🥊🎙️ John takes a pit stop at the Sunshine Garage for Season 2, Episode 15 — “The Reluctant Fighter.” Tony gets his shot at a real boxing match when he’s invited to fight a former champ in Scranton — a dream opportunity that doesn’t go how he imagines. The trip exposes Tony’s pride and vulnerability when the match ends in defeat, and the aftermath puts pressure on friendships back home.
Compounding the drama, Tony entrusts his two pet fish to Bobby while he’s away — Bobby forgets to feed them and the fish die, creating a rift Tony refuses to forgive. Alex steps in to mend fences, turning the episode into a character-driven look at loyalty, pride, and forgiveness beneath the jokes.
John breaks down the episode’s balance of physical comedy and surprising heart, how Tony’s loss reframes his perpetual optimism, and where “The Reluctant Fighter” lands in his Sitcom Rankings.
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