Ep 7. Present Tense/Any Given Sundae

In the season 7 episode 7 of The Loud House, titled "Present Tense/Any Given Sundae," the Loud family is getting into the holiday spirit as Christmas approaches. However, Lincoln's stress levels skyrocket when he realizes he still needs to buy a present for one of his sisters, despite having thought he had all his gifts covered. Meanwhile, Lola and Lana argue over who will be mom and dad's sole caregiver when they grow old.

As the holiday season kicks into high gear, the Louds are busy decorating the house and preparing for Christmas. Lincoln is feeling relieved to have finished all his Christmas shopping, until he realizes that he's forgotten one of his sisters. Desperate to find the perfect gift before Christmas morning, Lincoln sets off on a mad dash around the mall. Meanwhile, his sisters are growing increasingly concerned about Lincoln's behavior, wondering why he's acting so strange.

Meanwhile, Lola and Lana are embroiled in a fierce sibling rivalry. When they attend a retirement home's "Grandparent's Day" event, they start bickering over who would be the better caregiver for mom and dad when they're older. Ultimately, the two sisters end up going to ridiculous lengths to prove their worth, including attempting to carry their parents up the stairs.

As the holiday season progresses, the Louds are enjoying all the typical Christmas festivities, from building gingerbread houses to watching Christmas movies. However, Lincoln remains deeply stressed about finding the perfect present for his sister. In a dramatic turn of events, Lincoln finds himself trapped in the mall after hours, desperately searching for a gift. With no one left to turn to, he finally realizes that he's been stressing over the wrong thing all along.

Similarly, Lola and Lana come to a realization about their argument, realizing that it's not about who would be the best caregiver, but rather about how much they both love their parents. In the end, they both agree to take care of their parents together.

"Present Tense/Any Given Sundae" is a heartwarming and festive episode of The Loud House that showcases the importance of family love and togetherness during the holiday season. With plenty of laughs, tears, and heartwarming moments, this is an episode that fans of the show will definitely not want to miss.