Ep 13. Matthew's Old Lady
- TV-PG
- January 8, 1997
- 22 min
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9.2 (83)
Grace Under Fire was a comedic sitcom that aired from 1993 to 1998. The show centered around single mother Grace Kelly (played by Brett Butler) and her struggles as she navigates life, work, and raising three children on her own.
Season 4 episode 13, titled "Matthew's Old Lady," follows the Kelly family as they prepare for Matthew's (played by Tommy Redmond Hicks) grandmother's visit. Matthew is excited to see his "old lady," but as Grace soon learns, the woman he's referring to is not actually his grandmother. It turns out Matthew has been conning this elderly woman out of her money and belongings by pretending to be her loving grandson.
As Grace and the rest of the family try to figure out how to handle the situation, they are conflicted between protecting Matthew and doing the right thing by his victim. Meanwhile, Grace's love interest, Rick Bradshaw (played by Alan Autry), struggles with his jealousy over Grace's ex-husband's new girlfriend.
The episode tackles themes of family, morality, and love, all while maintaining the show's trademark humor and wit. Fans of the series will enjoy seeing the Kelly family go through another unforgettable adventure and witnessing the resolution of the ethical dilemma at its core.
Overall, "Matthew's Old Lady" is a classic episode of Grace Under Fire that exemplifies the show's unique blend of heart and comedy.