Ally's incurable romanticism and John's legal acumen make them the perfect fit in Richard's eyes to handle the case of three adults seeking a legal marriage. Georgia, feeling blue for the holidays, points out that the clients' triangle isn't very different from the one in which Ally, Georgia and Billy find themselves. Meanwhile, preparations are in full swing for the company Christmas party in which Renee joings singer Vonda Shepard in a sexy rendition of "Santa Claus is Coming To Town".
Ally McBeal is a single, independent woman, who works at a law firm. The series follow Ally throughout her everyday life, and her struggles with dating, friends, and her job.