When Eileen's strict, Catholic-abiding mother, Grandma Agnes, arrives unannounced at the O'Neals' home, Eileen has her family cover up both her and Pat's divorce and Kenny's sexuality. Although Eileen wants to keep these secrets hidden so that she can finally win her mother's approval, Kenny tries to convince his mother to "come out" to Grandma Agnes, leading to some surprising twists.
Episode Viewers and Ratings
Season 1 Episode 7 of The Real O'Neals was watched by 3,650,000 viewers, resulting in a 1.00 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 Grandma Synopsis and Schedule