The Other Two (2019–…): Season 3, Episode 4 - Brooke Gets Her Hands Dirty - full transcript
As Cary attempts to leave his mark on the set of Emily Overruled, Brooke discovers that her new persona isn't easy to pull off, and Pat's disguise works a little too well.
- I think I kind of like it.
- Yeah.
Well, I am a simple
woman of service now,
so felt sort of braggy to
still have blonde hair.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I
am off to do good all day.
Hell yeah, girl.
Well, my shift starts in
30, so I'll see you tonight.
OK.
Streeter, why are
you calling me?
I'm not in the industry anymore.
My hair is brown and everything.
OK, but I'm in LA all week,
and Shuli just called to tell me
that Chase has a coke problem.
- Wait, what?
- Yeah.
Apparently, he won't do coke.
Oh, my God. I'm hanging up.
I'm in the middle of doing good.
Brett Laughlin for
the prosecution.
The defense is only
requesting a continuance
because they know they
don't have a case.
OK. How'd that sound?
Truly, like every other time.
No. Fuck. That was
not in the pocket.
Last time I called, I was
getting close to the pocket.
But now I'm on set
at "Emily Overruled"
driving the complete opposite
direction of the pocket.
OK, Cary, I can't do
pockets right now.
I just... I didn't
have any lines
on that "Windweaver" show,
and "Night Nurse"
was a weird hell.
So this is my first
real chance to give it
everything I have as an actor.
Cary, I promise, everything
is going to be fine.
But right now, I'm
smack-dab in the middle
of doing so much good.
So bye.
I think that actually
might be all the things.
Hmm.
Yeah, that is all, right?
- ♪ I-I-I'm a winner ♪
Hey. Back already?
I only did good for one shower?
Uh, no.
No, I just came back
to get this mug...
to donate...
- to the poor.
- Whoa.
- You love that mug.
- Well, yeah.
I mean, these are the sacrifices
we have to make when
we do what we do.
You, me.
That girl Natalie.
Hey, I'm real proud of you
for switching things up,
but I want to make sure
it's not all for me.
OK, vain.
I'm serious, B.
You know I never judged
what you did, right?
No, I know.
I just genuinely want
to be doing good.
It's for real the kind
of woman I am now.
- Sorry.
- No. I support that.
And I forget, what are you
doing, like, for a job?
Right.
'Cause you can't
just cobble together
a bunch of good deeds.
You have to get a job
and do that good job
for the rest of your life.
You know, it's... it's weird
that you ask me
that 'cause, um...
'Cause, um...
Please.
- We're a local nonprofit
that plants trees
in underserved
parts of the Bronx.
And thanks to AOC tweeting
about us last week,
we've raised enough money
to hire a few
full-time staffers.
So if you're interested,
we're looking for people
who want to do good and
get their hands dirty.
Oh, my God. This
is so perfect.
- Lance?
- Yeah?
I'm gonna go work for AOC!
So have you ever been
on a procedural before?
No, but I gotta say, it
is so exciting to be here.
I really hope I
make you all proud.
Well, that's nice.
I'm... I'm sure you will.
And I was still running my
lines in my trailer, uh,
when the PA came in, so I'm not
sure I'm 100% in the pocket.
But I'm at... at least 90%,
maybe 85%, worst-case scenario.
I wouldn't
worry too much.
This show has been
on for 18 seasons.
It's pretty simple.
You just stand on your
mark, say your lines,
and we're out by 5:00.
Cast is landing.
Well, here we are.
- Hey, Terrence.
- Hey, Bob.
Hey, Bill.
Wait, what... what
the hell is going on?
Hey there.
Welcome to "Emily Overruled."
I play Emily.
Hey, did everyone tell you?
- We're out by 5:00.
- Hi.
- Yeah, he, uh... he told me...
- Hi. Welcome.
I'm the director.
Everyone tell you?
- We're out by 5:00.
- Oh, hey.
Yeah, I actually
had some thoughts...
Hey, uh, just got
these from Crafty.
They're so delicious.
Don't know if anyone told
you, but we're out by 5:00.
Yeah, no, everyone
has told me that
in a very quick
succession, um...
OK, places for the next scene.
OK.
Roll cameras.
