Ernest P. Worrell, a charming but goofy taxi driver, is tasked with chauffeuring Santa Claus to Orlando, Florida, where he intends to pass on his powers to a new successor, Joe Carruthers. However, things quickly go awry due to Joe's agent and Santa's failing memory. As a result, Ernest, with the help of a young runaway named Harmony Star, becomes Santa's last hope to save the holiday season.

Ernest Saves Christmas
A lovable do-gooder joins forces with a struggling Santa to find a new Santa before Christmas is ruined.