Gary Unmarried Season 1 Episode 2 Gary Gets Boundaries
- TV-14
- October 1, 2008
- 21 min
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6.6 (82)
Gary Unmarried season 1 episode 2 is titled “Gary Gets Boundaries”. In this episode, we see Gary struggling with his newly single status and trying to establish boundaries with his ex-wife, Allison, who is still very involved in his life. When Allison shows up unannounced to his housewarming party, Gary is forced to come up with a plan to keep her out of his life.
Meanwhile, Gary's business partner, Dennis, is trying to set him up with a new woman. Despite Gary's reservations, he agrees to meet her and finds himself surprisingly taken with her. However, when Allison finds out about the meeting, she becomes jealous and tries to sabotage the relationship before it even begins.
As Gary deals with the complexities of trying to move on from his failed marriage, his two teenage children, Tom and Louise, add to his stress by constantly testing his new boundaries. They push his buttons, make messes, and generally cause chaos in his life. Gary tries to maintain control, but he often finds himself at the end of his rope.
Throughout the episode, we see Gary wrestling with his feelings for Allison and his desire to move on with his life. He sets boundaries with her, but then finds himself breaking them when she needs help. He tries to assert himself with his children, but then gives in when they plead with him. And he struggles to open up to the new woman in his life, fearing that he will only get hurt again.
In the end, Gary learns some valuable lessons about boundaries and the importance of sticking to them. He also realizes that he needs to start taking better care of himself and stop trying to please everyone around him. With the help of his friends and family, he begins to make small but significant changes in his life that will ultimately lead to his happiness and fulfillment.
Overall, “Gary Gets Boundaries” is a humorous and heartfelt episode that explores themes of love, loss, and personal growth. It is a great addition to the first season of Gary Unmarried and sets the stage for the rest of the series.