Uncle George dies, and Lamont will inherit $7,000 if he produces a son within the next 12 months and names him George.

Fred is sure that the ring Lamont gave him as a present is the one he has heard was stolen from Frank Sinatra.

Grady's fiancee decrees that after the wedding, he will no longer be spending his evenings with the Sanfords.

Lamont leaves after Fred refuses to allow a sensitivity group to meet at the Sanford home.

Fred sees the beginning of the end of his junk business when Lamont takes a job in a men's clothing store.

Fred holds out for more money when a Japanese land development company offers to buy his house.

Fred buys a racehorse with an impressive history in hopes of breeding him.

Fred's niece, the spitting image of his late wife, visits the Sanford home.

Julio's sister and nephew stay with the Sanfords temporarily.

A fun time is had by all when Grady serves his friends, including two policemen, a salad made with marijuana.

Fred tries to sculpt a work of art from junk when he discovers the value of sculpture.

Grady must decide whether to lie when he receives too many Social Security checks.

Julio and the Sanfords decide to merge their junk businesses into one. However, they argue about who will be the star of their television commercial.

When Harry (Harry Anderson) finally meets Mel Torme, he gives his idol the flu. With John Larroquette.

Christine (Markie Post) is suspicious when Harry (Harry Anderson) secretly takes part in a government sting operation. John Astin guest stars.

Harry's (Harry Anderson) sting operation is successful; potential killers run loose in the courthouse. John Astin guest stars as Buddy Ryan.

Roz (Marsha Warfield) falls for Christine's (Markie Post) convict pen pal, unaware that he escaped while on furlough. With Harry Anderson and John Larroquette.

Christine (Markie Post) reluctantly agrees to be Art's date for the Buffalo Lodge Ball. With Harry Anderson and John Larroquette.

Harry (Harry Anderson) and the staff must try the overflow of cases by midnight. Roy Brocksmith guest stars. With John Larroquette.

Harry's (Harry Anderson) life is thrown into turmoil when his eccentric father (John Astin) moves in with him. With John Larroquette.

Bull (Richard Moll) saves a rich man's life, and Dan (John Larroquette) wants a piece of the action. With Markie Post.

Christine (Markie Post) falls for an undercover officer (Ray Abruzzo) when they are locked in the court records vault together. With John Larroquette.

Harry celebrates his favorite holiday, Halloween, by pulling ghoulish pranks on the night court staff.

Dan (John Larroquette) returns a favor from Bull (Richard Moll) by agreeing to coach him in the arena of love. Denny Dillon guest stars. With Harry Anderson.

Harry (Harry Anderson) learns Buddy (John Astin) neglected to tell his bride-to-be (Karen Morrow) that he was institutionalized for 20 years.

Harry (Harry Anderson) must deal with a flamboyant former actress (Magda Harout) accused of assaulting a policeman. Also guest stars Della Reese. With John Larroquette.

Mac (Charlie Robinson) discovers his tasty "Mac Snacks" are also deadly. With Markie Post and John Larroquette.

Ray hopes the family-themed eulogy he gives for his Uncle Gus will extinguish the sparks of a family feud.

Robert's psychology project stirs Ray's and Debra's competitive streaks.

Ray must convince Debra of his innocence after a waitress at Nemo's catches his eye.

Frank gets a few anecdotes published in Reader's Digest and decides he would like his own newspaper column.

Jake goes to live with Judith and Herb after learning that Alan has been dating Eldridge's mom; Charlie decides to cut back on his drinking.

When Lindsey asks Alan to move in with her, Charlie will do anything to get him to agree to it.

After moving in with Lyndsey, Alan continues to have a rendezvous with Melissa at Charlie's house.

Lyndsey and Eldridge move into Charlie's house after their home burns down.

Alan pretends to be Charlie when he goes out on the town; Charlie sneaks off for cosmetic surgery.

Charlie has difficulty dealing with dating a slightly older woman.

