Ep 3. The Clown and the Bear
- February 25, 2014
- 43 min
Step Dave is a New Zealand comedy-drama television series that follows the life of Dave, a 24-year-old, heartbroken guy who falls in love with a woman twice his age. The show revolves around Dave, his love life, and his relationship with his unconventional family.
In season 1, episode 3, titled "The Clown and the Bear," Dave helps his stepsister, Bex, to plan her five-year-old daughter's birthday party. Bex is a single mother and doesn't have enough money to throw a lavish birthday party for her daughter, so Dave steps in to help her out.
Dave is enthusiastic about organizing a children's birthday party, and he is confident about making it a success. He sets out to create the perfect party ambiance. However, things take a hilarious turn when Dave's friend, Paraki, comes dressed as a clown, but he accidentally puts on a bear costume instead.
The mismatched costume causes kids to run away, and things take a turn for the worst when the birthday girl is too scared to come near her own party. Dave and Bex try to salvage the situation by convincing Paraki to remove the costume, but the costume refuses to come off, leaving Paraki stuck as a bear.
Meanwhile, Dave's love life takes another turn when his ex-girlfriend, Cara, reappears in his life. Cara is back from her travels and wants to reconnect with Dave. However, Dave is still hurt and angry at Cara for breaking up with him in the first place and thinks it's best to keep his distance from her.
As the birthday party continues to spiral out of control, Dave tries to find a way to get rid of Paraki's bear costume. He enlists the help of his unconventional family members, which includes his ex-girlfriend's father, to come up with a solution to save the party.
In the end, the party turns out to be a success, but not without a few hiccups along the way. Dave learns to appreciate his role as a stepbrother and the importance of family and friendship.
"The Clown and the Bear" is a hilarious episode that showcases the ups and downs of family life. It is an entertaining watch for anyone who enjoys light-hearted comedies and moments that tug at the heartstrings.
