The first half of a seasonal 2-parter, this episode sees Al hoping to buy his family Xmas presents for a change, having saved money in a Christmas club account. Unfortunately, a late customer at the shoe store means that, by the time Al goes to withdraw the cash, the bank has closed.
Call me a grinch if you like, but I don't like this episode much: the dialogue lacks sparkle, the gags not much funnier than those to be found in your average Christmas cracker (a seasonal UK table decoration that traditionally contains a paper hat, a worthless gift, and a terrible joke). The 'highlight' is Al's version of The Night Before Christmas, as told to a bunch of kids he is 'minding', and even that isn't great. Roll on the New Year...
Call me a grinch if you like, but I don't like this episode much: the dialogue lacks sparkle, the gags not much funnier than those to be found in your average Christmas cracker (a seasonal UK table decoration that traditionally contains a paper hat, a worthless gift, and a terrible joke). The 'highlight' is Al's version of The Night Before Christmas, as told to a bunch of kids he is 'minding', and even that isn't great. Roll on the New Year...