Charlie's girlfriend gets fed up with his stalker, Rose.

Charlie and Alan try to set Evelyn up with the pharmacist, Russell.

Charlie falls for the woman who replaces Berta on her days off; Alan thinks Lyndsey's ex-husband is stalking him.

Charlie goes on a spending spree for old fling Courtney when she shows up after being in prison for three years.

When Walden's mother (Mimi Rogers) and ex-wife (Judy Greer) try to take over his company, he turns to Alan for help.

Zoey tries to convince Walden to cut his hair and shave; Alan and Lyndsey revive their relationship.

An overworked architect meets an eccentric inventor who gives him a universal remote that allows him to control the world around him.

Chaos reigns when two clueless fathers (Cuba Gooding Jr., Paul Rae) take charge of a dilapidated summer camp and its ill-behaved attendees.

Fired from his group and desperate for money, a guitarist (Jack Black) poses as a teacher for students who play in a school band.

After a bad day at work, a frustrated reporter (Jim Carrey) meets God (Morgan Freeman), who endows him with divine powers for one week.

An overworked architect meets an eccentric inventor who gives him a universal remote that allows him to control the world around him.

Jack feigns amnesia after wrecking Janet's car.

Jack checks into a hospital to have an embarrassing tattoo removed.

Jack agrees to pose in the nude for an art class.

One of Janet's customers names her in his will.

Jack falls for a busy stewardess (Mary Cadorette).

Janet and Phillip plan for the wedding at Janet's apartment; Jack wants to win the approval of Vicki's father; Mr Bradford tells Jack that Vicki was up for a promotion at work in another state and turned it down.

Vicky suggests that she and Jack live together after explaining her fear of marriage.

Chrissy and Janet try to convince their landlord that their new male roommate is gay.

Chrissy's mother visits for the first time since Jack moved in with the girls.

After having a fight with Frank, Marie moves in with Ray, Debra and the kids.

Ray begs his parents to be nice when his well-to-do in-laws come to town for a visit.

Frank decides to teach his son a lesson by winning all Ray's money at the poker table.

Debra decides to make fish, turning upside down Thanksgiving traditions; the relatives watch something besides football.

Ashamed that he can't afford to buy a birthday present for Lyndsey, Alan gets creative.

Depressed after his breakup from Courtney (Jenny McCarthy), Charlie goes to see his psychiatrist (Jane Lynch).

Alan feels paranoid when Lyndsey becomes friendly with Charlie.

Charlie begins stalking Rose (Melanie Lynskey); Alan becomes concerned when Eldridge and Jake begin videotaping dangerous stunts.

Charlie and Rose continue their affair; Alan's business becomes a Ponzi scheme.

Rose discovers Alan's Ponzi scheme; Alan meets Rose's "husband"; Charlie tries to get time alone with Rose.

Charlie's life turns upside down when his brother and nephew move in; at the supermarket, Charlie discovers he can use 10-year-old Jake to attract women.

Charlie doesn't know how to discipline Jake for luring a flock of sea gulls into his room; Judith surprises Alan when he goes home to fix her sprinklers.

One drink too many emboldens the brothers to stand up to their controlling mother.

Alan offers to help get Charlie's cleaning lady back if Charlie can get Jake ready to go out to dinner with his mother.

Walden tries to loosen Zooey up by sharing some of Berta's special brownies.

When a huge storm keeps Walden, Alan, Zoey and Lindsay at home on Valentine's Day, conflict brews and relationships are strained.

The roommates fear the rent money has been stolen.

Jack feels guilty about not standing up to a tough guy who makes a play for Chrissy.

Larry gives Jack and the girls a puppy even though Roper doesn't allow pets.

Convinced that Jack is gay, Roper decides that he is a safe date for his visiting niece.

Jack's modeling job requires him to pose nude.

Jack and Janet learn Chrissy's beau is married.

