Charlie evaluates the staff to determine who is more worthy of a new office. Caitlin agrees to go on a date with a City Hall Santa who refuses to remove his costume.
Mike's good friend drops by for a visit after three years. But Mike's in the shock of a lifetime when he brings back more than just memories. Meanwhile, Paul teaches Stacy how to be cheap.
The country of Ghana is presenting the Central Park Zoo with a really smart monkey. When Mike insults Bobo's mother, the chimp is offended. Meanwhile Carter and Stuart spend Christmas together.
When Mike accidently swallows a Native American custom, he does everything he can to get the drugs out of his system when asked to take a urine sample.
Paul messes up a raffle drawing, so Mike has to make up for his mistake. Caitlin is blackmailed by Carter & Stuart. They plan to reveal her secret having been on Star Search. Meanwhile James sees Paul's dentist.
America's favorite time traveling couple is reunited for this very hilarious episode of Spin City. Meanwhile, James has a thing for Stacy's Aunt, and Mike and Nikki continue to keep their relationship secret.