Chapter Ninety-Six: Silent Night, Deadly Night

**Chapter Ninety-Six: Silent Night, Deadly Night** is the sixteenth episode of Season 7 of *Tales From The Darkside,* and the ninety-sixth overall. The episode serves as the series’ second Christmas special, after *Chapter Fifty-Seven: The Christmas Chronicles.* The episode aired on December 19, 2023.

## Synopsis

**CHRISTMAS COMES TO THE GROUP** — After defeating and killing Jennifer, The Group take the time to relax. Christmas arrives, and the gang think everything is over.

## Plot

Months have passed since Jennifer was executed by the Agency, and life has returned to relative normality. The Group have not moved on and simply stayed in Nelson to help clean up the mess Jennifer had caused (“Ending Theme”). Many memorials are put in place for all the deceased citizens Jennifer had killed. By now, it is the Christmas season, meaning snow has begun to fall. Bryson remarks, “It’ll be the first time we’ve celebrated Christmas here since our senior year.” Bryson arrives unexpectedly at Carson and Veronica’s house. Carson lets him in, and asks, “What’s wrong?” Bryson is slightly freaking out, but after calming down, he says, “Guys, I think I might propose to Yasmin.” Carson and Veronica congratulate him. Bryson then says, “But I need your guys’ help. I want this moment to be special, so everything’s gotta go right, okay?” The couple agree, and suggest Summer and Sabrina to help as well. Christmas Eve rolls around, and Bryson hosts a party yet again at his house (“All I Want For Christmas Is You”). Meanwhile, in The Sweet Hereafter, multiple deceased people are relaxing in the heaven’s version of Nelson. Suddenly, Jennifer appears, mad that they died. Everyone who Jennifer killed looks at her in disgust, but to Jennifer’s surprise, they don’t seem mad and simply continue. Jennifer looks around, and eventually finds Evan and Kathy. Kathy says, “Look, I know why you’re here. I don’t have my powers, and I can’t help you. I died, and am living in peace.” Jennifer simply says, “Pitiful,” before grabbing the two, and resurrecting herself along with the other two. Jennifer breathes in (“Blank Space (Reprise)”) and asks Kathy, “Now do you see what you’ve missed?” Kathy shakes her head, and runs away. Evan, on the other hand, is ecstatic. He is quickly disappointed when he learns that Skylar, Emily and Janice have been resurrected already, saying, “My hard work, all gone.” Jennifer tells him, “No need to worry. We can fix all of this.” She then snaps her fingers, which triggers a shockwave. At Bryson’s house, Carson and Veronica nudge Bryson to propose. However, before he can, he feels strange. Suddenly, he drops to the floor, dead. Suddenly, so does Yasmin, Veronica, Chloe, Rachel and Kendra. Everyone freaks out, not knowing what to do. However, Carson thinks of an idea. He asks Summer, “Do you remember that random alternate universe you and Tania suddenly teleported to before coming back?” Summer is reminded, but says yes. Carson says, “Belsen. Maybe they can help us.”

## Revivals/Resurrected

Jennifer Weston, Kathy Beefer, Evan Hernandez: All resurrected by Jennifer

## Kills/Deaths

Bryson Martinez, Yasmin Gutierrez, Veronica Cortez, Chloe Vamp, Rachel Payton, Kendra Brates: All killed by Jennifer

## Trivia

* The episode title comes from the 1984 American slasher film of the same name.
* The episode features the return of Kathy Beefer since Season 3 and Evan Hernandez since Season 1.
	+ As of this episode, almost all of the characters who died in Season 1 were resurrected. The only exception is Mal Castillo.