Ep 5. Just Act Normal

Miranda is a sitcom that follows the life of an awkward and clumsy woman named Miranda, who often finds herself in embarrassing and unconventional situations. In season 2 episode 5, titled "Just Act Normal," Miranda's mother comes to visit and insists that Miranda should act more "normal."

Throughout the episode, Miranda's mother continuously criticizes her for her peculiar behavior and tries to force her to behave more like a "lady." This creates conflict between Miranda and her mother, as Miranda feels that her mother does not understand her and is dismissive of her true self.

Meanwhile, Miranda's best friend Stevie is dealing with her own problems as she prepares for her driving test. In an attempt to help Stevie pass the test, Miranda offers to be her driving instructor. However, the lesson goes awry as Miranda's unconventional methods cause chaos on the road.

Back at Miranda's house, her mother's critique of her behavior only escalates, causing Miranda to feel more and more frustrated with her mother. As a result, Miranda decides to prove her mother wrong by enlisting the help of her neighbor Gary to teach her how to behave "normally."

The lesson takes an unexpected turn as Gary's interpretation of "normal" proves to be quite different from Miranda's mother's. This results in hilarious situations that leave Miranda struggling to keep up with Gary's eccentric behavior.

Ultimately, Miranda realizes that she does not need to change who she is to make her mother happy. Instead, she decides to stand up to her mother and chooses to embrace her quirks and uniqueness.

The episode ends with Stevie passing her driving test and Miranda's mother leaving, leaving Miranda and Stevie content with who they are and the lives they lead. "Just Act Normal" offers a heartwarming message of self-acceptance and standing up for oneself in the face of criticism.