Ep 5. Silly Season

In Home Ground season 2 episode 5, titled "Silly Season," we see a continuation from the previous episode where Larsen's son had been killed in a car accident. Larsen is struggling to cope with his loss and is not able to come to terms with the fact that his son is no more. The episode starts with him visiting the place where the accident took place, trying to find answers. Meanwhile, we see the team gearing up for the new football season when a scandal breaks out.

The local newspaper runs a headline story suggesting that team manager Helena Mikkelsen and the club's President, Tomme Haugland are romantically involved. This news is a shock to everyone, and both Helena and Tomme are quick to deny any allegations of a relationship. However, this story brings a lot of media attention to the club, and the players find it hard to focus on their game.

The team gets off to a bad start when they lose the first game of the season. The players are distracted, and Helena is struggling to keep them motivated. Meanwhile, another off-field issue arises when the club's accountant is caught embezzling funds. Tomme is distraught, and the team is hit with a financial crisis.

With the team down and the media circling, Helena has to put her personal life on hold to focus on her team. She turns to coach John Carew for help, and together they devise a plan to get the team back on track. They decide to take the players on a team-building exercise, to a remote cabin in the woods.

The trip turns out to be more of an adventure than they thought. The team has to cross a river on foot, carry their own provisions and learn to work together. However, as the group spends more time together, they begin to bond, and the team starts to come together on and off the field.

Back at home, the media frenzy continues, and Helena and Tomme are still trying to clear their names. However, the players' improved confidence and newfound camaraderie allow them to win the next few matches. The morale of the team improves, and the squad becomes tighter than ever. Eventually, Helena and Tomme find a way to put the scandal behind them.

The episode ends with the team celebrating their latest win and the newfound unity among the players. Helena and Tomme are seen chatting, indicating that they have finally moved on from the media circus that once surrounded them.

Overall, 'Silly Season' is an exciting episode, filled with drama and game-changing events that will keep viewers hooked. The characters' relationships, both on and off the field, take center stage, and the show holds viewers' attention throughout the emotional journey. The episode's theme of coming together in times of distress and working together as a team is both universal and inspiring.