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S01.E22: Big Decisions

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ams1001

ams1001

Finally, the genesis of Dr. Tire (and Partner)!
(As soon as they start making enough money to change the signs...)

Who played the banker?

"It's your turn." Aww. 

I like Mandy having fun with the weather report.

"I gotta think about...Connor." Tell Connor to get a damn job.

Audrey's look at Georgie when drunk Jim said he's gonna be around all the time now. 😄

 

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Dimity

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Not quite as good as the earlier episode but still a huge cut above most of this season.  Best scene for me had to be when Audrey is leading Jim to the shower and he says "I'm going to be home all the time now" and Audrey turns and has a look of horror on her face!

I also loved that Mary acknowledged she had paid more attention to the twins when the kids were growing up than she had to Georgie and this was her chance to put him first.  I know that flies in the face of what we are told about how Mary feels about Georgie on BBT but for once I don't care.  It was sweet and I liked it!

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shura

shura

5:30 am is a perfectly good time, especially in the summer when there is daylight before 5 am.  Not that I’d waste it on watching weather reports though.

Surprised that Ruben decided to go in on the purchase, but I’m all for using him more.  The whole idea of Jim selling the store kind of came out of nowhere though.  I thought maybe they were going to say that his gambling debts forced him to do it, and then that Connie would, in fact, loan Georgie the money (which would at least provide a reason for having the gambling and betting and all that nonsense in the show), but no.  Well, at least things were happening that weren’t just bickering about this and that.

Mandy’s boss didn’t tell his fiancee about Mandy, uh?  Not crazy about where this is going. 

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Dimity

Dimity

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25 minutes ago, shura said:

The whole idea of Jim selling the store kind of came out of nowhere though.

I was expecting there to be something more to this like Jim having had a medical condition that meant he needed to slow down or something. 

Doing the math, since Audrey mentions they've been married for 35 years,  they are probably at least 55, possibly a little older, so retiring maybe makes some sense.  But still an interesting plot twist for sure.

Looks like they're still going to have Conner around their neck though and Georgie and Mandy aren't moving out anytime soon.

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StaceyNotStacie

StaceyNotStacie

With Georgie buying the tire shop, I wonder how that will affect the cast in the next season.  I could see the cast expanding with more focus on their work lives with fewer appearances of the rest of the McAllister family. I’m interested in seeing the dynamic between Georgie and Jim now that Georgie is running the store (along with Ruben), especially as it becomes more successful. I’d love to see a cameo with Billy’s dad visiting the shop commenting about how he knew Georgie was destined to have his own tire shop. 

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ams1001

ams1001

1 hour ago, shura said:

I thought maybe they were going to say that his gambling debts forced him to do it, and then that Connie would, in fact, loan Georgie the money (which would at least provide a reason for having the gambling and betting and all that nonsense in the show), but no.

I'm glad she didn't. I don't want him starting his empire with shady money.

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SoMuchTV

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12 hours ago, shura said:

The whole idea of Jim selling the store kind of came out of nowhere though.

 

12 hours ago, Dimity said:

I was expecting there to be something more to this like Jim having had a medical condition that meant he needed to slow down or something. 

Doing the math, since Audrey mentions they've been married for 35 years,  they are probably at least 55, possibly a little older, so retiring maybe makes some sense.  But still an interesting plot twist for sure.

They did have the rival make what must have been a tempting offer to buy him out, and at some point in the decision process Jim did mention that he was older than Georgie's dad was when he died, so not totally out of nowhere, I'd say.  I was actually expecting Jim to come up with the idea of selling to Georgie over some kind of long-term deal, but then we wouldn't have the whole thing with Georgie needing to come up with the money up front.

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proserpina65

proserpina65

14 hours ago, chitowngirl said:

I would think that doing the morning weather would pay more and be more prestigious than the weekend weather.

Probably not the very early morning weather.

13 hours ago, Dimity said:

5.30 am is not a real time in my world.  I am betting Mandy feels the same way!

Unfortunately it's when I have to get up for work.  I can say definitely that it sucks.  5:30 is the Devil's time.

Also, the senior meteorologist at the station I watch does weekends and sometimes the 11pm news.  He does not do the early morning show.  That's the first step on the ladder.

 

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Dimity

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52 minutes ago, SoMuchTV said:

They did have the rival make what must have been a tempting offer to buy him out, and at some point in the decision process Jim did mention that he was older than Georgie's dad was when he died, so not totally out of nowhere, I'd say. 

I think that's definitely what prompted the whole thing.  Jim didn't go looking for a buyer but when it presented itself he was ready to accept it. 

