Ep 9. Good Night, Sweet Vera

Alice is a comedy television show about a newly divorced mom who moves back to the suburbs with her young son. Episode 9 of season 1 is titled "Good Night, Sweet Vera".

In this episode, Alice's mother-in-law Vera comes to visit for a few days. Alice is hesitant about the visit, as she and Vera have had a rocky relationship in the past. Vera quickly makes herself at home, rearranging Alice's kitchen and criticizing her parenting skills.

Meanwhile, Tommy, Alice's son, is having trouble sleeping. He keeps having nightmares about a scary monster under his bed. Alice tries to comfort him, but nothing seems to work.

As the night goes on, Alice hears strange noises coming from downstairs. She investigates and discovers that Vera is still up, unpacking her bags and rearranging more things around the house. Alice confronts her, and Vera admits that she can't sleep either because of the monster under Tommy's bed.

Alice is surprised to hear this, and decides to team up with Vera to help Tommy conquer his fears. They come up with a plan to capture the monster (which Vera hilariously nicknames "Fred"). They set up traps and pillows to cushion Tommy's fall, and wait for the monster to appear.

When the monster finally does show up, it's revealed to be nothing more than a figment of Tommy's imagination - a shadow cast by his toy truck. Alice and Vera reassure Tommy that there's nothing to be afraid of, and he falls asleep peacefully for the first time in days.

The episode ends with Vera leaving to go back home, and Alice feeling grateful for the experience. She realizes that, despite their differences, she and Vera can work together for the sake of her son.

Overall, "Good Night, Sweet Vera" is a heartwarming episode about family, teamwork, and overcoming fears. Fans of the show will enjoy the comedic banter between Alice and Vera, as well as the touching moments between Alice and Tommy. It's a great episode for anyone who's ever struggled with a fear of the dark, or who's had to navigate complicated family relationships.