Ep 8. Dan vs. The Gym

Dan Vs. is an American animated television show that premiered on The Hub (now Discovery Family) in January 2011. The series was created by Dan Mandel and Chris Pearson and ran for three seasons, concluding in 2013. The show follows the adventures of a man named Dan who becomes obsessed with getting revenge on different people and organizations that he perceives have wronged him in some way.

In season 2 episode 8, titled "Dan vs. The Gym," Dan takes on the fitness world as his latest target. After gaining weight from eating his favorite burgers and neglecting physical activity, Dan decides that it is time to get in shape. However, he quickly becomes frustrated with the expensive and elitist gym scene in his town. Feeling out of place and judged by the gym-goers, Dan decides to take matters into his own hands and start his own gym, "Dan's Gym."

As usual, Dan's plan quickly gets out of hand, and he soon finds himself in over his head. He recruits his best friend Chris to help him run the gym, but their lack of knowledge and experience in the fitness industry causes chaos. Dan's Gym becomes a magnet for oddball customers with bizarre workout requests, and Dan and Chris struggle to keep up with the demands of their clientele. Meanwhile, their rival gym, "Muscle Beach," run by a pompous and condescending manager named Lance, tries to put Dan's Gym out of business.

Throughout the episode, Dan and Chris embark on a series of misadventures as they attempt to keep their gym afloat. They create outrageous workout routines, hire unqualified staff, and even try to steal customers from Muscle Beach. Despite their best efforts, things continue to spiral out of control. Eventually, Dan realizes that he was in over his head and decides to shut down Dan's Gym.

The episode concludes with Dan and Chris accepting defeat and returning to Muscle Beach, where they are greeted with open arms by Lance, who is happy to have them back as loyal customers. Dan learns a valuable lesson about the importance of hard work, determination, and humility. "Dan vs. The Gym" is another hilariously over-the-top adventure for the show's eccentric protagonist, and fans of the series will certainly enjoy watching Dan take on the fitness industry in his own unique way.