This episode was not exactly one of the best in the series. That said, there were some things that worked better than others. The best situation involves the arrival of Cameron's mother, Barb Tucker to stay a few days with her son.
Michell confides in Claire of a problem. Barb, the touchy feely type, keeps touching him is ways he finds irritating, even for someone who is the mother of his boyfriend. Cam laughs it as one of those cute things he finds about Barb. The effect is unnerving for Mitchell who is going out of his mind with his partner's own mother doing things he finds inappropriate. He takes a stand and a contrite Barb irrupts in the bathroom while Mitch is in the tub. She wants to apologize, but when she lets a bracelet fall in the water, he is not quite convinced.
At the Dunphys, Haley, a poor student, gets a tutor to help her with her studies. The young man, David, likes her. That is coupled with Haley's breaking up with her. Claire is convinced Haley needs to see other boys, but she is reluctant to go along. Finally, after being found making out with David, a sad Dylan shows up to say he loves her.
At the Pritchetts, Jay has been having a stomach discomfort. Manny, trying to be helpful, consults an on line service, trying to diagnose what his step-father has. One thing is more terrible than another. The real issue is acute appendicitis, a condition that lands him in the hospital for an immediate operation.
MIchael Spiller directed this chapter. The screenplay is credited to Paul Currigan, Brad Walsh and Elaine Ko. The best thing in this installment was the excellent Celia Weston who showed up as Barb Tucker. The fun never stops when she is around.
Michell confides in Claire of a problem. Barb, the touchy feely type, keeps touching him is ways he finds irritating, even for someone who is the mother of his boyfriend. Cam laughs it as one of those cute things he finds about Barb. The effect is unnerving for Mitchell who is going out of his mind with his partner's own mother doing things he finds inappropriate. He takes a stand and a contrite Barb irrupts in the bathroom while Mitch is in the tub. She wants to apologize, but when she lets a bracelet fall in the water, he is not quite convinced.
At the Dunphys, Haley, a poor student, gets a tutor to help her with her studies. The young man, David, likes her. That is coupled with Haley's breaking up with her. Claire is convinced Haley needs to see other boys, but she is reluctant to go along. Finally, after being found making out with David, a sad Dylan shows up to say he loves her.
At the Pritchetts, Jay has been having a stomach discomfort. Manny, trying to be helpful, consults an on line service, trying to diagnose what his step-father has. One thing is more terrible than another. The real issue is acute appendicitis, a condition that lands him in the hospital for an immediate operation.
MIchael Spiller directed this chapter. The screenplay is credited to Paul Currigan, Brad Walsh and Elaine Ko. The best thing in this installment was the excellent Celia Weston who showed up as Barb Tucker. The fun never stops when she is around.