Ep 4. Luck Be a Lady Tonight

In the fifth season's fourth episode titled "Luck Be a Lady Tonight," the Harper family faces a series of unfortunate incidents as they try to change their luck. The episode begins with Susan, who is running for the position of the head of the parent-teacher association, facing a tough competition from another candidate. Meanwhile, Ben, the youngest son of the family, has a crucial biology exam coming up, and he is unsure of his preparation. However, he receives an unexpected stroke of luck when he accidentally finds a valuable ring on the street.

When the Harper family sits for dinner, they notice that everything they touch seems to break or malfunction. The family patriarch, Ben, explains to his family members that it's their unlucky day and suggests that they should do something to reverse their fortunes. He proposes that they perform a "luck ritual" that involves wearing their clothes inside out and walking backward. While the rest of the family is skeptical about the idea, Ben's cousin invites them to a casino to try their luck.

At the casino, they come across a merry-go-round, and Ben suggests that they should ride it as it brings good luck to everyone who rides it. However, while they are on the ride, they realize that it's not the kind of merry-go-round they expected. What they thought would be a leisurely ride, turns out to be an intense and thrilling game of chance. They grab the handles and hold on for their lives as they roll up and down, dodging obstacles along the way. When they finally manage to make it to the end, they realize that they have won enough money to change their fortunes.

Back home, the Harpers dissolve their luck ritual by removing their clothes and get back to their regular routine. Susan is thrilled to have won the position of the head of the parent-teacher association, and Ben is relieved that he has cleared his biology exam. However, just when they think that their streak of luck has returned, they start experiencing unforeseen incidents again. Ben's best friend ends up breaking a valuable item at their home, and Nick starts experiencing problems with his car.

The episode concludes with the Harpers realizing that they cannot control their fate and decide to embrace whatever comes their way. It’s a heartfelt lesson for the audience – one that teaches us how to survive the unpredictabilities of life and that change is the only constant.

Overall, "Luck Be a Lady Tonight" is a fun and entertaining episode of My Family that highlights the essence of family dynamics and teaches a valuable lesson in an upbeat and amusing way. The charismatic cast, witty dialogues, and engaging storyline make it a must-watch episode for fans of the show and those who enjoy a great family sitcom.