[s2e2] Tom, Sarah And Usher π
Interestingly, the episode was inspired by a real-life incident involving producer . During a celebration for the show's season 2 renewal at a restaurant, Jones' then-wife began flirting and waving at Usher , who happened to be sitting at the next table. The creators immediately knew it was "going in the show," with Jones himself even voicing the waiter who tells Tom, "wouldn't let that happen to me though". Episode Recap: A Comedy of Misunderstandings
In one of the show's most famous musical moments, Tom breaks into a stylized, clumsy version of Usher's "Burn," complete with a backup choir. [S2E2] Tom, Sarah and Usher
The conflict begins during Tom and Sarah DuBois' anniversary dinner. When Usher (voiced by ) enters the restaurant, Sarah's infatuation takes over, leading to a blatantly embarrassing display. Tomβs resulting jealousy leads to him being kicked out and moving in with the Freemans. Interestingly, the episode was inspired by a real-life
Robert and Riley enlist A Pimp Named Slickback (voiced by Katt Williams ) to teach Tom "assertiveness" through a crash course in "chronic bitch dependency". Episode Recap: A Comedy of Misunderstandings In one
The episode ends on a characteristically dark note for Tom. It is revealed that Sarah was only meeting Usher so their daughter, , could meet her idol. Tom's overreaction leads to a "No-Holds-Barred Beatdown" by Usher's bodyguards while his family watches. The Boondocks - S2 E2: "Tom, Sarah and Usher" - TV Tropes