Casual Season 2 Episode 4 Big Green Egg

Alex and Valerie compete for the attention of a new neighbor in the episode "Big Green Egg." After a failed attempt to have a threesome with a guy they met on a dating app, Valerie becomes interested in their new neighbor, Leon. Meanwhile, Alex is determined to impress him by showing off his grilling skills on his Big Green Egg smoker.

Valerie starts to spend more time with Leon, learning about his passion for art, and she even agrees to model for his next project. However, her jealousy towards Alex's relationship with Leon becomes evident, and she begins to question their friendship. Meanwhile, Alex becomes increasingly obsessed with perfecting the art of grilling, causing tensions in his relationship with Rae.

In an effort to impress Leon, Alex invites him over for a grilling competition. However, Valerie intervenes and suggests they host a potluck instead. While preparing their dishes, Valerie and Leon bond over their shared love of art, but Alex struggles to connect with him as he becomes more focused on his cooking.

As the potluck begins, tensions between Alex and Valerie escalate as they both try to win Leon's approval. However, they both eventually come to the realization that their competition is hurting their friendship and decide to call a truce.

In the end, Alex admits to Rae that he has been making grilling a priority over their relationship and she agrees to support him as long as he doesn't let it take over their lives. Valerie also realizes that she doesn't need validation from others to be happy and decides to focus on her own passions.

Overall, "Big Green Egg" explores themes of jealousy, competition, and self-discovery as the characters navigate their relationships with each other and themselves.