This is the only episode of the series with a December airing that has a Xmas theme. A ghost with amnesia believes himself to be Santa Claus. His apparent mission is to reunite his son, who is resentful of his many absences, with his son
It plays out the theme of parent-child conflict which runs through S 3, leading up to Mel's own relationship with her "father."
One thing that stands out here, as throughout the series, is the varied powers ghosts have. The woman in "Ball and Chain" can't pick up an apple. Others can blow out windows, occupy bodies, and have telekinetic powers. This one can shut off electric power for the town square.
The episode itself is not all that thrilling, compared with other S 3 offerings.
One thing that stands out here, as throughout the series, is the varied powers ghosts have. The woman in "Ball and Chain" can't pick up an apple. Others can blow out windows, occupy bodies, and have telekinetic powers. This one can shut off electric power for the town square.
The episode itself is not all that thrilling, compared with other S 3 offerings.
