Ep 4. Young & Josh's Dad

"Young & Hungry" season 5 episode 4 titled "Young & Josh's Dad" is an emotional yet comical episode that revolves around Josh's troubled relationship with his father and Gabi and Josh's attempt to bring them closer.

The episode starts with Josh getting a surprising call from his estranged father that he is coming to visit him in San Francisco. Josh confides in Gabi about how their relationship has been strained ever since his parents divorced when he was a teenager. Gabi, being the supportive friend that she is, assures Josh that everything will be fine and suggests that they throw a dinner party to introduce Josh's father to his new family.

With Gabi's help, Josh prepares a delicious three-course meal, hoping that the food will be the perfect icebreaker for his awkward family reunion. Things start to go south when Josh's father - who is a famous chef - criticizes the food and the way Josh has decorated his apartment. Gabi feels for Josh and decides to distract his father with some of her signature desserts.

As they sit down to eat, Josh's father starts to reminisce about the past and how different things were when Josh was younger. Josh starts to feel left out and tells Gabi he wants to leave the dinner party, but Gabi encourages him to stick it out because he deserves to have a relationship with his father.

During the conversation, Josh realizes that his father is remarrying and has a new family in New York. Feeling hurt, Josh confronts his father about not being there for him when he needed him the most, but his father tells him that he didn't know how to be a good father, so he left Josh with his mother.

This heart-to-heart conversation touches on some sensitive topics, but the witty humor of the show manages to lighten the mood. Gabi tries to make a joke about the situation, which makes Josh laugh, and the tension breaks.

Overall, "Young & Josh's Dad" episode gives viewers an emotional insight into Josh's family dynamics and his relationship with his father. It is a testament to the show's ability to balance comedy with some touching moments.