Ep 8. Gary Apologizes

Gary Unmarried is an American sitcom that revolves around the life of a recently divorced man named Gary Brooks and his life struggles as a single parent. The show has a total of two seasons with 37 episodes in total, with each episode being around 22 minutes in length.

Season 2 Episode 8 of Gary Unmarried is titled "Gary Apologizes," which was directed by James Burrows and written by Marsh McCall. In this episode, Gary Brooks faces a dilemma when he misses a parent-teacher meeting and finds that his ex-wife Allison has attended instead. As a result, Allison and Gary get into a heated argument, leading to a lot of hurtful things being said.

At first, Gary is furious that Allison attended the meeting and takes the incident as an attempt to undermine his parenting skills. Allison, on the other hand, is equally incensed that Gary missed an important event and did not bother to inform her. The heated argument between the pair turns personal, and in the heat of the moment, Gary ends up saying some very hurtful things to Allison.

Realizing that he has overreacted, Gary decides to apologize to Allison and mend his relationship with her for the sake of their children. However, he cannot seem to find the right way to apologize, and his attempts at amends only end up making matters worse. Gary turns to his best friend and brother, Mitch for help with the apology, but his attempts at coaching Gary only lead to more confusion.

Meanwhile, Gary's son Tom, who is struggling to get a girlfriend, turns to his father for advice. Tom is convinced that he has no chance with the girl he likes because he is shorter than she is. Tom struggles with his self-image, and Gary tries to help him feel better about himself.

As the episode progresses, Gary finally comes up with the perfect plan to apologize to Allison. He surprises her with tickets to a concert and a heartfelt note expressing his regrets for his behavior. His efforts pay off, and Allison is touched by Gary's gesture. The pair finally makes peace, and Gary's relationship with his children's mother is on the mend.

In the end, Tom takes his father's advice, and despite his height, he ends up impressing the girl he likes. The episode ends on a positive note as Gary's family comes together over dinner, and everyone is happy and content.

Overall, "Gary Apologizes" is a heartwarming and funny episode that showcases the importance of forgiveness and the value of family. It is a must-watch for fans of the series, and viewers who are looking for a light-hearted yet thought-provoking sitcom.