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The episode takes a characteristically dark and chaotic turn when , a local clown hired for the party, appears to overdose. In the ensuing panic, Ben swallows a balloon that the family believes is filled with Sully's illegal drugs. [S1E4] The Balloon

Critics noted that this episode effectively utilized Ben as a "modern take on a young boy," highlighting his unique interests that defy traditional gender norms, such as his dual obsession with miniature ponies and the Iraq War. The Mick Review: The Balloon (Season 1 Episode 4) Article: "The Balloon" – Selfishness Meets Celebration in