Ep 13. Food Fight
- TVPG
- January 7, 2002
- 22 min
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8.2 (560)
Doug and Carrie find themselves at odds with each other when they both become obsessed with trying to win a trip to Italy by collecting supermarket register receipts. Their obsession with collecting receipts turns into a full-blown food fight when they discover that the deadline to enter the contest is just hours away, and they still need to collect a significant number of receipts. Meanwhile, Arthur becomes obsessed with trying to come up with a winning jingle for his own local TV commercial, but his attempts only succeed in annoying everyone around him. The episode culminates in a hilarious and chaotic food fight that leaves Doug and Carrie covered in spaghetti and marinara sauce, but it also proves to be a turning point for the couple as they learn to overcome their competitive nature and work together towards a common goal. Ultimately, the episode is a hilarious send-up of the absurdity of modern consumer culture, and a testament to the enduring power of love and teamwork.