After her boss Brent abandons the North Pole for big tech, intrepid elf Candy Smalls considers the possibility of becoming Santa’s first female successor.

After welcoming a fresh batch of interns, Santa recruits Candy to deliver the State of the Workshop address. Later, a shocking revelation causes Candy to come to terms with harsh truths about Brent.

Junior’s arrival in the South Pole threatens Candy’s ascent to the top of Santa’s list. As Cookie and Goldie find a new friend in Mrs. Claus, Craig crumbles at home.

Santa’s birthday festivities are cut short as tensions between Candy and her inner circle escalate. Later, Devin performs a good deed, and Mrs. Claus faces her demons.

As Santa prepares to name his successor, Candy readies for her calling as the next Claus

Still reeling from the announcement of Santa’s successor, Candy attempts to unite the workers of the North Pole around a common cause.

As Christmas draws closer, Candy rallies her entire crew for a final chance to stick it to Santa.