And action.
Your Honor, the defense
asks for a continuance.
Yes, we were just put on
this case two weeks ago.
We need more time.
Frankly, it would be denying
our client due process
without more time.
Brett Laughlin for
the prosecution.
The defense is only
requesting a continuance
because they know they
don't have a case.
The court sides with
the prosecution.
Emily, overruled.
And cut.
Whew. OK.
First one felt pretty good.
- How do you guys feel?
- OK, it's 5:00.
That's a wrap.
Great work, everyone.
See you tomorrow!
So we... we got it?
Mm-hmm.
Oh, hi, I'm here to speak
to Alexandria
Ocasio-Cortez about a job.
Oh, well, she's in her office,
going live for the
next seven hours.
But maybe I can help.
What exactly were
you looking for,
a job in the field office
or to help canvass or...
Oh. Uh, no.
So I was thinking about
being more of, like,
a professional sounding
board for Alex,
sort of like a friend
who's on the payroll,
- if that makes sense.
- It does not.
OK, so, like, if she's in New
York, we could get dinner,
and I could help her
hash stuff out in person.
Or if she's in D.C.,
really stuck on something,
she could call, run it by me,
and I would say if
it was good or not.
You'd say if it was good or not?
Yeah, well, I mean,
I'm sure it'd be good.
She's AOC.
So it seems you just
want to get paid
to hang out with AOC because
you think she's good.
Then since you're near
her, you'll also seem good
without having to
do good yourself.
Exactly.
Now we're speaking
the same language.
OK, yes, we do get
thousands of white women
applying for this job every day.
But it's not a thing.
AOC believes if you
want to do good,
start small, get
your hands dirty.
There's a place called
Community Shade...
Yeah, no, I know
about the tree thing.
God.
Oh, my God.
Brooke Dubek?
Wait, Cameron Colby?
- Thank you so much.
- Hi. Good afternoon.
Uh, I will have one
cappuccino, please.
And my grandma here will
have a tall iced latte.
Yes. A latte for
me, his grandma.
- Sure thing.
- Thank you.
See? No one can tell,
Cary. It's perfect!
All I need to do is get
into full prosthetic makeup
every morning for four hours.
Then I can seamlessly
move through the world
without my security detail.
Ooh, I can't wait to tell
Streeter when he gets back.
I mean, this is all very insane.
But if you're happy, I'm happy.
I am happy.
Do you know that I even
rode the subway today, Cary?
- It was disgusting.
- OK.
Oh, how is your new
acting job going?
I think... bad?
- Aw.
- Everybody there
just clocks in and clocks out.
It's all just like
a job to them.
I mean, it is a job, right?
Yeah, but it's an
acting job, you know?
It's supposed to be more.
- Mm-hmm.
- Like that.
That's acting.
That's a real actor.
And one great big
Christmas ham, please.
For me and my... friend.
God, he must be so hot.
It's 90 degrees.
I know. Isn't it inspiring?
Like, acting is his whole life.
And even though we
do eat a full ham
every night for dinner,
since we still can't
have sex right now
because his
character's closeted,
it's actually helped
me not even want to.
Well, I mean, if you're
happy, I'm happy.
But FYI, I love
"Emily Overruled."
I used to put it on
in the background
all the time when I
made you kids dinner
or when I took a nap...
or when I went out of town.
You know what? Come
to think of it,
I don't think I've ever
seen "Emily Overruled."
OK, See, I don't want to
be on a show like that.
I need to go in tomorrow and
shake things up... somehow.
- Mama? No way.
- Oh, my God.
Cameron, how are you?
Are you still taking pics
of your crack and stuff,
or... wait, you got married.
I'm sorry, I can never keep
track of all your deals.
You and
me both, sister.
Yeah, I used to be so
all over the place,
trying to figure out
what's next for me.
- Keyword, me.
- Right.
But now I'm all about using
my platform to do good.
Wait, what? I do good now too.
Yes! Oh, Brooke, that's
so cool and important.
I'm actually thinking
about starting a company...
Or I guess a
collective, really...
Of just like-minded
people who want to do good
but also have fun.
Holy shit.
That sounds... amazing!
OK, tell me if this is crazy,
but would you want to,
like, cofound it with me?
