PROMO GROUP SHOT:

Wacky Voiceover: Get ready for all the laughs 'cause an all-new episode of "Rebel Roomies" is coming up next, right here on the Republic Broadcast Corporation!

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EXT. SPACE.

INT. MILLENNIUM FALCON - COCKPIT

Leia: (walks in, joins Han) Well, Han, having a holiday dinner with Chewie's family was certainly interesting. Personally, I'd suggest they use *hairnets* the next time we visit, but that probably wouldn't... Han, what are you-- mynock pie? Oh, how can you keep eating that??
Han: (slobbering and defensive) What? I grew up on this stuff! They gave us a whole crate full of it. It's back in the--
Leia: I'll pass, thank you.
Han: (continues eating) Suit yourself.
Leia: (pauses) Han, I think we need to talk about Chewie. I mean, he's a wonderful friend and everything, but... you and I did get engaged after the war ended several months ago, and even though we're rooming with Luke, Lando, Wedge, and the droids on Coruscant, we'll have to move out someday. What will happen when we get married? Have kids? Because... well... Chewie just can't stay with us forever.
Han: (stops eating) But... He has a life debt, Leia. Ever since I freed him from the Empire, it's always been like this. He doesn't really have a choice.
Leia: But can't you... cancel it? Or reverse it? What if... I don't know... He saves your life or something?
Han: Save my life? How do you expect that to ever happen... Hey, wait. I know. Yeah... See, all we gotta do is--
    Chewie interrupts and barks excitedly.

Han: (laughs nervously) H-heyyy, yeah. We did have a great time, didn't we, Leia?
    Chewie gives each a headlock and nudges them, laughing. Leia gives Han a dirty look. Han pretends to chuckle with Chewie and shrugs at Leia with a look of chagrin.
 

OPENING TITLES/THEME SONG

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COMMERCIAL:

Loud voiceover: New Year's Eve! At the Organa Arena! One night only!
Band: (Hard rock song) "Shot another Hutt dead, another bounty on my head...!"
V/O: It's the biggest concert of the millennium!
Band: (Folksy acoustic) "Your targeting computer is locked on to my heart..."
V/O: "The Homing Beacons" Reunion Tour!
Band: (Piano ballad) "Love can topple an Empire..."
V/O: Tickets available at the box office, and all Howlin' Krayt Music locations!
Band: (Hard rock) "Don't shoot at me 'cause I'm a... Death Star Commander!"
V/O: "The Homing Beacons" Reunion Tour! New Year's Eve!
Band: (Folksy) "I've got a lovely feeling about this..."
V/O: Be there!
 

COMMERCIAL:

Wacky Voiceover: Stay "Up Late with Lando" after your local news! Tonight, Lando's got two of his "Rebel Roomies," Han Solo and Chewbacca!
Han: Y'know, I've always meant to ask, but back when I got frozen by Vader, I'd asked this guy to watch over Leia. Then it turns out that he *left* her behind with Luke and hung out with *you*! ...What happened?
    Lando laughs, Chewie shakes his head

V/O: Then he's got best-selling author Lama Su, and a rockin' performance by the Womprats!
V/O: (cont'd, very quickly) And then catch Jar Jar, 'cause he's got pod race commentator Ben Quadinaros!

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INT. BESPIN - ORPHANAGE
    Lando, Luke, and Wedge walk in, joining Lobot.

Luke: Wow, look at how excited all the kids are. And you do this every year?
Lando: Yeah, me and Lobot here always like to give back to the community, you know? Especially around this time of the year. Ain't that right, Lobot?
Lando: (cutting off Lobot) Hehe, yeah, this guy's *always* helping out! It's like, he's Mr. Charity! Ahahaha! You just can't keep him away! The stories I could tell you guys...
    The others exchange glances. Lobot shakes his head and walks away.

