Moonlighting, T'was the Episode Before Christmas

T'was the Episode Before Christmas

Air Dates: 17 Dec 1985, 23 Dec 1986, 22 Dec 1987

Synopsis:

A man named Joseph once testified against his partner, sending him to prison. The partner is out now, and has found Joseph and murdered him. Joseph's wife Mary and their baby son are on the run. Mary anonymously leaves the baby with Agnes, leading David and Maddie to try to find the baby's parents. On the way, they meet up with three guys from the Justice Department named King (Ruben King, Saul King, and Jim King), a camel (cigarette), and a star to guide the way.

This is the first of two Moonlighting Christmas episodes. The other one is It's a Wonderful Job.

Directed by Peter Werner

Written by Glenn Gordon Caron

Guest Stars:

Guest Starring:
- Richard Belzer
- Leslie Wing
- James Avery
- Daniel Chodos
- John Hostetter
Co-Starring:
- Ralph Meyering, Jr.
- Brian Libby

Memorable Dialog and Additional Links:

See Christine Graves's Moonlighting Madness page for this episode.

Music:

Silent Night
Santa Claus is Coming To Town, by The Crystals
Maddie sings a bit of the traditional Hush, Little Baby
Agnes sings a bit of Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair from South Pacific
cast and crew sing the traditional The First Noel

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