Um, absolutely!
Oh, my God, yes!
Oh, my God. OK.
All right, so I think
it should be called
The Impact Group because
we'll be making an impact.
I love that.
Securing socials now.
And we should follow
every celebrity alive
because you can't make
an impact without reach.
Reach is key.
Should we post our first photo?
That way, when celebrities
go to our Instagram,
- it's not empty.
- I'm already on it.
Should the picture be a candle,
- the globe, or waves?
- Um...
- I went with waves.
- I love that.
First things first, this
has to be grassroots.
- Can I write on your walls?
- Of course.
Grassroots.
Then, of course...
So smart.
- Hillary Clinton.
- We have to.
Media outreach. Me...
- Integration Mondays.
- Yes.
Big. Fun.
- Big, fun concerts.
- Yes.
Strategize,
strategize, strategize.
Yes, yes, yes!
And I'll email my friend Joe
'cause he's great with websites,
- but he books up fast.
- OK, great.
Also, my ex is an
amazing strategist...
Great with
boots-on-the-ground stuff...
So I'm gonna text him.
God, that is basically
a full board.
Oh, my God, babe. The
Impact Group has a board.
OK, let's meet at my
place at 8:00 a.m.
We need to keep
the momentum going.
Yes. Also, I am so impressed
with what we've
already accomplished.
Don't get me wrong.
It's insane what
we've accomplished.
I could cry.
I could honestly cry.
Wow.
Our clients decided
not to take the
stand, Your Honor.
I see. Thank you, Counselor.
And, Mr. Laughlin,
what says the prosecution?
We just find it funny
that their client won't testify
if he has nothing to hide.
So what's he hiding?
I'm not taking this
bait, Laughlin.
It's his choice,
plain and simple.
Plain and simple.
And he's scared.
Go to hell, Laughlin.
Emily, overruled.
And cut.
OK.
Let's go one more
time, exactly the same.
Or, um...
I... I was thinking maybe,
uh, this time, I could...
I could walk around
the front of the table,
maybe add some movement.
I love that.
It's just, then you'd be off
your mark is the only thing.
Oh. Uh, totally, yeah.
Um...
well, uh, maybe I
could, uh, start seated
and then stand up onto my
mark, uh, partway through.
That's fun.
It's just, then
you'd be out of frame
at the beginning is the
only thing with that.
Uh, well, couldn't you,
uh, move the camera?
It looks like they...
They do move.
You know...
I kind of loved that last take
where you were just
standing on your mark
- the whole time.
- I loved that take too.
Love, loved, loved that take.
OK.
Uh, so...
I'll just do it the same.
OK! And...
All right.
Oh.
Yay!
Day two of The Impact Group.
Brooke, I actually
need to speak my truth.
I need to take a step back
from The Impact Group,
effective immediately.
Wait, what are
you talking about?
It's been less than 24 hours
since we started
The Impact Group,
and you just texted me,
like, 20 minutes ago
to make sure I was here on time.
Brooke, I... I can't go round
and round we go on this.
Like, I got seven hours
of sleep last night.
Is that little?
But I'm really good at
reading social cues,
and I can tell you're upset.
I just unfortunately can't
take that on right now,
just not with everything else.
What everything
else? Are you OK?
Brooke, stop!
This line of questioning is,
like, toxic or something.
And I want to look
back on my time
with The Impact Group fondly.
So this... must end.
But I wish you
nothing but the best.
And, Brooke, I mean that.
♪ I wanna do
whatever I wanna do ♪
Hey, back already again?
Jesus!
Can I really not do good
for more than a shower?
Hey, what's all over our walls?
God.
Just some stupid shit
I thought was something
but is actually nothing.
Hey.
What's going on? Are you OK?
Yeah, it's just, that
AOC thing didn't pan out,
and then this other
thing didn't either.
And I'm trying to do good.
It's just... hard.
I get that, B. But
I believe in you.
And if this is what
you really want to do,
it might take time.
It is what I want.
Hey, you know, I'm
actually off today.
And it looks like
you are now too.
Mm. Mm.
Actually, you know what?
Hmm?
Allow me.
You know this won't
count as good.
OK. Then yeah, do me.
Hurry.
