Jack, Janet & Chrissy are NOT looking forward to a quiet Christmas at home. They were hoping to throw a big party (what with the Ropers out of town), but can't find anybody who will attend. Then the Ropers return, and Helen invites them to a get-together downstairs. Jack & Janet would much rather attend a shindig thrown by a couple named the Stephens, pretty much knowing how boring it will be to spend the night with Stanley.
'Three's Christmas' is a very agreeable episode - not as downright hilarious as the series is capable of being, but generally engaging & funny. Amusing bits include Janet & Chrissy both gifting Jack with socks, and him ending up wearing a sock from each pair. Stanley holds true to his nature, throwing a rather inane party; he even sings while Jack plays the piano. It's truly priceless when he brings out a bugle that sends the kids running!
Some of the early scenes are a delight. Jack devises a way to always have mistletoe hanging in front of his face so he can kiss (and kiss) his roommates to his hearts' content. Also, he later phones a girlfriend, indulging in some very raunchy dialogue before he realizes that it was the girls' MOTHER who picked up the phone.
The big twist at the end is a rich one, putting the perfect capper on this episode.
Seven out of 10.
'Three's Christmas' is a very agreeable episode - not as downright hilarious as the series is capable of being, but generally engaging & funny. Amusing bits include Janet & Chrissy both gifting Jack with socks, and him ending up wearing a sock from each pair. Stanley holds true to his nature, throwing a rather inane party; he even sings while Jack plays the piano. It's truly priceless when he brings out a bugle that sends the kids running!
Some of the early scenes are a delight. Jack devises a way to always have mistletoe hanging in front of his face so he can kiss (and kiss) his roommates to his hearts' content. Also, he later phones a girlfriend, indulging in some very raunchy dialogue before he realizes that it was the girls' MOTHER who picked up the phone.
The big twist at the end is a rich one, putting the perfect capper on this episode.
Seven out of 10.