Ep 10. Don't Take A Tip From Me

Life With Derek season 3 episode 10, titled "Don't Take A Tip From Me," follows the titular character Derek as he tries to impress his girlfriend Sally's father, who happens to be a restaurant critic. Derek decides to take Sally and her father out for a meal at his favorite restaurant, but things quickly go awry when he tries to show off his knowledge of fine dining.

Meanwhile, Casey is struggling with a math project that she needs to complete in order to raise her grades. She enlists the help of her stepbrother Edwin, but their study session gets interrupted when Casey's ex-boyfriend Max shows up unexpectedly. Casey must navigate her feelings for Max while also trying to complete her math project before the deadline.

As Derek's dinner with Sally's father goes from bad to worse, he realizes that he has made a mistake by trying to impress him with his knowledge of fancy food. He learns that true expertise comes from passion and experience, not just memorizing facts from a book. With Sally's help, Derek is able to salvage the evening and impress Sally's father in a surprising way.

Back at the house, Casey faces her own challenges as she struggles to balance her feelings for Max and her schoolwork. She and Edwin are able to work together to complete the project, but when Max shows up again, Casey is forced to confront her feelings for him head-on. She realizes that she needs to focus on her own goals and aspirations, rather than getting caught up in a relationship that may not be right for her.

In the end, both Derek and Casey learn valuable lessons about staying true to themselves and following their passions. They realize that while it's important to make a good impression on others, it's even more important to be true to who you are and what you believe in. "Don't Take A Tip From Me" is a heartwarming episode that shows the importance of staying true to yourself, even in the face of pressure and expectations from others.