Ep 20. The Fix Up
- TV-NR
- April 25, 2003
- 21 min
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7.6 (61)
In What I Like About You season 1 episode 20, titled "The Fix Up," Holly is still dealing with her breakup with Vince and feeling down about her lack of romantic prospects. In an attempt to cheer her up, Val sets Holly up on a blind date with her friend's son, Ben.
Holly is hesitant at first, but decides to give it a shot and goes on the date. However, things quickly become awkward when Ben reveals that he is a puppeteer and shows Holly his puppet, "Mr. Wiggles." Holly tries to feign interest, but ultimately decides that it's not a good match and ends the date early.
Meanwhile, Val is dealing with her own relationship issues as she realizes that she may have feelings for Jeff, a guy she has been casually seeing. Jeff invites her to a fancy restaurant, causing Val to freak out about what to wear and how to act. She enlists Holly's help in picking out an outfit and practicing conversation topics.
At the restaurant, Val tries to navigate her feelings for Jeff and ends up making a fool of herself by accidentally drinking from his water glass. However, Jeff finds her charming and sweet and they end up sharing a romantic moment.
Back at the apartment, Holly is feeling embarrassed about her failed date and confides in Gary, the building's maintenance man. Gary offers her some advice and suggests that she should try being more open-minded in her dating life. Holly takes his advice to heart and decides to give Ben another chance.
The episode ends with Val and Jeff cuddled up on the couch, while Holly and Ben share a kiss on the doorstep.
Overall, "The Fix Up" is a fun and lighthearted episode that explores the ups and downs of dating. It also showcases the strong bond between sisters Holly and Val and their willingness to support each other through tough times.