Many episodes of this series never always revolved around the character of Willie, but Gary Frank gives it his best in this episode that marks the close of the show's first season. Doug is resentful towards Willie's attitude towards getting a real job, as he wants to pursue a writing career and cannot get any space while trying to write a film script, but that's the least of the family's problems, as a string of burglaries in the neighborhood is putting everyone on edge. When Willie makes a fatal mistake related to the situation, he begins to cause consternation within the family, as well as fracturing his relationship with Buddy.
This is a relatable episode as Willie still hasn't gotten over the death of his grandmother and plans to go to her farm in Oregon to work on the script. It's also interesting to see Vic Tayback as a condescending cop assigned to track down the family's stolen goods and an exterior sequence of a McDonald's restaurant circa 1976.
This is a relatable episode as Willie still hasn't gotten over the death of his grandmother and plans to go to her farm in Oregon to work on the script. It's also interesting to see Vic Tayback as a condescending cop assigned to track down the family's stolen goods and an exterior sequence of a McDonald's restaurant circa 1976.