Ep 5. Action Mountain High
- TV-PG
- February 7, 2001
- 22 min
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7.7 (162)
In the fifth episode of Grounded for Life's first season titled "Action Mountain High," the Finnerty family finds themselves facing a slew of challenging situations. Sean and Claudia are still trying to find ways to maintain their marriage while raising their three children, Lily, Eddie, and Henry. With Sean's brother, Eddie, living in the basement and constantly getting into mischief, Sean and Claudia have their hands full.
The episode begins with Eddie and his friend Jimmy convincing Sean to take them to Action Mountain, a nearby amusement park. Sean agrees to take them, but only if they promise not to get into any trouble. Once they arrive, Sean and Claudia begin to enjoy the rides and games at the park. While taking a break, they notice Eddie and Jimmy acting suspiciously, and Sean begins to worry that they might get into trouble after all.
Meanwhile, the family's car breaks down, leaving Claudia and Lily stranded at the park. With no way to get home, they decide to make the best of their time and enjoy the rest of the day at the park. During their adventures, Lily runs into her crush, Brad, and Claudia spends some quality time with her daughter, realizing how much they've both grown up.
Back at the park, Sean tries to keep an eye on Eddie and Jimmy, who are quickly getting into mischief. When the boys steal some t-shirts, Sean comes to the rescue and saves them from getting arrested. However, the police still want to question Eddie, leaving Sean to figure out a way to get him out of trouble.
As the day comes to an end and the family finally heads home, Sean and Claudia reflect on the events of the day. Despite all the chaos, they realize that they had some much-needed family time and were reminded of the importance of sticking together through thick and thin.
Overall, "Action Mountain High" is a lighthearted episode of Grounded for Life that showcases the ups and downs of family life while providing some comedic relief along the way. Viewers will enjoy watching the Finnerty family navigate their way through the challenges of raising teenagers and maintaining a healthy marriage amidst all the chaos.