Ep 4. How to Be Good

Kevin (Probably) Saves the World is an American supernatural dramedy television series. In season 1 episode 4 titled "How to Be Good", Kevin Finn (Jason Ritter) tries to be a better person when he receives a new mission from Yvette (Kimberly Hébert Gregory).

Kevin has been struggling to find his purpose in life since being visited by his celestial guide Yvette, and has been tasked to save humanity. In this episode, Yvette informs Kevin that his next mission is to find someone who is truly good, to serve as an example for humanity.

Kevin embarks on his quest and starts observing the people around him, looking for someone who consistently does the right thing. Along the way, he comes across a number of people, including his sister Amy (JoAnna Garcia Swisher) and her son Reese (Chloe East), but none of them seem perfect enough to meet Yvette's high standards.

Determined not to fail his mission, Kevin decides to take matters into his own hands and starts doing good deeds himself, hoping that it will inspire others to do the same. He starts by helping his sister with her work and spending more time with his nephew Reese, but his efforts don't seem to be making much of a difference.

As Kevin's frustration grows, he starts to question the whole concept of being truly good. He wonders if it's even possible for anyone to be perfect, and whether it's fair to hold people to such a high standard. Meanwhile, Yvette keeps reminding him of the importance of his mission, putting even more pressure on him to succeed.

The episode deals with the themes of self-improvement and the struggle to live up to one's own ideals. Kevin's journey to find someone who is truly good becomes a mirror reflecting his own shortcomings and insecurities. Through his quest, he learns that being good is not necessarily about being perfect, but about doing what one can to make the world a better place.

The episode also explores the relationships between the characters, particularly between Kevin and his sister Amy. The two siblings have a complex history, and their interactions in this episode reveal a deeper understanding of each other. By the end of the episode, Kevin realizes that his mission to find someone who is truly good has been staring him in the face all along.

Overall, How to Be Good is a heartwarming and thought-provoking episode that showcases the strengths of the show's cast and writing. The themes it explores are universal and relatable, and the episode offers a message of hope and optimism in uncertain times.