: During their search, they encounter La Befana , the Italian "Christmas Witch," played by Laura San Giacomo. This encounter leads to an emotional bonding moment where Scott and Sandra both admit their fears about leaving the North Pole.

: Simon is officially named the new Santa, though the ceremony is notably awkward; when the Santa coat is passed to him, it appears heavy and difficult for him to handle, hinting at future challenges. Moving to the Real World TV Review: The Santa Clauses Episode 3 - The Geeky Waffle Nuovo Santa Clause cercasi s01e03

: Simon’s interview is interrupted when his daughter, Grace, and Scott’s daughter, Sandra, go missing. Scott and Simon must team up to find them in the mysterious and magical "Wobbly Woods." : During their search, they encounter La Befana

: Seeing Simon’s dedication as a father and his success in finding their daughters, Scott decides he is the right person for the job. Moving to the Real World TV Review: The

In the third episode of the Disney+ original series (titled " Chapter Three: Into the Wobbly Woods "), the search for Scott Calvin’s successor takes a pivotal turn. After considering several candidates—including a cameo by NFL legend Peyton Manning —Scott ultimately chooses tech entrepreneur Simon Choksi (played by Kal Penn) to take over the mantle of Santa Claus. Key Plot Developments

: Scott begins interviewing potential Santas at the North Pole while his family prepares for their impending move to the "real world" in the Chicago suburbs.