Oscar tries to outsmart his nemesis, Rich Eisen, after he is forced to present him with a humanitarian award. Also, Felix experiences a range of emotions when he sees Emily at a restaurant.

When Felix learns that his perfectionist mother Meredith cannot host Christmas this year, he goes into a frenzy as he prepares to take over the Unger family Christmas traditions. Also, Oscar is concerned that Felix's mother has a negative effect on him and tries to intervene to help his friend.