The Conners Season 3 Episode 8
The Conners
Season 3

Ep 8. Young Love, Old Lions and Middle-Aged Hyenas

  • TV-PG
  • January 20, 2021
  • 21 min
  • 7.1  (179)

The Conners season 3 episode 8 titled "Young Love, Old Lions and Middle-Aged Hyenas" follows the story of the Conners family as they navigate through their daily lives in the town of Lanford, Illinois. The episode kicks off with Darlene (Sara Gilbert) who is struggling to fit in with her new colleagues at Wellman Plastics. She is particularly annoyed by her boss who constantly undermines her efforts in front of her colleagues. Meanwhile, Becky (Lecy Goranson) is finding it hard to balance her new relationship with Emilio (Rene Rosado) and her responsibilities at work. She confides in Jackie (Laurie Metcalf) who advises her to set boundaries and prioritize her work.

Dan (John Goodman) and Louise (Katey Sagal) are also featured in the episode as they adjust to living together. They are both enjoying each other's company, but Louise is a little hesitant about taking things to the next level. Dan, on the other hand, is ready to take the relationship to the next level and has been dropping subtle hints that he is ready to move in with her. The two have some heartwarming moments in the episode as they share stories about their past and present.

The episode takes a comedic turn when a group of middle-aged women, who are referred to as "hyenas", try to pick up younger men at a bar. Jackie decides to join them, but she soon realizes that she is out of her depth when she is unable to keep up with their antics. She ends up picking up a man who is closer to her age, but she is disappointed when he doesn't show any interest in her.

As the episode progresses, Darlene's struggle at work intensifies when her boss gives her a project that seems impossible to complete in the given timeframe. She confides in Ben (Jay R. Ferguson) who offers to help her finish the project. The two end up spending a lot of time together, and there are hints of romance between them. However, Darlene is hesitant to pursue a relationship with him because she is not yet ready to move on from her ex-husband.

Towards the end of the episode, Becky and Emilio have a heart-to-heart conversation about their future together. Emilio reveals that he has been offered a job in Mexico, which raises concerns for Becky about their relationship. She is torn between her love for him and her responsibilities at work. Dan and Louise also have a conversation about their future together, and the two finally agree to take their relationship to the next level.

In conclusion, The Conners season 3 episode 8 is a heartwarming and comedic episode that showcases the struggles and triumphs of the Conners family as they navigate through their daily lives. With well-written characters and witty dialogue, it is an enjoyable watch for fans of the show. So, it is a must-watch for anyone who loves family dramedy.

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  • First Aired
    January 20, 2021
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    21 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.1  (179)