Ep 7. The Real Grandma

The Real O'Neals season 1 episode 7, titled "The Real Grandma," revolves around Eileen's mother, Grandma Agnes' visit to the O'Neal's house. Agnes lives in Florida, and Eileen and her children frequently visit her during their spring breaks. But this time, Grandma Agnes has decided to come and live with the O'Neals permanently.

Initially, everyone is excited about her arrival, but as soon as she starts living in their house, her old-fashioned beliefs, stubbornness, and intrusive nature become a source of annoyance for everyone. She constantly criticizes Eileen's cooking, parenting style, and even her choice of clothing. She also starts imposing her religious beliefs on everyone, which conflicts with the O'Neal's more liberated viewpoint.

To make matters worse, Agnes starts divulging family secrets and spreading malicious rumors about their neighbors, causing tensions between the family members.

The episode also sheds light on Pat and Jimmy's strained relationship, who are still not talking to each other after the latter comes out as gay. Agnes's presence exacerbates the situation as she holds homophobic views and ridicules Jimmy's sexuality, causing Pat to defend his son aggressively.

Meanwhile, Kenny is struggling with his romantic life. He has developed a crush on his classmate Brett, but his awkwardness and lack of experience make it difficult for him to approach him. However, with the help of his siblings, he musters up the courage to ask Brett out on a date.

The episode is a perfect blend of family drama, humor, and emotional moments, further highlighting the individual struggles of each family member and how they navigate through them while staying united as a family.