Ep 7. All You Can Eat

In the episode titled "All You Can Eat," of Upper Middle Bogan season 2, we see the Wheeler family struggling to come up with the money needed to pay for a new roof after their old one collapses under the weight of a possum infestation. When Bess and Danny attend a local charity auction they discover an all-you-can-eat annual fundraiser that they think could offer a solution to their financial woes.

The fundraiser turns out to be a local competitive food-eating contest, hosted by the town's infamous competitive eater, "Big Terry," who has won the competition every year. Bess and Danny enlist the help of Bess's father, Wayne, to train Danny for the contest.

Wayne is hesitant at first, believing that competitive eating is an unscrupulous and unhealthy pursuit. Despite this, he eventually agrees to help Danny after discovering that the prize money for winning the competition is enough to pay for the new roof.

Danny is initially hesitant and struggles with the thought of consuming large amounts of food, but with Wayne's tutelage, he becomes increasingly confident. However, tensions arise between Bess and Danny as she struggles with the fact that he seems more invested in the competition than their financial situation.

On the day of the competition, the Wheeler family is in attendance along with most of the town. Danny competes against various locals, but it soon becomes clear that his biggest opponent is none other than Big Terry himself. The competition is incredibly intense with Danny and Terry neck and neck up until the last minute.

In the end, Danny out-eats Terry in a sudden-death round, winning the competition and the prize money. Bess, Danny, and the rest of the family are thrilled. However, the celebration is short-lived when they see the cost of the roof repairs, which were more expensive than they anticipated.

Despite this setback, the Wheeler family remains hopeful and proud of Danny's accomplishment, knowing that they will eventually find a way to regain their financial stability. The episode ends on a happy note with the family back together, enjoying each other's company and sharing a meal of their own.

"All You Can Eat" is a delightful episode that tackles the themes of family, financial hardship, and perseverance with humor and heartwarming moments. The characters of Upper Middle Bogan continue to charm and entertain viewers in this engaging and entertaining series.