Summary

One in this "mockumentary" comedy series, based on the British series of the same name, about the oddball employees of the Dunder-Mifflin paper company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. In this episode, Andy vows to grant all of the employees' holiday wishes, though Stanley is characteristically unamused by his antics. Erin, still struggling to get over Andy, attempts to hide her sadness when he announces that his "super-serious" girlfriend Jessica is coming to the party. Robert California, also still mourning his recent breakup, arrives for the event, and Jim and Dwight are surprised to learn that Cathy wishes to leave their "desk clump" because of their constant feuding. Andy orders them to desist, threatening them with the loss of their Christmas bonuses, while downstairs Darryl invites Val to the party, though Nate interferes with their moment. Jim, not wanting to lose his bonus, begins baiting Dwight into pranking himself, and Erin enthusiastically takes part when Robert starts pouring drinks.

Val arrives and is embarrassed to find that she is noticeably overdressed, and Erin's frustration at Andy begins to show as she gets progressively tipsier. Dwight tries to frame Jim for putting a porcupine in his desk, though the trick quickly unravels, and everyone is uncomfortable to overhear Andy and Erin's confrontation when she makes a very morbid "Christmas wish" regarding Jessica. Jim pretends that Dwight has defaced a photo of Cece, but then hurriedly backtracks when Andy declares it a "fireable" offense. Dwight rocks out to his favorite Christmas tune as everyone happily exchanges gifts, and Andy assures Jim that he and Dwight will both receive their normal bonuses as Erin recruits an eager Kelly to antagonize Jessica. Robert and Erin bond over their mutual heartbreak, and Val is touched when Darryl dons a tuxedo in solidarity with her. Andy drives an inebriated Meredith home, though he takes a detour to spy on Robert and Erin, clearly jealous of their apparent flirtation. Finally, Jim "forgets" to tell Dwight about Andy's promise, content to let him continue pranking himself. Commercials deleted.