Recap: The Best Chicken in Town, Y'all. - Season 1 - Episode 8

Frannie never believed Mimi when she claimed Sherman wasn’t the father of her baby. But Mimi wasn’t lying. The real father wrote to Mimi, saying his career was his priority, then left. Alone and without support, Mimi had no choice but to give up the baby and focus on building her business. No one knew the truth—until now.

At the hospital, the doctor tells Amanda and Mae that Gus has Multiple Sclerosis. She was diagnosed last year but kept it quiet. While her family wants her to rest, Gus insists on leaving, though the doctor requires her to use a wheelchair.

Meanwhile, Linzey is upset that Frankie hasn’t texted back. Sabrina apologizes, but tension lingers.

Nancy decides it’s time to clear out her late husband’s office. While she and Amanda sort through things, Amanda reveals Gus’s MS diagnosis. Nancy feels foolish for ever suspecting Gus was having an affair with the doctor. Amanda finds unexpected comfort in their conversation.

Jay asks Mae how he can help, promising to be her personal concierge.

Later, Frank Jr. checks on Gus, but Amanda confronts him about calling the inspector on her mom. He denies it and brushes it off, saying everything will go back to normal after the competition.

Mae gets a call from her old series partner, who admits the show is struggling without her. The network wants her back. When she tells Gus, Gus surprises her by saying how proud she is. Mae is stunned.

Frankie gathers Gus and Nancy to show them the letter she found in the recipe book. Shocked, they realize Frannie was wrong—Sherman wasn’t a cheater. Nancy wonders why Sherman wanted everyone to believe he was.

The Kitchen Clash “Clashdown” kicks off, with the town voting on the winner. However, Mr. Chicken’s vote will ultimately decide it.

Sergio confronts Frank Jr. about his dirty tactics and trying to shut them down. He swings at Frank Jr. but misses, injuring his hand instead. Mae will have to step in and help with the cooking.

As Jay wanders the town searching for Wi-Fi, he finds peace in the slower pace of Merinac. When Mae calls flustered he encourages her, telling her she can handle the challenge.

The sheriff questions how the fire at Gus’s house started, but the town’s women cover for her.

Linzey corners Frankie to apologize, calling her magic and saying she’s never met anyone like her. Frankie is flattered and relieved—they’re real friends after all.

Later, Frank Jr. tells Amanda he doesn’t trust Gus and Mae, insisting they don’t need them. It hits Amanda—Frank Jr.’s family lies. She realizes she stayed married to him because she loved being Nancy’s daughter.

Just before the final challenge, Amanda has an epiphany. She’s on the wrong team. When she tells Frank Jr. she’s leaving, he gives her an ultimatum: if she walks away, she can never come back. Undeterred, Amanda joins her mom and sister. Nancy follows.

The town’s votes are counted, but Mr. Chicken still needs to cast his deciding vote. Gus presents their chicken, announcing that the restaurant will no longer be Frannie’s and Mimi’s but The Chicken Sisters.

Mr. Chicken tastes Frank Jr.’s chicken and declares him the winner, praising his persistence despite being attacked by Sergio and abandoned by his wife. Sabrina protests, arguing it’s unfair, but her boss shuts her down. Fed up, Sabrina quits—on camera.

With Kitchen Clash over, the crew leaves town. Life returns to normal, but nothing is quite the same.

Amanda kicks Frank Jr. out, telling him she deserves better. He leaves without a fight.

Mae tells Jay she needs to stay in Merinac because her family needs her. Jay stops her, saying he wants to stay with her.

Frank Jr. confesses to Nancy that Amanda left him. Nancy suggests he share the prize money with Mimi’s but he doesn’t want to. He finally admits he got a vasectomy because he didn’t want a son. Nancy tells him it’s time to grow up—she can’t do it for him.

Amanda checks on Sergio, but he’s more concerned about her. She reveals her marriage is over and wonders if she should take a break and be alone for a while. She doesn’t want to repeat her mistakes. Sergio is thrown and leaves.

Sabrina prepares to leave Merinac, but Gruster surprises her with treats—and his number. She starts to reconsider coming back.

Frankie and Linzey say goodbye, both feeling a twinge of heartbreak.

Shawna shows up at The Chicken Sisters, pitching herself as an investor. It turns out her side businesses have been wildly successful. The family is stunned but hopeful.

Nancy invites Gus to stay with her. Gus seems intrigued and says she’ll think about it.

That night, the family gathers for dinner. Sergio gets a text: I think I made a mistake. He doesn’t respond.

Frankie heads to New York for her audition, with Amanda cheering her on.

Pastor McGregor picks up Nancy for a date, and Gus tells him to have her home on time.

Mae finds a picture of Jarvis with her mom, and it makes her wonder.

The century-long chicken feud was finally put to rest… only to spark a new one with Mr. Chicken’s Cluckery.