Wedge: Well, uh, what'd you have planned for us here?
Lando: I dunno, I figured we'd sign a few things, take pictures, you know.
Luke: Sounds great. I'm up for it.
Female assistant: Mr. Calrissian, our Santa just called in sick. The kids were so looking forward to seeing him, and I don't know how we can find a replacement--
Lando: Whoa whoa, relax. We'll see what we can do. Maybe... one of them can fill in (gestures to Luke and Wedge) because, well, I may be good at many things: Business. Gambling. Flying... Corellian swoop racing... Acting... Loving... But, uhhh, playing Santa Claus? Not on the list.
Luke: Well, I suppose I could fill in and--
Assistant: Actually, the kids were really looking forward to seeing you, too, sir. You know, being a Jedi and a war hero and all. (small laugh)
Lando: Hey, that settles it then. Antilles is our Santa for the day.
Wedge: Wait a second! I may not be a... "Jedi." (sarcastic hand gestures) But I had my moments in battle! Like the time I--
Assistant: We have a suit and a beard, but we don't really have any padding or anything...
Luke: (sheepish) Uhhh, I... I have a bag of Wookiee fur back in the ship.
Lando: Why do you have a bag of Wookiee fur back in the ship?
Luke: (annoyed) Long story short, I left a bag with my Jedi training gear on the Falcon, Chewie was giving himself a little trim, apparently he thought my bag was--
Lando: Okay, okay, we get the idea. Just... go get it. And... Let's get this party started!
 

INT. CORUSCANT MALL
    Artoo and Threepio walk among a packed crowd, the former towing several bags, the latter only holding a datapad.

Threepio: I say, Artoo, we are quite close to completing our holiday shopping! And I must compliment you on your choice of capes for Lando.
    Artoo whistles his thanks.

Threepio: (checking his datapad) Oh, now all we have left is Master Luke. I have always found him to be most difficult to choose gifts for. Wouldn't you agree, Artoo?
    Artoo agrees.

Threepio: Yes, he did seem to enjoy that home vaporator kit quite a bit, didn't he? But whatever shall we purchase this year?
    Artoo responds.

Threepio: Artoo-Detoo, you know how I feel about gift certificates! So tacky and impersonal! And one for a heavy-blaster dealer would not suit Master Luke in the least!
    Artoo raspberries and mumbles.

Threepio: Hmph. I find it very unlikely that *you* were programmed with any more "holiday spirit" than me or any other droid! The very idea! Now, we had better find a more suitable gift, and quite soon! We have less than two hours before the mall closes! I suggest we try this electronics establishment.
    Artoo whistles.

Threepio: I don't think so, Artoo. Master Luke must already have more power convertors than all the junk dealers in the galaxy combined...
 

EXT. CORUSCANT. HOUSE - FRONT YARD.
    Chewie is shovelling the driveway. Han screams off-screen. Chewie runs to help, and discovers Han being attacked by a Wampa. In reality, Han is wrestling with a giant Wampa lookalike made from household materials. Chewie stops and tries to figure out what to do as Han continues to scream. Han looks over and sees a real Wampa approaching and startling Chewie. Han fires his blaster to scare the Wampa off. Chewie breaks down and sobs. Leia approaches Han, who has a dejected look.

Leia (sarcastic): I hope you have a Plan B, "Master Yoda."
    fade to black.

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COMMERCIAL:

A man walks into a living room and calls out to his wife.

Man: Come into the garage, honey. I want to show you something.
    They walk into a garage with a shiny new astromech droid in it.

Man: Happy birthday!
    The woman smiles, covering her mouth in surprise. They embrace.

Woman: Oh, sweetie! I love you!
Man: But that's not all. Show her, R5.
    The droid extends an arm from a compartment with a pendant.

Voiceover: Show how much you love her, with our beautiful japor snippet pendant. Lovingly hand-crafted from the finest materials in the galaxy.
Woman: They're both wonderful!
    The two hold up the pendant, embrace, and kiss. The droid whistles approvingly.

Voiceover: Give the one you love something to remember you by. Dorme Jewelers. Naboo, Bespin, and Coruscant. And visit our new store on Kamino: located just south of the Rishi Maze.
 

COMMERCIAL:

Dexter Jettster voiceover: On the next exciting episode of "Bounty Hunt Xtreme 30: Hall of Fame Edition"! 4-LOM has a huge lead in the race, but will he be able to hold on and take home the title?
4-LOM: I'm very confident that I'm the best one left. I know everyone else is out to get me, but that's the price you pay for being on top.
Jettster V/O: Meanwhile, Zuckuss and Bossk form an uneasy partnership to improve their chances. But will it last?
Zuckuss: Can I trust Bossk? Probably not. But, as a bounty hunter, you don't get to where I've gotten without taking risks.
Jettster V/O: Things will heat up as we begin the Kessel Run portion of the race, and we'll get even closer to deciding WHO will be crowned the "Greatest of the Greatest!" Catch all of the thrilling non-stop action, tomorrow at 20:00 hours, right here on RBC!

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