Ep 8. Father Disfigure

Jim is back and he is up to his usual shenanigans in the eighth episode of the second season of According To Jim titled Father Disfigure. The episode revolves around Jim's fear of ending up looking disfigured like his own father.

In this episode, Jim's father comes to town for a visit, which makes Jim incredibly uncomfortable because of his father's facial disfigurement. Jim goes to great lengths to avoid seeing his father by hiding out in the house with his family and making excuses to leave when his father is around.

At the same time, Jim's wife Cheryl is dealing with a disfigured client at work who is struggling to come to terms with his appearance. Cheryl becomes invested in helping her client navigate through his issues, which inspires Jim to face his own fears.

As the episode progresses, Jim begins to realize that his father's disfigurement hasn't prevented him from living a full and happy life. Jim eventually musters the courage to face his father and have an honest conversation with him about his own fears and insecurities.

Meanwhile, Cheryl continues to support her client through his journey towards acceptance and learns some valuable lessons about compassion and acceptance along the way.

Father Disfigure is a heartwarming episode that explores themes of fear, acceptance, and family. Despite Jim's initial reluctance to confront his father, he ultimately learns a valuable lesson about the importance of facing his fears and embracing his family. Similarly, Cheryl's journey with her client shows the power of empathy and the importance of accepting ourselves and others for who we are.