Ep 6. The Estonian Method

"Bless This Mess" is a comedy show about a newlywed couple named Rio and Mike, who give up their city lives to move to rural Nebraska. In episode 6 of season 1, titled "The Estonian Method," Rio and Mike are struggling to adjust to life in the country, but they are determined to make it work.

The episode begins with Rio and Mike trying to figure out how to get rid of a dead raccoon that they found on their property. They decide to bury it, but their attempt at digging a hole quickly turns into a disaster when they hit a water pipe and flood their yard. As if that wasn't bad enough, they also discover that their well has run dry.

Desperate for a solution, Rio and Mike turn to their neighbors, Beau and Kay, for help. Beau suggests that they try the Estonian Method to fix their well. According to Beau, the Estonian Method involves using a divining rod to find water. Rio is skeptical, but Mike is willing to try anything to fix their well.

The couple reluctantly agrees to give the Estonian Method a try, and Beau shows them how to use a divining rod to find water. Rio is still skeptical, but Mike is convinced that it's working when the rod points towards a spot in the ground. They start digging and, to their surprise, they find water.

Excited by their success, Rio and Mike decide to try the Estonian Method on other parts of their property. They start looking for buried treasure, but their digging only yields a broken lawnmower and a rusted bicycle. Despite their disappointment, they are encouraged by their success with the well and decide to keep practicing the Estonian Method.

Meanwhile, Beau and Kay are dealing with their own problems. Kay is upset because Beau has been ignoring her in favor of spending time with his new friend, Jacob. Kay confronts Beau about his behavior, and they have a heartfelt conversation in which Beau admits that he's been feeling lost ever since he retired from his job as a football coach. Kay encourages him to find a new passion, and Beau starts to consider his options.

The episode concludes with Rio and Mike celebrating their success with the Estonian Method by throwing a party. They invite their neighbors, and everyone has a good time drinking beer and playing games. Beau even brings his divining rod, and they all take turns trying to find buried treasure. As they celebrate their newfound friendship and success, Rio and Mike realize that they are starting to feel more at home in Nebraska.

Overall, "The Estonian Method" is a fun and lighthearted episode that highlights the challenges and joys of adjusting to a new way of life. The Estonian Method might not be scientifically proven, but it serves as a metaphor for Rio and Mike's willingness to try new things and make the best of their situation. The episode also introduces Beau and Kay as more complex characters with their own struggles and desires. Fans of Bless This Mess will enjoy this episode for its humor, heart, and sense of community.