Ep 9. Phone Home for the Holidays

Hope & Faith season 1 episode 9 "Phone Home for the Holidays" is a heartfelt and comical holiday installment of the family sitcom. The episode centers around Hope, played by Faith Ford, and her attempts to connect with her beloved mother, played by the iconic actress and comedian Carol Burnett.

Hope's mother, The "Momster", is known for her insatiable need for attention and her high-maintenance personality. Despite this, Hope eagerly anticipates her arrival for the holidays, hoping for a chance to bond with her estranged mother. As soon as The Momster arrives, however, it becomes clear that connecting with her will be no easy feat.

As the two women struggle to find common ground, they are aided by Faith, Hope's sister who is played by Kelly Ripa, and their adorable children, who provide the much-needed comic relief. With Faith's guidance, Hope and The Momster embark on a series of misadventures, from a failed attempt at ice skating to a disastrous Christmas carol sing-along.

Throughout the episode, there are moments of emotional depth and poignancy, as Hope confronts her own anxieties about her relationship with her mother. Despite the challenges they face, the family ultimately finds a way to come together and celebrate the holiday season, proving that even the most complicated family dynamics can be mended with enough love and laughter.

Overall, "Phone Home for the Holidays" is a charming and enjoyable holiday episode that will leave viewers ready to embrace the spirit of the season and cherish their own family connections, no matter how complicated they may be.