Dharma & Greg Season 1 Episode 8 Mr. Montgomery Goes to Washington

Dharma & Greg season 1 episode 8, Mr. Montgomery Goes to Washington is about how Dharma convinces Greg's conservative parents who are visiting them in San Francisco to accompany her on a lobbying trip to Washington, D.C., which she is undertaking with a radical group of artists. Since Dharma's group is fighting for a cause that's against conservatives, the trip results in a lot of disagreements, not just with conservatives but also between Dharma and her liberal friends.

The main theme of this episode revolves around Dharma's beliefs and values and her attempt to connect with Greg's family who have a completely divergent political perspective. This is further complicated by the fact that Dharma, who is a hippie and an artist, is involved in lobbying for a cause that her in-laws do not agree with. The episode explores the struggle between the right-wing conservative values of Greg's parents and the liberal, radical beliefs of Dharma and her friends.

The episode begins with Greg's parents, Edward and Kitty Montgomery, visiting them in San Francisco for Thanksgiving. Dharma, who is a free-spirited hippie, tries to connect with them by talking about politics and art. However, it becomes clear that they don't share her beliefs and values, causing a rift between them.

Meanwhile, Dharma invites Edward and Kitty to go with her on a lobbying trip to Washington, D.C., which she is undertaking with her group of artists. By accompanying the group to Washington, Dharma hopes to convince the Montgomerys that there is more to her than just being a carefree hippie.

Once in Washington, Dharma's group meets with a number of politicians, all of whom are trying to push the legislation through Congress. In one scene, they even stage a protest in front of the White House, walking around in elephant costumes, which causes a lot of commotion.

Throughout the episode, Dharma argues with her conservative in-laws about issues such as civil rights, conservation, and social justice. Despite the disagreements between them, the humor and good-naturedness that exists between all of the characters act as the glue that binds them together.

In the end, Dharma successfully shows Edward and Kitty that she’s more responsible than they give her credit for. She also demonstrates that liberal beliefs such as expansion of green infrastructure and advocating for minorities can be approached with responsible and serious demeanor. As the episode concludes, both Edward and Kitty praise Dharma for making them think about things in a new way, and the group leaves for home with a new understanding of each other's beliefs.

Overall, Dharma & Greg season 1 episode 8, Mr. Montgomery Goes to Washington, uses a comedic approach to explore the political and ideological differences that often divide people. The episode shows how even with differing viewpoints, people can still respect and love each other. The show uses its humor to portray the liberal and conservative views without being too polarizing, and instead focuses on the love and respect that can exist within families, regardless of political affiliation.