Ep 7. The Life You Save...Might Make You Rich
- TV-PG
- November 14, 1996
- 21 min
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8.5 (45)
In "The Life You Save...Might Make You Rich," the seventh episode of the fifth season of the hit sitcom Martin, Martin and Gina struggle to come up with the money to buy their dream home in a posh neighborhood. Martin's co-worker, Shawn, informs him of a lucrative opportunity to take part in a market research study that pays big money, so Martin jumps at the chance.
Meanwhile, Gina takes a job as a pharmaceutical sales representative and starts to excel at her new career. Her boss, Mr. Whitaker, takes notice and offers her a promotion to regional sales manager. This promotion comes with a move to Los Angeles, but Gina is hesitant to leave her friends and Martin behind.
As Martin's market research study progresses, he realizes that he is actually participating in a clinical trial for a new medication. He starts to experience some strange side effects and begins to worry about his health. Will Martin be able to handle the pressures of the study and the potential consequences of taking an experimental drug?
Simultaneously, Gina grapples with the decision of whether to take the promotion and move to Los Angeles. She seeks Martin's advice, but he is too wrapped up in his study to be much help. Will Gina take the promotion and leave Martin behind, or will she choose to stay in Detroit and continue her life with Martin?
As the episode progresses, the couple must navigate their respective careers and love life, all while trying to come up with the money to buy their dream home. "The Life You Save...Might Make You Rich" is an entertaining episode that explores the ups and downs of relationships, career choices, and the pursuit of the American dream.