Dr. Ken Season 1 Episode 9 Ken Cries Foul
- TV-G
- December 4, 2015
- 21 min
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7.6 (93)
Ken Cries Foul is the ninth episode of the first season of the American sitcom Dr. Ken. The show follows Dr. Ken Park, a physician and father who is struggling to balance his professional and personal life while dealing with his quirky family and colleagues at Welltopia Medical Group.
In this episode, Ken is excited to attend a baseball game with his son Dave who is a huge fan of the sport. However, things take a turn for the worse when Dave is hit in the face by a baseball. Ken is overcome with guilt for not being able to protect his son and becomes irrational in his attempt to make amends.
Meanwhile, Allison, Ken's wife, is dealing with issues of her own. She accidentally tells Molly's friend a secret about her father's health condition, causing a rift in their friendship. Allison tries to make amends but things only get worse when she gets accidentally drunk at a dinner party with Molly's friend's parents.
Back at work, Damona and Julie are tasked with organizing a charity event for Welltopia. However, they have to deal with an eccentric billionaire who has an unusual request for the event.
Throughout the episode, Ken tries to make things right with Dave and goes to extreme lengths to do so. He becomes obsessed with getting revenge on the pitcher that hit Dave and even takes things a step further by challenging him to a fight. Dave becomes worried about his dad's behavior and tries to get through to him.
In the end, Ken realizes that he needs to let go of his guilt and be there for his son in a more meaningful way. He helps Dave with his school project, showing him that he's there for him in the ways that truly matter.
Allison learns the importance of keeping secrets and being there for her daughter when she needs her. She opens up to Molly about her own struggles as a parent and the two bond over their shared experiences.
The charity event doesn't go exactly as planned, but Damona and Julie manage to pull it off in the end. The eccentric billionaire's request turns out to be a great success and the event raises a lot of money for the charity.
Ken Cries Foul is a heartwarming episode that deals with the struggles of parenthood and learning to let go of guilt. It showcases the importance of being there for your loved ones and finding ways to show your support. The episode also adds a touch of humor with its quirky side plot about the charity event and the eccentric billionaire. Overall, it's a great addition to the series and shows the strong bond between the characters.