The Big Show Show - The Big Process (S1E5)
While Cassy struggles to adjust to life with no job, Lola seeks to keep her father from spending too much time with her new boyfriend.
| Runtime (min) | 27 |
|---|---|
| TMDB Rating | 9.0 (2 votes) |
| Air Date | 2020-04-06 |
| Genres | Comedy, Kids, Family |
| TV Rating | TV-G |
| Network(s) | Netflix |
Storyline
In this episode, Cassy finds herself at loose ends after losing her job and struggles to figure out what to do with her newfound free time. Without the structure of work, she grapples with her identity and purpose, leading to some soul-searching about her next steps. Meanwhile, her attempts to stay busy and productive don't go quite as planned, creating comedic moments as she tries to navigate unemployment.
At the same time, Lola is dealing with her own challenge when she starts dating a new boyfriend. She becomes increasingly anxious about her father, Big Show, getting too involved in her romantic life. Lola tries various tactics to keep her dad at a distance and maintain boundaries, but Big Show's protective instincts and larger-than-life personality make it difficult for her to keep him from inserting himself into the relationship. The episode explores the tension between a teenager's desire for independence and a parent's natural inclination to stay connected to their child's life.
What kids learn
Children watching this episode can learn about the importance of identity beyond a job title. Cassy's struggle with unemployment demonstrates that losing a job doesn't diminish a person's value, and that it's normal to feel uncertain during life transitions. Kids see that adults face challenges too, and that finding new direction takes time and patience. The episode models healthy processing of setbacks rather than pretending everything is fine.
The storyline with Lola and her boyfriend offers lessons about setting boundaries in family relationships. Young viewers observe how teenagers need space to develop their own relationships and make their own decisions, even when parents have good intentions. Lola's efforts to maintain independence while still respecting her father show that it's possible to love family members while also needing personal space.
The episode also touches on communication between parents and teens during sensitive moments like dating. Kids learn that honest conversations about boundaries are better than avoidance or secrecy, and that parents who seem overbearing are often motivated by love and concern rather than a desire to control.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How does the episode portray Cassy's job loss? | The episode treats Cassy's unemployment with both humor and empathy. While there are comedic moments as she tries to fill her time, the show acknowledges the real emotional impact of losing a job. Cassy's struggle to find purpose outside of work is portrayed honestly, making it clear that career setbacks affect self-esteem and daily routine. The tone remains light enough for family viewing while validating that job loss is genuinely difficult. |
| Is Big Show's involvement in Lola's dating life appropriate for the story? | Big Show's protective behavior is played primarily for comedy, highlighting the classic sitcom tension between an overprotective father and his teenage daughter's growing independence. While he's portrayed as well-meaning, the episode acknowledges that Lola deserves privacy in her romantic life. The show doesn't endorse his interference but uses it to explore realistic family dynamics when teens start dating, ultimately siding with Lola's need for boundaries. |
| What age is Lola's boyfriend storyline appropriate for? | The boyfriend storyline is age-appropriate for the show's target audience of tweens and young teens. The relationship is portrayed innocently without mature romantic content, focusing instead on the family dynamics that arise when a teenager starts dating. The episode's treatment is suitable for middle-school-aged viewers and can prompt conversations about dating, independence, and parent-teen communication in families with children approaching or in their early teen years. |
| Does the episode offer any resolution to Cassy's unemployment? | The episode focuses more on Cassy's immediate adjustment to unemployment rather than providing a complete career solution. The storyline emphasizes the process of coping with sudden change and the emotional journey of redefining oneself outside of work. While specific resolution details depend on the episode's arc, the emphasis is on Cassy beginning to work through her feelings rather than instantly solving her employment situation, which reflects realistic timelines for career transitions. |
| What family values does this episode reinforce? | The episode reinforces that family members support each other through difficult transitions, even when that support looks different than expected. It shows that loving parents sometimes need to step back and trust their children's judgment, and that teenagers can assert their independence while still maintaining close family bonds. The storylines demonstrate that both career struggles and parenting challenges are normal parts of family life, and that working through these issues together strengthens relationships. |
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | The Big Show's teenage daughter from a previous relationship comes to live with him, his wife, Cassy, and their two younger daughters in Florida. |
| 1 | 2 | The Big Show's real estate career gets off to a bad start; Mandy moves in with Lola. |
| 1 | 3 | JJ struggles to recognize that she's smart; Mandy runs for president; the Big Show fights his fear of mascots; Cassy bonds with Lola -- maybe too much. |
| 1 | 4 | The Big Show and Lola compete in the kitchen; Cassy embroiders the truth at an open house; Mandy learns that not all politicians play dirty. |
| 1 | 5 | While Cassy struggles to adjust to life with no job, Lola seeks to keep her father from spending too much time with her new boyfriend. |
| 1 | 6 | While the Big Show takes Cassy on a wrestling cruise for their anniversary, Lola, Mandy and JJ throw a wild house party in their absence. |
| 1 | 7 | Lola's best friend from Minnesota comes for a visit; Mandy and Taylor engage in a debate in front of the school; the Big Show gets back in the ring. |
| 1 | 8 | Mandy and JJ hide a dog from their parents; Lola practices for her driving test; Cassy hires an assistant; the Big Show wrestles with a decision. |
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