Ep 11. I'll Be Home For Christmas
- December 16, 2001
- 45 min
Angels Monica, Tess, and Andrew are back in action in season 8 episode 11 of Touched By An Angel, titled "I'll Be Home For Christmas." The episode begins with Monica being assigned to help a young woman named Shannon who is struggling to reconcile with her estranged family during the holiday season.
As Monica sets out to help Shannon, she encounters a few unexpected challenges along the way. Shannon is not interested in hearing anything from her family and insists on spending Christmas alone. Monica has to draw from all her experience as an angel to pull Shannon out of her shell and try to get her to see things in a different light.
Meanwhile, Andrew is tasked with helping a single mother, Rachel, who is raising her son alone amidst financial and emotional problems. Andrew finds out that Rachel's son is a huge fan of a certain holiday story and Andrew incorporates the story's lessons into Rachel's son's own life as a way to provide comfort and direction.
As the episode unfolds, we see Monica and Andrew both working tirelessly to help those around them. They support each other in their respective duties, bringing each other comfort in the face of the tough challenges they face.
What sets this episode apart is the careful balance between the messages of faith, hope, and kindness. While the themes can be heavy and the emotions high, the show's execution is always elegant and refined, making it accessible to viewers of all ages.
As with every episode of Touched By An Angel, the show makers succeed in offering a message of positivity while weaving an engaging story that grabs hold of viewers from the first moment. Whether you're a fan of the show or simply looking for a good story that showcases the power of love and faith during the holiday season, "I'll Be Home For Christmas" is a must-watch.