Ep 3. Your Roots Are Showing

In Upper Middle Bogan season 1 episode 3, titled "Your Roots Are Showing," we join the Wheelers as they explore their family history and genealogy. Bess, the matriarch of the family, is excited to find out more about her ancestors and sets out to uncover the truth about her heritage.

Meanwhile, her husband Danny is more interested in impressing his old friends from the lower middle class and invites them over for a barbecue. When Bess tries to invite her high society friends over as well, the clash in class and values becomes evident.

As Bess delves deeper into her family history, she uncovers some surprising information that challenges her sense of identity. She struggles to reconcile the traditional values of her ancestors with her current life as an upper middle class mother.

The episode also explores the inner workings of the Wheeler family, particularly their sibling dynamics. The youngest daughter, Edwina, is going through a rebellious phase and is upset at the attention her sister Amber receives as the golden child. This causes tension within the family and leads to some humorous, yet heartfelt moments between them.

Overall, "Your Roots Are Showing" is a thoughtful exploration of family, identity, and class. It highlights the complexities and contradictions of the Australian class system and provides insights into what it means to be a modern-day bogan.