Ep 14. Doc Small
- February 14, 2005
- 22 min
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8.1 (31)
In the Corner Gas season 2 episode 14 titled "Doc Small", Brent is trying to sell his car, but nobody seems to be interested in buying it. Hank comes up with the idea to take it to the next town and sell it there, but Brent is reluctant. Meanwhile, Oscar is worried about his upcoming medical check-up and starts trying to improve his health with a bizarre exercise routine.
Emma is excited to receive a visit from her old friend Dr. Samantha Small, a successful big city doctor who has recently moved to a rural area. Emma is in awe of Samantha's success and starts feeling insecure about her own life choices. However, Samantha is struggling to adjust to the slower pace of life and is not enjoying her new job. She tells Emma that she misses the excitement and challenges of big city medicine.
Samantha spends time with the Corner Gas crew and learns about their simple yet fulfilling lives. She starts to see the charm in small town living and begins to appreciate the importance of community. Samantha also helps Hank with his fear of needles and impresses him with her medical knowledge.
Meanwhile, Brent finally agrees to take his car to the next town and is surprised to find a lot of interest in it. He ends up selling it for more than he was asking, but realizes that he will miss it. Oscar's check-up goes well, and he is relieved to find out that he is in good health. He feels confident enough to continue his bizarre exercise routine, much to the amusement of the others.
At the end of the episode, Samantha tells Emma that she has decided to stay in the rural area and continue her work as a doctor. She has realized that she can make a difference in people's lives, even in a small town. Emma is happy for her friend and feels more secure about her own life choices.
Overall, "Doc Small" is a heartwarming episode that explores the differences between big city and small town life. It highlights the importance of community and the simple yet fulfilling aspects of rural living. The episode is also humorous and features some of the classic Corner Gas banter between the characters.