Ep 6. Man Code

Marlon Season 2 Episode 6: Man Code

In this episode, Marlon and Stevie attempt to teach Marlon's son Zachary some proper "man code" behavior. Marlon chafes at the idea of Zachary playing with dolls and insists he needs to learn how to play sports in order to fit in with the guys. However, when Marlon's attempt to bond with Zachary over basketball fails, Stevie suggests they instead do a "manly" activity like building a treehouse.

As they work on the treehouse, Marlon and Stevie discover their own differences in what they consider to be "manly" behavior. Stevie is more sensitive and nurturing, while Marlon is more competitive and macho. Their conflicting ideals come to a head when Marlon discovers that Stevie has been letting Zachary win while playing video games, which goes against Marlon's belief in tough love and competition.

Meanwhile, Yvette tries to teach Ashley the art of being a wingwoman. Ashley is hesitant at first, but Yvette convinces her to give it a try at a bar where they meet a group of guys. However, Ashley quickly finds herself bored and disinterested in the guys and starts to question Yvette's methods.

As the episode progresses, both Marlon and Ashley come to their own realizations about their beliefs and values. Marlon learns that he needs to be more flexible in his parenting and accept his son for who he is, rather than trying to mold him into a version of himself. Ashley realizes that she doesn't want to be a "wingwoman" and instead wants to find a meaningful connection with someone.

In the end, the group comes together for a family dinner and Marlon encourages Zachary to continue playing with his dolls and exploring his interests, while also supporting his desire to learn sports. Yvette apologizes to Ashley for pushing her to be someone she's not, and Ashley decides to take a chance on one of the guys they met at the bar.

Overall, Man Code is a funny and heartwarming episode that explores gender stereotypes and the importance of supporting people in their individual interests and identities. With both Marlon and Ashley learning valuable lessons, the episode serves as a reminder that we can all grow and evolve in our beliefs and behaviors.