My Big Redneck Vacation Season 1 Episode 4 Come On Irene

The episode "Come On Irene" of My Big Redneck Vacation season 1 starts off with the clan getting ready to have a Halloween party. They are decked out in full costume with Lizard Lick Towing's Ron and Amy Shirley making a guest appearance. The party is in full swing with everyone having a good time but suddenly the music stops and the lights go out. The impact of Hurricane Irene, a Category 1 storm, can be felt at their rented beach house in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. The family is forced to evacuate the home due to the rising floodwaters.

As they prepare to leave, the family has to determine what's important to them and what they want to take with them in their RV. This exercise forces them to acknowledge that they have a lot of items that they do not necessarily need. When they leave the flooded home, they head inland to stay with family members. The family adjusts as best they can with the new living arrangements, but there are some bumps in the road. The house only has one bathroom, which creates some tension between everyone.

The family decides to find something fun to do together and they end up visiting an alligator farm. They get up close and personal with the reptiles and get to hold baby alligators. As the family spends time together they reflect on not only the impact of Hurricane Irene, but also on the experiences they've had on their vacation so far. They enjoy Southern cooking, which includes frog legs and catfish. The family comes together over a good meal and creates memories that they will cherish forever.

Towards the end of the episode, the family visits a wildlife park where they participate in a unique experience. They get to feed giraffes and zebras by hand, which is something they’ve never done before. The family takes in all the animals and has fun as they learn about the difference between them. The experience of feeding the animals up close is eye-opening for the family. In their everyday lives they don’t typically come into contact with wild animals so the experience is intriguing and fun.

Overall, the family has adjusted to their new surroundings, have found fun activities to do together, and have learned new things. Embracing the chaos of Hurricane Irene, they come together and make the most of every situation.