A Walsh Family Christmas

what happens

Steve arrives in Albuquerque and tracks down his grandfather, a diner owner. Al explains that his daughter gave up Steve because she was very young and wanted him to have a good home. He sadly reveals that Karen died in a car accident. Steve leaves flowers at her grave, and convinces an eccentric Santa-like charter pilot to fly him home for Christmas. Cindy is depressed about her first Christmas in Beverly Hills. She invites the kids' friends and their families for Christmas Eve dinner, but everyone has other plans. Brandon visits Emily in a psychiatric hospital, where she is doing very well. Brenda begins work at an upscale clothing store. She feels bad when her boss throws out a cheerful old man dressed as Santa Claus. She stops the police from harassing him and invites him over for dinner. Dylan goes to see his father in prison, and talks with the same Santa. Jackie is furious when Mel backs out of Christmas Eve plans because his estranged wife asked him to come over with David. Sam

who made it

directed

Darren Star

written

Darren Star

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• Joe E. Tata as Nat Bussichio
• Rebecca Staab as Deidre
• Christine Elise as Emily Valentine
• Keene Curtis as Santa Claus / Bum at Peach / Pilot Pit
• Josh Taylor as Jack McKay
• Parley Baer as Al Brown
• Patricia Belcher as Nun
• AAnn Gillespie as Jackie Taylor