Ep 11. George is Being Elfish and Christmisses His Family

George is Being Elfish and Christmisses His Family" is the eleventh episode of the fifth season of George Lopez, an American sitcom that aired on ABC from 2002 to 2007. The episode originally aired on December 19, 2005.

In this holiday-themed episode, George, who is of Mexican-American descent, has trouble getting into the Christmas spirit because he misses his family back in Mexico. He tells his wife Angie that he doesn't want to celebrate Christmas without them and suggests that they skip the holiday altogether.

However, Angie, who is of Irish-American descent, is determined to make Christmas special for their family and insists that they continue with their traditions. To get him in the holiday mood, she takes George to see Santa Claus at the mall. George is initially resistant but eventually opens up to Santa about his feelings of homesickness and loneliness.

Meanwhile, at work, George gets into trouble with his boss, Jack, after he accidentally sends an email to the entire company that was meant for his friend Ernie. The email contains a joke about Jack, and the entire office is now gossiping about it. George tries to fix the situation by apologizing to Jack and inviting him to his house for Christmas dinner.

As Christmas approaches, George and Angie's children, Carmen and Max, begin to worry that Santa won't come because their dad is being "elfish" and not in the holiday spirit. They decide to take matters into their own hands and try to make Christmas happen without their parents' help.

The family's holiday plans are further complicated when George's mother-in-law, Benny, shows up unexpectedly. Benny, who is known for being difficult and causing drama, immediately starts causing trouble by insulting George and picking fights with his wife.

Despite all the chaos, George eventually gets into the holiday spirit and realizes that he doesn't need to be in Mexico to feel connected to his family. With the help of his wife and children, he embraces the holiday and learns the true meaning of Christmas.

"George is Being Elfish and Christmisses His Family" is a heartwarming episode of George Lopez that explores themes of family, culture, and the holiday spirit. With its mix of humor and heart, it is a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone looking for a feel-good holiday episode.