Life in Pieces season 3 episode 5 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Tim and Heather celebrate their 20th anniversary at an upscale restaurant, struggling through a pricey 20-course meal as a metaphor for their marriage. Meanwhile, Jen and Greg comically scramble to potty train their daughter Lark for preschool, involving prunes and unexpected revelations. Elsewhere, Tyler confronts his jealousy and regrets over his divorce from Clementine at a golf club, and Uncle Matt bonds with his middle-child niece, Samantha, by taking trapeze lessons, revealing his plans to have a baby with Colleen.

Full Episode S03E05 Recap

### Anniversary Dinner at Boccone - Tim and Heather celebrate their 20th anniversary at an exclusive restaurant, Boccone. - They are shocked by the expensive chef's tasting menu but decide to stay. - They struggle with the extensive 20-course meal, resorting to humor and determination. - Heather removes her underwear to make room for more food, and Tim uses a hot towel as a pocket square. - The meal becomes overwhelming, leading to humorous interactions with the waitress and each other. - They express love and frustration, paralleling the meal with their marriage. ### Potty Training Lark - Jen and Greg discuss their daughter Lark's preschool admission and the need to potty train her. - They realize they lied to Jen's mom about Lark being potty-trained. - They attempt various comical and desperate strategies to train Lark. - Jen's mom visits, revealing Greg's childhood tail surgery, and provides prunes to help Lark. - A humorous and chaotic scene ensues as both Greg and Lark need the bathroom urgently. - Lark successfully uses the potty, celebrated by her parents. ### Tyler's Jealousy and Realization - Tyler, feeling jealous of the attention Clementine receives at the golf club, decides to work as a cart boy. - He confronts his feelings of jealousy and regret over their divorce. - Tyler tries to express his feelings to Clementine but discovers she's with someone else. - His father advises him to pursue Clementine, leading to a realization about his mistakes. ### Middle Child Day with Uncle Matt and Samantha - Uncle Matt and his niece Samantha, both middle children, bond over feeling overlooked in their families. - They decide to celebrate Middle Child Day by doing activities they've always wanted to try. - They choose trapeze lessons, leading to a humorous yet empowering experience for Samantha. - Uncle Matt reveals to Samantha that he and Colleen are trying to have a baby, sharing a special moment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do Tim and Heather decide to stay at the expensive restaurant?

They stay to celebrate their 20th anniversary and make up for past forgotten anniversaries.

How many courses are in the chef's tasting menu at Boccone?

There are 20 courses.

What extreme measure does Heather take during the meal?

Heather takes off her underwear to make more room for food.

What childhood secret about Greg is revealed by his mother?

Greg had a tail as a child and underwent surgery to remove it.

Why are Jen and Greg desperate to potty train Lark?

They need to potty train Lark for her preschool admission.

How does Lark finally succeed in using the potty?

Lark succeeds after consuming a bag of prunes provided by Jen's mom.

What job does Tyler take at the golf club and why?

Tyler works as a cart boy, initially to keep an eye on Clementine.

How does Clementine react to Tyler's apology at the golf club?

Clementine is receptive but reveals she's with someone else.

What activity do Uncle Matt and Samantha choose for Middle Child Day?

They choose to take trapeze lessons.

What personal news does Uncle Matt share with Samantha?

Uncle Matt shares that he and Colleen are trying to have a baby.

Life in Pieces season 3 episode 5

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