The “Cowboy Carter” photoshoot on Married to Medicine looks set to go off the rails faster than a runaway stagecoach. This week’s episode, “Blow Up on the Ranch,” finds Toya’s antics reaching a fever pitch, threatening to derail the fun and potentially leaving some metaphorical tumbleweeds rolling through the set. Will the other ladies wrangle her back into line, or will the whole shoot devolve into a dusty showdown?
Meanwhile, back in the slightly less dusty confines of Atlanta, the home fires are burning – some literally. Cecil dons his chef’s hat and attempts to impart some culinary wisdom to the younger generation. It’s a heartwarming scene, but knowing this crew, chances are a kitchen mishap or two will spice things up.
Elsewhere, Eugene adds “perfumer” to his ever-growing list of ventures, mixing up a signature scent with his kids. One imagines the resulting cologne might smell faintly of ambition, with a top note of family bonding (and perhaps a base note of whatever cleaning product they use to wipe up any spilled concoctions).
And in what might be the episode’s most genuinely touching moment, Damon gets unexpectedly choked up by his children’s actions. It’s a welcome reminder that even amidst the manufactured drama and contrived scenarios, these folks do have real families and real feelings.
“Blow Up on the Ranch” is a microcosm of Married to Medicine’s signature blend of interpersonal fireworks and family moments. This season continues to serve up a cocktail of lighthearted antics and heavier emotional beats, leaving viewers guessing what kind of concoction they’ll get next.
Married to Medicine airs Sundays at 9 PM Eastern Time on Bravo.
