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The Millers - S01E14 - Carol's Surprise
 

The Millers season 1 episode 14

Carol's Surprise

 
Nathan is determined to finally, just once, surprise the "unsurpriseable" Carol on her birthday.
 
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The Millers / S01E14 : Carol's Surprise
Season 1, Episode 14 | Aired on February 6, 2014 | TV-14 | 25 min. | CBS
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EPISODES
Season 1
Season 1
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  • The Millers - Episode 1 - Pilot
    Episode 1
    Pilot
  • The Millers - Episode 2 - Plot Twists
    Episode 2
    Plot Twists
  • The Millers - Episode 3 - The Phone Upgrade
    Episode 3
    The Phone Upgrade
  • The Millers - Episode 4 - The Mother is In
    Episode 4
    The Mother is In
  • The Millers - Episode 5 - Giving the Bird
    Episode 5
    Giving the Bird
  • The Millers - Episode 6 - Stuff
    Episode 6
    Stuff
  • The Millers - Episode 7 - The Talk
    Episode 7
    The Talk
  • The Millers - Episode 8 - Internet Dating
    Episode 8
    Internet Dating
  • The Millers - Episode 9 - You're in Trouble
    Episode 9
    You're in Trouble
  • The Millers - Episode 10 - Carol's Parents are Coming to Town
    Episode 10
    Carol's Parents are Coming to Town
  • The Millers - Episode 11 - Dear Diary
    Episode 11
    Dear Diary
  • The Millers - Episode 12 - Miller's Mind
    Episode 12
    Miller's Mind
  • The Millers - Episode 13 - Driving Miss Crazy
    Episode 13
    Driving Miss Crazy
  • The Millers - Episode 14 - Carol's Surprise
    Episode 14
    Carol's Surprise
  • The Millers - Episode 15 - You Betcha
    Episode 15
    You Betcha
  • The Millers - Episode 16 - Bahama Mama
    Episode 16
    Bahama Mama
  • The Millers - Episode 17 - Plus One
    Episode 17
    Plus One
  • The Millers - Episode 18 - Walk-N-Wave
    Episode 18
    Walk-N-Wave
  • The Millers - Episode 19 - Cancellation Fee
    Episode 19
    Cancellation Fee
  • The Millers - Episode 20 - Tomlandia
    Episode 20
    Tomlandia
  • The Millers - Episode 21 - 0072
    Episode 21
    0072
  • The Millers - Episode 22 - Sex Ed Dolan
    Episode 22
    Sex Ed Dolan
  • The Millers - Episode 23 - Mother's Day
    Episode 23
    Mother's Day

The Millers season 1 episode 14 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

In an effort to give Carol, the matriarch known for spoiling surprises, an unforgettable birthday, her family concocts an elaborate plan involving a fake spa day and a neighborhood watch meeting ruse. Despite their efforts, Carol's keen observation skills lead her to unravel the plan. The plot thickens with a staged carjacking that goes awry, culminating in an even grander surprise party at the hospital, orchestrated by her son Nathan from start to finish. This grand scheme, filled with misdirections and a fake police report, reveals Nathan's deep dedication to finally surprising his clever mother, showcasing the family's quirky love and complex dynamics.

Full Episode S01E14 Recap

### The Car Break-In - A family discusses a car break-in with a disinterested police officer, highlighting the stolen items, including a pine tree air freshener and a Suze Orman audiobook, which the family found amusingly dispensable. - Frustration mounts over the police's lack of action, leading to a satirical exchange about the effectiveness of the local police force. ### Birthday Week Demands - The scene shifts to a family meeting where the grandmother, Carol, announces her birthday week, dictating specific gifts she expects from each family member, including a blue striped scarf and a spa massage, but no female therapists. - Carol assigns her granddaughter the task of writing her a poem for her birthday, setting specific guidelines for its theme and structure. ### The Surprise Party Attempt - The family conspires to throw Carol a surprise birthday party despite her notorious ability to spoil such surprises, discussing past failures and their determination to succeed this time. - Their plan involves deceiving Carol into thinking her birthday celebration has passed uneventfully, only to surprise her with a party attended by her friends and family. ### Implementing the Plan - The plan unfolds with various family members playing roles to distract Carol, including a fake spa day and a neighborhood watch meeting ruse to lower her suspicions. - Despite meticulous planning, including deceptive tactics and a stakeout, Carol's sharp wit and observational skills lead her to unravel the surprise, culminating in her attending the intended surprise party aware of the plan all along. ### The Real Surprise - Nathan, Carol's son, attempts a last-ditch surprise with a dramatic carjacking scenario that goes awry when Carol uses pepper spray on him, mistaking him for a real thief. - The narrative concludes at the hospital, where Nathan reveals an even grander surprise party, admitting to orchestrating the entire day's events, including his own car break-in, to finally give Carol the surprise she never had. ### Reflections and Revelations - The family gathers, reflecting on the day's events and Nathan's elaborate plan to give Carol a memorable birthday, showcasing the lengths to which he went to outsmart his clever mother. - Carol expresses genuine happiness, not because she was finally surprised, but because she sees Nathan capable of taking care of the family, giving her peace of mind.

Frequently Asked Questions

What items were stolen from the car break-in?

An extendable windshield scraper, memory foam steering wheel cover, pine tree air freshener, and a Suze Orman audiobook.

How does Carol specify her birthday gift demands?

Carol gives specific instructions for her birthday gifts, including a blue striped scarf from a specific kiosk and a spa massage without a female therapist.

What does Carol request from her granddaughter for her birthday?

Carol requests a poem with a nature theme, an ABBA rhyme scheme, and no made-up words.

How does the family plan to surprise Carol for her birthday?

The family devises a plan involving a fake spa day and misleading Carol to believe her birthday celebration is over to then surprise her with a party.

How does Carol usually spoil surprise parties?

Carol has a knack for detecting and spoiling surprise parties planned for her.

What is the ultimate outcome of the family's surprise party plan for Carol?

Carol figures out the surprise party plan but is ultimately surprised at the hospital where Nathan reveals an even more elaborate surprise involving the entire day's events.

What does Nathan do to try and surprise Carol after the initial plan fails?

Nathan attempts a fake carjacking to surprise Carol, but it backfires when she pepper-sprays him.

How does Carol figure out the surprise party plan?

Carol's observational skills and attention to detail, including odd behavior and inconsistencies, lead her to deduce the surprise party plan.

What does the hospital surprise party reveal about Nathan's efforts?

The hospital surprise party reveals Nathan's elaborate planning and dedication to giving Carol a memorable birthday, including orchestrating his own car break-in.

Why is Carol ultimately happy with the day's events?

Carol is happy not because she was finally surprised but because she sees that Nathan is capable of taking care of the family, giving her peace of mind.

 
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