Ep 6. Bassmaster

Easy Money season 1 episode 6, titled "Bassmaster," is a thrilling episode that follows the life of the Cochran family, who are troubled by their ongoing financial struggles. The episode opens with the family's patriarch, Roy Cochran, trying to make some quick cash by participating in a fishing tournament. Roy is an avid fisherman and sees this tournament as a potential way to pay off his debts.

The tournament is called Bassmaster and is highly competitive. Roy is up against some of the best fishermen in the area and is determined to win the grand prize of $5,000. However, things don't go as planned for Roy when he realizes that his old boat is not up to par with the other boats in the tournament. Roy's boat is slow and unable to keep up with the other fishermen, causing him to fall behind.

Meanwhile, Roy's wife, Bobette, is dealing with her own financial struggles. Bobette works at a local diner and is not making enough money to pay the bills. She is stressed out and worried about the family's financial future. Bobette's daughter, Brandy, is also struggling with money issues. Brandy is trying to save up enough money to attend college, but it seems like a nearly impossible feat.

As the tournament progresses, tensions rise between Roy and the other fishermen. They belittle him and make fun of his old boat. Roy becomes increasingly angry and desperate to win. He decides to take a dangerous risk by going into an area of the lake that he knows is off-limits. The decision pays off, and Roy catches an enormous bass that puts him in the lead.

However, Roy's success is short-lived when he is caught by the tournament officials. He is disqualified from the tournament and must face the consequences of his actions. Roy is devastated and feels like he has let his family down.

Despite the setback, the Cochran family comes together to support each other. They realize that they need to work together to overcome their financial struggles. Bobette decides to take a second job to bring in more money, and Brandy starts to think of creative ways to save for college.

In the end, Easy Money season 1 episode 6 shows that although financial problems can be a challenge, there is always a way to overcome them with determination and support from family and friends.