Ep 10. A Bromantic Getaway
- TV-14
- August 25, 2009
- 21 min
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Glenn Martin, DDS follows the story of a practicing dentist, Glenn Martin and his family as they embark on an adventure-packed cross-country road trip in their motor home. A Bromantic Getaway is the tenth episode of the first season of this show.
In this episode, Glenn and his best friend, Ted, decide to go on a boys' weekend getaway to a cabin in the woods. Glenn's wife, Jackie, encourages him to go and unwind while she volunteers at the local hospital. Glenn and Ted are excited to spend some quality time alone, but their plans change when they realize that they have brought along their wives' travel brochure instead of the guys' brochure.
The brochure they brought is for a couples' retreat, which features romantic activities such as couples' massages, chocolate fondue, and intimate dinners by the fireplace. Glenn and Ted are hesitant at first but decide to make the best of it since they are already there. They even buy each other friendship bracelets jokingly, and their bromance only grows stronger.
Initially, things go well for the two friends, and they enjoy the outdoor activities such as fishing and hiking. However, when they attend a wine-tasting event, they both get drunk and open up about their secret fears and frustrations. Glenn reveals that he is worried that he is no longer exciting enough for his wife and that he is losing his edge as a dentist. Ted confesses that he feels emasculated by his wife's successful career in comparison to his own.
Their heart-to-heart conversation quickly turns into a full-blown argument, and they head back to their cabin in silence. The tension between them only gets worse as they play a game of Risk, which almost leads to a fight. Realizing that they are ruining their weekend away, Glenn and Ted decide to go their separate ways for a while and explore their own interests.
Glenn decides to go for a run and ultimately ends up joining a group of hippies who are having a drumming circle. Meanwhile, Ted meets a group of hunters who are shooting clay pigeons and decides to join them. Of course, both of them are terrible at their new hobbies, but they appreciate the change of scenery and the chance to blow off some steam.
After their solo adventures, Glenn and Ted meet up again and reconnect over a bottle of whiskey. They apologize for their behavior earlier and realize that they need to work on their individual goals and support each other in their respective journeys. They both realize that their friendship is more important than any issue they might have with their wives or careers.
In the end, Glenn and Ted return home to their respective wives with a renewed appreciation for their bromance. They both feel more confident about their future and look forward to taking on the challenges that lie ahead.
Overall, A Bromantic Getaway is a heartwarming and hilarious episode of Glenn Martin, DDS. It showcases the importance of male friendships and the need to take a break and have fun once in a while. The episode is full of funny moments, witty banter, and some emotional moments that make it a must-watch for fans of this show.