Jack throws a wild party when Chrissy and Janet go away for the weekend.

Jack and Chrissy walk in on Janet while she is entertaining a date; they attempt to set some rules so that they can be assured private time in the apartment with potential dates.

The job of manager is available at Janet's flower shop; when she is passed over for a more buxom employee, she decides to change her appearance in order to compete.

Roper thinks he sold the roommates a classic car.

Jack defends Chrissy's honor when a man follows her home from a bar.

Mrs. Roper takes a job to spite her husband.

Chrissy and Jack are home alone for one night.

Chrissy asks Jack to cook a meal so she can impress a gourmet.

Mr. Roper is suspected of seeing another woman.

Jack's uncle pays the rent with a bad check.

Luther and Hayden spend less time together, putting a strain on their relationship.

Hayden and Christine fight because she isn't pregnant yet and their love life is becoming mechanical.

Against Hayden's advice, Christine attends a bachelorette party thrown by Ruthanne (Rita Taggert).

Hayden's sexist attitudes affect his judgment of a woman who works for him, and he blames Christine for his response.

When the Minnesota State sports budget is cut, Hayden must defend himself in a televised debate.

Christine must stand up for herself when her co-host tries to replace her.

In order to win a crucial game, Hayden tells a team member to play rough, and an opposing player is injured.

Just before a big bowl game, a rumor breaks out that Hayden may be taking a coaching job in the pros.

Tony is accused of being a teacher's pet; with Judith Light and Katherine Helmond.

Tony (Tony Danza) decides to help a tough teenager (Billy Gallo) from his old neighborhood. With Alyssa Milano.

Mona's (Katherine Helmond) appearance on a racy magazine cover affects Jonathan's (Danny Pintauro) class treasurer campaign. With Tony Danza and Judith Light.

Tony and Angela (Tony Danza, Judith Light) sell tie-dyed shirts; Samantha (Alyssa Milano) is in debt.

Angela (Judith Light) pretends to be Tony's (Tony Danza) wife at a reunion. Guest star: Anita Morris.

During a Vermont ski weekend, Tony (Tony Danza) falls for an instructor (Leann Hunley). With Judith Light.

Tony and Angela (Tony Danza, Judith Light) have their first real date.

Tony and Mona scheme to attend a gala. Guest star: Frank Sinatra.

Ray spends all his free time coaching his basketball team but then realizes he's missing out on time with his family.

Ray has to hold an important business meeting at the doctor's office when Debra and the kids get sick.

Ray feels insecure and jealous when Debra compliments Robert on his physical attractiveness.

Debra is upset when Ray buys back his old car, affectionately known as the "make-out mobile.".

Charlie and Alan meet several women while attending one of Jake's soccer games.

After Evelyn's new beau dumps her, Charlie and Alan enlist Jake to cheer her up; Charlie teaches Jake a lesson about screening telephone calls from women.

For a school assignment, Jake draws the tattooed buttocks of Charlie's female friend.

Charlie realizes Jake's classmates know the words to all of his jingles, and he is inspired to craft the fourth-grade musical with unusual results.

Jake and Evelyn befriend one of Charlie's one-night stands, causing her to stay longer than expected.

In an attempt to prove that he is a family man, Charlie invites Lisa (Denise Richards) over for Thanksgiving dinner.

Alan reluctantly agrees to a makeover after running into his ex-wife and her new beau; when the brothers go shopping, they clash over what to buy.

The housekeeper's beautiful granddaughter comes to work with her and attracts the attention of the men; Alan tries to convince Judith that Charlie's house is good for Jake.

Charlie sets his ailing brother up on a date, then drags him to a steam room to help him get rid of his flu symptoms.

Charlie realizes he's broke when his credit card is declined at the grocery store. Richard Lewis guest stars.

A near-death experience has an adverse effect on Zoey and Walden's relationship; Alan thinks Lyndsey may have a drinking problem.

