In the hallowed halls of network sitcoms, few things are as sacred as the sanctity of marriage – or at least the comedic fodder it provides. CBS’s Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage returns Thursday with “A Regular Samaritan,” an episode that, judging by the premise, aims to test the strength of the titular couple’s marital bonds with a hefty dose of good ol’ fashioned religious fervor.
Georgie, never one to shy away from a potential business opportunity, apparently sets his entrepreneurial sights on a local church. His purported aim? To sell tires to the flock. Mandy, ever the pragmatist, views Georgie’s newfound piety with suspicion. Is he genuinely seeking spiritual enlightenment or simply looking to inflate his bank account? Given Georgie’s history of, shall we say, flexible morality, Mandy’s skepticism is certainly warranted.
The potential for clashing worldviews is ripe with comedic possibility. Will Georgie’s attempts to blend commerce and Christianity lead to hilarious misunderstandings? Will Mandy’s suspicions drive a wedge between the couple? Will Meemaw offer unsolicited, yet undeniably sage, advice?
Viewers who appreciate the delicate balance of humor and family relationships that Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage is starting to deliver will likely find “A Regular Samaritan” a worthy addition to the series. The episode certainly raises intriguing questions about faith, family, and the fine art of the upsell.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage airs Thursdays at 8:00-8:31 PM, ET/PT on CBS.
“A Regular Samaritan” was written by Steven Molaro and Nadiya Chettiar, from a story by Chuck Lorre and Steve Holland and directed by Mark Cendrowski.
