Watched: 02.20.12
Rewatched?: Twice since
Synopsis: A man, "Jon", witnesses a murder committed by a Russian mob group. After testifying to the authorities, he is placed under witness protection. He also gets his own reality show. In this particular episode, his son is having his bar mitzvah; and his wife is seeing the federal agent assigned to protect her. In celebration of the bar mitzvah, "Jon"'s wife and son are reassuming their identity, and that--combined with his son's decision on how to style his bar mitzvah--leaves a sour taste in his mouth.
Highs: "Jon"'s speech, the ska puns, "Jon"'s son "disgracing God".
Lows: Ska is annoying.
Views: This show is absolutely hilarious. The combination of the absurdity of the situation (a family in a witness protection program being given their own reality show), combined with the deadpan delivery make it a real joy to watch. It's not for everyone. I've watched with someone, and the fact she didn't appreciate was obvious. This episode in itself is probably my favorite so far. "Jon"'s angst at his estranged wife seeing another man being translated to his vocal displeasure at the style of his son's bar mitzvah is hilarious. It just has that "laugh at awkward situations" humor down literally to an art form. Filled with great one liners. A perfect episode to start watching the show.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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