Walden's ex-business partner shows up at the beach house looking to make peace.

Dumped by girlfriends, two teens (Jeremy London, Jason Lee) go to a shopping mall and land on a dating game show.

Cloning enables a harried family man (Michael Keaton) to step back from life's responsibilities, a situation that becomes irreversible.

An automotive engineer's (Michael Keaton) wife (Teri Garr) gets a job, and he stays home with the children, housework and housewives.

Tech-school prodigies (Val Kilmer, Gabe Jarret) learn their laser project is actually a death beam funded by the military.

Dumped by girlfriends, two teens (Jeremy London, Jason Lee) go to a shopping mall and land on a dating game show.

Chicago singles Danny (Rob Lowe) and Debbie (Demi Moore) meet in a bar, move in together and wonder if it's love.

A girl turning 16 likes another girl's guy (Michael Schoeffling) and feels nobody cares about her birthday.

The teen scene includes a party-animal surfer (Sean Penn), a pregnant girl (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and a fast-food worker (Judge Reinhold).

The Chicago Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Dana Hill) win a grand tour and head for the Old World to soak up culture.

An inventor (Hoyt Axton) gives his son (Zach Galligan) an odd little creature which multiplies into monsters which wreck the town.

A girl turning 16 likes another girl's guy (Michael Schoeffling) and feels nobody cares about her birthday.

An automotive engineer's (Michael Keaton) wife (Teri Garr) gets a job, and he stays home with the children, housework and housewives.

Tech-school prodigies (Val Kilmer, Gabe Jarret) learn their laser project is actually a death beam funded by the military.

Cloning enables a harried family man (Michael Keaton) to step back from life's responsibilities, a situation that becomes irreversible.

Chicago singles Danny (Rob Lowe) and Debbie (Demi Moore) meet in a bar, move in together and wonder if it's love.

An inventor (Hoyt Axton) gives his son (Zach Galligan) an odd little creature which multiplies into monsters which wreck the town.

The teen scene includes a party-animal surfer (Sean Penn), a pregnant girl (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and a fast-food worker (Judge Reinhold).

The Chicago Griswolds (Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Dana Hill) win a grand tour and head for the Old World to soak up culture.

Bluto (John Belushi), Otter and the rowdy Deltas make fools of the dean and the square Omegas at 1962 Faber College.

Joliet Jake (John Belushi) and Elwood Blues (Dan Aykroyd), brothers on a mission from God, bomb around Chicago in an old police car, reuniting their hot band.

The Kid (Prince) fights his rival (Morris Day) for a singer (Apollonia Kotero) and Minneapolis rock-club success.

Cloning enables a harried family man (Michael Keaton) to step back from life's responsibilities, a situation that becomes irreversible.

The boys unwittingly enlist in the Army.

Dan's (John Larroquette) future hangs in the balance when he attempts to get a shady law firm chief disbarred. With Harry Anderson and Richard Moll.

Dan (John Larroquette), now waiting tables at a French restaurant, is convinced to attend his disbarment hearing. With Harry Anderson and Marsha Warfield.

Actor Harry Hamlin and his niece and classically trained chef Renee Guilbault cook a holiday feast for the whole family; featuring Lisa Rinna, Kenny G, and more.

An unwed accountant (Kirstie Alley) gives birth to Mikey, a hip baby who provides sarcastic commentary on events.

The Kid (Prince) fights his rival (Morris Day) for a singer (Apollonia Kotero) and Minneapolis rock-club success.

Joliet Jake (John Belushi) and Elwood Blues (Dan Aykroyd), brothers on a mission from God, bomb around Chicago in an old police car, reuniting their hot band.

Bluto (John Belushi), Otter and the rowdy Deltas make fools of the dean and the square Omegas at 1962 Faber College.

An unwed accountant (Kirstie Alley) gives birth to Mikey, a hip baby who provides sarcastic commentary on events.

