Ep 4. The Balloon

Mackenzie "Mickey" Murphy (Kaitlin Olson) and the Pemberton kids find themselves dealing with one crazy situation after another in The Mick season 1 episode 4, titled "The Balloon".

The episode begins with Chip Pemberton (Thomas Barbusca) heading to school with a unique science project: a balloon filled with his own hot air. He is convinced that the balloon is his ticket to a top science grade, but things quickly take a turn when the balloon floats away from him and into the sky. Desperate to retrieve it before anyone realizes what has happened, Mickey and the kids embark on a wild adventure to track it down.

Their first stop is at an inflatable expo show, where they hope to find a similar balloon to replace Chip's. Instead, they end up getting sucked into a dangerous game of dodgeball against some intense competitors. Mickey manages to outsmart their opponents with her signature sass and street smarts, winning the match and earning the group a new balloon.

Their second stop is at a helicopter tour company, where Mickey attempts to bribe the pilot into flying them up to the balloon's location. When bribery fails, they must resort to a more daring plan: stealing the helicopter. Though they manage to take off and reach the balloon, they soon realize that their plan was not thought through well. The stolen helicopter has run out of gas and they are now stranded a hundred feet up in the air.

As the group struggles to find a way back down, Mickey begins to reflect on the danger that her reckless behavior has put the kids in. In a heartwarming moment, she apologizes to them and vows to be a better guardian. Together, they manage to come up with a plan to safely return to the ground.

"The Balloon" is a hilarious and action-packed episode that showcases Mickey's dedication to the Pemberton kids, despite her unconventional methods. It also highlights the importance of safety and responsibility in parenting. Fans of The Mick will not want to miss this wild ride.