Our client's decided
not to take the
stand, Your Honor.
I see. Thank you, Counselor.
And, Mr. Laughlin, what
says the prosecution?
We just find it funny that
their client won't testify
if he has nothing to hide.
So, uh, what's he hiding?
It's... your line.
What?
"I'm not taking the
bait, Laughlin."
No, I say that after your line.
No, I just... I said my line.
No, you just...
took a sip of water.
Is that in the...
N-no, it's not in the script.
I just, uh, made a choice.
I thought I'd take a sip,
and then you'd say your
line while I was...
taking a sip.
You know what? Never mind.
I actually don't think
my character is thirsty.
Cool.
And just to be safe,
why don't we actually
take the water off set?
What the fuck?
Uh, can we maybe, um, turn
me like a clock a little?
- Yeah.
- Yeah, OK.
Yeah.
Oh, fuck.
Yeah.
- Oh, this is so hot.
- I'm sorry. Sorry.
Can we maybe have
me against the wall?
That way, you're facing
this great big wall.
Fuck yeah, telling
me what to do.
- Yeah, - Of course.
Yeah.
Um...
Oh, hold on. I...
I got to take this.
I'm in you, B.
Hey, just calling to see
where the H my partner is.
Or do you not care about
The Impact Group anymore?
Wait, I'm sorry.
I, uh... I thought The
Impact Group was over.
Tell that to the
investors, babe.
- Uh...
- Because I'm with
some of them now... hi...
And they love the idea
of making an impact
but also having fun.
You are? They... do?
Yes, and they want
to meet you, too,
since you're all
over the website.
Oh, my God. We have a website?
I mean... we have a website!
Uh, OK.
Yeah, sure. I'll
be there soon.
I guess I was wrong.
I do have good to
do today.
Oh, and this shit on the walls?
It's the future.
Friendly reminder.
We'll be back from lunch
in exactly 30 minutes.
30 minutes.
Oh. Hey.
I wanted to talk
about that last scene.
It's just, normally,
how it goes is,
the judge talks,
and then you talk,
and then I talk.
- Right.
- But today the judge talked,
and then you talked,
and then you...
drank some water.
I know. I know. It...
it won't happen again.
No, I...
I kind of liked it.
And what did you mean when
you said you made a choice?
Sorry, have... Have
you never heard
of making a choice before?
That's what acting's all about.
No, it's about
standing on your mark
and saying your lines
and then going home at 5:00.
But there's so much
more to it than that.
Like, on some sets,
they let actors play.
Sometimes we even get to
do a whole take just for us
to, I don't know, try something.
What... kind of thing?
That's the whole point, silly.
We don't know until
they call action.
Oh, my.
I just want to say,
Cameron and I are so honored
you would even consider
backing The Impact Group.
Mm-hmm, and we
know, in five years,
you're gonna look
back on this lunch,
and you're gonna remember
that you got in on
the ground floor
of something that
changed the world.
Well, we certainly hope so.
Now, let's start
with the basics.
- Oh, hit us with it.
- Yeah, fire away.
What does The Impact Group do?
- Um, do?
- Yes.
You say you plan on
changing the world.
But how? In what way?
All right.
We're totally getting grilled
right now, and rightfully so.
Um, but we do want
to dive into, like,
the nitty-gritties of it.
So I'm gonna get us
some more drinks,
and I'll let my work wife
just kind of start
the conversation.
Oh, my God, Brooke.
I'm in fucking hell.
Oh, you're in hell?
You left me out there!
Also, how did we never, in
all of our brainstorming,
ever once decide what
our company... did?
Really, mama? You so
don't want to go there.
You're the person who's
supposed to keep us on track.
You're the chief
operating officer.
- I am?
- Oh, my God, my life is over.
Look, I'm shaking.
I'm literally shaking.
Can you just go out there and
stall for two minutes, please?
Fine, but only two minutes.
She said that?
Wait, Grandma?
Brookie, hi.
I'm just here, in
public, having lunch
with my new friend, Nancy.
We met at Whole Foods.
I was there buying
lettuce by myself.
So independent.
Uh, but I have to go.
- Isn't she pretty?
- Excuse me.
Just like her mother.
So where were we?