Ray tries to replace the diamond in Debra's wedding ring without her knowing when he discovers it is fake.

When the cable goes out, a board game stirs a heated family debate about who is moral and who is not.

When Debra persuades Ray to be an optimist, he can't handle being the only upbeat person in the family.

Robert and Ray fight over a stray bulldog similar to the one Ray was forced to give up as a child.

When Ray's parents bother everyone with their meddling, the neighbors turn to him to make them stop.

Being interviewed for a book about the family, Debra decides she's boring compared to her husband's family.

Debra and Ray wonder why they ever moved across the street from his overbearing parents.

Ray's family lies to him about his guest appearance on a TV sports show, and he feels awful when he finds out about it.

The Barone brothers rediscover their friendship during a night out.

Ray wants to teach Ally not to be a quitter, so he resumes the piano lessons he dropped 15 years earlier.

Ray's guilt catches up with him when he tricks Debra into letting him play a round of golf.

Janet runs into her high-school sweetheart.

The Ropers invite Jack and the girls to their Christmas party.

Chrissy thinks Mrs. Roper's gift is for her.

Jack and Chrissy agree to take over Janet's babysitting job for a night; to their dismay, they face a crying baby, no TV and a locked liquor cabinet.

Janet asks Chrissy to help her entertain a business prospect but gets jealous when the young, handsome prospect takes a liking to Chrissy.

Chrissy gets a film camera through her boyfriend to make some home movies; the projector is put to deviant use when Larry acquires a porn movie.

Jack agrees to work for Janet in the flower shop, but he doesn't take the job seriously, which causes problems in their relationship.

The roommates plan a dinner for the Ropers, but their evening is ruined when a blind guy who Jack knew in the Navy shows up.

A pregnant woman claims Jack is the father of her unborn child.

Jack discovers what appears to be marijuana plants in Roper's garden.

Chrissy's minister father pays an early visit.

The roommates take the Ropers' parakeet overnight.

Students steal a snow plow and fend off its crazy driver (Chris Elliott) in an attempt to keep school closed for a second day.

Ray learns that his parents were separated and would have divorced if he hadn't broken his arm.

Debra convinces Ray to work from home after reading an article about people who prefer to be at the office than with their family, but things don't turn out as she had planned.

Debra's attempt to write a children's story turns into an all-out storytelling war with Ray.

Ray buys his father a fancy aquarium for his birthday, which depresses the older man.

At his high-school reunion, Ray discovers Debra is cool and he is not.

After her Tupperware party is ruined, Debra decides she's had enough of her interfering mother-in-law.

Raymond joins his brother and Frank in a Gettysburg Civil War re-enactment in an attempt to bond with his father.

Ray's excitement about meeting a distant relative wears off when she begins to overstay her welcome.

Worrying that Ray only visits her to get a good meal, Marie hesitates to teach Debra her cooking secrets.

Ray takes over the family finances to prove to Debra how easy it is, but he soon discovers that he's no accountant.

Ray gains new respect for Robert when he sees him thwart an attempted robbery at Nemo's, but his attempt to get Robert's efforts noticed backfire when a newspaper article makes Ray the focus of the story.

Ray and Debra can't get a good night's sleep when Ally fears there are monsters in her room.

Debra discovers that Marie likes Robert's girlfriend better than she likes her because Amy is a "good girl.".

Debra gets into a fight with another parent who accuses her of bringing an unhealthy snack to a tee-ball game.

Robert experiments with a ventriloquist's dummy to make his driving school lectures more interesting.

Debra thinks Ray's midlife crisis has gone too far when he starts planning his burial; Frank sells Marie's burial plot for a profit.

Ray recalls proposing to Debra and the elaborate plans for their wedding.

Ray recalls proposing to Debra and the elaborate plans for their wedding.

Ray is upset when he discovers that the autographed Mickey Mantle baseball his dad gave him years earlier is a fake, so he decides to tell Ally the truth about Santa.

