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Home for Christmas - S01E01 - The Big Christmas Lie
 

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The Big Christmas Lie

 
After lying to her nosy family about having a boyfriend, Johanne sets out to find the real thing in time to introduce him at Christmas.
 
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Home for Christmas / S01E01 : The Big Christmas Lie
Season 1, Episode 1 | Aired on December 5, 2019 | TV-MA | 32 min. | Netflix
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EPISODES
Season 1
Season 1
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Season 2
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  • Home for Christmas - Episode 1 - The Big Christmas Lie
    Episode 1
    The Big Christmas Lie
  • Home for Christmas - Episode 2 - Heavy Dating
    Episode 2
    Heavy Dating
  • Home for Christmas - Episode 3 - Sugar Baby? Sugar Daddy?
    Episode 3
    Sugar Baby? Sugar Daddy?
  • Home for Christmas - Episode 4 - Party Flirting
    Episode 4
    Party Flirting
  • Home for Christmas - Episode 5 - Heartache
    Episode 5
    Heartache
  • Home for Christmas - Episode 6 - The Final Christmas Countdown
    Episode 6
    The Final Christmas Countdown

Home for Christmas season 1 episode 1 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Johanne, a 30-year-old single woman, feels pressured by societal and familial expectations about relationships. During a family dinner, she lies about having a boyfriend to avoid judgment. Faced with the prospect of bringing a date to Christmas dinner, she tries speed dating, where she endures a series of awkward encounters. Despite the uncomfortable experience, she meets someone who dislikes modern technology as much as she does, and they make plans to see a movie together, offering a glimmer of hope in her quest to cover her lie.

Full Episode S01E01 Recap

### Dinner at Johanne's Parents' House - Johanne narrates her frustration with being single during family gatherings. - At the dinner, conversations revolve around relationships and children, highlighting Johanne's feelings of exclusion. - Johanne impulsively announces she has a boyfriend to avoid judgment from her family. ### Flashback to December 1st - Johanne goes about her day, encountering reminders of couples and families, intensifying her feeling of loneliness. - At work, she faces professional challenges and interacts with colleagues who discuss relationships and dating. - Johanne deals with an awkward encounter with a patient's unusual request and navigates workplace dynamics emphasizing her single status. ### Johanne's Lie Escalates - Pressured by her family, Johanne lies about having a boyfriend, promising to bring him to Christmas dinner. - Her friend encourages her to find a real date within 24 days to cover her lie. ### Speed Dating Adventure - Johanne tries speed dating, experiencing a series of awkward and bizarre encounters with potential matches. - Despite the uncomfortable and odd interactions, she meets a man who shares her disinterest in modern technology. They plan to see a movie together. ### Reflections and Decisions - Johanne contemplates her lie and its implications, questioning her decisions while navigating the pressures of societal expectations regarding relationships.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main theme of the episode?

The main theme revolves around societal pressures on single individuals and the lengths to which one might go to avoid judgment.

Who is Johanne?

Johanne is a 30-year-old single woman, struggling with the societal expectations to be in a relationship.

Why does Johanne lie about having a boyfriend?

Johanne lies to avoid judgment from her family and to feel included in conversations that revolve around relationships and family life.

What events lead Johanne to attend speed dating?

After lying about having a boyfriend, Johanne's friend convinces her to find a real date to bring to Christmas dinner, leading her to try speed dating.

What kind of interactions does Johanne have at the speed dating event?

Johanne encounters a variety of bizarre and awkward interactions, ranging from overly honest confessions to odd personal habits.

Does Johanne meet someone of interest at the speed dating event?

Yes, she meets a man who dislikes modern technology as much as she does, and they make plans to see a movie together.

How does Johanne's work life intersect with her personal struggles?

Johanne's interactions at work, both with colleagues and patients, often highlight her single status and contribute to her feeling of isolation.

What is Johanne's profession?

Johanne is a nurse, which adds to the theme of caring for others while navigating her own personal issues.

How does the episode address societal expectations of relationships?

Through Johanne's experiences and the pressures from her family and work, the episode critiques societal norms that prioritize relationship status.

What is the significance of the speed dating scene?

The speed dating scene illustrates Johanne's desperation and the comedic yet poignant lengths she goes to find a partner under societal pressure.

Does Johanne find a solution to her lie by the end of the episode?

The episode ends with Johanne making a connection at the speed dating event, offering a potential solution to her predicament.

How does Johanne feel about being single at family gatherings?

Johanne feels left out and judged for being single at family gatherings, which motivates her lie about having a boyfriend.

What role does Johanne's work play in her life?

Johanne's work as a nurse is both a source of pride and a reminder of her single status, as she navigates interpersonal dynamics and professional challenges.

How do Johanne's family and friends react to her announcement of having a boyfriend?

Her family and friends are surprised and excited, putting additional pressure on Johanne to make her lie a reality.

What is Johanne's ultimate goal in lying about having a boyfriend?

Johanne's goal is to gain acceptance and avoid feeling marginalized at family and social gatherings due to her single status.

 
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