Ep 3. Grandparents
- TV-14
- February 6, 2020
- 21 min
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7.3 (138)
In Outmatched season 1 episode 3 titled "Grandparents," the Bennett family receives a surprise visit from Mike's parents, who haven't seen their grandchildren in years. But when they arrive, the couple's condescending attitude towards their grandchildren's intelligence quickly becomes apparent.
Kay tries to remain civil as she is faced with her father-in-law's insults about her career as a school principal and her son Brian's lack of academic achievements. Meanwhile, Mike is frustrated by his mother's criticism of his parenting and his daughter Nicole's clothing choices.
As tensions rise between the Bennett family and their grandparents, the children hatch a plan to prove their intelligence and impress their condescending grandparents. However, their efforts don't seem to impress the grandparents as much as they had hoped.
In the midst of the chaos, Rita struggles with her newfound responsibility as she attempts to prepare a special meal to impress the grandparents. But when her disastrous attempt at cooking ends up burning down the kitchen, the family is left to scramble for a plan B.
The episode explores the complexities of family dynamics and the challenges of balancing individual beliefs and opinions within a family unit. The Bennetts must navigate the difficult task of respecting their grandparents while standing up for themselves and their values.
"Grandparents" is a heartwarming yet comedic episode that tackles the importance of family and the unique bond between grandparents and their grandchildren.