Ep 7. The Parents Are Coming, the Parents Are Coming

Martin season 1 episode 7 titled "The Parents Are Coming, the Parents Are Coming" revolves around Martin's anxiety when he learns that his girlfriend Gina's parents are coming to visit. Gina is excited about introducing her parents to her boyfriend, but Martin fears he won't be able to impress them.

The episode starts with Gina telling Martin that her parents are coming to visit and she wants him to make a good impression on them. Martin immediately starts panicking and makes a list of things to do to ensure that everything is perfect for their visit. He starts to clean the apartment and even buys new furniture to make the place look presentable.

Meanwhile, at his radio station job, Martin's co-host, Shawn, teases him about being scared of Gina's parents. Shawn tells him that he needs to chill and just be himself. However, Martin is too nervous and continues to obsess over the impending visit.

As the day of the visit approaches, Martin's anxiety starts to take a toll on his relationship with Gina. He becomes irritable and snaps at her multiple times. Gina becomes frustrated and tells him that he needs to relax and stop worrying so much.

Martin finally meets Gina's parents, and things seem to be going well. However, when he tries to impress them by showing off his cooking skills, he ends up setting the kitchen on fire. Gina's parents are not impressed, and Martin becomes even more nervous.

Later, Martin's friend Tommy and his girlfriend Pam come over to help Martin out with the visit. Tommy tries to calm Martin down and gives him a pep talk, but it seems like nothing is working.

In the end, Gina's parents leave, and Martin is too embarrassed and upset to even say goodbye. Gina tries to talk to him and tells him that he shouldn't be too hard on himself. She assures him that her parents liked him, and he doesn't need to worry so much about impressing them.

Overall, this episode highlights the pressure that comes with meeting a significant other's parents and trying to make a good impression. It also explores the theme of anxiety and how it can often lead to overthinking and self-doubt. The episode ends on a positive note as Martin realizes that he doesn't need to be perfect and that Gina's love for him is not affected by her parents' approval.