Aliens in America

Mom's Coma

Season 1, Episode 11, Aired 3/2/08

Episode Summary

Justin is terrified by the school bully, Trey. But he finds a way out of getting beaten up--by lying about his Mom's health. Meanwhile, Franny gets involved in a minor fender bender, but Gary makes things worse when he tries to prevent her from taking responsibility.

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Scott Patterson

Gary Tolchuck
Adhir Kalyan

Raja Musharaff
Dan Byrd

Justin Tolchuck

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9.5

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By VGFreak8, Mar 25, 2008 Report Abuse

Justin has to deal with the school bully, Trey. When his mom gets into a small fender-bender, he lies and says his mom is in a comma. Raja gets dragged into this lie also. Franny leaves a note on the car she scratched. Gary comes by the same place and completely hits the car that Franny hit. Now the owners of the car are getting the law involved. Trey becomes Justin and Raja's friend, but things get complicated for Justin when he must keep lying. Trey finds out that Justin lied.

This episode was great! It was pretty funny! I don't really like Trey at all. I loved the part when Justin was worried about Franny. This episode gets a 9.5 out of 10!moreless

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justin lies to save himself from getting a beating by one of the school bullies.

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By ice_aj, Mar 08, 2008 Report Abuse

really great episode.I have been waiting for the show since the strike ended and this episode made me realise just how much i missed my monday night dose of humour. Justin's effort to wiggle himself out of a beating showcases some of the lies we all told in high school no matter what they were. i loved the way sound of music was incoporated into this episode and 'sing along' factor was hilarious. gary's attempt at fixing the situation adds as a reminder that sometimes a little honesty goes a long way and sometimes it is best to not run away.moreless

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Trivia
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- Franny has been getting Gary fake signed sports memorabilia for his birthdays. Edit
Notes
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- International Episode Titles: Czech Republic: Máma v kómatu (Mom in Coma) Edit
- This is the first episode to air in the show's new time slot Sundays at 8:30 p.m. Edit
- Original International Air Dates: Turkey: November 18, 2009 on CNBC-e Czech Republic: February 21, 2010 on Prima COOL Edit
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- (After Franny tells Gary about her little fender bender and leaving a note on the car) Gary: What if this hybrid owner isn't as moral as us? I mean, the reason they drive those golf carts is because they feel guilty about something. Franny: Oprah Winfrey has a hybrid, end of discussion. Edit
- Justin: Is she okay? Is my mom alright? Mr. Matthews: Calm down, Tolchuck. If something were seriously wrong, I would've found you myself, which reminds me, you know which class Kenny Henderson's in? Justin: What? No! Mr. Matthews: Mmm...I would not want to be him right now. Edit
- Franny: Gar, speed through the commercial. Raja: I do not think it is right to not watch the commercials. Commercials are how we pay for the show. Otherwise, I think we are stealing. Edit
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- Franny: (reading as she signs a football) 'With Love, Lynn Swann'… (to nobody in particular) whoever the hell she is.
  Lynn Swann is a retired All-Pro wide reciever for the Pittsburgh Steelers, winning four Super Bowl championships during his career (IX, X, XIII, XIV). After football, he worked as a commentator for ABC's Monday Night Football, and made an unsuccessful gubernatorial bid in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2006. Edit