The only thing that's a little off to me is that I guess they expect to live off the money they get plus whatever they have invested etc.  Which may be a good amount.  But even so they are still supporting Conner and, to some extent, Mandy and her family.  I really hope next season they get Conner into a job and have Georgie and Mandy continuing to pay rent!

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shura

shura

43 minutes ago, SoMuchTV said:

They did have the rival make what must have been a tempting offer to buy him out, and at some point in the decision process Jim did mention that he was older than Georgie's dad was when he died, so not totally out of nowhere, I'd say.

I meant that there was no lead-up to it, no previous indication that Jim was thinking about selling and retiring.  In fact, he was trying to grow the business by making the store female-friendly just a short while ago.  It must have been some offer from the other guy to make Jim decide pretty much on the spot that it might make sense to sell.

And now the guy says he will drive Georgie and Ruben out of business?  If you could do that, what made you offer a pile of money to buy it?

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iarwain

iarwain

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10 hours ago, Dimity said:

I really hope next season they get Conner into a job and have Georgie and Mandy continuing to pay rent!

Maybe they could hire Conner down at the tire store.  Hijinks ensue.  After all, Conner was sucking up to Georgie heavily in this episode.  Doesn't really seem like his type of work though.

Looks like they're going to be building Mr. Fagenbacher into a major villain next season.

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Tom Holmberg

Tom Holmberg

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16 hours ago, ams1001 said:

Finally, the genesis of Dr. Tire (and Partner)!

Yes, it's about time.  Hopefully we'll see more of this next season and less squabbling (though maybe more between Georgie and Reuben).  Also Georgie and Mandy seemed to be getting along better, which was nice.

1 hour ago, proserpina65 said:

That's the first step on the ladder.

On Chicago's local morning news station "The B Team" works until 6 am then the "stars" come on. So yes it's the starting slot.

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StaceyNotStacie

StaceyNotStacie

I was surprised that Mary had paid off the house.  I’m guessing that she used what was left of George’s life insurance policy (since George was well liked in town and Mary worked for the church, I’m guessing the funeral wasn’t as expensive due to community donations of stuff other than the gravestone and cemetery plot, along with them being grateful that Sheldon was moving to California). 
 

I just hope that Mary doesn’t start working there and Audrey showing up getting jealous that Mary was doing her old job. 

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Dimity

Dimity

9 minutes ago, StaceyNotStacie said:

I was surprised that Mary had paid off the house.  

I was surprised as well that the house would be worth enough to make a difference in the amount Georgie could offer Jim.  But I am handwaving that away because money on sitcoms never makes sense!

Mary helping Georgie become Dr. Tire - and also already having a paid off house - does explain why Mary on BBT always seemed very comfortably off financially.

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shapeshifter

shapeshifter

5 hours ago, Dimity said:

I think that's definitely what prompted the whole thing.  Jim didn't go looking for a buyer but when it presented itself he was ready to accept it. 

Was the whole bit about Jim's gambling this season supposed to imply he needed to sell? 
But, if so, I agree that selling won't likely will fix all of this:

5 hours ago, Dimity said:

The only thing that's a little off to me is that I guess they expect to live off the money they get plus whatever they have invested etc.  Which may be a good amount.  But even so they are still supporting Conner and, to some extent, Mandy and her family. 

 

4 hours ago, iarwain said:

Maybe they could hire Conner down at the tire store. 

Maybe they could get a liquor license and have Conner DJ and perform in the parking lot evenings. 

 

 

 

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shura

shura

1 hour ago, shapeshifter said:

Maybe they could get a liquor license and have Conner DJ and perform in the parking lot evenings. 

Is that a thing, a liquor license for a tire store?  Now there’s a way to grow the business!

One other thing I was thinking about is how Ruben got scared when Fred said he would drive them out of business.  You didn’t do any kind of market analysis before deciding to jump in?  Something that would show you that, okay, this is your competition and these are your chances of being successful against it?  Where did you say you are getting your business degree at?

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shapeshifter

shapeshifter

So we're still left puzzling the show title of "Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage."
The only thing I can think of is:

  • Scott has a terminal illness and breaks up with his financée, 
  • he and Mandy either have a fling or at least he admits he always loved her,
  • and they decide she'll get divorced and marry him to be in his will so CeeCee can afford to go to college
  • (because Jim blows the money gambling)
  • and then wait and see if Georgie is still interested, setting up a will-they-or-won't-they scenario.

This fits with Audrey's lines about Scott being nice and having family money.
It also fits with this season's gambling addiction issues. 
Jim also seems to have a potential drinking problem.
 

