Ep 5. Politician, Freemason, Scientist, Humorist and Diplomat, Ben Franklin
- TVPG
- October 24, 2018
- 21 min
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7.2 (201)
In Single Parents season 1 episode 5, titled "Politician, Freemason, Scientist, Humorist and Diplomat, Ben Franklin", the group of single parents attend the annual school gala, and Graham's desire to win over his crush coincides with Angie's quest to impress her substitute academic advisor. Angie's desperation leads her to turn to an unlikely source for help, while Will is surprised to discover that Douglas is a member of a luxurious club for wealthy men. Meanwhile, after Doug's ex-wife returns, Miggy struggles with their co-parenting relationship.
As the parents navigate the gala while dealing with their personal challenges, they also encounter a Ben Franklin impersonator. The impersonator seems to have a lot in common with Ben Franklin, as he too is a politician, freemason, scientist, humorist, and diplomat. The parents use their curiosity about him as an opportunity to teach the kids about the real Franklin and his achievements, while also exploring the idea of identity and the value of being true to oneself.
Throughout the episode, there are moments of hilarity and heartwarming bonding between the parents and their kids. The show continues to showcase the struggles and triumphs of being a single parent, while also keeping the audience entertained with its witty humor and relatable characters. By the end of the episode, the parents and their kids learn valuable lessons about self-discovery and the importance of standing up for oneself.