: Heylia James finds herself interested in Joseph, a member of the Nation of Islam, who visits her for bean pies, forcing her to hide her drug business from him. Cast and Characters
is the third episode of the second season of the acclaimed Showtime dramedy Weeds . First airing on August 28, 2006, the episode was directed by Bryan Gordon and written by Roberto Benabib . It marks a pivotal moment in the series as Nancy Botwin’s criminal and personal lives become dangerously intertwined. Plot Summary
The episode features the core ensemble alongside notable guest stars: as Nancy Botwin Elizabeth Perkins as Celia Hodes Martin Donovan as Peter Scottson Justin Kirk as Andy Botwin [S2E3] Last Tango in Agrestic
as Silas Botwin and Alexander Gould as Shane Botwin Ron Canada as Joseph Critical Themes and Analysis
: Celia Hodes continues her aggressive parenting by enrolling her daughter, Isabelle, in a rigorous boot camp. During a session, Celia injures herself while trying to prove she is tougher than other participants who have also survived cancer. Later, she successfully pressures Nancy into helping with her local political campaign. : Heylia James finds herself interested in Joseph,
The episode picks up with Nancy reeling from the discovery that her boyfriend, , is actually a DEA agent.
: To her shock, Peter admits he knows she is a drug dealer but claims he is "OK with it" because he is in love with her. In a desperate move to protect herself, Nancy travels to Las Vegas with Peter, where they get married. This "strictly business" union is intended to grant her spousal privilege, meaning Peter cannot be forced to testify against her. It marks a pivotal moment in the series
: While Nancy is managing her legal safety, things at home are messy. Her youngest son, Shane , has officially entered puberty, leading to plumbing issues after he clogs the drains with tube socks. Meanwhile, Silas attempts to manipulate his girlfriend, Megan, into staying in Agrestic instead of going to Princeton by sabotaging their birth control with a safety pin.