Step by Step season 5 episode 2 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In a comedic mix-up, Cody thinks he's dead after finding his obituary in the paper, leading to a series of humorous attempts to understand his "ghostly" status. Meanwhile, the Lambert parents, Frank and Carol, desperately seek a rare night out together, only to have their plans comically foiled by a restaurant strike, a noisy movie theater, and a bear encounter by the lake. Back at home, the daughters' attempt at babysitting turns into a fiasco, ending with the realization that taking care of a baby is more challenging than expected. The episode humorously explores themes of family chaos, mistaken identity, and the pursuit of adult time in a busy household.
Full Episode S05E02 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Cody come to believe he is dead?
Cody believes he is dead because his obituary is mistakenly published in the newspaper.
What problem does Frank face with his construction project?
Frank deals with a delay in receiving roofing tiles for his construction project.
How do the parents, Frank and Carol, plan to spend their evening out?
They plan to have dinner at Chez Paris restaurant, see a movie, and spend some time alone by the lake.
What disrupts Carol and Frank's attempt at a romantic dinner?
Their dinner is disrupted by a strike at the restaurant.
How does the babysitting experience go for the older sisters?
The babysitting experience becomes chaotic when they accidentally lock the baby in the bedroom and have to call the fire department for help.
What lesson do the sisters learn from babysitting?
They learn that taking care of a baby is harder than they initially thought.
How does the evening out for Carol and Frank end?
Their evening is interrupted by a bear at the lake, forcing them to abandon their plans and deal with the situation.
How does Cody find out he is actually not dead?
A follow-up article in the newspaper clarifies that the obituary was for a different Cody Lambert, a centenarian war hero.
What symbolizes the challenges of finding personal time for Carol and Frank?
Their repeatedly thwarted attempts at a romantic evening symbolize the challenges of finding personal time.
How does the episode depict the dynamics of the Lambert family?
The episode depicts the Lambert family as chaotic yet loving, with each member facing their own challenges but ultimately coming together.