Donovan Scott

A scheming Frasier finally works his way into hosting the annual televised Christmas parade but is horrified to learn that his wildly successful protege - the sassy, brassy radio host Dr Mary - will be his co-host, prompting a battle royal for control of the microphone.

The body of a man with a white beard and a tailor-made Santa costume is discovered in the sewer near a D.C. mall just three days before Christmas. As the team gathers forensic evidence, the victim seems to match the legend more closely each step of the way. Booth and Brennan discover the man, whose legal name was Kristopher Kringle, was a well respected Santa Claus impersonator, employed by a local “Rent-A-Santa” business. When Booth and Brennan inspect Kris’ apartment, not only do they find his place decked out with holiday cheer, but they also find thousands of dollars stashed in a dresser drawer. As Christmas Day approaches, the Jeffersonian team works to find out who would have wanted this true-to-myth Santa dead. Meanwhile, Brennan visits her father in jail and plots a not-so-traditional Christmas reunion, and Booth and Brennan find themselves in close quarters with the mistletoe just overhead.

Chelina asks Alan to assist her in Texas as a former client, who may be innocent, is scheduled to be executed.

Colleen joins John and his Air Force buddies for his annual tradition of dirty Christmas carolling. Also, Joan tries to hijack Lark's first Christmas from Jen and Greg.

Earl tries to help his old friend Raynard, who ended up living in the woods because Earl stole the mobile library and pretended it was his band's tour bus so that girls would believe they were supporting U2.