Ep 10. 2039: A Christmas Oddity

In the My Family season 9 episode 10 titled "2039: A Christmas Oddity", the Harper family celebrates Christmas in the year 2039. The episode starts with Susan Harper, the matriarch of the family, setting up the Christmas decorations which include floating Christmas trees, robotic Santa Claus dolls, and intelligent Christmas lights that respond to voice commands. Grandpa, who is now 110 years old, arrives late to the party and is introduced to the latest in anti-aging technology, a pill that makes him feel 21 again but also causes some unintended side effects.

Meanwhile, Ben Harper, the patriarch of the family, is struggling with his latest invention which is supposed to teleport Christmas presents to people's houses. However, the invention malfunctions and instead brings an alien from another planet into the Harper’s living room. The alien, who looks like a giant spider with six limbs and a taste for Christmas delicacies, is named Barney and quickly becomes the talk of the party.

While the Harpers are busy entertaining Barney, an unexpected visitor arrives at their door - a man claiming to be Ben’s great, great grandson from the year 2099. He has traveled back in time to warn the Harpers that their invention will cause a catastrophic chain of events that will destroy the future. The Harper family is skeptical, but when they look into the future via Susan's intelligent Christmas lights, they see a devastating future where the holiday of Christmas no longer exists and the world is ruled by robots.

Determined to save Christmas and the future, the Harper family decides to destroy Ben’s invention. However, they soon realize that Barney’s alien DNA has merged with the invention, creating a sentient machine that is capable of destroying the world. The Harpers must work together to not only save Christmas but also prevent the end of the world.

As the family races against time to fix the invention, they reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. They remember that it is a time for family, love, and giving. In the end, the Harper family comes together to save Christmas and the future. The episode ends with a heartwarming Christmas song performed by the entire cast and a final shot of Barney being sent back to his own planet.

Overall, "2039: A Christmas Oddity" is a fun and imaginative episode of My Family that combines science fiction elements with traditional holiday themes. It is a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone who loves an entertaining Christmas story.