Ep 2. Gary Promises Too Much

Gary Unmarried is a sitcom that revolves around the life of a recently divorced dad, Gary Brooks played by Jay Mohr. Gary and his ex-wife, Allison, have two kids, Louise and Tom, and they are both trying to adjust to life after divorce. The show depicts the challenges of co-parenting, dating, and starting over after a failed marriage.

In season 2 episode 2 titled "Gary Promises Too Much," Gary's girlfriend, Sasha, introduces him to her boss, a wealthy businessman named Lee Halverson. Gary is eager to impress Lee and offers to cater a dinner party for him and his guests. When Gary finds out that the party is for Lee's wealthy friends, he promises Sasha that he can get them to invest in his new business venture - a children's bookstore. However, things quickly spiral out of control when Gary realizes he can't deliver on his promises, and things start to fall apart.

The episode starts with Gary eagerly trying to impress Sasha by suggesting they attend an art exhibition together. However, Sasha points out that Gary's clothes are outdated, and his facial hair needs a trim. This prompts Gary to go shopping for new clothes and get a haircut. He's trying too hard to impress her.

At work, Sasha introduces Gary to her boss, Lee, who seems impressed by Gary's restaurant. Lee invites Gary to cater a dinner party he's having, and Gary quickly agrees, thinking it's a great way to impress Lee. However, Sasha reminds Gary that the party is for Lee's wealthy friends, who are all investors.

Gary promises Sasha that he can get them to invest in his new business venture. A children's bookstore that he has always wanted to launch. Sasha is skeptical, but Gary insists that he can make it happen, and Sasha trusts him. Gary, in his eagerness, overlooks the risks involved and the need to think through his venture, leading him to make promises he can't possibly keep.

Gary puts a lot of effort into planning the dinner, and everything seems to be going well until the food runs out. To make matters worse, Gary's daughter, Louise, spills a drink on one of Lee's guests, and Gary's son, Tom, accidentally breaks a piece of artwork. The situation seems hopeless, and Lee's guests start to lose interest in Gary and are no longer convinced about his investment idea.

As things start to fall apart, Gary realizes that he promised too much, and he can't deliver on his promises. Sasha is disappointed in Gary, and so is Lee. Gary's ex-wife, Allison, offers to take the kids to the movies and give Gary some time to fix the situation. Gary and Allison have a good conversation about their parenting and co-parenting and how it's important to be honest with the kids about their feelings.

Gary regroups and comes up with a new approach. He apologizes to Lee and his guests and admits that he promised too much. He explains his vision for the children's bookstore and why he's passionate about it. Surprisingly, the guests seem interested, and Lee agrees to invest in Gary's business idea.

Gary and Sasha discuss what happened, and she tells him that she likes him for who he is, not what he promises to be. Gary realizes that he doesn't need to pretend to be someone he's not to impress Sasha and decides to be true to himself.

In conclusion, Gary Unmarried season 2 episode 2 is a hilarious episode that touches on the importance of being honest and true to oneself, avoiding making promises that one cannot keep. Gary's character brings humor, and his attempts to impress Sasha will leave the audience in stitches. The episode delivers an excellent message about the importance of co-parenting, honesty, and relationships, making it worth watching.