Ep 6. Sean Comes Clean
- TV-14
- November 7, 2013
- 21 min
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6.8 (39)
Sean Saves the World is a comedy series that revolves around the life of Sean, a gay father who has recently regained custody of his teenage daughter Ellie. In season 1 episode 6 titled "Sean Comes Clean", Sean faces a dilemma when he realizes that he has been dating both his ex-boyfriend Hunter and his current flame Max for the past two months.
The episode begins with Sean running into Hunter in a coffee shop. They chat and reminisce about their past relationship, and Hunter reveals that he is still interested in Sean. Sean tries to ignore his feelings for Hunter and tells him that he is happy with Max. Later, at work, Sean is excited to hear that Max has planned a surprise date night for them. However, things take a turn for the worse when Hunter shows up at Sean's office and asks him out to dinner.
Sean is conflicted and doesn't want to hurt either Max or Hunter, so he decides to keep his double dating a secret from both of them. This leads to a series of humorous situations where Sean has to keep changing his stories to avoid getting caught. Sean's best friend Liz senses that something is wrong and tries to persuade him to come clean and tell the truth to both Max and Hunter.
Meanwhile, Sean's daughter Ellie has her own problems to deal with as she struggles to fit in at her new school. She is bullied by a group of popular girls who constantly make fun of her clothes and appearance. Sean tries to help Ellie by giving her a makeover and teaching her how to stand up for herself. However, Ellie's confidence takes a hit when she overhears Sean lying to Max about their relationship.
The episode reaches a climax when Sean accidentally invites both Max and Hunter to the same restaurant for dinner. Chaos ensues as Sean tries to keep them from finding out about each other. Things come to a head when Max and Hunter confront Sean and ask him to choose between them. Sean is forced to reveal the truth about his double dating, and Max and Hunter storm out of the restaurant in anger.
The episode ends on a bittersweet note as Sean tries to make amends with Max and Hunter by apologizing for his dishonesty. Ellie also stands up for herself at school and earns the respect of her bullies. The episode has a strong message about honesty and the consequences of keeping secrets. It also explores the complexities of modern dating and relationships in the age of social media.
Overall, "Sean Comes Clean" is a hilarious and heartwarming episode of Sean Saves the World that will leave viewers laughing and reflecting on the importance of honesty and communication in relationships.