Ep 17. Grays of Thunder

Chrisley Knows Best is a reality television show that follows the lives of the Chrisley family living in Nashville, Tennessee. The patriarch of the family, Todd Chrisley, is a wealthy businessman who always wants to have control over everything in his family's lives. The show mainly revolves around him, his wife Julie, their kids Savannah, Chase, Grayson, and Todd's mother Nanny Faye.

Season 8 Episode 17 is titled "Grays of Thunder" and it seems like Todd is having a difficult time accepting that his youngest son Grayson is growing up. Grayson, who was once a little boy, is starting to act like a teenager and Todd can't seem to handle it. In this episode, Todd struggles to understand Grayson's newfound independence, and he fears that he's losing control over his youngest son.

Meanwhile, Grayson has made some new friends, and they're quickly taking over his life. Todd doesn't approve of Grayson's friends, which leads to a clash between the two. Grayson wants to hang out with his friends and live a normal childhood, but Todd is worried that these new friends will lead Grayson down the wrong path.

In the midst of all of this, Todd also has to deal with Julie's mother, who is in town and visiting the family. Todd has never really gotten along with her and tensions are high whenever she's around. Julie's mother is quite loud and opinionated, which doesn't sit well with Todd. He tries to avoid her at all costs, but it's not that easy when she's staying with the family.

Furthermore, Savannah is back in town for a visit, and Julie is eager to spend some quality time with her daughter. The two of them decide to take an art class together, and things quickly go awry as they both struggle to create something halfway decent. The mother-daughter duo has always had a great relationship on the show, and it's heartwarming to see them bonding over their artistic shortcomings.

Towards the end of the episode, Nanny Faye enters the picture, as she always does. She bribes Grayson's friends with a day out at the water park, which further irritates Todd. Nanny Faye always knows how to have fun, and she reminds Todd that sometimes it's necessary to let go of control and have a good time.

In conclusion, "Grays of Thunder" is an episode that focuses on Todd's struggle to accept that his youngest son is growing up, and he's not entirely sure how to deal with Grayson's newfound independence. The episode is a delightful mix of family drama, light-hearted humor, and heartwarming moments that Chrisley Knows Best is known for.