First Look: ‘Dallas’ Star Patrick Duffy Rocks a Ponytail on ‘American Housewife’ (PHOTOS)

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Katy Mixon, Wendie Malick, Patrick Duffy in 'American Housewife'
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Patrick Duffy as Katie’s (Katy Mixon) dad, Marty

Katy Mixon and Patrick Duffy in American Housewife
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Katie is tasked with keeping her “long-separated” parents
Marty and Kathryn (Wendie Malick) apart at the holidays

Katy Mixon, Wendie Malick, Patrick Duffy in 'American Housewife' - 'Saving Christmas'
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Uh Oh! Looks like she’s not having much luck

American Housewife – Patrick Duffy, Julia Butters, Meg Donnelly, Daniel DiMaggio, Diedrich Bader - 'Saving Christmas'
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Will the rest of the Ottos be able to ease the tension?

PATRICK DUFFY, JULIA BUTTERS, MEG DONNELLY, DIEDRICH BADER
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Or will their role as buffers prove futile?

PATRICK DUFFY, JULIA BUTTERS, MEG DONNELLY, DIEDRICH BADER, WENDIE MALICK
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It’s certainly a family affair

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Perhaps the holiday spirit can work some magic between Marty and Kathryn…

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The Ottos are in for a special holiday treat as Dallas alum and former Step by Step actor Patrick Duffy swings by as Katie’s (Katy Mixon) dad, Marty.

In the December 12 episode, “Saving Christmas,” Katie does her best to keep her estranged parents apart when Marty decides to make a surprise Christmas visit.

TV Insider has your exclusive first look at Duffy’s appearance, which has his Marty coming face-to-face with ex Kathryn (Wendie Malick). This is sure to be good! Click through the images above for Bobby Ewing like you’ve never seen him.

Also in the seasonal episode, get ready for some relationship meddling by Anna-Kat (Julia Butters) who tries to help Trip (Peyton Meyer) win Taylor (Meg Donnelly) back. Meanwhile, Oliver’s (Daniel DiMaggio) production of “The Nutcracker” will face some challenges.

American Housewife, “Saving Christmas,” Wednesday, December 12, 8:30/7:30c, ABC