Anthony Bourdain: The Layover (2011)

Episode Overview

Nikki embraces the holiday cheer as she organizes her traditional Christmas tree-trimming gathering, but to her dismay, all her friends decline the invitation. To lift her mood, she heads to the mall for some last-minute shopping. There, when the mall Santa abandons the eager kids waiting for photos, Nikki takes it upon herself to play the role of Santa. As the mall is closing, she and her friends—Kim, Andell, Stevie, T, and Professor Oglevee—find themselves accidentally locked inside a department store after being lured by a mysterious man named Walter. Nikki attempts to brighten the atmosphere, but her friends remain grumpy and discontent. Following a chaotic "Secret Santa" exchange filled with bickering, they realize their immaturity and gather to apologize to Nikki. When the security guard arrives to help, Nikki describes Walter, only to learn that no one by that name works at the mall. The next day, they finally