Suburgatory Season 1 Episode 4
Suburgatory
Season 1

Ep 4. Don't Call Me Shirley

  • TV-NR
  • October 19, 2011
  • 21 min
  • 6.8  (241)

Tessa wants to throw a party to impress her new friends at school, but George is worried that she will become too influenced by the popular crowd. Tessa assures George that she knows who she is and won't change just to fit in. Meanwhile, Dallas hires a maid named Carmen, who turns out to be a little too helpful for George's liking. He fears that Carmen will take over all of his responsibilities around the house and make him seem inadequate to the rest of the neighborhood. George's fears are compounded when he learns that Carmen used to be a successful businesswoman in her home country, making him feel even more emasculated.

Meanwhile, Lisa and Malik get into a fight over a class project, which leads to them seeking advice from their respective fathers. Malik's father, while trying to be helpful, ends up giving Malik advice that Lisa finds repulsive. George, in an attempt to prove to himself and the rest of the neighborhood that he is still a capable man, takes it upon himself to deal with the situation. Tessa's party ends up being a hit, but not for the reasons she expected. George and Carmen's confrontations come to a head, resulting in some surprising revelations about George and his past.

Overall, "Don't Call Me Shirley" is a fun episode that explores themes of identity and self-discovery. Tessa's desire to fit in and be accepted by her peers is relatable to many viewers, while George's struggles with his masculinity and self-worth are handled with humor and heart. The introduction of Carmen adds a new dynamic to the show, and her interactions with George and the rest of the characters provide some of the episode's most entertaining moments. Malik and Lisa's subplot is a bit less engaging than the rest of the episode, but it still touches on important themes of communication and understanding between parents and their children.

Overall, "Don't Call Me Shirley" is a strong episode that continues to build on the show's unique blend of humor and heart.

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  • First Aired
    October 19, 2011
  • Content Rating
    TV-NR
  • Runtime
    21 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.8  (241)