Ep 7. Used Karma
- TVPG
- October 30, 2001
- 21 min
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7.4 (119)
Dharma & Greg season 5 episode 7, titled "Used Karma," begins with Dharma and Greg attending a garage sale, where they end up buying a mysterious box without knowing what's inside. Meanwhile, Kitty is frantic about her upcoming 50th high school reunion and enlists the help of Abby to transform her look. Abby agrees to take couple's therapy classes with Larry, but soon realizes that Larry's not the best partner.
As Dharma and Greg try to figure out what's in the box they bought, Abby tells Dharma about her couple's therapy classes. Dharma is surprised that Abby is in therapy, but is supportive nonetheless. While trying to open the box, they discover that it's locked and the key is missing. They learn from the sellers that the box belonged to a woman named Lila who used to work as a psychic. Dharma becomes intrigued and thinks that there might be something important inside the box. Meanwhile, Greg is less convinced and wants to sell the box to someone else.
Kitty prepares for her high school reunion with Abby's help. Abby does her best to make Kitty look younger and more fashionable. However, Kitty is not satisfied with the way she looks and starts to become increasingly nervous about the reunion. Abby tries to reassure her that she looks great and that everyone will be jealous of her.
Larry's behavior becomes increasingly difficult during the couple's therapy classes, to the point where Abby starts to lose patience with him. She realizes that Larry has a lot of unresolved issues that he needs to work through. Abby suggests that he see a therapist for individual therapy, but Larry refuses because he thinks it's a sign of weakness.
Dharma becomes more and more obsessed with the locked box and decides to seek out Lila. She tracks her down and learns that Lila was a psychic who used the box to store her clients' personal items and that the key was lost a long time ago. Dharma is disappointed that there's nothing mysterious or supernatural about the box, but Lila convinces her to keep it and start her own collection of used karma.
As the episode progresses, Kitty becomes more and more nervous about her high school reunion. She starts to doubt herself and wonders if she's too old to attend. Abby's reassurances don't seem to help, and Kitty decides not to go to the reunion after all. However, at the last minute, Abby convinces her to attend, and when they get there, Kitty is surprised to find that she's the most popular person at the reunion. Everyone wants to talk to her and catch up, and Kitty feels like she's back in high school again.
Larry eventually agrees to see a therapist and starts to work through his issues. Abby is relieved and tells him that she loves him and wants to work through their problems. Meanwhile, Dharma and Greg start their own collection of used karma, which leads them on a new adventure.
In conclusion, Dharma & Greg season 5 episode 7 explores the themes of aging, self-doubt, and the power of objects imbued with the energy of their previous owners. The episode features strong performances by the entire cast and is a must-see for fans of the show. With its mix of humor, drama, and heart, "Used Karma" is one of the best episodes of the season and one that is sure to resonate with viewers.