December 23 1983: Just days before Christmas the Oliverio family readies their Feast of the Seven Fishes an Italian tradition stretching back to the old country of Calabria. Amidst the preparations Tony Oliverio a young man with big dreams and a bigger heart wonders if he'll find love this Christmas season or spend it alone with his loud and loving family - Great Grandma Nonnie Grandpa Johnny Great Uncles Frankie and Carmine his parents his brother and a host of friends. When Sarah the girlfriend of his best friend Angelo introduces Tony to Beth it looks like Tony's holiday experience might take a turn for the better. That is unless Nonnie thinks Beth isn't good enough for her great-grandson and Beth's Ivy League suitor doesn't steal her heart first. Come on inside where it's warm and the smells of cooking fish permeate the air and let's have a visit.