Ep 25. The Good Son

Eric's parents leave him in charge of the house while they go out of town for the weekend. Eric is elated thinking that he will have the ultimate freedom to do whatever he wants, whenever he wants. However, his plans change when his grandmother falls ill and his parents ask him to take care of her during their absence.

Eric initially refuses as he thinks it will cramp his style, but eventually agrees when he realizes the gravity of the situation. He takes his responsibility seriously and tries to take care of his grandmother to the best of his abilities, but finds out that it's easier said than done.

On the other hand, Red and Kitty leave for a camping trip with their friends, Bob and Midge. Red is excited for the trip, but Kitty is apprehensive as she thinks that Bob and Midge's constant bickering will ruin the trip. However, the situation becomes even worse when the couples get lost in the woods and have to spend the night in a tent.

Meanwhile, Eric's friends are left to their own devices and they decide to throw a party at Eric's house. Kelso, who wants to impress Jackie with his "mature" behavior, tries to stop the party from getting out of hand, but fails horribly. Donna and Hyde find themselves in a compromising situation and Fez discovers the joys of American snacks.

As the night progresses, the party gets wilder and the house becomes a mess. Eric's plans to have a peaceful weekend taking care of his grandmother are completely ruined as he struggles to keep the party under control.

When Red and Kitty return from their trip, they are shocked to find the house in shambles and Eric in a state of panic. They scold him for his lack of responsibility and leave him to clean up the mess. Eric learns a lesson about the importance of responsibility and the consequences of his actions.

In the end, the episode concludes with Eric cleaning up the house and being interrupted by his grandmother, who wakes up and tells him to get her a beer. Eric realizes that he is not entirely alone in his struggle to take care of others.

The Good Son is an episode that explores the themes of responsibility, loyalty, and the consequences of one's actions. Despite its comedic elements, the episode is grounded in reality and highlights the challenges that come with taking care of others. The characters learn important lessons about themselves and each other, making for a heartfelt and entertaining episode.