Ep 11. Xandir and Tim, Sitting in a Tree
- TV-MA
- February 15, 2006
- 21 min
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7.4 (182)
Xandir and Tim, Sitting in a Tree is the eleventh episode of the second season of the animated sitcom Drawn Together. The episode revolves around romance and relationships, with Xandir and Tim's burgeoning relationship at its center.
The episode begins with Xandir and Tim engaging in a playful conversation in the kitchen. However, Xandir is wary of showing affection towards Tim in public as he fears the reactions of the other housemates. Meanwhile, Captain Hero is struggling to come to terms with his feelings for Xandir, whom he believes to be his best friend. Spanky is tasked with helping Captain Hero navigate his emotions, but he ends up making things worse by encouraging the superhero's jealousy towards Xandir and Tim's relationship.
Elsewhere in the house, Ling-Ling becomes obsessed with a new dating app, which results in several disastrous dates with other housemates, including the inanimate object Wooldoor and Toot, who attempts to use the app to find love rather than just casual sex.
As Xandir and Tim's feelings for each other grow stronger, they become increasingly bold in showing their affection towards each other in front of the other housemates. This leads to some uncomfortable situations, especially for Foxxy, who is homophobic and dislikes seeing displays of same-sex affection. However, towards the end of the episode, Foxxy confesses her prejudices and discusses her own experiences with racism, to which the other housemates lend a sympathetic ear.
As the episode comes to a close, Xandir and Tim are left alone to contemplate their relationship. Tim acknowledges that he is afraid of getting hurt, but Xandir assures him that they can work through any challenges that come their way.
Overall, Xandir and Tim, Sitting in a Tree is a heartfelt exploration of love and relationships, showcasing both the ups and downs that can come with opening oneself up to romantic possibilities. While the episode does have some stereotypical depictions of homosexuality and other identities, it ultimately offers a sensitive and compassionate look at people's emotional lives.