Ep 14. Block Buster
- TVPG
- January 17, 2000
- 21 min
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7.6 (557)
Doug and Carrie discover that their favorite video store, Blockbuster, is closing down. They are devastated and decide to buy all their favorite movies and TV shows before the store officially shuts its doors. Doug becomes obsessed with collecting films and spends all his time at the store, neglecting his job and wife.
Meanwhile, Carrie becomes fed up with Doug's newfound obsession and decides to take matters into her own hands. She enlists the help of Arthur and Spence to persuade Doug to stop buying movies and start focusing on his responsibilities. However, their plan backfires and Doug becomes even more obsessed with collecting movies.
As tensions rise, Doug and Carrie begin to argue about Doug's priorities and their relationship is put to the test. However, they eventually realize that they need each other and come to a compromise. Doug agrees to stop collecting movies and focus on his job and marriage, while Carrie agrees to let him keep some of his favorite films.
Overall, "Block Buster" is a hilarious and heartwarming episode that showcases the ups and downs of a marital relationship. It also pays homage to the iconic video store chain, Blockbuster, which was a staple in many households during the 90s and early 2000s.