Chrisley Knows Best Season 3 Episode 18 The Graduates

The Graduates is the eighteenth episode of the third season of the TV family reality show Chrisley Knows Best. In this episode, Todd Chrisley's two eldest children, Lindsie and Kyle, come back home to celebrate their graduation from college. The episode revolves around Todd Chrisley's attempt at making the perfect graduation party for his children.

The episode starts with Todd Chrisley returning home from grocery shopping, whereby he complains about the amount of money that he has spent on the party decorations and food. Todd wants the party to be perfect and memorable for his children, and so he has gone above and beyond to make this happen. He is very proud of his children's achievements and wants to make this an occasion to remember forever.

With the help of his wife and other family members, Todd starts decorating the house, creating customised graduation caps for his children, and buying an abundance of food and drinks for the party. His family members also pitch in by making banners, graduation certificates, and photo frames for the party.

As the day of the party arrives, Todd becomes very anxious about the perfect execution of the party. He orders the children to clean up their rooms and behave well with the guests. However, things start spiraling out of control when Kyle decides to invite his friends over, much to Todd's dismay, who has already prepared food and drinks for specific quantities.

The party starts, and the guests begin to arrive. Todd welcomes everyone with a speech. The family snaps family photos and takes pictures with the guests. As the party progresses, Todd's anxiety levels continue to rise, as he grows more concerned with the lavish expenditure and the unexpected arrival of Kyle's friends. Todd then decides to take matters into his hand. He takes a portion of the food and drinks to his neighbor's house, who has rarely attended any of Todd's previous parties, hoping that they will join the ongoing celebration.

While Todd is away from the party, the rest of the family members, including Lindsie and Kyle, are enjoying themselves, making memories and having a great time. Drama follows when Chloe, Todd's granddaughter, eats cupcakes containing alcohol, which raises concerns and feelings of distress amongst the family.

In the end, Todd's neighbor arrives at the party, and they all share a moment of laughter. As the party ends, Todd finally lets go of all his anxieties and shares an emotional moment with his children, telling them how proud he is of their achievements.

The Graduates is an episode that celebrates the love and care that Todd Chrisley has for his family. However, it also highlights Todd's episodes of anxiety and control that can sometimes interfere with the happiness of his family. The episode underlines the importance of creating meaningful memories and bonds through family gatherings, irrespective of the costs and anxieties that come along with it.