Christmas Is Going To The Dogs

Eels

A snowy Boston cityscape establishes the holiday setting before cutting to a montage of Merv lying listlessly around the apartment. A television newscaster forecasts a heavy blizzard, highlighting his depressive state.

Belong Together

Mark Ambor

Russ is watching old videos of his time together with Merv and Anna.

Puppies Are Forever

Sia

Montage of Russ, Anna, and Merv doing various activities at the beach.

It's My Dog Birthday

T-Pain

Russ and Anna enter a lavish outdoor birthday party for Lolly, a golden retriever. The area is decorated with balloons and banners as Jocelyn greets them, introducing the birthday girl while other dogs mingle in the background.

Dance Like Animals

Mini Rascals

Russ and Jocelyn continue their discussion at the party.

Get Over It!

John Landau & The Giants

Tom awkwardly flirts with Anna until Russ interrupts.

Che Che Colé

Marc Anthony

Russ dances with an older woman as Anna watches.

Bamboleo

Gipsy Kings

Anna joins Russ on the dance floor, attempting to follow his lead as the tempo increases. They laugh and stumble through a routine that culminates in a clumsy but enthusiastic lift attempt, mimicking Dirty Dancing amidst the cheering crowd.

One Week

Barenaked Ladies

While driving, Russ and Anna cycle through radio stations until they find a favorite song. They passionately sing along, performing synchronized hand gestures and drumming on the dashboard, momentarily reconnecting through their shared nostalgia.

I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas

Lake Street Dive

The group celebrates Christmas in a festive living room, wearing matching holiday sweaters. Merv plays happily with Russ's new dog, Angelina. Anna then proposes to Russ.