Ep 5. Hypnofish

The episode "Hypnofish" is the fifth episode of the second season of the Canadian television sitcom, Hiccups.

The show revolves around the character of Millie Upton, a successful children's author who has struggled with various forms of addiction over the years. Through her work with her therapist and her support group, she has managed to overcome many of these issues and has now started her own public relations firm. Her partner in the business is her friend, Stan, who is a former hockey player and is not particularly skilled at most aspects of his job.

In this episode, Millie is trying to help a new client named Fred, who runs a pet store, to promote his business. Fred is very passionate about his store and loves all of the different animals that he has there. However, he is not very good at public speaking or promoting his business, so Millie comes up with the idea of having him do a series of interviews on the local news. As part of her plan, she also decides to have him showcase a particularly interesting fish that he has in his store, which is a species that is known for having a mesmerizing effect on people.

Meanwhile, Stan is dealing with his own issues, as he is in the midst of a custody battle with his ex-wife over their daughter. He is feeling very stressed and emotional about the situation, and this is causing him to make a lot of mistakes at work. Millie tries to support him as best she can, but she is also dealing with her own issues, as her addiction to shopping has begun to resurface.

As the episode progresses, the viewer sees how Millie's plan to use the hypnofish to promote Fred's store quickly gets out of control. People start to become entranced by the fish and it becomes a huge sensation in the local community. However, it soon becomes clear that there are some negative side effects to the fish's mesmerizing powers, as several people start to act out of character and do things that they wouldn't normally do. This ultimately leads to a chaotic situation that threatens to destroy Fred's business and Millie's reputation.

Overall, "Hypnofish" is a fun and entertaining episode that showcases the strengths of the Hiccups cast and their ability to bring humor and heart to their performances. The episode also touches on some important themes, such as the dangers of addiction and the importance of taking responsibility for our actions. While the episode may not be the strongest in the series, it is still enjoyable and provides plenty of laughs for fans of the show.