Ep 3. We Have a Bingo

In season 3, episode 3 of According to Jim, titled "We Have a Bingo," Jim and his wife Cheryl attend an annual charity bingo night hosted by their local church. Initially, Jim is reluctant to go and even attempts to get out of it, but eventually decides to join in on the fun.

Once they arrive, Jim is dismayed to discover that the hall is filled with elderly players who take their bingo very seriously. Despite this, Jim and Cheryl manage to find a table and settle in for the night of fun and games.

As the game gets underway, Jim becomes increasingly competitive, determined to win one of the many prizes on offer, including a grand prize trip to Hawaii. He takes the game so seriously that he even creates a system for marking off the numbers on his card, much to Cheryl's amusement.

As the night progresses, Jim's luck begins to turn around. He wins a few games, but is still far from claiming the grand prize. However, his competitive spirit gets the best of him and he becomes increasingly obsessed with winning.

Meanwhile, Cheryl becomes increasingly bored with the game and annoyed with Jim's obsession. She finds herself drawn towards a group of older women who are more interested in gossiping and talking than playing bingo. She even starts to make friends with them, much to Jim's chagrin.

As the game draws to a close, Jim becomes more desperate to win the grand prize and begins to bend the rules. He even tries to persuade Cheryl to help him cheat, but she refuses. However, when the final game is called, Jim is shocked to discover that he's won the grand prize.

But despite his excitement, Jim soon realizes that the prize comes with a catch - the trip to Hawaii is only for one person. This puts him in a tough spot, as he wants to take Cheryl with him. Eventually, he decides to give up the prize and let someone else go in his place.

In the end, Jim comes away from the experience having learned a valuable lesson about the true importance of charity and the joy of giving. He discovers that winning isn't everything and that the true value of the bingo night is in the spirit of the community that it fosters. Cheryl is proud of him for doing the right thing, and the couple leave the hall happy and contented.