Ep 8. The Crying Game

In Tacoma FD season 2 episode 8, titled "The Crying Game," the crew of the Tacoma fire department must deal with an unusual emergency call when a man gets his hand stuck in a toilet drain. As they work to free him, they discover that he is wearing women's clothing under his overalls and is not comfortable revealing his true identity. Meanwhile, the station's captain, Eddie, tries to help his daughter with a school project but ends up accidentally destroying her diorama, causing him to frantically search for a replacement before the school presentation.

As the crew continues to work on freeing the man's hand from the toilet drain, they struggle to maintain their composure as they try to figure out the best way to handle the situation with the man's clothing. They want to respect his privacy and not draw attention to his clothing, but also want to ensure that he is not in danger. As they work to free him, they begin to bond with the man and learn more about his life, leading them to question their own preconceived notions about gender and identity.

Meanwhile, Captain Eddie's attempts to replace his daughter's diorama lead him down a path of increasingly desperate measures. He tries to buy a pre-made diorama from a hobby store, but is unable to find one that matches his daughter's requirements. He then attempts to create his own diorama from scratch, but is quickly overwhelmed by the difficulty of the task. In the end, he must turn to his fellow firefighters for help in order to save his daughter's project.

"The Crying Game" is a heartfelt episode that tackles issues of gender and identity in a sensitive and thoughtful way. The firefighters of Tacoma FD show their commitment to helping all members of their community, regardless of their appearance or personal choices, and learn to be more accepting and understanding in the process. The episode also showcases the strong bonds of friendship and teamwork that exist within the fire department, as the crew comes together to help their captain and his daughter in a time of need. Overall, "The Crying Game" is a touching and funny episode that demonstrates why Tacoma FD has become such a beloved show among audiences.