Ep 17. The Kerkovich Way

The Kerkovich Way is the seventeenth episode of the second season of Happy Endings. The episode revolves around Alex and Jane's younger sister, the competitive and perfectionist Brooke, who comes to visit. Brooke is newly divorced and has decided to change her ways as she believes they were the cause of her failed marriage. She becomes determined to help Alex and Dave become more successful and "perfect" like her, and starts imposing her self-proclaimed "Kerkovich Way" upon them.

Meanwhile, Brad and Penny are hooked on a new reality TV show called "The Real Princesses of Nickle Boulevard," where they see a familiar face – they recognize a former classmate, Courtney, who used to be bullied in high school. They believe that Courtney has changed and decide to reach out to her and invite her to a party. However, they soon realize that Courtney is still the same person she was in high school and hasn't changed much.

Throughout the episode, Brooke's attempts at imposing her ways on Alex and Dave create a lot of tension and cause them to question their relationship with one another. They struggle to find a balance between listening to their own needs and wants, and trying to appease Brooke's relentless pursuit of perfection. At the same time, Brad and Penny are dealing with the consequences of trying to reconnect with someone from their past and what that might mean for their own relationships in the present.

In typical Happy Endings fashion, the episode is filled with plenty of laughs and absurd moments. Brooke's extreme competitiveness leads to her challenging Alex and Dave to a series of bizarre competitions including jump rope, catwalk modeling, and even spelling. The episode also cleverly pokes fun at reality TV shows and their subjects, as Brad and Penny become increasingly invested in "The Real Princesses of Nickle Boulevard" and uncovers more truths about their former classmate Courtney.

Overall, The Kerkovich Way is a fun and light-hearted episode that showcases the strengths of the Happy Endings cast and writing team. The episode's themes of perfectionism, competitiveness, and the dangers of trying to impose one's own desires on others are explored in a humorous and light-hearted way, while still offering some insightful commentary on relationships and personal growth. Fans of the show will undoubtedly enjoy this episode and the comedic antics of its characters.