Ep 5. A Lot to be Desired

A Lot to be Desired is the fifth episode of Corner Gas Animated season 4. In this episode, Brent ends up having to deal with the consequences of his decision to purchase a lot of land from Hank, a purchase that he made on a whim more than anything else. It turns out that the land is an old dumping ground for mining waste, and as a result, it is highly toxic. To make matters worse, Brent discovers that his purchase has triggered a chain reaction of events that could end up harming the entire town of Dog River.

Meanwhile, Lacey and Karen are competing in the annual chili cook-off, and their rivalry is as fierce as ever. Karen pulls out all the stops this year, taking a page from Brent's book of risky investments and incorporating a new ingredient into her chili that she hopes will give her an advantage. Lacey, on the other hand, sticks with her tried and true recipe, but adds a secret ingredient of her own that she thinks will put her over the top.

Oscar and Emma, meanwhile, are dealing with their own issues. Emma has become obsessed with a new hobby, painting, and is spending all her free time working on a new piece. Oscar, however, has mixed feelings about her newfound passion, as it means that he has to spend more time alone. To compensate, he decides to get a new pet, which proves to be more trouble than it's worth.

As all of these storylines intersect, the citizens of Dog River are once again reminded that life in a small town is never straightforward, and that the things that seem simple and easy can often turn out to be the most complicated of all. A Lot to be Desired is a funny, heartwarming episode that showcases the best of what Corner Gas Animated has to offer: relatable characters, clever writing, and a deep love for the quirks and idiosyncrasies of small-town life.