My Two Dads Season 2 Episode 3

My Two Dads Season 2 Episode 3 Macho, Stupid Guy Time

  • February 1, 1989
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My Two Dads is a TV comedy series that aired from 1987 to 1990. The show follows the story of two men who find out they're both the father of a teenage girl named Nicole. The show explores their dynamic as they co-parent Nicole and try to figure out their own lives as well. This episode, Macho, Stupid Guy Time, is the third episode of season 2.

The episode begins with Michael and Joey discussing their plans for the weekend. Joey suggests they go to a monster truck rally and Michael agrees, thinking it could be a great bonding experience with Nicole. However, Nicole is less than thrilled about the idea and tells Michael that she's not interested in going. Michael wants to try to convince her, but Joey advises against it, telling him that sometimes you have to just let kids be kids and do their own thing.

Meanwhile, Nicole is excited to spend the weekend with her boyfriend, Cory. They plan to go to the arcade and see a movie together. However, when Cory invites his friend, Rick, to join them, Nicole starts to feel left out. Rick is a typical "macho, stupid guy" who constantly cracks crude jokes and is obsessed with showing off his muscles. Nicole starts to feel like a third wheel and begins to regret inviting Cory and Rick to hang out.

Back at the house, Michael and Joey are gearing up for the monster truck rally. They're both excited to see the trucks and hang out together as friends. However, things take a turn for the worse when they get lost on their way to the rally and end up stranded in the middle of nowhere. They argue and bicker as they try to figure out how to get back on track.

Meanwhile, Nicole is feeling more and more isolated as Cory and Rick continue to bond over their shared interests. She tries to join in the conversation, but Rick keeps cutting her off and ignoring her. Finally, she decides she's had enough and leaves the arcade to go see the movie by herself.

Back on the road, Michael and Joey are still lost and starting to get desperate. They decide to ask for directions at a nearby gas station, but when they get there, they find out that they've accidentally stumbled into a gay bar. The situation quickly escalates when they're mistaken for a couple and propositioned by some of the other patrons. Michael and Joey are uncomfortable and scared, but they eventually manage to get out of the bar and find their way to the monster truck rally.

Nicole has a great time at the movie and feels much better about herself. She realizes that she doesn't need to rely on anyone else to have fun and that it's okay to do things on her own. When Michael and Joey return from the rally, they apologize to Nicole for trying to force her to go with them. They all agree that it's important to respect each other's interests and hobbies, even if they don't always understand them.

Overall, Macho, Stupid Guy Time is a fun and lighthearted episode that explores the different ways people bond and connect with each other. The subplot involving Michael and Joey's misadventures on the way to the monster truck rally adds a bit of comedic relief to the episode and helps to balance out the more serious themes of the main story. Fans of My Two Dads will enjoy this episode's focus on the relationship between Michael, Joey, and Nicole, and the different challenges they face as a modern family.

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Description
  • First Aired
    February 1, 1989
  • Language
    English