Ep 4. Meet My Family

In Meet The Browns season 1 episode 4 "Meet My Family," viewers are introduced to a new character, LB's cousin Maurice, who claims to be wealthy and successful. However, his visit to Brown Meadows proves otherwise as he is soon revealed to be struggling financially and in need of a job. Meanwhile, Brown's daughter Cora struggles with her relationship with her father as she begins to question her choice to move to Atlanta and leave her family behind.

The episode begins with LB excitedly preparing for the arrival of his cousin Maurice, whom he claims is a successful businessman. However, when Maurice arrives, it quickly becomes clear that LB's perception of his cousin may be a bit skewed. Maurice is wearing cheap clothes, has no car, and seems to be struggling financially. The family quickly realizes that Maurice is not the successful businessman LB had described.

Despite his financial struggles, Maurice insists on treating the family to an expensive dinner, revealing that he has been pretending to be wealthy in order to impress them. However, after the bill comes, Maurice is left unable to pay and is forced to ask Brown for help. Brown, sensing an opportunity to teach Maurice a lesson, makes him work off his debt by helping at the assisted living home.

Meanwhile, Cora is struggling with homesickness and missing her family. She confides in her friend, Joaquin's mother, and expresses her doubts about moving to Atlanta. However, when Brown overhears their conversation, he becomes defensive and accuses Cora of being ungrateful. Cora becomes upset and decides to take a break from visiting Brown Meadows.

As the episode progresses, Maurice continues to cause chaos and problems for the family, including a run-in with the police. However, in the end, he is able to redeem himself and prove that although he may not be wealthy or successful, he is still family and will always be there for LB.

Overall, Meet The Browns season 1 episode 4 "Meet My Family" explores themes of family, loyalty, and honesty. Through the character of Maurice, the show emphasizes the importance of valuing family regardless of financial status or social standing. Additionally, Cora's storyline highlights the struggles of leaving family behind in pursuit of personal goals and the importance of communication and understanding in maintaining those relationships.