Ep 5. One Thing or a Mother

When the ladies get together in Cleveland, they always seem to find themselves in some sort of trouble. In this particular episode, they are faced with the dilemma of deciding between two big events happening on the same night. Joy and Victoria have been invited to cool events that they simply cannot miss, but Melanie insists that they attend her son's piano recital. They're stuck, but make the decision to attend the recital.

As they prepare for the event, they learn more about the other attendees - namely Melanie's ex-husband and his new wife. Things become more complicated when they discover that Melanie's son, Will, has invited his biological mother, who he hasn't seen or spoken to in years. The ladies want to be there for Melanie and Will, but the drama that ensues might be too much to handle.

Meanwhile, Elka gets caught up in a scandalous affair with a local politician. She's hesitant to pursue the relationship at first, mainly because of their vast age difference, but eventually gives in to the romance. However, she soon realizes that the politician is only using her for her influence in the community.

As the night progresses, tensions rise and secrets are exposed. Will's mother shows up and causes a stir, and Melanie and her ex-husband get into a fight. Through it all, the ladies stick together and try to salvage the situation. In the end, they come out on top and learn that family and friends are always worth the sacrifice.

Hot In Cleveland has always been a show that focuses on the power of female friendship, and this episode is no exception. Even though the situation may be difficult and the drama may be intense, the ladies stick together and support each other through it all. With their humor and wit, they remind us that it's never too late to find happiness and that true friends are invaluable.