Ep 13. Growing Up Fairbanks

Growing Up Fisher is an American sitcom television series that follows the story of a family and their challenges as they navigate through life with their blind father. In season 1 episode 13, titled Growing Up Fairbanks, the Fisher family is faced with a new challenge when they discover that their house is full of mold.

The episode begins with Joyce, the matriarch of the family, worried about a musty smell in the house. She calls in an expert who informs them that the house is infested with mold, which could be causing severe health issues for the family. The family has to vacate the house until the mold problem is fixed. The Fishers are temporarily displaced and forced to live in a small apartment.

However, the relocation poses a significant problem for Mel, the blind father, who struggles to adapt to his new surroundings. Mel is used to navigating his way around the house without any help, but in the cramped apartment, he bumps into everything, much to the frustration of his family.

Meanwhile, the eldest child, Katie, has to deal with her boyfriend, Dave, who is moving away to Africa for six months. She is heartbroken and tries to come to terms with the fact that they will be separated for some time.

On the other hand, Henry, the youngest child, tries to adjust to sharing a room with his father, who is struggling to adapt to his new environment. Mel's blindness makes it difficult for him to deal with the smaller space, and he feels helpless without his independence.

As the Fishers continue to live in the cramped apartment, they all begin to learn new things about themselves and their ability to adapt to new situations. Mel realizes that he is not as helpless as he thinks and is capable of navigating his way around the apartment with some help from his family. Henry also learns to appreciate his father's independence and begins to understand the challenges that come with being blind.

Meanwhile, Katie and Dave try to find a way to make their long-distance relationship work. They realize that they have to work hard to maintain their communication, and they both come up with creative ways to stay connected while Dave is in Africa.

In the end, the mold problem is fixed, and the Fisher family move back into their home. They return to a cleaner and safer environment, but they also return as a changed and stronger family. They have learned to appreciate each other more and have become closer as a family due to the challenges they faced.

Growing Up Fisher season 1 episode 13, Growing Up Fairbanks, is a heartwarming episode that shows the Fisher family overcoming a significant challenge. The episode is filled with funny moments, emotional scenes and is ultimately a reminder that no matter how tough life gets, with love, support, and resilience, any obstacle can be overcome.