Ep 2. Vons Have More Fun

In the second episode of season 1 of Odd Mom Out, titled "Vons Have More Fun," we find Jill, our protagonist, trying to navigate the complex social hierarchy of upper-class Manhattan moms.

Jill's sister-in-law, Brooke, invites Jill to a charity event she is organizing for the school their kids attend. However, the invitation comes with a catch: Jill must purchase a $5,000 ticket to attend. This poses a dilemma for Jill because she and her husband Andy are trying to save money since they recently purchased a new apartment.

As Jill tries to figure out how to politely decline the invitation, she learns that the "Vons," a group of moms who are even more elite than Brooke's circle, are having a party the same night. Jill decides to attend the Vons' party instead to avoid Brooke's high-pressure fundraising tactics.

At the Vons' party, Jill begins to feel out of her element as the moms compete with each other over who has the most extravagant lifestyle. They discuss their private jets, yacht vacations, and mansion parties, making Jill feel insecure about her middle-class background.

Meanwhile, Jill's friend Vanessa offers to help Jill create a more glamorous public persona to fit in with the wealthy moms. Vanessa suggests that Jill get a fancy haircut and dress in designer clothes, but Jill is hesitant to change who she is just to fit in with a group of people who she doesn't even know.

As the night goes on, Jill becomes increasingly uncomfortable with the Vons' values and behavior. She sees the way they treat their staff and how they brag about their wealth, and it makes her realize that she doesn't want to be a part of this world. Jill leaves the party early and decides to attend Brooke's charity event after all.

At the fundraising event, Jill is surprised to see that Andy has spent $5,000 on a ticket so that they can attend together. Jill realizes that she doesn't need to change who she is or compromise her values to fit in with the wealthy moms. She and Andy can be happy and fulfilled without having to keep up with the Joneses.

Overall, this episode highlights the pressure that women face to fit in with certain social groups and to maintain a certain lifestyle. Jill struggles to find her place among the wealthy moms, but ultimately she realizes that she doesn't need to change who she is to be happy and successful.