Ep 5. The Wishbone

In Suburgatory season 2 episode 5, entitled "The Wishbone," Tessa is not looking forward to Thanksgiving as she believes it is a holiday of lies. She refuses to participate in wearing the Thanksgiving hat and hosting an elaborate dinner with her father George. Meanwhile, George attempts to reconnect with his estranged cousin, Frederick Dean, who has just moved to town.

Lisa, Tessa's best friend, is excited about Thanksgiving and has grand plans for her own dinner. However, when her parents cancel their plans and leave her to host the dinner herself, she turns to Tessa for help. The two girls team up to create a vegan Thanksgiving dinner, but they hit a roadblock when they realize they have forgotten to buy a wishbone.

While on a quest to find a wishbone, Tessa and Lisa come across Fredrick Dean, who is working at the local grocery store. He offers to help them find a wishbone and invites them to his trailer for dinner. Despite Tessa's initial reluctance, she agrees to go and is surprised to see that Frederick's trailer is decked out with all the holiday fixings.

As the trio sits down to enjoy their Thanksgiving feast, tensions arise when it becomes apparent that Frederick has some outdated views on gender roles. Tessa and Lisa are appalled and quickly make an exit. Meanwhile, George has his own drama as he attempts to reconnect with Frederick, but their differing perspectives on Thanksgiving and family threaten to ruin their relationship before it even takes off.

In the end, Tessa and Lisa salvage their Thanksgiving by creating a makeshift wishbone and embracing their unconventional dinner. George and Frederick reach a tenuous understanding and plan to continue rebuilding their relationship. "The Wishbone" is a humorous and heartwarming episode that explores the complexities of family dynamics and the traditions that bring us together.