Christmas Shoplifting

"Christmas Shoplifting" is thirteenth episode of the second season of Punky Brewster and the 35th of the overall series. It premiered on December 15, 1985.

Synopsis
Misguided by Richmind Matzie, a schoolmate of hers, Punky steals a cashmere scarf as a Christmas present for Henry. However, she accidentally switches shopping bags with Mike, who ends up being arrested for shoplifting, even though he had nothing to do with the entire affair. Punky comes clean to Henry, and together they work to get Mike released.

Trivia

 * This is the second Christmas special episode of Punky Brewster after the two-part episode "Yes, Punky, There Is a Santa Claus". The third Christmas episode is "Christmas Hero".
 * This episode also focuses on shoplifting and its consequences.
 * Richmond Matzie later returns in Girls Will Be Boys.

Cast

 * Soleil Moon Frye as Punky Brewster
 * Cherie Johnson as Cherie Johnson
 * George Gaynes as Henry Warnimont
 * Susie Garrett as Betty Johnson
 * Sandy as Brandon "the Wonder Dog"
 * Peter Billingsley as Richmond Matzie