Ep 3. Guys' Night

Jimmy Martino, the main character, is the ultimate bachelor and womanizer. He loves to party with his buddies and entertain young women. However, his life changes when he finds out that he is a father and grandfather in the very first episode. Since then, Jimmy has been trying to adjust to his new role as a family man and bonding with his son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter.

In the third episode of Grandfathered season 1, titled Guys' Night, Jimmy's son, Gerald, decides to arrange a surprise men-only bonding night for him. The event takes place in the Martino family restaurant, which is being run by Gerald and his wife, Vanessa.

At first, Jimmy is hesitant to attend this party as he is used to spending time with much younger people, but eventually, he agrees to go. While there, he discovers that the night was meant to help him bond with some of his son-in-law Ravi's Indian friends. Jimmy is apprehensive at first because he is unsure he will be able to relate to them, but he quickly realizes that they aren't so different after all.

Throughout the night, the guys bond over drinks and sports, and they learn more about each other's cultures. Ravi's friend, Harjit, reveals that he's a vegan and also a blogger, which sparks Jimmy's interest as he is an entrepreneur himself. They realize that they have more in common than they initially thought, and this opens the door for Jimmy to bond with his son-in-law.

Meanwhile, Vanessa has a girl's night out with her friends, attempting to have a relaxing girls' night out at the spa, but she keeps getting interrupted by work-related phone calls from the restaurant. At first, Vanessa wants to ignore the calls, but she ends up being pulled inexorably back into her managerial role. This puts a damper on her relaxation and, with each call that she receives, she becomes more and more stressed.

As the night goes on, Jimmy realizes that he has much to learn about being a grandfather and father. The men advise him to be a good listener, offer support, and maintain open communication. Jimmy takes their advice to heart as he wants to be the best dad and grandfather he can be.

After a night of bonding with his son and son-in-law, Jimmy heads back home, feeling grateful for the time spent together. He reflects on the fact that he has much to learn about being a dad and a grandfather, but he is willing to put in the effort to do so.

The episode comes to a heartwarming close, with Jimmy spending time with his granddaughter and realizing the crucial role he plays in her life. As he's putting her to bed, he tells her that he'll always be there for her, and she tells him that she loves him. It's a beautiful bonding moment between grandfather and granddaughter, and it shows that Jimmy is learning to navigate his new role in life with grace and humility.

Overall, Guys' Night is a touching and amusing episode of Grandfathered that showcases the complexities of family relationships. It highlights the importance of taking time to bond with family members despite cultural differences and generation gaps. The episode also touches on work-life balance and the struggle of trying to separate one's personal and professional life. All in all, a great episode that continues to build on the show's themes of love, family, and the struggle to find one's place in the world.