While attempting to fly to their respective families for Christmas, the girls' plans hit a snag when a depressed man in a Santa suit takes them hostage at the grief counseling center where Rose works.

Dorothy's surprise birthday party for Sophia blows up in her face when her birthday present – a special visit by Sophia's sister Angela – reveals past tensions between the sisters.

As Dorothy gets ready to go on a double date with Blanche and a pair of twins, her ex-husband Stan arrives with the less than happy news that he has to have major surgery – and is looking for friends to take care of him during his recovery period.