Ep 3. Peggy's Headache

Peggy is experiencing a severe headache and awful mood swings. She believes that she is suffering from a medical condition that is beyond her control. Hank is concerned about his wife's health and takes her to see Dr. Korman, a specialist in neurology. Dr. Korman evaluates Peggy's symptoms and can't seem to find anything wrong with her. He suggests that it may be stemming from psychological issues and prescribes her with some behavior modification techniques. Meanwhile, Peggy enrolls herself in a yoga class with Nancy and is drawn to the instructor. He turns out to be a New Age guru and introduces Peggy to his spiritual practices of chanting and meditation. Peggy begins to think of him as her mentor who can help cure her headache. She starts to become more involved in his teachings, which begins to worry Hank and her friends.

Throughout the episode, Peggy's headache puts a strain on her relationships. She acts erratically and makes irrational decisions that hurt those around her, especially Hank. Hank is continuously concerned about his wife's health, but his patience begins to wear thin as Peggy becomes more involved in the guru's practices. She even begins to consider leaving Hank and her old life to follow the guru's teachings. Peggy's headaches continue to persist, and her friends and family fear for her well-being.

In the end, Hank and Peggy have a heart-to-heart discussion that helps her realize that she needs to take responsibility for her actions and find a way to deal with her headache. Peggy learns that she needs to seek a support system that she can lean on in times of need. She realizes that she had been neglecting her family and friends and becomes determined to make amends with them. Peggy's determination to take control of her life leads to a positive transformation; her headaches start to fade away, and she begins to embrace her old life, much to Hank's relief.

Overall, the episode portrays the struggle of dealing with an unexplainable medical condition and the negative impact it can have on one's life and relationships. It also showcases the importance of seeking support and taking responsibility for one's actions. The character development of Peggy, as she moves from a vulnerable and confused person to a determined and self-reliant individual, is touching and inspiring.