Ep 8. Pumped

In "Bless the Harts" season 2, episode 8, titled "Pumped," the Harts family has some unexpected revelations that shake their faith in their own decision-making. The episode begins with Betty discovering that the gas company that she invested in, despite her fears of the risk, has skyrocketed in value. This leads to Jenny and Wayne feeling jealous and inadequate about their own financial decisions. The episode then follows the Harts as they try to make up for lost opportunities and impress each other, with mixed results.

Betty is at the center of the action in "Pumped." She's thrilled to see the value of her investment skyrocket, but she's conflicted by the reasons why she invested in the first place. She confides in her daughter Jenny that she only invested because she was influenced by the gas company's charismatic CEO, Tex McQuaid. Jenny, not wanting to seem left out, tries to impress her mother by making big investments of her own. However, she quickly realizes that her investments are going nowhere and that she's not as good at it as she thought. Wayne, feeling left out, decides to get a job at the gas company, thinking it'll be his ticket to financial success.

Wayne's new job at the gas company proves to be the catalyst for several comedic storylines. He's thrilled to have the job, and he eagerly leaps into his work. However, he quickly finds himself caught between his boss, Tex McQuaid, and his coworker, a conspiracy theorist named Tad. Wayne tries to impress Tex and prove his loyalty to the company, but he's also worried about the accusations against the company that Tad is making. Wayne's internal struggle and his interactions with Tad make for some of the episode's most amusing moments.

"Pumped" is a comedy that takes a lighthearted look at the darker side of human nature. The episode explores the way that our decisions can be influenced by others, for good or ill, and how we're often driven by a desire to impress others instead of following our own instincts. However, the show doesn't take itself too seriously; there are plenty of goofy moments and wacky scenarios to offset the more serious plot points.

Overall, "Bless the Harts" season 2, episode 8, is an exciting addition to the series. Fans of the show will appreciate the humor and heart that the show is known for, while newcomers will enjoy the zany scenarios and lovable characters. "Pumped" is an episode that will keep audiences laughing and engaged from beginning to end.