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Lily's estranged father Mickey (comic goofball Chris Elliott) shows up for Thanksgiving, prompting memories of all the people Lily has declared dead to her in the past. Meanwhile, Robin accuses Barney of buying his famous, supposedly homemade cobbler at a store, and she challenges him to cook another one from scratch. Rita: In her late 70s, slow-moving, she is Lily's sweet, patient, long-suffering grandmother who hosts a Thanksgiving meal for Lily and her friends. Rita has allowed her thoughtless, selfish grown son Mickey

 to move back into her house. She's even broken her hip carrying Mickey's trunk, and given up her retirement money to fund Mickey's gambling and board game creations. Morris: In his late 70s, slow-moving, he is Lily's (Alyson Hannigan) grandfather who is delighted to host her and her friends for Thanksgiving. Unlike his wife Rita, he sees through Mickey, and his affection for Mickey is forced. 11-year-old Lily: Seen in flashbacks, she is Lily as an 11-year-old girl. She suffers through her dad's antics, and, as taught, she tells the IRS over the phone that her father is dead. Mr. Park: This Korean man, 40-50s, works at a street bodega and gives Lily regular coffee even though she asked for decaf. When pressed, he insists she got decaf, but he's lying to her. Sandy: Seen in flashback, 18-20 years old, she is Lily's freshman roommate in college who makes out with Lily's dad. Mr. Ossias: An elderly neighbor of Lily's, he steals her newspaper and is thus declared dead to her. Bridesmaid #1 and Bridesmaid #2: Seen in flashback to Lily's wedding, these bridesmaids compliment Lily's dress. Trudy: Seen in flashback, another bridesmaid at Lily's wedding, she tells Lily she's not a fan of her wedding dress. Leopold: A customer at Mr. Park's bodega, he requests a regular coffee.