Dharma & Greg Season 2 Episode 5 Unarmed and Dangerous
- TVPG
- October 21, 1998
- 22 min
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Dharma & Greg season 2 episode 5, titled "Unarmed and Dangerous", presents a humorous exploration of the nature of fear and home security. As the episode opens, Dharma and Greg's apartment is broken into. Though nothing is stolen, the invasion is enough to spark a feeling of unease in both Dharma and Greg.
Dharma decides to take action, arming herself with a variety of household objects as makeshift weapons. Greg, meanwhile, becomes obsessed with home security, installing locks, gates, and alarms with increasing fervor. As the couple becomes more and more paranoid, their friends and family become increasingly concerned.
Throughout the episode, the theme of fear is examined, with characters questioning the true nature of danger and whether their newfound obsession with security is really making them any safer. Dharma and Greg's contrasting approaches to their fear - Dharma's gung-ho DIY approach and Greg's reliance on technology and expertise - also provides some comedic tension as the episode progresses.
Ultimately, the episode ends with a satisfying resolution, as Dharma and Greg come to realize that their fear may have been largely imagined and that their best defense against true danger is simply each other. While the episode does touch on some serious themes, it does so with the light-hearted humor and witty dialogue that have become hallmarks of the series.