Um, we asked what
The Impact Group did,
and you both ran
to the bathroom.
Small bladders.
You know us girls
and... gay men.
Anyway, why don't
I get us started?
Yep.
And Cameron will
be out in a sec.
- Uber for Cameron?
- Yep.
Your Honor, Mr. Laughlin is
flat-out lying to the court.
That's enough.
Emily, overruled.
And cut.
And I have this friend
that was on "Curb."
And look at his script.
Every page is blank.
That's because Larry
trusts the actors
to make up every line.
- And that works?
- A lot of the time, yes.
Your Honor, how is that
relevant to this case?
Let's find out, shall we?
Emily, overruled.
And cut.
♪ I'd like to say "I do" ♪
Come on,
I think we should go.
Come on, come on,
come on. Hurry.
- Wait for me.
- Hmm.
And on some shows,
the actors actually
go to the writers room.
Really?
When do they go?
I think they just pop by.
Pop by?
Please be advised,
we have a hard
out at 5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. on the dot.
Mr. Laughlin does not
care about justice.
All he cares about is having
another win under his belt.
And I will not allow him to...
You should also
watch "Euphoria."
Here, I brought laptops
in from the outside.
On that show, the camera
never stops moving.
And there's no shot list.
The actors and the director
just figure it out
together every day.
That sounds bad, actually.
That's what they
want you to think.
Oh.
You set the tone.
Quell this!
Oh, Miss Overruled.
What can I...
I need to speak to our
guest actor immediately.
Uh, um, I, uh...
- Where is he?
- Mm.
What the...
It's called "Zip Zap Zop."
Yeah, you got it. Good deal.
The set is our playground.
It's our sandbox.
Every day, you
have to go in there
and surprise yourself,
surprise the crew.
What the hell is
going on in here?
Oh, Miss Overruled.
Um, nothing. I...
I was just, uh...
I've heard that you've been
telling the other actors
that they should talk
directly to props,
that they can bring
their own wardrobe,
that they can direct
if they wanted to.
I mean, actors do make
the best directors.
I mean, after all,
we know the material
better than anyone.
I mean...
I do see how that's true.
It's actually insane
that... that you
haven't directed this show...
In all 18 years.
- Really?
- Yes.
A lot of actors do.
- Demand to.
- But what if...
What if I don't know
anything about directing?
Like, not a thing?
- It doesn't matter.
- Oh, my.
Well, what if I don't
even care about it
and I never want to do it again?
I just like the idea of
making them let me do it?
That's fine.
It's your right.
Oh, my.
Over here, Bobby.
All right. Thanks, Becca.
Welcome back, Raina.
Hi, Raina. Great to see you.
Sorry, what did you say?
I'm here to plant trees
for the rest of my natural life.
Oh, you're looking for
a full-time position.
Yes, I need a real
job that is good.
And this is that, so...
- I want it.
- Well, great.
We're loading up now
to do a big planting
in the middle of the 95 freeway.
Just sign these forms,
grab a big sack of dirt,
and make sure you
drink plenty of water
'cause it's gonna get hot...
And that sort of humid hot
where your whole body gets wet
and you're sort of, like,
in a big bath all day.
Love.
Oh.
What the hell?
Hello? Cameron?
Brooke, where are you?
- The launch party's half over.
- What?
How... how is there
a launch party?
We fully ghosted the investors.
I don't know what
to tell you, babe.
They invested.
Could you be here
in ten minutes?
And on your way,
pick up some people
we made an impact on so far.
I can't.
I'm in the Bronx
because not one thing
led me to believe
that The Impact Group
was still happening.
Wow. And there it is.
Are you really not gonna come?
You're just gonna, like,
throw me to the wolves?
Wolves?
You just said you
were at a party.
Yeah, and the
investors are asking
where their $2 million went.
Well, where did it go?
You tell me. It's your
name on all the checks.
OK, let's do this.
Cameron,
I have to go.
No, Brooke, if
you hang up on me,
I will never feel
safe starting another
multimillion-dollar
business with you again.
Uh, sorry about that.
Um, I guess let's go...
plant some goddamn trees.
That's the spirit.
Oh, don't forget your
big sack of dirt.
Oh. Right.
Silly me.
All actors to set, please.
