Ep 5. Meet the Matchmaker
- TV-NR
- June 10, 2009
- 21 min
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3.0 (10)
In Meet the Browns season 2 episode 5, titled Meet the Matchmaker, the focus shifts to Reggie who is struggling to find a girlfriend. He turns to an unlikely source for help – his mother’s hairdresser Vera, who is also a self-proclaimed matchmaker.
When Vera comes over to the Brown household, Reggie opens up to her about his dating woes. Vera listens patiently and then declares that she has just the right woman for him – a nurse named Rachel who lives nearby. Rachel and Reggie hit it off instantly and go on a date. However, things take a turn for the worse when Brenda, Reggie’s mother, finds out that Vera is the one who set him up with Rachel. Brenda has a longstanding feud with Vera and tries to put a stop to their matchmaking plans.
As Reggie and Rachel continue to see each other, they both realize that they have very different lifestyles and interests. Rachel is very health-conscious and spends most of her time volunteering at a hospital, while Reggie prefers to spend his free time playing video games and eating junk food. To make matters worse, Brenda keeps interfering in their relationship and making snide comments about Rachel. Reggie confronts his mother and demands that she stop being so judgmental. Brenda finally sees the error in her ways and apologizes to Rachel for her behavior.
Meanwhile, Will and Sasha are having their own relationship problems. Will is upset that Sasha doesn’t show enough affection towards him and complains to his father, who encourages him to be more romantic. Will takes his father’s advice and plans a surprise dinner date for Sasha. However, things don’t go exactly as planned, and the two end up having a fight. In the end, they realize that they need to work on their communication and start making more of an effort to show their love and appreciation for each other.
As the episode comes to a close, Vera announces that she has found another match for Reggie – a woman named Tamika. Brenda is initially hesitant but decides to give Vera another chance. Reggie, on the other hand, is unsure about dating someone else so soon after his breakup with Rachel. He confides in Cora, his sister, who assures him that he doesn’t have to rush into anything and that he should take his time finding the right person.
Meet the Matchmaker is a lighthearted episode that explores themes of love, relationships, and communication. While there are some tense moments between Brenda and Vera, the episode ultimately has a positive message about the power of forgiveness and the importance of accepting others for who they are. Reggie’s search for love is relatable and will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to find the right partner. Will and Sasha’s struggles show that even the strongest relationships require effort and work. Overall, Meet the Matchmaker is an enjoyable episode that will leave viewers feeling entertained and inspired.