Originally aired December 10, 2001
Written by David E. Kelley, John J. Sakmar & Kerry Lenhart, Daniel Cohn & Jeremy Miller
Directed by Mike Listo
Harry suspects one of his students is suicidal. Brooke hopes her parents will get back together after seeing them in an intimate moment. Scott is shocked to learn the controversial content of a school play. Louisa forms a singing troupe with Marla and Marilyn.
Tropes present in the episode:
- Christmas Episode: The show's first example.
- Death Glare: Scott gives Dr. Harris one after Harris clumsily remarks he previously told Scott the play was "wilder than the original."
- Delicate and Sickly: Max has leukemia. It turns out he's out of remission, but he wants to have a happy Christmas without his family worrying about his condition.