A romantic Christmas morning ends when Ray's family bursts in for eggs Florentine and unwrapping gifts.

Marie and Frank devastate Ray by trading in their gift, a personally engraved toaster, for a coffee maker.

Ray thinks a family portrait would be the perfect gift for his mother, until the family gets together.

Ray buys Debra an extravagant gift, hoping she'll be so overjoyed that she'll let him take a golf trip.

A Christmas letter from Marie and Debra causes a family tiff.

Debra wonders why Ray does not put the same effort into finding thoughtful gifts for her as he does for Marie.

After the kids ruin Ray's dictionary, Frank tells them about the day their father ruined his prized collection of jazz records.

Ray is upset when he discovers that the autographed Mickey Mantle baseball his dad gave him years earlier is a fake, so he decides to tell Ally the truth about Santa.

A romantic Christmas morning ends when Ray's family bursts in for eggs Florentine and unwrapping gifts.

Marie and Frank devastate Ray by trading in their gift, a personally engraved toaster, for a coffee maker.

Ray thinks a family portrait would be the perfect gift for his mother, until the family gets together.

Ray buys Debra an extravagant gift, hoping she'll be so overjoyed that she'll let him take a golf trip.

A Christmas letter from Marie and Debra causes a family tiff.

Grady steps in to protect the Sanford "treasures" when Lamont invites an ex-convict friend home.

Father and son nightclub performers are injured in Fred's house.

Fred's lifestyle is disrupted when Lamont runs for state assemblyman.

Fred, Grady and Bubba become contestants on a television game show, hoping to win a birthday present for Lamont.

Fred buys half ownership of a professional fighter who can't fight.

Fred awaits a visit from his sister until he finds out that her new husband is white.

After a doctor fails to find the reason for his headache, Lamont consults a psychiatrist to treat his pain.

Fred asks a professional gambler to teach Lamont and his friends a lesson.

When Lamont falls for an older woman, Fred schemes to show him how ridiculous it is.

Lamont and Rollo mistakenly think Fred has only six months to live and set him up on a date with Lena Horne.

Grady feels out of place when he moves in with his daughter and her family.

Fred puts his home and business up for sale when he hears an intense earthquake will hit and looks for a shelter in Las Vegas.

Esther fights with Woodrow and moves into the Sanford house. Fred comes up with plans to patch things up between them and send Esther home.

Fred is inside the bank when it gets robbed, and becomes a hostage.

Fred and Lamont take in boarders to pay the mortgage, but the prospects don't look good.

Fred and Lamont see a television series that resembles their lives. They become furious and prepare to sue the network.

Fred goes into show business in order to get his brother-in-law out of the house.

Della Reese, a political campaigner, asks Fred for permission to use his home as campaign headquarters, even though Fred and Lamont support a different candidate.

Harry (Harry Anderson) is pleased to discover that a female journalist (Annette McCarthy) has taken an interest in him. With John Larroquette and Markie Post.

Christine's detective boyfriend breaks dates to go under cover; the bailiff talent show looms over Bull.

Distraught over the impending demise of a neighborhood theater, Bull chains himself to the old building.

A lunatic with a ray gun attempts to save Dan (John Larroquette) from a pair of punks with knives. With Charlie Robinson and Markie Post.

Christine (Markie Post) receives and accepts an unexpected marriage proposal from Officer Tony Giuliano (Ray Abruzzo). With Harry Anderson.

A pregnant Christine (Markie Post) tries in vain to reach her new husband in South America. With John Larroquette.

Dan's new late-night television talk show raises eyebrows, especially those of guest Christine Sullivan.

Harry's (Harry Anderson) lousy day gets worse when he is forced to jail Mel Torme for contempt. With Charlie Robinson.

Old friend of the court Yakov (Yakov Smirnov) asks for his father's visa to be extended. Arte Johnson also guest stars. With Harry Anderson.

