Ep 9. The Party

The Exes Season 2 Episode 9: The Party

In this episode of The Exes, the gang is thrown into a frenzy when Holly invites a bunch of her friends to the apartment for a party. Phil and Haskell are excited to meet some new women, while Stuart has reservations about the whole thing. He worries about his possessions and his privacy, and is not thrilled about the prospect of a bunch of strangers invading his personal space.

Despite Stuart's concerns, the party starts off well enough. There's plenty of food and drinks, and Holly's friends seem nice enough. Haskell and Phil hit it off with a group of women, and Stuart is content to stay in his room and avoid the chaos. All seems to be going well, until Holly's ex-boyfriend shows up.

The ex-boyfriend, named Derek, is everything Stuart is not - he's good-looking, charming, and wealthy. To make matters worse, Derek and Holly clearly have a lot of history together, and there's still some unresolved tension between them. Stuart immediately feels threatened, and tries to avoid Derek at all costs.

As the night goes on, however, it becomes more and more difficult to avoid him. Derek seems to have taken a liking to Stuart's possessions, and starts asking him questions about his art collection. Stuart is immediately suspicious - does Derek actually care about the art, or is he just trying to show off his own knowledge? Either way, it's clear that Derek is not the kind of person Stuart wants to be around.

Meanwhile, Haskell and Phil are having the time of their lives with the women they've met. They're drinking, dancing, and flirting up a storm. It seems like everything is going their way - until one of the women realizes that they're not actually rich businessmen, but just regular guys living in a shared apartment. Suddenly, the mood shifts, and Haskell and Phil find themselves being ignored.

As the night wears on, tensions between the exes start to rise. Derek seems to be getting more and more aggressive with Stuart, and Holly is clearly struggling to deal with the unresolved feelings between them. Eventually, Stuart can't take it anymore, and he confronts Derek in a tense showdown.

The result is unexpected - instead of fighting, Derek and Stuart end up bonding over their shared love of art. It's a surprising turn of events, but it also serves to remind Stuart that he's more than just his possessions. No matter how threatened he feels by Derek, he's still a valuable, interesting person in his own right.

As the party winds down, the gang reflects on the events of the night. Haskell and Phil are disappointed that their conquests didn't pan out, but also grateful for the experience. Holly and Stuart both realize that they have some unresolved feelings to work through, but also come away with a newfound appreciation for each other. And Derek, for his part, seems to have made a genuine connection with Stuart - something that no one would have expected at the beginning of the night.

Overall, "The Party" is a fun, light-hearted episode that highlights the strengths of The Exes. It's full of witty banter, wacky hijinks, and unexpected emotional moments. Whether you're a longtime fan of the show or a newcomer, you're sure to enjoy this episode.