Ep 3. The Shirt Contest

My Boys season 2 episode 3, "The Shirt Contest," follows PJ and her group of male friends as they embark on a friendly competition to design the best T-shirt to celebrate their annual Cubs game tradition. The episode opens with PJ showing up at Brendan's apartment with a box full of plain white T-shirts, explaining the rules of the competition: each contestant must design their own T-shirt, which will be voted on by the group the night before the game. The winner will then be worn by everyone at the game.

The group consists of PJ's childhood friend Brendan, who works as a sportswriter and often provides comedic commentary throughout the episode; her brother, Andy, who is a lawyer and known for his "dad jokes"; Mike, a womanizer and her co-worker at the newspaper; and Kenny, a shy, nerdy friend who works in IT. Each character brings their own unique flair to the competition.

As the group sets out to design their shirts, they each face their own challenges. Brendan struggles to come up with an idea and ends up stealing one from his neighbor. Andy's corny jokes and puns don't exactly translate well onto a T-shirt, and Mike's shirt is a bit too raunchy for the group's taste. Kenny's design is actually pretty good, but his timid nature keeps him from asserting himself in the judging process.

Throughout the episode, the group engages in typical banter and shenanigans, such as Andy pretending to be a shirt model and Kenny accidentally eating PJ's lunch. However, as the night of the vote approaches, tensions rise and the group becomes more competitive. Brendan and Mike both resort to underhanded tactics to try to gain an advantage, and Andy develops a sudden burst of creativity that surprises everyone.

Ultimately, the group votes on their favorite designs and tensions momentarily flare over accusations of cheating and vote-tampering. However, the winner ends up being a surprise and brings the group closer together. The ending scene shows the group proudly wearing their T-shirts at the Cubs game, cementing their bond and love for tradition.

Overall, "The Shirt Contest" is a lighthearted and humorous episode that showcases the dynamics of PJ's friend group and their playful competitive streak. It touches on themes of creativity, teamwork, and friendship, and is sure to delight fans of the show.