Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
Season 2 – Episode 11
Episode title: A New Hobby, a Pervert and a Part-Time Job
Original release date:Â February 26, 2025
Plot: Jim has nothing to do, and is driving Audrey and Mandy crazy. He tries bird-watching but is mistaken for a pervert. He hints he would like to come back to the store part-time and for free. Despite Georgie being uncomfortable, the women and Ruben see no problem with it. Georgie shows Jim the new computerized inventory system. Jim accidentally deletes everything. After arguing, Jim leaves. At home, Georgie apologizes and Jim agrees to take a computer class, returning to the store as Audrey demands.
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Transcript
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Get her down for a nap?
Finally. God, I’m so ready for this “no” phase to be over.
Hey, she didn’t get it from me. I’m a yes man, always have been.
Really?
Yes.
So she got saying “no” from me?
Let’s see. Want to go have sex right now?
God, I hate when you’re smart.
Hey. Hey.
You went grocery shopping?
I’m around, figured I’d lend a hand.
So sweet, you two shopping together.
Oh, you wouldn’t believe how many types of turkey they have. Peppered, smoked, honey-roasted, and where it all started: plain.
Did you check out the cereal aisle? Cap’n Crunch, Peanut Butter Cap’n Crunch, Cap’n Crunch with Crunch Berries. It’s a good time to be alive.
It was so nice to have a big, strong man push my cart.
Well, wheels were a little wonky, but I fought through it.
There’s a couple more bags. You want to grab ’em?
You got it, my little love bug.
He’s driving me crazy.
You want to take this one?
Not really, no.
Oh, thanks, yes man.
We spent two hours at that store ’cause he had to go up and down every aisle. It’s like taking a toddler to the zoo.
I think he just wants to spend time with you.
He follows me around the house, now he’s going with me on errands.
You’re lucky. I wish me and Mandy got to spend all day, every day together.
Seriously?
I’m trying my best.
That man needs a hobby.
He’s got the Mustang.
Which he got running.
Football?
Which he makes me watch ’cause I’m his lucky charm.
Another great cereal.
You know what we should do?
(groans) Hit the Hallmark store, buy all our greeting cards for the year.
(mouths)
Okay, do you want to use the potty before we go?
No.
Yeah, why would you?
You seen your mother?
I think she had a hair appointment.
Oh, I was gonna take her. Told her, like, three times.
Well, she probably just got confused. You know us blondes.
Yeah. Where you off to?
Mommy and Me class.
Oh. That sounds like fun. Mind if I tag along?
To Mommy and Me?
I got nothing going on.
Oh, well, maybe you should find something. That you do. By yourself.
Hey, if you don’t want me to come, just say it.
No, no, of course I want you to come, but we should check with CeeCee. Do you want Grandpa to come with us?
No.
Sorry.
Hello.
Hey.
(birds chirping outside)
What you looking at?
Bird on the neighbor’s feeder.
Oh, yeah, I love that one.
Oh, you know what kind?
No. I just call him Mr. Beakerton.
All the time you spend staring out this window, you never thought to look it up?
No, I just name them and make up stories about their lives. Mr. Beakerton has never been the same since the war.
Morning.
JIM: Hey. You know what kind of bird that is?
I don’t, but if you’re interested, I think I’ve got a book around here somewhere.
No, that’s okay. So what do we got going on today?
Don’t move, I’ll get it.
(birds chirping)
Aw, it flew away. That red bird chased it off.
Oh, yeah, Mrs. Featherly’s been a real bitch since she lost her job.
I wish you wouldn’t do that on the couch.
Well… (scoffs) I’m a grown-up. I can be careful.
(sighs) Says the woman who accidentally got knocked up.
That was different, I was drunk.
Hey.
Hey.
Hey. Where you been?
I was just walking around the neighborhood.
With binoculars?
No. Your mother gave me this bird book. Thought I’d try it out.
See anything interesting?
Actually, yes. Couple blackbirds, a-a finch, some grackles.
(Mandy gasps) Oh, did you see any hummingbirds?
(laughs) In February? Please.
Where you going?
There’s a checklist in the back of this book. Gonna go make some checks.
So… he’s a weird bird guy now?
He has a hobby, and I had two hours to myself today. You keep your big mouth shut.
(bird chirping)
There’s one with blue feathers at the feeder.
Rusty red throat, white belly?
