Ep 11. Panic Attacks, Hardware Store And Big Mouth Billy Bass

The Conners season 3 episode 11 titled "Panic Attacks, Hardware Store And Big Mouth Billy Bass" is a hilarious episode that takes us through the lives of the Conner family as they deal with everyday life issues.

The episode starts with Becky (played by Lecy Goranson) struggling with her anxiety and panic attacks. She opens up to her sister, Darlene (played by Sara Gilbert) and aunt, Jackie (played by Laurie Metcalf). They have a heart-to-heart conversation and come up with an idea on how to help her cope when she has a panic attack. Meanwhile, Dan (played by John Goodman) is busy trying to fix up the garage when he realizes he's missing some tools. Becky offers to go to the hardware store with him to help and also pick up a few things for her apartment.

At the hardware store, Becky runs into her old friend who she used to date, but things quickly take a turn for the worse. The interaction triggers her panic attack, and she runs out of the store, leaving Dan to deal with the awkward situation. Back home, Becky tries different ways to calm herself down, including using a mindfulness app and sitting in a bathtub full of ice cubes.

While the family tries to deal with Becky's situation, conflict arises between Darlene and her teenage daughter, Harris (played by Emma Kenney). Harris has a part-time job and has been using her money to buy things that Darlene considers "frivolous". In an attempt to teach Harris a lesson, Darlene takes her to the hardware store, where Harris ends up revealing a secret that paints Darlene in a less than flattering light.

But it's not all doom and gloom in the Conner household. Dan comes home with a Big Mouth Billy Bass he found at the hardware store. Jackie thinks it's the tackiest thing she's ever seen, but Dan seems to enjoy the novelty of it. The family starts making jokes and laughing, and it's clear that they're not going to let their problems get them down.

As the episode progresses, Becky eventually comes up with a solution to deal with her anxiety, and Darlene and Harris start to work on their relationship. The family comes together at the end of the day, enjoying each other's company and having a good laugh over the Big Mouth Billy Bass.

Overall, this episode is a great representation of what makes The Conners such a wonderful show. It tackles serious issues with empathy and compassion while still maintaining a light and humorous tone. The characters are relatable, and their struggles feel genuine. If you're a fan of the show, you definitely won't want to miss this episode.