Emiliano Díez

When Angie's parents, Vic (EMILIANO DÍEZ) and Emilina (SONIA BRAGA - "American Family," "Kiss of the Spider Woman"), visit for Christmas, George thinks they still believe that he is not good enough for their daughter. But he shows he can take care of his family without their help and battles with Vic for the best Christmas ever.

When Angie's uncle needs help defecting from Cuba by raft, George, Ernie and Angie's father, Vic (recurring guest star EMILIANO DIEZ), head out to sea--and have a confrontation with the U.S. Coast Guard. Meanwhile, Max hosts an unsanctioned birthday party for himself.

As a surprise for Angie's birthday, George arranges for her father Vic and sister Gloria to visit for the celebration. Upset about her upcoming divorce and jealous of her sister's marriage to a good man, Gloria makes an inappropriate advance towards George-which Max witnesses.

After George's estranged father gives him a huge loan to save the family from financial ruin, George vows to visit him in Phoenix. But George's difficult personal journey becomes a family vacation when Angie insists on joining him with Benny and Max. Along the way, George reminisces about his upbringing. Meanwhile, Ernie might finally have some success with women. The band WAR performs.

Unbeknown to his mother, Max takes up boxing at a local ring owned by Laila Ali (guest starring as herself).