Ep 6. Ken Teaches Molly A Lesson

Ken Jeong of "Community" fame plays Dr. Ken, an excitable healthcare professional who balances managing a clinic with his home life. In season 1, episode 6 of the series, titled "Ken Teaches Molly a Lesson," Dr. Ken's daughter, Molly, is struggling in school and her grades have begun to slip. Early in the episode, Ken and his wife, Allison, have a heart-to-heart about how to approach their daughter's educational woes. They agree that taking a more active role in her studies is crucial, and decide to dedicate more time to helping Molly study.

Meanwhile, at work, Ken is dealing with some unwanted attention from Clark, his clumsy and overeager medical assistant. Clark wants to get closer to Dr. Ken, even going as far as to request to be called "Clarkie," but Ken is uncomfortable with the level of intimacy that Clark seeks. The tension between Ken and Clark escalates throughout the episode, culminating in a humorous but cringe-worthy scene involving a yoga class and some unfortunate passing gas.

Back at home, Molly's grades aren't improving despite her parents' attempts to help her study. When Ken and Allison confront her about her lackluster performance, she reveals that her teacher has been grading her unfairly and she is struggling in class because she doesn't understand the material. Ken and Allison leap into action, scheduling a meeting with the teacher and attempting to get to the root of the problem.

The remainder of the episode explores how Ken and Allison balance their parental duties with their busy work schedules, showing a refreshingly realistic depiction of the struggles many working parents face. Ultimately, the lesson of the episode is that communication is key, and that there is no one "right" way to help your child succeed in school. With humor and heart, "Ken Teaches Molly a Lesson" delivers an entertaining and insightful look at the challenges of modern parenting.