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Man of the House

‘Man of the House’

Season 10, Episode 4 -  Aired October 12, 2022

Erica is stunned when Beverly and Geoff are too busy fussing over her pregnancy to celebrate her graduation. Meanwhile, Barry and Adam vie to be the man of the house.

Quote from Beverly

Beverly: Oh, damn it, I forgot the ice. Ohh. It was the one task Murray used to do when we had people over.
Essie Karp: I'm surprised he did one. [Virginia snickers]
Beverly: And your husband's Bob [bleep] Vila? Show some respect, Essie.

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Quote from Beverly

Beverly: I'm the grandma. I know it's confusing 'cause I look so young.
Erica: I think they get it.
Beverly: I made her, and she's making the baby. We're like those Russian nesting dolls, but with real people. [chuckles] And I'm the biggest doll.
Erica: I guess I'm the sad middle doll.

Quote from Beverly

Beverly: It's gonna be the biggest, bestest baby shower of all time.
Erica: Baby shower? But we've already had two of those.
Beverly: And it's all for you.
Erica: It doesn't seem like it's for me.
Beverly: Oh, because it's not. I am talking to your baby. [chuckles] Hello, my yummy in the tummy. You're still cooking in the oven, but when you pop out, I'm gonna be the first person you see, and I'm gonna bring a spoon so I can gobble you up!
Erica: And I'm bringing a delivery room door that locks.
Beverly: Shh, shh, shh. The baby's trying to tell me something. What's that? [gasps] And you're my best friend. [chuckles]

Quote from Geoff

Erica: Geoff, there you are. You for sure know what I accomplished today.
Geoff: Big time. According to the 30 scientific books I read on human gestation, today is the day our child developed fingernails.
Erica: Right. Yeah, I guess that happened today, too.
Beverly: I'm gonna teach you all about life, and you're gonna keep me young by teaching me all the new dances.
Erica: And I think there's something that you two are forgetting.
Beverly: [gasps] Oh, my God. How could we? My standard grandchild greeting. Kissy attack! Move your swollen hands, Erica.
Geoff: Let Daddy in for a helping, too. [both smooching]

Quote from Barry

Barry: What a sad tale of woe. How you holding up, fair brother of mine?
Adam: Uh, fine, I guess. What's your angle?
Barry: No angle. Just a friendly face offering his incredibly broad shoulder. Fuh-gicle?
Adam: It's pronounced Fudge-sicle. Again, what's happening right now?
Barry: Your girlfriend moved away. You lost your job. This must be a really hard time for you. Let's workshop these feelings.
Adam: To give you ammo to destroy me?
Barry: To support you.
Adam: Just stop stalling and get to the mean stuff. You know, I suck, I'm a loser, disparaging remarks about my hair, glasses, and lack of athleticism.
Barry: Hey, you don't get to pick the body you're born with. And I just want to help you get back on your extremely flat feet.

Quote from Barry

Barry: Adam, amigo, chum, never. Now that Dad's gone, someone's got to be the man of the house. And as the oldest, wisest, and most jacked, that's obviously me.
Adult Adam: [v.o.] And there it was. Barry didn't just want to be my compassionate older brother. He wanted to be my dad.
Adam: Oh, balls.
Barry: I cherish you, brother. I'm ready to get messy when you are.
Adam: It seems like you already got a head start.
Barry: Oh, damn it. My fuh-gicle is pooling in the crook of my elbow. All the towels!

Quote from Mr. Glascott

Adam: Mr. Glascott, I need to talk to you.
Mr. Glascott: Is it about my provocative sunbathing? Honor the code of the neighbor's fence and stop peering over.

Quote from Mr. Glascott

Adam: This is about something very different... Barry.
Mr. Glascott: Ooh. Family intrigue. Dish the dirt, you sassy hen.
Adam: Okay, I guess. In the wake of my dad's passing, Barry's trying to fill his shoes... Metaphorically, of course. In reality, my dad's shoes were disgusting, as they housed his feet.
Mr. Glascott: He once stole my newspaper barefoot, so I know. And exactly what is Barry doing?
Adam: Well, for one, he keeps trying to spend time with me because he knows I miss my girlfriend.
Mr. Glascott: How dare he!
Adam: Yeah.
Mr. Glascott: Wait, that sounds surprisingly evolved. If your brother Barry, who has historically been a buffoon, is stepping up in a kind way, I say let him.

Quote from Barry

Barry: There you are, sport. It's almost time to wash up for dinner.
Adam: Wash up? You once tried to see how many quarters you could fit in your mouth.
Barry: 48. And I sure hope you picked up your room like your mother asked you to, sport.
Adam: Barry, you and I share the room. And you're the one who started the Doritos fight.
Barry: And I almost forgot... I just bought this for you. Thought it might make for some good dinnertime convo.
Adam: "Your Changing Body"?!
Barry: Don't worry, sport.There are no stupid questions.
Mr. Glascott: Especially about sex. That is confusing.
Adam: My body has already changed! And stop calling me sport!
Barry: They can be so difficult at this age, but that's the job. Come here. [kisses Adam on the forehead]
Adam: Oh!
Barry: Hey, listen, be home before the street lights come on. Bye, Mr. Glascott.

Quote from Mr. Glascott

Mr. Glascott: Yeah, I was way wrong. Barry can't be the man of the house.
Adam: You're right, Mr. Glascott. He can't. But someone else can. [hands Mr. Glascott "Your Changing Body"]
Mr. Glascott: Is it me? Because I'm very not interested. [opens book] Whoa. Slow down, book. I'm only on page 7.

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