Ep 8. The Stanley Sick Day

The Stanley Dynamic season 1 episode 8, "The Stanley Sick Day," is a comical take on what happens when the patriarch of the family gets sick. Stanley (portrayed by David Hewlett) is feeling a little under the weather and decides to take a sick day off work. However, he soon discovers that being sick doesn't mean he gets to have a day of rest.

The episode starts with Stanley waking up with a cold. He tries to ignore it, thinking that he can still go to work, but his wife Lisa (portrayed by Kate Hewlett) quickly intervenes and insists that he take the day off. Stanley begrudgingly agrees, thinking that he can spend the day in bed watching TV.

Unfortunately for Stanley, his plans are quickly dashed. First, Lisa enlists their two older children, Luke (portrayed by Reagan Pasternak) and Larry (portrayed by Benjamin Hum), to take care of him while she's at work. Luke is eager to help, but Larry is more interested in playing video games and eating junk food. This sets off a chain of events that leads to Stanley having to deal with a messy house and a fridge full of empty junk food containers.

As Stanley tries to get some rest, his two younger children, Lori (portrayed by Madison Ferguson) and Nate (portrayed by Michael Barbuto), come home from school. Lori is practicing her musical instruments and Nate is being his usual mischievous self. Stanley tries to ignore them, but they end up causing more commotion, leading to a pillow fight that results in Stanley getting hit in the face with a pillow.

To make matters worse, Stanley's boss keeps calling him for work-related issues, even though he's supposed to be taking a sick day. Stanley tries to ignore the calls, but eventually gives in and ends up doing some work from home. This leads to a hilarious scene where Stanley tries to answer work calls while simultaneously dealing with his rowdy children.

Despite all the chaos, Stanley manages to have a moment of clarity in the episode. He realizes that even though he's sick and his family is driving him crazy, he's still grateful for their love and support. This realization leads to a heartwarming scene where Stanley thanks his family for taking care of him and promises to be a better father and husband.

Overall, "The Stanley Sick Day" is a funny and heartwarming episode that will leave you laughing and feeling good. It's a testament to the show's ability to balance humor and emotional moments, and it's sure to be a fan favorite.