Breaking the Dams

The Plus-Size Sister They Looked Down On Episode 5

Episode 5

Episode 5 recap

Mom asks Tara about her current job, and Cole immediately mocks her intellect. At the dinner table, every sibling and the family dog get their favorite food, but Tara receives nothing. Mom states that Grandpa's money bought condos for Cole and Chloe because of their grades. When Tara questions that, Mom snaps at her. Dad tries smoothing things over, but Chloe announces Mr. Mercer might skip the wedding for an arriving VIP.

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Episode 5 Scene by Scene

  1. 00:00: Cole Mocks Tara's Career

    Mom sets down a plate and asks Tara how she supports herself. Cole jumps in to ridicule her past grades and job prospects. Dad steps between them to remind everyone they are family and invites Tara to eat.

  2. 00:18: Excluded From Family Dinner

    The family gathers around the table for an elaborate meal. Mom gives custom plates of favorite foods to each sibling and even feeds the family dog, while Tara sits with an empty spot in front of her.

  3. 00:34: Mom Defends The Inheritance Split

    Mom explains that Grandpa's inheritance purchased brand-new condos for Cole and Chloe because of their school marks. Tara notes that Grandpa never tied money to grades. Mom hits the table and yells at Tara for daring to argue.

  4. 01:16: Chloe Drops Wedding News

    Dad calms the argument and brings up a bottle of vintage whiskey for Arthur Mercer. Chloe interrupts to tell the table that Mr. Mercer might skip her wedding because he must greet a critical visitor in town.

Key Lines from Episode 5

“So, how do you make a living these days?”

Mom · Mrs. Bennett questions Tara's income while serving food in the kitchen entryway.

“What kind of job could she have with grades like hers?”

Cole · Cole mocks Tara's intelligence right after their mother asks about her job.

“So Grandpa left that money based on our GPAs?”

Tara · Tara challenges her mother's excuse for buying condos only for her siblings.

“Dad, Mr Mercer might not make it tomorrow. Julian said someone very important is coming to New York this weekend. Mr Mercer has to meet them personally.”

Chloe · Chloe interrupts her father to explain why Julian's grandfather might skip the wedding.

How Episode 5 Ends

Dad sits in shock after hearing that Mr. Mercer might not attend his own grandson's ceremony. Chloe explains that a crucial guest requires the tycoon's immediate personal attention in New York. How will the family react when they find out who this powerful mystery figure actually is?