Ep 10. The Magic Box

The Magic Box, the tenth episode of the first season of Single Parents, revolves around the diverse cast of characters experimenting with magic tricks and illusions. The episode begins with Will, Poppy and Miggy reminiscing about their childhoods, during which they attempted a variety of magic tricks. When they realize that their kids have never had similar experiences, they set out to give them a memorable one.

With the help of Angie, they plan to buy a magic box that they all attempted to buy when they were young. The box is rumored to contain a set of magical items that can grant wishes. However, it is also rumored that the box is cursed, and anyone who owns it will have their dreams crushed. Will, Poppy, Miggy and Angie brush off this warning, excited to show their kids the wonder of magic.

The episode progresses as the group shares their own magical tricks and illusions with each other and their children. Sophie demonstrates her ability to count cards, much to the admiration of her father, Will. Douglas creates an elaborate ruse involving gummy worms, while Angie uses a fake thumb to perform an impressive coin trick.

As they continue to inspire their children, Will suddenly realizes that he has left his own daughter, Sophie, out of the conversation. Sophie, who had always thought of herself as a skeptical realist, begins to feel left out and a bit irked with her father's flashy enthusiasm. She expresses her frustration to Will and convinces him that not everyone needs to believe in magic to appreciate it.

Meanwhile, Miggy struggles to connect with his son, Jack, as he tries to teach him a magic trick. Jack, who is studying in a Christian school, is decidedly skeptical of magic and refuses to believe in it. Miggy finds himself frustrated as he fails to charm Jack with his magic, despite his best efforts.

The episode takes an unexpected turn when they finally obtain the magic box and open it. As they dig through the contents of the box, they uncover old memories, including a picture of Poppy, Will and Miggy on their first trip to Vegas, and a note from the past that Miggy had written to himself.

The final scene of The Magic Box is a poignant moment where the group comes together to realize the true value of magic: the ability to connect them to each other, to their past selves, and to the memories they share. Sophie, who had initially been skeptical, realizes that even if magic is not real, the emotions it evokes certainly are, and that is what makes it worth celebrating. Miggy finally connects with his son, and Jack realizes that despite his reservations, he enjoys performing magic after all.

The Magic Box is a heartfelt and entertaining episode that celebrates the joys of friendship, childhood, and the magic of illusions. The diverse cast of single parents each brings their unique style to the table and proves that how you parent is as different as the individual doing it.