Ep 3. Asians Gone Wild

Asians Gone Wild is the third episode of the Australian comedy-drama television show, The Family Law. The show follows the Law family and their unconventional, yet hilarious, ways of navigating their daily life. The episode starts with Benjamin, the 14-year-old protagonist, dealing with the aftermath of his parents' separation, which has left him with mixed emotions. Benjamin is struggling to come to terms with the separation, and this tension is palpable throughout the episode.

The focal point of the episode is the family's trip to the annual multicultural picnic. The Law family has always enjoyed attending the picnic, and Benjamin is especially excited about the food stalls, the cultural performances, and most importantly, spending time with his crush, Jenny. However, the picnic takes a turn for the worse when Benjamin's dad, Danny, decides to participate in a Mr. Asia pageant. The pageant requires Danny to dress up in traditional Asian attire and perform a dance routine. Benjamin is mortified and tries to talk his dad out of trying to win the title of Mr. Asia. However, Danny is determined to win and is convinced that he will be a crowd favorite.

As Danny prepares for the pageant, Benjamin runs into Jenny and her family. To impress her, Benjamin tries to support the Australian Rules Football team but is left clueless as he knows nothing about the sport. Jenny quickly realizes that Benjamin has no idea about the game and shows him how to throw a ball. As much as Benjamin loves spending time with Jenny, he cannot shake off the dread of his dad's impending performance.

As the day progresses, the family gets caught up in the various activities at the picnic and forgets about the Mr. Asia pageant. However, when they return to the stage area, they realize that the pageant has begun, and they rushed towards the front. Danny, dressed in a traditional Chinese robe, is already on stage, looking confident but lost at the same time. The other contestants are dressed in their respective cultural attire and are performing dances from their homelands. However, Danny's dance routine is neither Chinese nor Australian but a mesh of both, leading to a hilarious and cringe-worthy performance. Despite this, Danny is convinced that he is going to win the title.

Meanwhile, Benjamin, Jenny, and the rest of the family members are watching from the sidelines and cannot believe what they are seeing. Benjamin is horrified and is convinced that this event has ruined any chance he had with Jenny. He notices that her family is also embarrassed and disappointed at Danny's performance. Feeling ashamed, Benjamin tries to make excuses and explain that his dad is not usually like this.

The episode ends with the results of the Mr. Asia pageant. Danny ends up placing second, losing to a contestant who performed an authentic Thai dance. Although Danny is disappointed, he is still proud of himself for participating and making his family happy. Despite the initial awkwardness, the family ends up having a good time at the picnic. Benjamin even gets the courage to ask Jenny to hang out another time, and she agrees.

Asians Gone Wild is a hilarious, cringe-worthy, and heartwarming episode that showcases the chaos that seems to follow the Law family wherever they go. The show's ability to blend different cultures and traditions, all while retaining a sense of humor and humanity, is what makes it stand out. Viewers can relate to the family's struggles with separation and the challenges of growing up. It is an episode that will keep the viewers engaged and entertained from start to finish.