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JamieLynn832002

JamieLynn832002

13 hours ago, StaceyNotStacie said:

I was surprised that Mary had paid off the house.  I’m guessing that she used what was left of George’s life insurance policy

I'm not sure how common it is (or would have been when the show is set) but my parents had insurance built into their mortgage that automatically paid it off if one of them died or became disabled

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lh25

lh25

On 5/16/2025 at 11:14 AM, Dimity said:

does explain why Mary on BBT always seemed very comfortably off financially.

I don't know for sure how it works for teachers, but I work in education and if I die while still working my husband would get my full pension.  I only know because when I was diagnosed with cancer 9 years ago we checked.  But I'm still here :)

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iarwain

iarwain

26 minutes ago, lh25 said:

I don't know for sure how it works for teachers, but I work in education and if I die while still working my husband would get my full pension.  

Mary's still working age as far as I can' tell, but there's also life insurance.  I'm sure the school at least provided them with a modest policy, and they could have bought more.  Then with social security, she could take her own while letting George's grow until she was 70, and take that.  I don't know why I'm bringing that up though, I don't think Mary was ever 70 on BBT.  Laurie Metcalf is just 69 now.

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Dimity

Dimity

4 minutes ago, MollyMelrose said:

Yay, Mary!!!

I loved that Mary stepped up for Georgie!  I don't know if this will lead to anything but Mary is also a bookkeeper so it would make sense if she started working in the tire store at least part-time as I don't think Georgie or Reuben have any kind of 'running an office' experience.  It would certainly be a way to keep Mary on semi-regularly without having to keep thinking up reasons for her and Audrey to fight!

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iarwain

iarwain

22 minutes ago, Dimity said:

It would certainly be a way to keep Mary on semi-regularly without having to keep thinking up reasons for her and Audrey to fight!

I like seeing the guest stars from Young Sheldon.  But sometimes I wonder who is even on this show actually.  People pop up fairly randomly, although Mary seems to be the closest to an actual regular.  Even though she's not.  I wouldn't mind her being a regular cast member, working in the tire shop.

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ItCouldBeWorse

ItCouldBeWorse

On 5/15/2025 at 10:49 PM, shura said:

5:30 am is a perfectly good time, especially in the summer when there is daylight before 5 am.  Not that I’d waste it on watching weather reports though.

 

On 5/16/2025 at 12:13 PM, proserpina65 said:

Unfortunately it's when I have to get up for work.  I can say definitely that it sucks.  5:30 is the Devil's time.

If Mandy's doing 5:30 am weather M-F, she likely has to leave home by 4:30 to allow time for travel and hair and make-up. Even with caffeine, that means an early bedtime, so not much time with Georgie after the baby goes to sleep. Not sure what time weekend weather is, but probably a much better schedule and better pay for fewer days of work. Then they can live off Mandy's salary (and she can make her cc payments) while using any profit Georgie makes for paying down his loan.  Maybe she'll even get a clothing allowance for work!

 

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proserpina65

proserpina65

On 5/16/2025 at 12:26 PM, shura said:

And now the guy says he will drive Georgie and Ruben out of business?  If you could do that, what made you offer a pile of money to buy it?

Well, it was Audrey's ex-boyfriend and it seems he might still hold a candle for her, so maybe jealousy was a factor.

On 5/16/2025 at 7:37 PM, shura said:

Is that a thing, a liquor license for a tire store?  Now there’s a way to grow the business!

Well, it is Texas, so I'm assuming you could get a liquor license for pretty much anything except a school or a church.

 

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shapeshifter

shapeshifter

1 hour ago, iarwain said:

No wonder she was acting so goofy on the air.

Mandy did blame her OTT antics on too much coffee.

I currently have a daughter who is married with a 3-year old and a 1-year old. She and her DH both work full time. Often one of them is up at 4 a.m. anyway. 
It would be fun to see Mandy catching some Zzzs in random humorous settings after her early morning weather segments.

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shura

shura

Churches kind of have standing liquor licences.  They had them even during Prohibition.

13 hours ago, proserpina65 said:

Well, it was Audrey's ex-boyfriend and it seems he might still hold a candle for her, so maybe jealousy was a factor.

So he is sticking it to Jim by paying him enough money to not have to work anymore?  Good plan.

On the other hand, maybe Fred was being chivalrous and trying to make sure that Audrey is provided for, even as he was getting Jim's business out of the picture?

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Perkie

Perkie

Sorry if this has been brought up already, but why was Mandy referring to herself as Mandy McCallister?  Isn't this show set in the early 90s?   Most women at that time would still have been taking their husband's name (I did and got married in the late 90s).  So she should have been calling herself Mandy Cooper, to keep with the times.  

Why doesn't Connor have a job and why would the girlfriend be interested in him if he didnt'?  

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