Tony Sokol of Den of Geek gave the episode 2 out of 5 points ranking, stating '' 'Tis the 30th Season' has a better premise than an execution, not to be confused with a crucifixion. They buy the smart TV and begin watching Yule Log in HD, ignoring the actual log burning in the fireplace nearby. Jeanie refunds the Simpsons' money and adds $2,400 in exchange for their promise never to visit the resort again. They join the dinner, along with Grampa, having gained a new appreciation of the importance of being with family and friends for the holidays. Upon reaching town, they find Moe hosting a dinner for the old and needy at his tavern. The car runs out of gas just outside Springfield, leaving the Simpsons to walk the rest of the way in the snow. Bart scares Jeanie by removing the heads from the animatronic figures in the Hall of Vice Presidents and putting them in her bed. The Simpsons finally admit to each other that they are not enjoying the trip and decide to leave quickly so they can make it home by Christmas. When she ignores them, Bart vows revenge. Bart and Lisa complain to the manager, Jeanie, saying that the site looks nothing like the pictures on its web page. Homer urges Bart and Lisa to act as if they are enjoying themselves for Marge's sake, but the theme park turns out to be full of bizarre, frightening rides and obscure cartoon characters. Upon reaching the resort, they find themselves booked into a cramped hotel room with an extremely low ceiling. By the time she wakes up, the entire family is in the car and driving through Tennessee on the way to Florida. They drug Marge's tea to put her to sleep. As Marge becomes increasingly stressed over the approach of Christmas, Homer and the children secretly book a vacation at a theme park and resort in Florida. In addition, Gil immediately sells the present to Reverend Lovejoy at a greatly inflated price. By the time she finishes, the shelves have been picked clean. When the Sprawl-Mart opens at 6:00, Marge hurries to get a smart TV, but stops to help Gil get a present for his granddaughter. Homer wakes up at 2:30 in the morning to take her place as planned, but gets his scarf caught in the front door and knocks himself unconscious. Marge waits in line overnight at the store, giving Gil Gunderson some of her winter clothing so he can keep warm. Seeing a commercial for a Black Friday sale at the Sprawl-Mart, Marge and Homer plan a strategy to take advantage of it. After Thanksgiving dinner, Bart and Lisa give Marge and Homer their Christmas lists, asking for only one present: a smart TV that costs $2,400.

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