Melanie doesn't do Thanksgiving family gatherings. Tony is about to invited her to his mother's when Jay invites her to a ski cabin. Her car breaks down and Tony volunteers to drive her.
The station is throwing the annual party for Frank Sinatra's birthday but the guest of honor has never shown up. Tony's son Mickey is getting into trouble at school due to his new best friend.
Mickey has a date. Tony claims that there is a Canetti curse for their romances. It's the mayor's Christmas Ball. Tony and Melanie are going stag or so they say. Jay asks out Melanie.