Ep 4. Animal House

Beverly Goldberg, the matriarch of the family, is worried about her youngest son's college future. Adam, who is a senior in high school, is about to apply for colleges, but he is not taking it seriously. Beverly knows that a good college education is important, and she wants Adam to attend an Ivy League school just like her. But Adam is more interested in partying, and his friends are not encouraging him to focus on his studies.

Meanwhile, Barry, the middle sibling, is trying to come up with an idea for a college essay. He has applied to several colleges, but he is having a hard time figuring out what to write. He thinks that his life is boring and uneventful, and he has no idea how to make it interesting enough for a college essay. His girlfriend, Lainey, tries to help him come up with ideas, but they all fall flat.

At school, Adam and his friends come up with a plan to throw a party to raise money for charity. They call it "Animal House," after the classic movie, and they plan to throw an epic party just like the one in the film. They invite the entire school and advertise it on social media. Beverly finds out about the party and is convinced that Adam will ruin his chances of getting into a good college by attending.

Adam and his friends go all out to make the party perfect. They decorate the house with animal posters and tiki torches, and they hire a band to play live music. The party is a huge success, and everyone has a great time. But things take a turn when the police show up and shut down the party. Adam is arrested for underage drinking and disorderly conduct.

Beverly is devastated when she hears the news. She realizes that she has been too focused on her own Ivy League dreams and not paying enough attention to Adam's goals. She decides to take Adam on a college tour of other schools besides the Ivy League. She wants him to see all of his options and make an informed decision.

Barry, still struggling with his college essay, decides to write about the party. He turns it into a story about how his brother's rebellion helped him realize that he needs to stop worrying about what other people think and start living his own life. He sends the essay off to the colleges, hoping for the best.

In the end, Adam learns a valuable lesson about his future, and Beverly realizes that she needs to let go of her expectations and support her children's dreams. And Barry finds inspiration in the chaos of the party and learns a valuable lesson about the power of storytelling.