Ep 7. What Dad Would Want

Paul Hennessy, the stay-at-home dad for three teens, is still dealing with the recent loss of his wife, Cate. In this episode, he discovers a video his wife made for him before she passed away, where she tells him that he should start dating again. Paul is hesitant, but his daughters convince him to give it a shot.

Meanwhile, Bridget, the older daughter, is excited to get her driver's license, but her excitement is dampened when she discovers that her father has gone on a date with the school nurse, Miss Krupp. Bridget doesn't approve of the match, and makes it her mission to find her father a better match.

As Bridget tries to set her father up with a new woman, he struggles with his own feelings about dating again. He misses his wife deeply, and is unsure if he's ready to move on. At the same time, he realizes that he wants to make his wife proud, and honor her wishes by finding a new partner.

Throughout the episode, Paul and his daughters grapple with the idea of moving on after a loss. They come to understand that it's okay to grieve, and that there's no timeline for healing. Paul finds himself drawn to Miss Krupp, despite Bridget's disapproval, and begins to see that it's possible to find love again after loss. In the end, the family comes together to support each other and honor their mother's memory.

Overall, "What Dad Would Want" is a heartfelt episode that explores the challenges of grieving and moving forward after loss. It's a reminder that love and family can get us through even the toughest times, and that it's okay to take things at our own pace.