The episode maintains the show's signature format by breaking the 23-minute runtime into four separate stories:

: The episode featured contributions from writers including Barbie Adler, Joe Cristalli, and Kyle Mack.

: John (James Brolin) finally agrees to get hearing aids. However, being able to hear everything clearly again doesn't quite have the positive effect he anticipated. Production Details Original Air Date : November 16, 2017. Director : Jonathan Judge .

: Joan (Dianne Wiest) joins her neighbor's poker game, but the stakes are higher than usual as she competes to win an "unusual prize".