In Season 3, Episode 5 of Somebody Somewhere, the show does its own take on this tradition with warmth, humor, and a bit of awkward charm. During dinner, tensions rise and shocking truths come to light. Friendships grow stronger and hearts are opened. By the end, we’re laughing and crying. One of the special things about Thanksgiving episodes is how they mix chaos, laughter, and touching moments.
Somebody Somewhere Season 3 Episode 5 Recap
At the start of the episode called “Num Nums”, Joel (Jeff Hiller) and Brad (Tim Bagley) invite all of their close friends to their house for a Friendsgiving feast. It’s Joel’s way of showing that he’s determined to put his friendships first. But Tricia is in a bad mood when she gets there because she found out that her daughter Shannon chose to spend Thanksgiving with Rick, her ex-husband. Tricia’s fiery energy comes from anger and wine, and she brings it to the dinner table, giving the evening a dangerous edge.
There are lots of lively conversations and laughs at the start of the dinner. Sam played by Bridget Everett, who is always the life of the party, starts things off with a funny but sad Thanksgiving prayer. Sam always writes funny and warm things like this, talking about everything from crescent rolls to how crazy their lives are together.
When the group sees a framed picture of Brad when he was younger with his two sons, things get serious. Most of Brad’s friends didn’t know about his previous marriage or his role as a father, so this news makes them curious. When the group asks for more information, Brad reluctantly talks about his past. He talks about how he married Amy, his best friend from high school, and how their marriage fell apart after he came out. While Brad is talking about how complicated their tense relationship is, Susan (Jennifer Mudge) makes hurtful comments that make everyone at the table look uncomfortable.
Brad, who always tries to make peace, defends Amy’s actions, even though they hurt him. He knows that it was hard for her when he couldn’t fully embrace who he was while they were married. The conversation gets serious, but it’s also a chance for everyone to stand up for Brad and tell him they love and support him. Even though Tricia was upset earlier, she surprises everyone with a heartfelt toast in which she thanks everyone for coming to the party and praises Brad’s lasting kindness.
As the night goes on, and the wine flows, so do the feelings. Susan and Tricia have a great time getting drunk, which gives Sam and Joel a chance to be alone and think. They talk about love, making concessions, and how important it is to be there for each other. Hearing Joel’s words makes Sam want to take a chance and go to Iceland to bring him Thanksgiving leftovers.
Sam gets up the nerve to ask Iceland if he’d like to get a beer sometime at the farm. His short “No” as an answer sends Sam into a tailspin, and she runs back to her car in tears, thinking she’s been turned down. Later that night, though, Iceland surprises her by showing up at her house to explain. His hesitation wasn’t a refusal; it was just how he was thinking about her offer, which came as a surprise. With a shy smile, he tells her he’d like to share a beer after all. This is a good sign for Sam.
As the night goes on, Joel is alone in the kitchen, feeling a lot of things that he doesn’t want to say. Even though he’s been the one who kept everyone together, it’s clear that he’s having trouble with his own unmet needs and having doubts about his relationship with Brad.
At the end of the episode, Sam and Tricia have a sweet moment together as siblings. Sam sings Charlene’s “I’ve Never Been to Me” to her sister as she puts her to bed after driving her home while she is drunk. It’s a good way to end a day full of connection, laughter, and tears.
This Thanksgiving episode of Somebody Somewhere expertly mixes funny and sad moments, with both one-liners that will make you laugh out loud and deeply emotional scenes. The episode shows the beauty of chosen family and the courage it takes to open your heart, from Brad’s honest confessions to Sam’s brave attempt to connect.
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