This episode of Rant Therapy features Carolyn venting about her new roommate, a hermit crab named Rufus, brought home by her 15-year-old son Griffin from spring break. Carolyn thought she was past the stage of dealing with such pets, having associated them with younger children. Rufus arrives in a Tupperware container with high sides, and Griffin feeds him broccoli, which Carolyn dislikes as it's her favorite vegetable. Initially, Carolyn assumes Rufus will die quickly, but learns from the co-host that a previous hermit crab lived for two years. The chaos begins when Carolyn finds Rufus loose in her bathroom, chilling among her beauty products, after Griffin forgot where he placed him. Later, Rufus is moved to the kitchen, and Carolyn discovers hermit crab food flakes on the counter. While washing blueberries, she hears noises and eventually sees Rufus climbing the vents on the side of her microwave, leading her to scream and call for Griffin. Griffin advises her not to yell as it stresses Rufus, but Carolyn is more concerned about her own stress. She later realizes that when she peeked into the Tupperware, she saw an empty shell because Rufus had outgrown it, explaining his escape. The next morning, she finds Rufus near a gap behind the oven, worrying about the potential stench if he dies there. The co-host suggests getting a cage with a top, which Carolyn does, hoping to solve the problem. They discuss how the previous hermit crab lived for two years and even required a babysitter during vacations. Carolyn expresses frustration at dealing with this at Griffin's age, and the hosts joke about Rufus becoming a recurring topic. The episode ends with a disclaimer that the content is for entertainment only.