Yeah.
Eastern bluebird. Checked him off right out the gate.
Is it strange eating chicken now that you’re all into birds?
Hadn’t thought about it. No.
Is it true that dinosaurs are related to birds?
Why?
Well, according to your ornithologists, yes, but, uh, I have my own theories.
(mouths)
(doorbell rings)
I’ll get it.
Oh. Hello, Officer. Is everything okay?
Just giving everybody a heads-up, there’s been a pervert spotted in the neighborhood with binoculars.
Thank you so much for telling me this.
You’re happy about it?
No, no, no, of course not. Bye-bye now.
(laughs)
Thanks.
Welcome. (sighs) This is nice. Couple guys hanging out, drinking beer, talking about what have you.
Give it a rest. I know Mandy put you up to this.
(scoffs) Look, she’s just worried about you.
I wasn’t peeping. That bird was on a windowsill. If anything, it was the peeper.
I know, it’s just…
I’m not a pervert.
Other than the police, no one said you were.
Yeah, everyone pushing me to get a hobby. I got a hobby.
You are without blame.
Think I want to look at birds? I don’t want to look at birds.
Well, then why did you?
The truth? (sighs) I’m so bored, the highlight of my week is going to the grocery store. I actually gave the deli guy my phone number.
So you made a friend.
Yeah, well, he never called. I just didn’t think I’d miss work this much.
Really?
Well, not all of it. Not the stress or the long hours, but… be nice to have something, you know, even part-time.
Well, you could be a greeter at Walmart. Hello. Welcome to Walmart. Hello. Welcome to Walmart.
I don’t know. I’d rather work somewhere I could really contribute. (sighs) I’d even do it for free.
Hey, that stuffed bird up there. What kind is that?
A duck.
Hey, how’d it go?
Kind of awkward, actually. He started hinting at coming back to the store part-time.
Well, that’s a great idea. It’ll get him out of the house, and women in the neighborhood can open their curtains again.
It’s a terrible idea.
Why? He knows the business and you need the help.
He was my boss. It’ll be weird telling him what to do.
(scoffs) Well, my mom and I do it all the time. You’ll love it.
Plus, it’ll be uncomfortable for him, having to be an employee at a place he used to own.
I know it’ll take some getting used to, but he really needs this.
(sighs) Fine. I’ll talk to Ruben.
You’re the best.
I’m only the best when I do what you want.
The system works.
Hey, I need to ask you something.
Okay.
Now, feel free to say no.
That’s how I’m leaning.
Mr. McAllister wants to come back part-time.
Oh. Great. Love that guy.
So… is that a no?
Why would it be? He want a lot of money?
No.
So what’s the problem?
Well, it’s gonna make me uncomfortable.
Still not seeing a downside.
Please, Ruben, for me, just say no.
Hey, don’t make me the bad guy. If you don’t want your father-in-law here, sack up and tell him.
I got no problem with that.
Okay, then.
It’s my wife I don’t want to tell.
Hey.
Hey.
You got a minute?
I’m pretty busy, so…
I was thinking about finding a new hobby.
Great.
Something we could do together.
Great.
Maybe ballroom dancing.
Fun.
Or fly-fishing.
Fun.
Hey.
Hey.
Hi.
Mr. McAllister, me and Ruben were talking. How would you feel about helping out part-time at the store?
He’ll do it.
Keep in mind, it’s Georgie’s store now.
I know.
Even if you disagree, you just do what he says.
Yeah, I live with you, I know how this works.
He’s doing this for free, so show some appreciation.
I’m letting him do this. Maybe he should show some appreciation.
You mean like letting us live here?
If you’re gonna win every time, I am done arguing with you.
Just remember, he’s doing you a favor.
Don’t you mean, he’s doing you a favor?
A favor is being done.
Okay, don’t forget, he used to be the boss.
I know.
So this might be hard for him, so go easy.
What if it’s hard for me?
Oh, sweetheart, suck it up.
(sighs) Morning. Morning. Morning.
Aw, look who’s all dressed up for school.
Poured you some coffee, boss.
Please don’t call me boss. Georgie’s fine.
Georgie, got it. Car pool or two cars?
Two cars. Maybe you can pick up some doughnuts on the way in.
Sure.
MANDY: Oh.
Don’t ask him to do that.
No, it’s fine, he doesn’t mind.
It’s demeaning.
