Ep 2. He Got Game, She Got Cats

Ryan King, a sports radio show host, has just lost his wife in a car accident. In episode 2 of season 1, titled "He Got Game, She Got Cats," Ryan is pushed to attend his first group therapy session to help him cope with his grief. Initially hesitant to open up, Ryan is surprised to find that several of the group members share his love for sports and begin to bond over the topic.

One member of the group, Sonia, shares that she has recently gotten cats as a way to cope with her own divorce. Ryan is skeptical of Sonia's decision, but as the episode progresses, he begins to see the benefits of having an emotional support animal and even considers getting one for himself.

Meanwhile, Lauren, the group's leader, is struggling to find a way to connect with Owen, a member of the group who is deaf. Lauren is not fluent in American Sign Language, and her attempts to communicate with Owen often fall flat. Through the course of the episode, Lauren learns how to sign "sports" and uses it to connect with Owen over their shared love of basketball.

As the therapy session comes to a close, Ryan begins to open up about his wife's passing and expresses some of the anger he has been feeling. The group members listen empathetically and offer their support, showing Ryan that he is not alone in his grief.

Overall, "He Got Game, She Got Cats" portrays the group therapy experience as a positive and healing one, emphasizing the importance of connection and support in times of grief.