In the latest episode of “Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage,” Georgie Cooper, played by Montana Jordan, devises a dubious plan that jeopardizes his already fragile marriage to Mandy, portrayed by Emily Osment. Known more for his bravado than his intellect, Georgie attempts to outmaneuver his business rival, Fred Fagenbacher, played by Matt Letscher. Fred has been wooing Georgie’s loyal customers by offering them favors, a move that threatens Georgie’s business. In an effort to retaliate and regain lost clientele, Georgie teams up with Ruben (Jessie Prez) to sabotage Fred’s trucks by pouring bleach into their gas tanks.

This underhanded tactic momentarily revives their business, but it leaves Georgie riddled with guilt. Meanwhile, Mandy becomes suspicious of Georgie’s frequent disappearances and excessive showering, jumping to the conclusion that he might be unfaithful. Rather than confide in Mandy about the stresses of managing the business, Georgie opts for secrecy, making a bad situation even worse. Although the episode wraps up on a positive note, it underscores the recurring theme that perhaps Georgie and Mandy are mismatched in their marriage.

Georgie’s risky move could have had dire consequences for Fred’s drivers if the trucks failed in transit rather than just failing to start. Compounding the situation is Georgie’s reluctance to be transparent with Mandy about the struggles he faces. This lack of communication has been a persistent issue in their relationship. Mandy herself isn’t blameless; she once hid the purchase of an expensive pair of boots from Georgie despite their financial woes, highlighting her own struggles with money management.

Ultimately, Georgie manages to patch things up with Mandy yet again, and his behavior earns a nod of approval from Jim, who admits to resorting to similar tactics in his youth. This alleviates some of Georgie’s remorse, even as Fred gears up for retaliation. While Georgie’s future appears promising, the ongoing uncertainty surrounding McCallister Tire and Auto, and more crucially, his marriage with Mandy, lingers unresolved.

Mandy, for instance, has lied to Georgie about a pair of boots she bought while they’re still in debt, double-underlining Mandy’s inability to handle money. And remember the time Georgie pulled a stunt and went to what was supposed to be a tire convention with Jim (Will Sasso), only to find out his father-in-law has been taking secret vacations for years? It’s a bedrock problem in the marriage. The couple cannot seem to face each other and speak honestly about what’s going on in their lives. Is it any wonder why they end up getting divorced?

By the episode’s end, Georgie salvages his relationship with Mandy again, while Jim approves of his behavior regarding Fred, noting that he too had to play dirty when he was young. That absolves Georgie of his guilt. Even though Fred’s now on the warpath, we know everything turns out well for Georgie. But the fate of McCallister Tire and Auto — and more importantly, Georgie’s marriage — continue to remain up in the air.