Bull (Richard Moll) is persuaded to sue when he accidentally shoots himself in the foot with Roz's (Marsha Warfield) gun. Guest star: Gordon Clapp.

The court deals with a psychiatric patient who is posing as Santa; a nasty shoplifter (Michael J. Fox) casts a cloud over the holidays.

A paralyzing snowstorm leaves Harry stranded in the courthouse with a group of lunatics.

Roz (Marsha Warfield) faces Christmas in jail after defying a mean-spirited toy magnate (Jordan Charney). John Astin guest stars. With Harry Anderson.

On Christmas Eve, a bitter department store Santa (Hansford Rowe) holds Dan (John Larroquette) hostage. Stars Harry Anderson.

Ray and Debra turn the tables on his intrusive parents when termites force them and the kids to move in with Frank and Marie.

Ray must face the fact that his parents are getting older after his father has another auto accident.

Debra grows jealous when the baby sitter she hired becomes more popular with the children than she is.

Ray fears the wrath of Debra after he embarrasses her in front of everyone at a school auction.

Against Alan's judgment, Charlie falls for a seemingly crazy woman named Frankie. Guest star: Jenna Elfman.

Frankie tells Charlie and Alan why she and her daughter are on the run; Frankie's daughter has a crush on Jake.

Alan offends Charlie by choosing harebrained cousins as Jake's guardians in the event of his death.

Charlie is stunned to learn his ex-girlfriend is now a man (Chris O'Donnell).

Judith's sister, Liz (guest star Teri Hatcher), hits on Alan at Jake's birthday party; Evelyn prefers alcohol to cake.

After trying a father/son talk, Alan and Judith decide to take a moody Jake to a therapist (Jane Lynch).

Charlie jeopardizes Alan's divorce settlement by sleeping with his attorney, Laura (Heather Locklear).

Charlie attempts to cure Alan of his recent bout of sleepwalking; Jake sees a therapist (Jane Lynch).

Charlie tries to sweet talk Judith's divorcee support-group into letting Jake continue to spend weekends at his place.

A pregnancy scare has Charlie heading to the doctor for a vasectomy.

The yuletide season brings headaches for Santa Claus (Paul Giamatti), who bails his ne'er-do-well brother Fred (Vince Vaughn) out of trouble and puts him to work in his factory.

A man (Michael Keaton) who died on Christmas Eve returns to his wife (Kelly Preston) and son one year later in the form of a snowman.

Teenage Ralphie (Braeden Lemasters) wrecks his dream car before he even gets it off the lot, so he and his friends get jobs to earn enough money to fix it before the Old Man (Daniel Stern) finds out.

The yuletide season brings headaches for Santa Claus (Paul Giamatti), who bails his ne'er-do-well brother Fred (Vince Vaughn) out of trouble and puts him to work in his factory.

An inventor (Hoyt Axton) gives his son (Zach Galligan) an odd little creature which multiplies into monsters which wreck the town.

Students steal a snow plow and fend off its crazy driver (Chris Elliott) in an attempt to keep school closed for a second day.

A man (Michael Keaton) who died on Christmas Eve returns to his wife (Kelly Preston) and son one year later in the form of a snowman.

An inventor (Hoyt Axton) gives his son (Zach Galligan) an odd little creature which multiplies into monsters which wreck the town.

Alan dates a controlling woman who takes over the house during the Christmas holidays.

Charlie finds himself throwing an unwanted, unplanned holiday party; Evelyn tries to keep Charlie from sleeping with his party date.

Charlie attempts to guide Jake down the path of infidelity while his girlfriend is away for the holidays.

Alan learns that Charlie belongs to an exclusive men's group, and he begs his brother to let him join.

Judith is dating Jake's pediatrician (Ryan Stiles), and Alan is upset until Charlie points out that if she remarries, his alimony payments will end.

Charlie tries to save Jake from school suspension by romancing his teacher, but the results are unfortunate.

