Ep 5. The Cage

The Cage is the fifth episode of the sixth season of the British sitcom Friday Night Dinner. The show follows the secular Jewish Goodman family, who gather every Friday night for a meal and inevitably find themselves in comical situations.

In this episode, mum Jackie decides to take up meditation, much to the amusement of her husband Martin and their sons Adam and Jonny. Jackie's newfound interest in mindfulness leads her to buy a birdcage and a large bird to keep inside it, thinking that it will add to the peaceful atmosphere in their home.

However, the bird quickly becomes a source of chaos as it continually escapes from the cage and wreaks havoc around the house. Martin tries to catch it using a variety of methods, including a butterfly net and a makeshift trap, but the bird proves too elusive.

Meanwhile, Adam and Jonny find themselves in a predicament of their own when they accidentally lock themselves in Adam's room. As they wait for someone to let them out, they pass the time by playing a game of "Would You Rather?" and reminiscing about old family vacations.

The episode also features the return of neighbour Jim, who is still recovering from his recent divorce and appears to be lonely and desperate for companionship. He invites himself over to the Goodman's house for Friday night dinner, but his presence only adds to the chaos and hilarity of the evening.

As always, the episode is filled with the trademark humour and wit that fans of the show have come to love. The performances by the talented cast, including Tamsin Greig, Paul Ritter, Simon Bird, Tom Rosenthal, and Mark Heap, are all top-notch, making this episode a must-watch for fans of the series.

Overall, The Cage is a hilarious and heartwarming addition to the beloved Friday Night Dinner franchise, showcasing the Goodman family at their best (and most dysfunctional).