Sham Party, Real Connection
Ep 8 "Kahn-scious Uncoupling" is one of Season 14's stronger outings, striking a balance between comedy and uneasy family drama. The setup at the Souphanousinphones' party works well as a stage for awkward conversations, simmering tensions, and subtle power shifts.
Kahn, voiced this season by Ronny Chieng, is as prickly and self-absorbed as ever. Even with the new performance, the character retains the same sharp bite, and his scenes carry plenty of weight. Bobby is once again the quiet anchor - trying to help Connie while also handling his own responsibilities - and Pamela Adlon gives him warmth without tipping into sentimentality. Peggy's reactions to the social chaos are written with sharpness and just enough bite to make her memorable without overplaying the moment.
The episode also benefits from the full ensemble: Hank trying to manage what he knows, Dale and Bill adding their own flavor, and Connie caught in the middle. It's an episode about appearances, hidden truths, and the bonds people hold onto even when things fall apart.
8.5/10: Solid, layered storytelling.
Kahn, voiced this season by Ronny Chieng, is as prickly and self-absorbed as ever. Even with the new performance, the character retains the same sharp bite, and his scenes carry plenty of weight. Bobby is once again the quiet anchor - trying to help Connie while also handling his own responsibilities - and Pamela Adlon gives him warmth without tipping into sentimentality. Peggy's reactions to the social chaos are written with sharpness and just enough bite to make her memorable without overplaying the moment.
The episode also benefits from the full ensemble: Hank trying to manage what he knows, Dale and Bill adding their own flavor, and Connie caught in the middle. It's an episode about appearances, hidden truths, and the bonds people hold onto even when things fall apart.
8.5/10: Solid, layered storytelling.
- FiftyTwoReviews
- 1 sep 2025