Courtney doesn't feel like he is making a difference as mayor. He goes on a journey (like A Christmas Carol) and discovers what Fort Grey would be like if he never became Mayor.
When the Johnsons' present for Grover is stolen, Calvin and Dave team up to recover the gift in time for the holiday; a nostalgic Tina tries to get into the Christmas spirit by reviving traditions from when Malcolm and Marty were kids.