The Lopez family feud reaches a boiling point in this week’s Lopez vs Lopez. George’s ever-meddlesome mother, Elsa, escalates their ongoing conflict by taking a drastic, and arguably illegal, step – she locks the entire family out of the house. What could possibly drive a mother to such extremes? It seems there are deeper issues bubbling beneath the surface of Elsa’s seemingly capricious actions.
Left with nowhere to turn, the Lopez clan seeks legal counsel from George’s lawyer cousin, adding a formal touch to their typically chaotic family squabbles. Will the courts side with George and his family? Or will Elsa manage to justify her outrageous behavior? The episode’s title, “Lopez vs Lockout,” suggests a legal battle with potentially unexpected results.
Amidst this domestic drama, Mayan and Quinten receive some life-altering news, further complicating the already fraught family dynamic. Lopez vs Lopez continues to mine the familiar territory of family strife, albeit with a heightened sense of absurdity. For those who find humor in the everyday struggles of family life (even when amplified to sitcom proportions), Lopez vs Lopez provides a relatable, if slightly exaggerated, portrayal of the joys and tribulations of kinship.
Lopez vs Lopez airs Friday, February 7, at 8:30 PM on NBC.
