Ep 8. My Dinner With Phil
- TV-PG
- January 18, 2012
- 19 min
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7.8 (39)
The Exes season 1 episode 8 "My Dinner With Phil" follows the lives of three divorced men who share an apartment across the hall from their divorce attorney, who also happens to be their landlord. The episode revolves around Phil, the divorce attorney, who has recently become divorced himself and is struggling to adjust to his new life as a single man.
At the beginning of the episode, Stuart, one of the roommates, receives a call from Phil who invites them all to dinner to celebrate his divorce. Stuart and the other roommates, Haskell and Phil's ex-wife's brother, Eden, are initially hesitant to attend the dinner but eventually agree to go.
Throughout the course of the episode, tensions run high as Phil struggles to come to grips with his new life as a single man. He acts out and behaves inappropriately, leaving the roommates feeling uncomfortable and uncertain of how to deal with his behavior. Meanwhile, Haskell attempts to take advantage of the situation by trying to set Phil up with his recently-divorced mother.
As the dinner progresses, the tension between Phil and the roommates reaches a breaking point. They confront him about his behavior and express their concern for him. Phil finally breaks down and reveals that he is struggling to come to terms with the end of his marriage. With the help of his friends, Phil begins to come to grips with his emotions and decides to start moving forward with his life.
Overall, "My Dinner With Phil" is an insightful and heartwarming episode that deals with the complex emotions that arise from divorce. The show manages to explore the topic in a way that is both funny and poignant, and the performances by the cast are top-notch. Fans of the show and newcomers alike are sure to be entertained and moved by this excellent episode.