Ep 15. Beards, Thrupples And Robots

The Conners season 2 episode 15, titled "Beards, Thrupples And Robots," follows the everyday struggles of the Conner family and their friends as they navigate their complicated lives in Lanford, Illinois.

The episode opens with Darlene (Sara Gilbert) struggling to connect with her son Mark (Ames McNamara), who has been spending all his time with his new girlfriend. Meanwhile, Becky (Lecy Goranson) has applied for a job at a hair salon but is worried about being rejected because of her lack of experience.

As Dan (John Goodman) and Louise (Katey Sagal) prepare for their upcoming wedding, their differing opinions on wedding traditions and Dan's fear of being alone cause tension between them. At the same time, Jackie (Laurie Metcalf) is trying to convince her boyfriend Peter (Matthew Broderick) to grow a beard and join their "beard club," but he is hesitant to make any changes to his appearance.

Elsewhere, Harris (Emma Kenney) and her friends stumble upon a thrupple, a three-person romantic relationship, and struggle to understand it. Meanwhile, Ben (Jay R. Ferguson) introduces the Conners to his new invention, a robot that can cook and clean, but it leads to an unexpected turn of events.

Throughout the episode, the characters navigate through a range of emotions and experiences, highlighting the complexities of relationships and the difficulties of staying true to oneself. With the perfect blend of humor and heart, "Beards, Thrupples And Robots" is a must-watch episode for fans of The Conners.