Ep 8. Educating Doug

Doug Heffernan is a UPS delivery man living in Queens with his wife Carrie and his father-in-law Arthur. In this episode titled, "Educating Doug," Doug becomes discouraged when he realizes he doesn't know much about current events or history, prompting his wife to sign him up for a history course at a local community college.

At first, Doug is apprehensive about going back to school, but after meeting his fellow classmates and realizing that they are just as lost as he is, he begins to enjoy himself. He even starts to study at home and impresses his wife with his newfound knowledge.

However, things start to go south when Doug's friend Deacon asks him to go watch the basketball game instead of studying for his final exam. Doug initially says no, but after Deacon promises to help him study later, Doug agrees to go.

The next day, Doug realizes he's in trouble when he arrives at his exam only to find out that it's on the material he missed while he was out watching the game. Despite his best efforts, Doug fails the exam and is visibly upset about it.

Meanwhile, Arthur has also been attending classes at the same community college and is doing surprisingly well. He even ends up winning a history challenge during a quiz show in class. However, his victory is short-lived when he realizes that he misread the question and actually got the answer wrong.

In the end, Doug decides to retake the class and refocus his efforts on studying. His wife supports him and helps him stay motivated. Arthur also decides to keep attending his classes and learn more about history.

Overall, "Educating Doug" is a humorous and relatable episode about the struggles of trying to go back to school as an adult. It highlights the importance of education and the value of having supportive loved ones in your life.