Charlie's mother, Evelyn, asks to borrow his Mercedes so she can impress a Saudi prince who she wants to buy real estate.

Charlie meets his match when he falls for a woman who is better at playing hard to get than he is.

Alan denies having shoplifted a toy as a child and fears he has a dark side, until Charlie admits he planted the toy on Alan to stay out of trouble himself.

Charlie and Alan hire Berta's sister (Camryn Manheim) to cater a party their mother has conned them into throwing for her.

Walden juggles his two identities; Alan ends up alone on Christmas.

Jake sends Alan a Japanese delicacy; the house comes alive with questionable Christmas lyrics.

Actor Harry Hamlin and his niece and classically trained chef Renee Guilbault cook a holiday feast for the whole family; featuring Lisa Rinna, Kenny G, and more.

The Ropers invite Jack and the girls to their Christmas party.

Janet convinces Mrs. Roper to join her in a nude beach protest.

Jack breaks a date with his girlfriend to keep one with a new romantic interest.

A glib guru dazzles Chrissy into following him to his commune.

Roper thinks the candid diary Chrissy is transcribing is her own.

Jack and Chrissy compete in a test of willpower.

Jack, Janet and Chrissy think that Helen is having an affair.

Janet finds Jack in bed with her visiting sister.

Chrissy plans a business trip with her boss.

The girls accuse Jack of wanting Larry's fiancee.

Mr. Roper's dirty trick prompts his wife to leave.

The girls blame Jack for a bogus party invitation.

Jack and Janet suspect Chrissy is a kleptomaniac.

Jack fears another roommate will replace him.

Jack tries to save Chrissy from the advances of her employer.

Alan gets a taste of what Charlie's sex life is like when he meets a woman at the grocery store who fulfills his every fantasy.

Charlie bumps into an old flame he once thought would be Mrs. Right (Denise Richards) and is pleased to learn her marriage did not work out.

Charlie is tasked with writing a theme song to one of Jake's favorite comics; things heat up between Alan and Rose.

Jake discovers an angry Web site devoted to Charlie's womanizing ways.

Alan's homely high-school friend (Paget Brewster) returns as a beautiful woman, and the brothers quickly begin competing for her attentions.

When Judith's pipes burst after an earthquake, Alan invites her to stay with him at Charlie's house.

Evelyn takes drastic measures to get back into her sons' lives after Alan cuts her off.

Charlie tries to distract Alan from an upcoming medical procedure by planning a trip to Las Vegas.

Judith leaves Jake with Alan and Charlie while she spends a week in Hawaii, and the guys find that caring for Jake on a daily basis is much different from weekend visits.

Charlie eschews Alan's medical advice in favor of a visit to his pretty female doctor after he injures his back during sex.

When a gay ad executive invites Charlie to a cocktail party, Charlie makes Alan go with him, as his gay partner.

Alan asks one of Charlie's beautiful ex-girlfriends (Jeri Ryan) on a date, but while they are out he is tormented by thoughts of her with Charlie.

When Charlie and Alan take their personal frustrations out on each other, Rose tries to help the brothers sort out their feelings.

When Evelyn reads in the obituaries that her second husband, Harry, has died, she attends the funeral with Alan, then is furious to learn that Alan had kept in touch with Harry after the divorce.

After taking a loan from Evelyn, Alan is guilted into double-dating with her, her new romantic interest and his daughter.

Alan is reluctant to leave Jake with Evelyn for a sleepover visit until he finds himself partying with Charlie and a busload of beautiful female volleyball players.

Charlie unknowingly sleeps with an elderly man's (Orson Bean) hot trophy wife.

After Alan falls off the roof, Charlie volunteers to watch Jake for the weekend.

Alan must see the school principal over a picture Jake drew of a schoolmate and calls Charlie to watch over the boy.

Charlie organizes an intervention to keep Alan from reuniting with Judith.