Eileen reminds her family that it's Lent and asks them to give up things they really love, which in turn proves to be quite a daunting task. In a chance meeting, Kenny meets his first gay crush, and Pat discovers his little girl, Shannon, is all grown up.
Episode Viewers and Ratings
Season 1 Episode 3 of The Real O'Neals was watched by 3,990,000 viewers, resulting in a 1.10 rating in the 18-49 demographic.
A picture-perfect family that is turned upside down when the youngest son comes out of the closet. What seems like the end of their idyllic life turns out to be the beginning of a bright new chapter when everyone stops pretending to be perfect and actually starts being real. Loosely based on the life of boundary-pushing columnist Dan Savage.
The Real O'Neals - The Real Lent Synopsis and Schedule