Ep 2. Flip

Dwight in Shining Armor is a fantasy-comedy television series on BYUtv. The show follows a young, socially awkward middle school boy named Dwight, who awakens from a centuries-long slumber to find himself in a medieval setting. The twist is that he was discovered by a spunky, fearless teenage warrior named Gretta, who insists on protecting and accompanying him on his misadventures. In the second episode of season one, entitled "Flip," Dwight and Gretta face a new set of challenges as they navigate through the medieval world.

The episode opens with Dwight and Gretta wandering through the forest, lost and hungry. The two are on a mission to find the mythical Oracle of Agnes, hoping that it will lead them to more clues about Dwight's supposed destiny. Their quest is cut short when they stumble upon a traveling circus, led by the flamboyant and charismatic ringmaster Flip (played by guest star Jonathan Mangum). Dwight is immediately enamored by the performers and begs Gretta to stay and watch the show.

As the two enjoy the circus acts, they notice that something is off about the performers. They seem tired, stressed, and unhappy. Gretta suspects that something fishy is going on and decides to investigate. She sneaks backstage and discovers that the performers are being mistreated and forced to work under terrible conditions. The ringmaster, Flip, is revealed to be a tyrant who abuses his workers and demands perfection in every act.

Gretta is determined to free the performers and expose Flip's true nature. She devises a plan to sabotage the circus show and turn the audience against Flip. Meanwhile, Dwight becomes obsessed with becoming a circus performer himself. He spends hours practicing various acts and trying to impress the ringmaster. However, his attempts are in vain, as Flip appears to be indifferent to Dwight's talent and ability.

As the night of the big show approaches, tensions rise between Dwight and Gretta. Dwight is convinced that Flip is a great guy and refuses to believe that he could be capable of mistreating his performers. Gretta, on the other hand, is adamant that they need to take action and help the oppressed circus workers. The two argue and bicker, causing a rift in their friendship.

On the night of the show, everything seems to be going according to plan. Gretta's sabotage efforts are successful, and the audience turns against Flip. However, things take a dark turn when Flip announces that he has a surprise act for them all. He reveals that Dwight will be the star of the show, and the act involves a dangerous stunt that could potentially harm Dwight.

Gretta realizes that Flip is using Dwight as a scapegoat, hoping to deflect attention away from his own wrongdoing. She rushes to save Dwight and offers herself as Flip's replacement in the dangerous stunt. In a thrilling climax, Gretta performs the death-defying feat, saving Dwight and the performers from harm. Flip is exposed as a villain, and the performers are finally freed from his tyranny.

In the end, Dwight and Gretta reconcile and continue on their quest to find the Oracle of Agnes. The episode ends with a teaser of the next adventure, as the two come face to face with a fearsome dragon. Dwight in Shining Armor season one episode two, "Flip," is a fun and exciting episode that explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and standing up for what's right. With its quirky humor, charming characters, and thrilling adventure, it's a must-watch for fans of fantasy and comedy alike.