Ep 8. My Stepson, My Husband....my Lover
- March 16, 2021
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The Misery Index is a game show where contestants are faced with a series of miserable scenarios and asked to rank them in order of how miserable they think they are, with the help of a panel of comedians. Season 3, episode 8 is entitled "My Stepson, My Husband....my Lover" and promises to be a hilariously cringe-worthy installment.
The episode opens with the contestants being introduced and the panel of comedians - consisting of Jameela Jamil, Brian Quinn, and Joe Gatto - taking their places. The first scenario presented to the contestants is entitled "Dirty Dancing Dad," in which a father gets a little too touchy-feely with his daughter's dance partner. The contestants must decide where on the Misery Index this scenario falls, with the panel chiming in with their own opinions and jokes.
Next up is "Pool Party Parents," in which a group of parents crashes their children's pool party and proceeds to drink too much and make out with each other. The contestants are once again tasked with ranking this scenario on the Misery Index, while the comedians offer up their own hilarious commentary.
The third scenario presented is entitled "Funeral Fiasco," in which a grieving widow accidentally invites her husband's mistress to the funeral, leading to a very awkward confrontation. The contestants must rank this scenario on the Misery Index, while the panel offers up some of their funniest jokes yet.
The final scenario of the episode is entitled "In-Love With My Stepson," and promises to be the most uncomfortable of them all. In this scenario, a woman falls in love with her stepson and must choose between her marriage and her taboo desires. The contestants are once again asked to rank this scenario on the Misery Index, while the panel tries to keep things light and funny despite the uncomfortable subject matter.
Throughout the episode, the comedians offer up their own hilarious takes on each scenario, with Jameela Jamil bringing her signature wit and Joe Gatto and Brian Quinn serving up some of their trademark crass humor. The contestants also provide plenty of laughs, with their reactions to each scenario ranging from shock to amusement.
Overall, "My Stepson, My Husband....my Lover" is a must-watch episode of The Misery Index for anyone looking to cringe and laugh at the same time. While some of the scenarios presented may be uncomfortable or even downright disturbing, the comedians and contestants do a great job of finding the humor in even the most miserable situations.