Ep 14. Kevin vs. The Dutch Elm

Kevin Can Wait season 1 episode 14, titled "Kevin vs. The Dutch Elm," follows Kevin James, who plays the character of Kevin Gable, a retired police officer who is trying to adjust to his newfound life as a stay-at-home dad. In this episode, Kevin finds himself in a predicament when a Dutch elm tree in his backyard starts causing problems for him.

Kevin had been eagerly waiting to install a new hot tub in his backyard, but his plans are derailed when he learns that the roots of the Dutch elm tree in his backyard are causing problems with the plumbing. Kevin tries everything in his power to avoid cutting down the tree, as he has sentimental value attached to it due to his late father planting it.

However, when his attempts to save the tree fail and it starts causing problems for his home, Kevin is left with no choice but to cut it down. He enlists the help of his friends, including fellow police officer, Duffy, to help him cut down the tree. However, things don't go as smoothly as planned, and chaos ensues.

Meanwhile, Kevin's daughter, Kendra, is dealing with her own problems. She is being bullied at school by a girl named Melanie. Kendra is hesitant to tell her parents about it, but eventually confides in Kevin, who enlists the help of his friends to teach Kendra self-defense. Kevin comes up with a plan to scare Melanie and her friends away by pretending to be a tough guy. However, his plan backfires when he accidentally punches Duffy in the face and has to take him to the hospital.

As the episode progresses, Kevin learns the importance of letting go of the past and embracing change. He comes to terms with the fact that he had been holding onto the memory of his father too tightly and that it was time to move on. With the help of his daughter, Kendra, he learns to enjoy the new hot tub and appreciates the present.

In the end, Kevin and his friends successfully cut down the tree, and Kendra stands up to Melanie and her friends, putting an end to her bullying. The episode ends with Kevin and his family enjoying their new hot tub and realizing that sometimes it's necessary to let go of things in order to embrace the future.

Overall, "Kevin vs. The Dutch Elm" is a heartwarming episode that highlights the importance of family, friendship, and letting go. It's a relatable episode that many viewers can relate to, as we all have things in our lives that we struggle to let go of. The episode is filled with humor, drama, and a sense of warmth that makes it a must-watch for fans of the show.