Ep 11. Christmas Story

In the Step by Step season 3 episode 11, titled "Christmas Story," the Foster-Lambert family prepares for the holiday season. With the help of a department store Santa Claus named Nick (played by Patrick Duffy, who also stars as Frank Lambert), the family comes together to make the most of the festive spirit.

As the episode begins, the family members are all excited for Christmas and are busy decorating the house and putting up a tree. However, Frank is feeling down because he has not been able to find a good gift for Carol (played by Suzanne Somers), his wife. Nick, who works at the department store, tries to cheer him up by suggesting he get her something meaningful, like a poem or a song. Frank takes the advice to heart and decides to write Carol a song as a gift.

Meanwhile, Carol is struggling with finding the perfect gift for Frank. She goes to the department store to try to find something special for him, but she has trouble coming up with ideas. While there, she runs into Nick and he offers to help her choose a gift. The two of them hit it off and end up spending the afternoon shopping together.

Back at the house, the rest of the family is busy preparing for the big Christmas party they are planning to have. Dana (played by Staci Keanan) is in charge of the decorations, J.T. (played by Brandon Call) is in charge of making cookies, and Karen (played by Angela Watson) is in charge of the entertainment. However, their plans are disrupted when a blizzard hits and the power goes out. The family members are forced to find alternative ways to keep the Christmas spirit alive, and they end up having a festive night by candlelight.

The episode is filled with heartwarming moments, including scenes of the family singing carols and exchanging gifts. There are also some comedic moments, such as when Mark (played by Christopher Castile) accidentally knocks over the Christmas tree. Despite the challenges of the storm and power outage, the Foster-Lambert family comes together and shows that the true meaning of Christmas is about being with the ones you love.

In conclusion, "Christmas Story" is a classic episode of Step by Step that captures the magic and joy of the holiday season. It is a feel-good episode that is sure to put viewers in the Christmas spirit. From the festive decorations to the heartwarming family moments, it is a must-watch for anyone looking for a fun and heartwarming holiday episode.