Ep 2. Doug's Older Woman
- September 19, 1998
Doug season 7 episode 2, titled "Doug's Older Woman", follows the titular character as he develops a crush on an older woman named Mrs. Wingo. Mrs. Wingo is a substitute teacher who Doug meets while she is teaching his class. From the moment he sees her, Doug is smitten by her beauty and charm.
As Doug continues to have Mrs. Wingo as his substitute teacher, he becomes more and more infatuated with her. He spends his class time daydreaming about her and even goes as far as to imagine himself in a romantic relationship with her. However, Doug is hesitant to act on his feelings because he knows that Mrs. Wingo is much older than him.
Despite his reservations, Doug confides in his friends Skeeter and Patti about his crush on Mrs. Wingo. They are initially surprised, but they soon offer him words of encouragement and advice on how to pursue his crush. Together, they come up with a plan to invite Mrs. Wingo to a school dance in the hopes that Doug will have the opportunity to spend time with her outside of class.
The dance proves to be a success, and Mrs. Wingo agrees to dance with Doug. They have a great time dancing and talking, and Doug begins to feel more confident in his feelings for her. However, when Mrs. Wingo expresses her concerns about their age difference and the potential backlash from the community, Doug becomes discouraged and decides to end his pursuit of her.
In the end, Doug realizes that his feelings for Mrs. Wingo were never really about age or romantic attraction, but rather a fascination with her wisdom and experience. He comes to understand that he can still admire and learn from her without needing to pursue a romantic relationship.
Overall, "Doug's Older Woman" is a heartwarming episode that explores themes of love, age, and self-discovery. It showcases Doug's growth and maturity as a character, and his ability to learn important life lessons from his experiences. Fans of the show will enjoy the witty humor and sentimental moments that make this episode a standout in the series.