It's Christmastime in the Keaton household and the family is getting ready for the holiday. The episode titled "A Christmas Story" starts off with Mallory and Alex decorating the Christmas tree while Elyse and Steven are wrapping presents. They talk about the importance of Christmas and how it brings families together. While they are getting ready for the holiday, they receive a phone call from Uncle Ned, Steven's brother.

Uncle Ned is coming to visit for the holidays, but the family is not thrilled about it. Steven and Elyse talk about how difficult it is to have Uncle Ned around, as he always disrupts the family dynamics. Nonetheless, they invite him to stay with them for the holiday season.

Meanwhile, Alex is struggling with coming up with the perfect gift for his girlfriend, Ellen. He wants to give her something special, but he is short on cash. He decides to make her a gift, but he also wants to get her something she would really appreciate.

As the family prepares for Christmas, they try to make the most out of Uncle Ned's visit and give him a warm welcome. However, they soon realize that Uncle Ned's presence is causing more harm than good. Uncle Ned is constantly drinking and causing chaos in the house. Steven tries to confront him and asks him to leave, but he refuses to go.

In the midst of all this, Alex is still struggling to find the perfect gift for Ellen. He ends up getting a job as a mall Santa's helper to earn some extra cash. While working at the mall, he runs into Ellen, who is also working there. She is surprised to see him there, but Alex manages to conceal his true intentions.

As Christmas day approaches, Uncle Ned's behavior becomes even more erratic. Steven and Elyse decide it's time to take action and discuss what to do about his behavior. They realize that the most important thing is to keep the family together, and they decide to confront Uncle Ned with love and compassion.

The family comes together to celebrate the holiday, and despite Uncle Ned's disruptive behavior, they manage to have a good time. Alex finally finds the perfect gift for Ellen, and she is overjoyed with his thoughtful gesture.

As the episode comes to a close, the Keaton family realizes that Christmas is about more than just gifts and decorations. It's about coming together, even when things get tough, and celebrating the love and connection that binds them all together.