‘The Conners’ Season 1, Episode 6 ‘One Flew Over the Conners’ Nest’ Recap: Panic

After a new job and a surprise announcement, The Conners continue living their lives in the Lanford neighborhood. However, the absences of a reason to come over the Conner home bothers one. Meanwhile, the task of becoming a mother looms heavily on the other. At work, a disturbing man becomes the source of stress to another family member.

In this week’s episode of The Conners, Becky Conner (Lecy Goranson) panics after she realizes the demands of motherhood. Meanwhile, Jackie Harris (Laurie Metcalf) plays mind games with Dan Conner (John Goodman), making him build a chicken coop. At work, Darlene Conner (Sara Gilbert) finds the courage to deal with a bothersome casino customer.

Conner Chicken Coop

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Because of everyone’s urging, Dan agrees to build a chicken coop for his grandkids after Jackie receives authorization from the city. However, he does not become happy when one of the chicken’s sickness requires them to have it around the house. Also, he stays up al night, fending off cats from the coop. When Dan airs his disdain towards having the chicken coop, Jackie confronts him with the truth: she needed a reason to come over. Dan found this to be laughable since she is welcome all the time because she is family.

The Demands of Motherhood

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When Becky takes a magazine quiz, her results tell her that she is financially unfit to be a mom. Also, she talks to Andrea (Sarah Chalke) about the struggles of being a mom, making her realize that she could not be a good mother to her baby. Because of this, she immediately accepts Bridgette (Ali Liebegott), and Maria’s (Gina Brillon) offer to adopt the baby but let her raise it with them. Becky regrets her decision immediately, and luckily, Darlene talks her out of it. Becky’s decision disappoints the lesbian couple, but they could do nothing but accept it.

Sleazy High-Roller

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When Darlene opens up to her boss, Ben (Jay R. Ferguson) about the customer who bothered her at the casino, he decides to head there and deal with the customer himself. Because of this, Darlene playfully questions his motives before she deals with the customer. A spark of romance is developing between the two, and they may have found each other’s perfect match.

‘The Conners’ Season 1, Episode 6 ‘One Flew Over the Conners’ Nest’ Final Verdict

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This part of the show artistically presents one of life’s realities. It gave the characters new identities without having to change their personalities. Here, we see Becky, now a mom who finds herself as a threat to her baby, willing to do anything it takes to raise her baby right. Also, Darlene’s romance with Ben spices things up a bit. On the other hand, we have Dan and Jackie’s continuing in-law relationship, bringing the right balance of family humor to the mix.

The Conners returns on Tuesday, December 4th with ‘Hold the Salt’ at 8/9c on ABC.