Ep 9. Gerry's Kid

Gerry's Kid is the ninth episode of season 4 of the Canadian sitcom Mr. D. The show follows the life of Gerry Duncan (played by Gerry Dee), a high school teacher at Xavier Academy who is known for his unorthodox teaching methods and immature behavior.

In this episode, Gerry finds out that he might have a child from a one-night stand he had over 18 years ago. The episode starts with Gerry getting a call from a woman named Heather who claims that he is the father of her son, Tyler. Gerry is shocked and doesn't believe her at first, but when Tyler shows up at Xavier Academy looking for him, Gerry realizes that he could be the father.

Gerry is hesitant to take responsibility for Tyler, especially since he was never really there for him during his childhood, but he agrees to meet with Heather and Tyler to discuss the situation further. Heather informs Gerry that she has been struggling financially and could use some help supporting Tyler, which puts Gerry in a difficult position.

Meanwhile, Lisa (played by Lauren Hammersley), another teacher at Xavier Academy and Gerry's on-again-off-again love interest, is dealing with her own issues. She is trying to get over Gerry and move on with her life, but keeps getting sucked back into his drama. She starts dating a new guy, named Ken, but is reluctant to introduce him to Gerry for fear of how he will react.

As the episode progresses, Gerry starts to bond with Tyler and realizes that he wants to be a father to him. He takes Tyler under his wing and tries to teach him some life lessons, like how to throw a punch and how to talk to girls. Tyler, who is a bit shy and awkward, starts to come out of his shell and becomes more confident.

At the same time, Lisa and Ken's relationship hits a snag when Ken accidentally sends Lisa a text meant for someone else. Lisa sees the text and assumes that Ken is cheating on her, which leads to a big fight between them. Lisa turns to Gerry for advice, and he tells her that she needs to trust Ken and give him the benefit of the doubt.

The episode ends with Gerry and Tyler having a heart-to-heart conversation about their relationship and what it means to be a father. Gerry tells Tyler that he wants to be there for him and promises to support him in any way he can. Tyler is grateful and admits that he has always looked up to Gerry, even though he wasn't around when he was growing up.

Overall, Gerry's Kid is a heartwarming episode that explores the complexities of fatherhood and relationships. It is a great example of the show's blend of humor and heart, and is sure to leave viewers feeling warm and fuzzy inside.