Ep 2. Tom, Sarah and Usher
- TVMA
- October 15, 2007
- 21 min
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7.8 (438)
Tom, Sarah and Usher is the second episode of the second season of The Boondocks. It begins with Tom and his wife Sarah attending a party hosted by Usher, a famous singer and songwriter. As they enjoy the evening, Tom is trying to impress Usher by talking about his job as a lawyer. However, his efforts do not seem to be successful as Usher is more interested in flirting with Sarah.
As the night progresses, Usher starts to get closer and more intimate with Sarah, much to the annoyance and discomfort of Tom. He tries to speak to Sarah about it, but she brushes off his concerns, stating that it is just harmless fun.
The next day, Tom wakes up to find that Sarah has gone missing. He becomes increasingly worried about her safety and starts to investigate. In his search, he discovers that Sarah had gone back to Usher's house the previous night, and he begins to fear the worst.
The episode takes a comedic turn as Tom's search for Sarah leads him to various hilarious situations. He goes to the police but is turned away due to his race. He even goes to Usher's mansion, where he meets the singer's assistant, who is a big fan of Tom and helps him on his search.
As the day progresses, Tom becomes increasingly desperate and worried about Sarah. Eventually, he tracks her down to a hotel room. He bursts in, expecting the worst, but finds that Sarah is perfectly fine and was just having a good time without him.
The episode ends with Tom getting a call from Usher, who invites him and Sarah back to his mansion for a party. Tom accepts the invitation, much to the chagrin of Sarah.
Tom, Sarah and Usher is a hilarious episode that explores themes of jealousy and insecurity in relationships. It also touches on issues of race and power dynamics in a comedic and engaging way. The episode is a great example of the show's ability to blend social commentary with humor and satire, making it a must-watch for fans of the series.