The comedy thriller Big Mistakes keeps getting better as siblings Nicky and Morgan dig themselves deeper into trouble. After stealing back a necklace from their grandmother’s grave, they thought they were done with crime. Big Mistakes Episode 3 shows them getting pulled right back in. The episode, called “Show Me the Money,” forces the pair to work for a Russian mob boss. They go from normal people to fake criminals overnight. From pretending to be a married couple to lying to their loved ones, Nicky and Morgan are learning that crime is exhausting.
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major plot details from Big Mistakes Episode 3.
The Dry Vanilla Cake Line That Everyone Is Talking About
Big Mistakes Episode 3 gives viewers one of the funniest lines of the series. When Nicky and Morgan ask Yusuf why they have to do jobs for the mob, he explains it simply. He tells them that Ivan, the Russian boss, likes them because they look like “pieces of white bread” and “dry vanilla cake they feed the pigeons.”
The meaning is clear. They look too normal and harmless to be criminals. Nobody would suspect a pastor and an elementary school teacher of working for the mob.
This line captures the whole joke of the show. These two are the least likely criminals ever. They stand out by not standing out at all. Their ordinary looks become their greatest weapon. Yusuf explains that they can get away with anything because nobody looks twice at them.
Dan Levy (Nicky) and Taylor Ortega (Morgan) react with confused expressions. They do not know if they should feel insulted or relieved. But they take the job anyway.
Nicky and Morgan Meet Ivan and Get Burner Phones
After giving back the necklace, Nicky and Morgan think they can leave. But Yusuf takes them to a big mansion. There, they meet Ivan, played by Mark Ivanir. Ivan is a calm but threatening Russian man. He does not get angry about the stolen necklace. Instead, he praises Morgan for breaking into a locked case.
Morgan, being honest, tells him the key was already in the lock. This makes Ivan annoyed at Yusuf for being careless.
Ivan decides he wants to be “friends” with the siblings. He gives them burner phones as gifts. Nicky tries to refuse, saying it is not necessary. But Ivan insists. He tells them that friends do favors for each other.
The message is clear. These phones are not gifts. They are leashes. Nicky and Morgan now have to answer whenever Ivan calls. The scene is tense but also funny. Nicky looks like a scared rabbit, while Morgan keeps accidentally making things worse with her honesty.
The Apartment Job and a Fake Marriage
The burner phone rings sooner than expected. Yusuf picks up Nicky and Morgan and drives them to a location. On the way, Morgan asks what is wrong with Yusuf’s hand. He replies by asking what is wrong with her face. Their relationship is full of this angry, funny banter.
Yusuf gives them an envelope full of cash. He tells them to go inside a building. Nicky asks what kind of man they are meeting. Yusuf simply says, “A man.”
Nicky and Morgan believe they are there to buy drugs. They walk into an apartment and meet a landlord. The landlord is angry and confused. He thinks they are there to rent an apartment. Morgan accidentally asks about buying drugs. The landlord gets furious. He says he is a legitimate businessman who rents apartments. He tells them to leave.
This is where Big Mistakes Episode 3 shows how the siblings work together. Nicky and Morgan start making up a fake story. Morgan says they have fallen on hard times. She claims Nicky has gambling and s*x addictions. Nicky adds that Morgan is pregnant. They play a struggling married couple looking for a home.
The landlord feels bad for them. He takes the cash and gives them the keys. Nicky and Morgan walk out shocked. Their terrible lie actually worked.
After the job, Nicky tries to give the phone back to Yusuf. He says he is a good person who deserves peace. Yusuf refuses. He tells them that returning the phone would mean ending the friendship with Ivan. And killing that friendship is not an option.
Nicky and Morgan realize they are stuck. They have become criminals without ever wanting to be.
Linda Faces Tom Donaldson and Decides to Fight
The political story also moves forward in Big Mistakes Episode 3. Linda (Laurie Metcalf) prepares to announce her run for mayor. She feels confident until she learns that Tom Donaldson (Darren Goldstein) is also running. Tom is rich, owns many Jimmy John’s sandwich stores, and has an Ivy League degree.
Linda feels outmatched. She tells her daughter Natalie that she wants to pause her campaign.
Natalie pushes back. She says Linda is letting Tom scare her. Linda then gives a long speech about being a strong woman. She explains that she never had time for self-care. She was too busy running a store, raising three kids, and handling problems caused by Morgan.
Natalie listens and then asks when that changed. Linda admits it did not. She decides to keep running. She refuses to let Tom win just because he has more money.
Later, Linda meets Tom. He acts rude and full of himself. His attitude makes Linda even more determined. She sees that Tom is not better than her. He is just louder.
The mayoral race is now officially a competition. Linda has a reason to fight beyond just winning. She wants to prove that she belongs in the race.
Nicky Hides His Secrets from Tareq
While dealing with crime, Nicky also faces personal problems in Big Mistakes Episode 3. He goes suit shopping with Tareq (Jacob Guiterrez). Tareq is being honored for his queer activism. They tell the tailor they are cousins. Nicky hates lying. He tells Tareq he does not want to pretend anymore.
In the dressing room, Tareq takes off Nicky’s shirt. He sees stress hives on Nicky’s chest. He asks what is going on. Nicky lies and says it is nothing. Then the burner phone rings. Nicky has to leave. Tareq is left confused and worried.
The episode makes it clear that Nicky is building a wall between himself and Tareq. His secret crime life is hurting his relationship. He wants peace and love, but Ivan’s phone keeps ringing.
At the end of the episode, Nicky invites Tareq over to spend the night. They kiss. It feels like a small moment of happiness. But viewers know the phone will ring again.
Nicky cannot escape Ivan. And he cannot keep lying to Tareq forever.
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Morgan and Max Make Up After the Cheating Confession
Morgan also faces relationship drama. Her fiancé Max (Jack Innanen) shows up with his mother Annette (Elizabeth Perkins). Max admits that he cheated on Morgan. But he says it was not full cheating. He says it was “just finger stuff.”
Morgan is not comforted by this detail. Linda gets annoyed and asks everyone to stop mentioning body parts.
Annette reveals that she is backing Tom Donaldson for mayor. This adds another layer to the story. Linda and Annette are now on opposite sides of the election. But the meeting ends with Max and Morgan deciding to patch things up.
Morgan agrees to try again with Max. For now, they are back together. But the trust is broken. It is unclear how long this peace will last.
Big Mistakes Episode 3 ends with Morgan and Max fixing their relationship. Linda moves forward with her campaign. Nicky and Tareq share a private moment. But the biggest story is the crime plot. Nicky and Morgan are now officially working for Ivan. They are getting better at lying and manipulating people. That is the most dangerous part. They never wanted to be criminals. But they are learning how to be good at it.
All episodes of Big Mistakes are now streaming on Netflix.
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