Ep 8. Flowers for Taco

The League is an American comedy television series that is all about a group of friends who are part of a fantasy football league. The show centers around their everyday life, as they interact with each other and compete in their league. In season 5, episode 8, titled "Flowers for Taco," we see the gang trying to deal with various issues that have come up between them, as well as injuries their star players have suffered.

The episode opens with Ruxin (played by Nick Kroll) bragging about his fancy new car, a Porsche Panamera. Taco (played by Jon Lajoie) is not impressed, but everyone else is. To get back at Ruxin for flaunting his wealth, Taco brings up a bet that they had made earlier in the year, where Ruxin would have to wear a dress for the entire day if he lost. To Taco's delight, Ruxin had indeed lost the bet, and so the rest of the gang decides to force Ruxin to wear his daughter’s latest dress to the office.

Meanwhile, Kevin (played by Stephen Rannazzisi) is dealing with an injured player on his fantasy football team, and he is desperate to find a suitable replacement. He turns to his friend Pete (played by Mark Duplass) for help, but Pete is too busy dealing with his own problems. His wife is pressuring him to have a baby, and he is not ready for that kind of commitment.

Elsewhere, Andre (played by Paul Scheer) is trying to impress a woman he has been dating, but things don't go as planned. He ends up insulting her by making insensitive comments about her race, which leads to a heated argument between them. Jenny (played by Katie Aselton), Kevin's wife, tries to help Andre by coaching him on how to apologize and make things right with his date.

The episode also touches on the relationship between Jenny and Kevin, who have been struggling to connect lately. Kevin is too focused on his fantasy football team, and Jenny feels neglected. She turns to Ruxin for help, but his advice only makes things worse between them.

Ultimately, the gang comes together to try and help each other out, but things don't go as planned. Ruxin's plan to get back at Taco fails miserably, and he ends up making a fool of himself at the office. Kevin's replacement player ends up being a bust, and Andre's date ends up leaving him for another guy. Despite all of this, the gang learns to appreciate each other and their friendship, helping them to come to terms with their own problems.

Overall, "Flowers for Taco" is a funny and engaging episode of The League, which showcases the characters' personalities and their quirks. It highlights the importance of friendship and how it can help us deal with the ups and downs of life. The episode is a testament to the show's ability to create relatable characters and tell a compelling story that keeps viewers coming back for more.