A pair of work-related crises sends James and Astrid scrambling on this week’s first episode of Children Ruin Everything. In “Emergencies,” airing Wednesday at 9:00 PM ET on The CW, the couple is forced to rethink their childcare strategy when their professional lives demand their full attention at the same time.
The trouble begins when Bo, James’s boss at GOBO, proves incapable of handling a crucial negotiation, forcing James to step in and take the lead. Meanwhile, Astrid finds herself pulled in another direction as she tries to salvage Leonard’s failing political campaign. With both parents suddenly consumed by their jobs, their carefully constructed family schedule falls apart.
The episode, written by series creator Kurt Smeaton and directed by Melanie Orr, taps into a relatable modern-day dilemma: the constant juggle between work and family. The show finds humor in the chaos, as James and Astrid try to manage their professional responsibilities while ensuring their children are looked after. Guest star Bruce McCulloch returns as Leonard, adding another comedic element to the mix.
Children Ruin Everything airs Wednesdays at 9:00 PM ET on The CW.
