Ep 11. George Is Lie-able for Benny's Unhappiness

George Lopez season 6 episode 11, "George Is Lie-able for Benny's Unhappiness," finds George trying to mend his relationship with his mother, Benny. In the previous episode, Benny had been left feeling dejected after finding out her ex-husband, Manny, had been cheating on her for years. George had tried to comfort her but ended up making things worse with his insensitive comments.

In this episode, George decides to make things right by admitting to Benny that he lied about something years ago. As a teenager, George had told Benny that he was sick so that he could miss school and go to a Dodgers game. However, he actually went to a rock concert and got tattoos with his friends. Benny had found out about the tattoos later and had been furious with George for lying to her.

George thinks that if he confesses to this lie, it will make Benny feel better and bring them closer together. However, things don't go according to plan. When George tells Benny the truth, she is hurt and angry that he lied to her for so long. She feels like she can't trust him and questions whether he's lied about other things in the past.

To make matters worse, Benny's new boyfriend, Randy, overhears the conversation and is also upset with George for lying to Benny. He thinks that George is a bad influence on her and that she would be better off without him in her life.

Throughout the episode, George tries to make things right with Benny and Randy. He learns that telling the truth isn't always the best thing to do if it's going to hurt someone. He also realizes that he needs to work on his relationships with his family members if he wants them to trust him.

Meanwhile, Carmen is dealing with her own issues. She's struggling to find a job and feels like she's not living up to her parents' expectations. She decides to take a job as a waitress at a strip club in order to make some money. However, when her family finds out, they are shocked and ashamed of her.

Carmen's storyline is a reminder that everyone has their own struggles and challenges to face, and that sometimes we don't know how to deal with them. It's important to have empathy and understanding for others, even if we don't fully understand their situation.

Overall, George Lopez season 6 episode 11 is a poignant look at family dynamics and the importance of honesty and trust. It's a reminder that even when we mess up, we can still work to make things right with the people we love.