Ep 22. Toni With An I

Bless the Harts season 2 episode 22, titled "Toni With An I", follows the Harts as they prepare for a live performance of their local variety show. This episode is a special one as the character of Toni, who viewers have known throughout the series as a man, is unveiled as a transgender woman.

As the family members embrace and support Toni, they also struggle with the fact that they have known her for years as a man and question whether they have ever truly known her. Betty, the family matriarch, takes it especially hard as she feels like she has missed something about someone she has known for so long.

Meanwhile, Wayne, Betty's husband, tries to understand the transgender community by attending a support group meeting, but his confusion only leads to comedic mishaps. Along the way, guest stars including drag queen Shangela and singer Patti LaBelle make appearances.

The episode is filled with heartfelt moments as Toni shares her story with the Harts and the audience, and the family members learn to better understand and support her. But it also maintains the light-hearted tone of the series, with plenty of humor and small-town charm.

Overall, "Toni With An I" is a touching and important episode that addresses transgender representation in television with sensitivity and respect, while also keeping true to the humor and heart of Bless the Harts.