It’s part of the job.
No, Georgie can get the doughnuts.
Your father is perfectly capable of getting the doughnuts.
Hey. Georgie’s in charge. I’m getting the doughnuts, you go to work. Got it?
Yes, sir. Thank you, sir.
Hey.
Mr. McAllister, it’s good to have you back.
Thanks, Ruben, and please call me Jim.
Cool. And moving forward, you can call me Mr. Alvarez. Ruben’s also a good fallback.
So where do you want me? Garage, behind the counter? I could fix your display out front.
I just set that up.
And it looks great.
Mom?
AUDREY: In here.
What are you doing?
Enjoying a little me time.
(easy listening music playing)
Welcome.
Really? In the middle of the day?
Yeah. Top me off.
(sighs) Well, I see this is working out for you.
It is, it really is.
We did the right thing, didn’t we? Getting Dad back to work?
Mm. Let me think about it… Yeah.
I think Georgie was a little reluctant. I kind of bullied him into it.
Oh, honey, it’s not bullying when you do it to your husband.
What would you call it?
Foreplay.
Restocked the brake pads for you.
Oh, thanks.
And while I was back there, I updated your inventory.
You didn’t have to do that.
It’s my pleasure.
No, you really didn’t have to do that. It’s all on the computer now.
Oh.
Yeah. We just scan it with this, and the computer orders more when we get low.
Mm. I didn’t realize I was working at Star Wars.
It’s actually saved us a lot of time. I can show you how it works.
Always happy to pick up a new skill.
Okay, so it’s pretty simple. You click here to open the inventory program.
(computer whirring)
What’s happening?
It’s opening the program.
Oh. Saving time already.
(beeps)
There we go. Then you want to click “file,” “input,” “new,” “item.”
Whoa, whoa, slow down.
Sorry, where do you want me to go back to?
Pen and paper.
This is easy, you’ll get it. Where were we?
Uh, “new item.”
No, actually, that was “new,” then “item.” Unless it’s an existing item, then you don’t go to “new,” you go to “add.” Then select “scan” and fire away.
Wow, it’s like living in the future.
Here, have a seat, give it a try.
You sure?
Yeah, relax. You can’t hurt it.
“File.” Click. “Input.” Click. Starting to miss birds.
Well, it’s good to see you, Jim.
Good to see you, too.
I thought you was dead.
No, just retired.
I sent flowers.
Really?
I didn’t get ’em.
Well, you were dead. I gave ’em to Mandy.
Yeah, this place ain’t been the same since you left.
Oh, that ain’t true, and you know it.
You know, when you was in charge, the customer was always right.
He’s a nice fella.
We got a problem.
What’s going on?
Somebody deleted the entire inventory.
Who?
Aw, man, it’s all gone.
We’re gonna have to reenter everything.
What did you do?
I don’t know. You said I couldn’t hurt it.
Why would you tell him that?
I thought if I couldn’t screw it up, it was idiot-proof.
Hey.
I knew this was a bad idea.
Well, then why’d you ask me to come in?
Why do you think? Your daughter made me.
That’s it. I’m gone.
Well, now I feel terrible.
Me, too.
Well, at least you don’t have to go home and see him tonight.
Hmm. That helps. Thanks.
Hey, Dad, a mourning dove.
Nobody cares.
Still gonna name him.
One day? You couldn’t make it one day?
Not my fault, my boss is a dick.
Hey, you’re the one who screwed up.
30 years I ran that place, never had a problem with the inventory.
Well, computer worked fine till you got your mitts on it.
(scoffs) Those flowers were for my funeral.
Yeah, I don’t care who screwed up, but you two are gonna shake hands and fix this ’cause I need you out of the house at least four days a week.
Four?
Fine, five.
I’m going with Trent Armstrong. There’s a bird you don’t mess with.
Georgie, please.
(sighs) I’m sorry for what I said.
Thanks.
I really do appreciate you trying to help us out.
Yeah, well, you know, there’s an introduction to computer class over at the library. I was thinking maybe I’d sign up.
That’d be great.
Aw, if this one can learn how, I’m sure you can.
True.
Yeah, I taught him. It was brutal. “What’s a function key?” “Why’s the space bar so big?”
I am right here.
So it’s all settled. You two are gonna go back into the store tomorrow and figure out how to work together.
That may not be…
I’m not so sure that…
I’m not asking.
