Ep 7. Putting the X in X'mas

Old Dogs & New Tricks is a comedy-drama web series that revolves around the lives of four gay friends who are looking for love and success in Los Angeles, who are all over 50 years of age. The show explores the challenges of dealing with the challenges of being "old dogs" in a world that's increasingly geared towards "new tricks."

In season three, episode seven, titled "Putting the X in X'mas", the four friends find themselves dealing with the challenges of the holiday season. As they prepare to celebrate Christmas, they realize that they are all dealing with their own personal issues that threaten to get in the way of their festive cheer.

The episode begins with Ross (Leon Acord) struggling to come up with the perfect Christmas gift for his new boyfriend. Ross is still reeling from the loss of his previous boyfriend, who passed away unexpectedly. He wants to make this Christmas extra special, but he's having a hard time finding the right gift.

Meanwhile, Martin (David Pevsner) is dealing with his own family issues as he prepares to host Christmas dinner for his feuding parents. Martin's mother (Patty McCormack) and father (Ian Buchanan) haven't spoken to each other in years, and Martin is worried that their arguments will ruin the holiday.

Elsewhere, Nelson (Ulysses Morazan) is struggling to come up with a Christmas gift for his daughter. He wants to make up for lost time with his daughter, whom he neglected while pursuing his career. However, he's not sure how to make things right.

Finally, there's Vern (Curt Bonnem), who is still reeling from the end of his relationship with his boyfriend. He's feeling down and out of sorts, and he's not sure how to get back on track.

As the friends prepare for Christmas, they come up with a plan to put the "X" back in Christmas. They make a pact to get each other gifts that start with the letter "X," which proves to be a challenge. Through the process of finding the perfect gifts, they all learn valuable lessons about themselves and the true meaning of Christmas.

"Putting the X in X'mas" is a heartwarming and hilarious episode that explores the joys and challenges of the holiday season. It's a reminder that Christmas is not just about presents, but about spending time with loved ones and appreciating the little things in life.