Ep 3. When the Nit Hits the Fan

In Mean Mums season 1 episode 3, titled "When the Nit Hits the Fan," the moms of Meridian Heights are dealing with a new crisis: head lice. The episode kicks off with Amanda, Jess, and Liz discovering that their children have brought home lice from school. They immediately go into panic mode, trying to figure out how to get rid of the pesky insects before they spread throughout the neighborhood.

As with previous episodes, tension is high among the mean mums. Amanda is still dealing with the fallout from her divorce, while Jess is struggling to keep up appearances as the perfect mom. Liz is desperate to fit in with the other moms but is feeling left out and excluded.

Meanwhile, the lice epidemic is getting worse. The moms quickly realize that they need to work together to solve the problem, but their efforts are hindered by their own insecurities and rivalries. To make matters worse, a rival group of moms from a neighboring suburb arrive on the scene, claiming to have the solution to the lice problem.

As the chaos escalates, the mean mums are forced to confront their own flawed and often ridiculous parenting techniques. Amanda's attempts to bribe her daughter with ice cream to get her to sit still for lice treatment prove fruitless, while Jess's attempts to "outdo" the other moms by using an expensive new lice treatment only serve to make her look foolish.

Despite their setbacks, the mean mums eventually come up with a plan to tackle the lice problem head-on (no pun intended). They rally together to clean their houses, wash all of their linens and clothes, and treat their children's hair.

The episode ends on a surprisingly heartwarming note, as the mean mums realize that their rivalry and petty squabbles were getting in the way of their ability to be good parents. They come to the conclusion that they are all in this together, and that they need to support one another in order to become better parents and role models for their children.

Overall, "When the Nit Hits the Fan" is a humorous and relatable episode that showcases the struggles and insecurities that many parents face when dealing with a common parenting problem. It is a fun and entertaining addition to the Mean Mums series and is sure to resonate with viewers of all ages.