Ep 10. The Anger Games

The episode starts with the ladies gathered at the kitchen table, discussing their plans for the weekend. Victoria announces that she has been invited to be a judge at the Miss Cleveland pageant, but Joy and Melanie are not impressed. However, when Victoria retorts that they're just jealous, the ladies all start to bicker and argue. Elka suggests that they play a game to let out their anger, and after some initial resistance, they all agree to play.

The game, called The Anger Games, involves the ladies facing off against each other in a series of challenges designed to let them release their pent-up frustration. The first challenge is a rage room where they get to smash things with a baseball bat. Joy is the first to go, and she lets out all her anger towards her ex-husband, leading to a satisfyingly explosive end to the room. The game continues with challenges such as a pillow fight and a dodgeball match.

As the ladies continue to play, they start to open up about the things that have been bothering them. Melanie reveals that she's been having nightmares about aging and being forgotten, and Elka admits that she's worried about her health. Joy has a breakthrough moment where she realizes that she's been holding onto her anger towards her ex-husband for far too long, and decides to write him a letter to let him know how she feels.

The final challenge is a timed obstacle course, and the winner gets to choose their prize. The course includes tasks such as crawling through a tunnel, jumping over hurdles, and climbing a rope ladder. Victoria, always competitive, sets a blistering pace and finishes first. She chooses the prize of being allowed to cut to the front of any line in Cleveland for an entire week, which the other ladies begrudgingly agree to.

After the game, the ladies all sit down to reflect on what they've learned. They realize that it's important to let out your anger in a healthy way, and that sometimes talking about your problems can be just as effective as playing a game. Joy reveals that she's sent the letter to her ex-husband, and although she doesn't know how he'll react, she feels a sense of closure. The episode ends with the ladies sharing a group hug.

Overall, The Anger Games is a fun, lighthearted episode that still manages to touch on some deep issues. It's always great to see the chemistry between the four lead actresses, and the game is a clever way to explore their characters' emotions. The episode also has some really funny moments, particularly during the rage room segment. All in all, it's a great addition to the fourth season of Hot In Cleveland.