All actors to set.
I just...
I can't go to set this way.
How can I go to set this way?
You look beautiful.
- No.
- You should.
No. You're a guest star.
You can "be a deal" if
you want, but I'm...
I'm Emily Overruled.
- I set the tone.
- But...
don't you want
acting to be more?
Like, this guy I'm
dating now is an actor,
and he's in character
all the time.
It's fun, and it works.
Like, I checked his star meter
on IMDb, and he's number 99.
What am I?
4,000,004.
And the judge is last.
He's the very last
person on IMDb.
Emily, you ready?
Don't forget, we have
to be out by 5:00.
I'm sorry, Cary. I can't.
Please...
help me.
Do you...
have any makeup?
Give me your cheek.
Now the other one.
OK.
Now raise your chin.
They... they won't
be able to tell?
No.
No, they won't be able to tell.
Eyes on Emily.
Coming to set now.
I can't
play, but you can.
Go be a nightmare,
Cary, for all of us.
Seriously,
I was filling out Ms.
Lee's chart today,
and all I could think
about was getting drunk.
I know. Work was
so long today.
Yes, so long for me too.
I am also a part of this now.
Hi.
These are from the
old lady at the bar
putting her eyebrow back on.
Brookie, hi!
- Grandma D!
- Hey again.
- Do you want to pull up a seat?
- No, no, no.
I'm having a blast
being a normal woman
having a drink at the bar.
You know, people are
usually so nice to me,
but this bartender
has been really mean.
It's exhilarating.
- OK, you do you.
- OK.
Well, um, cheers to
us for all doing good.
Cheers.
Like... I actually did
do tangible good today.
I planted 300 seeds
along the 95 freeway.
And one day, when we're... dead,
- they'll be trees.
- So cool.
I could never do that.
It was so hot today.
Yeah, well, that's just
the kind of woman I am.
And this job is so
much more fulfilling
than my last job, which
could be so hollow, right?
I mean, seriously.
What I used to do
was so embarrassing.
I once drove an armpit
across the country.
Like, what?
Yeah.
I guess your old job could
be a little dumb sometimes.
I know.
So dumb!
Wait, what... what
was this armpit thing?
Oh, uh, her little
brother, Chase...
My best bud... he turned 18.
And after he turned
18, they said,
you have to have, like,
a proper armpit photo...
OK.
Last scene of the day, people.
Then we'll get you out of here.
Everybody set?
And action.
Ladies and gentlemen
of the jury,
do not let this man's past
dictate his future.
The defense rests.
Counselor, the floor is yours.
Op! Cary, you're
off your mark.
Your Honor...
The prosecution
rests, Your Honor.
And cut.
Let's reset, I guess.
Golly, that was incredible!
You were an absolute vision!
It looked good? It
felt really good.
So good!
Did you see me
throw the papers...
I saw! They went everywhere!
So how many more setups, then?
Four, five? He
crossed all over.
OK, Dylan, print me call
sheets for tomorrow.
It's gonna be 9:00 now.
Do you think we'll
get to scene 14?
'Cause the tables
are a day rental.
I can't answer that right now.
Uh, yeah, he talked
to all of them,
so the whole jury's
gonna have join SAG.
Acting. Acting.
Acting. Acting. Acting.
Last call, everyone.
- Last call.
- Aw.
I don't want to leave.
I've read four books and
done so much people-watching
the last seven hours.
And only ordered two drinks.
You are so rude to me.
It's wild.
Jesus.
One adult Shirley
Temple, please.
OK.
What?
Hot date tonight?
Uh, no.
I mean, I do
have a hot lady back home,
and I love her very much.
And she's got great
kids, killer brain,
banging bod.
And where is she?
Well, you know,
she's kind of famous,
so we haven't been
able to, you know, uh,
go out as a normal
couple for a while.
I feel bad 'cause I...
I told her that I would
be out of town this week,
just so I could do things,
you know, like go
to a restaurant,
ride the subway without
making her jealous.
But, man... I wish she
could be here right now.
I mean, I guess
she could be here
if she was in some sort of...
Elaborate disguise
or if she got, like,
four hours of prosthetics
to look like a different person.
But it makes me sad
thinking that my girlfriend
would have to go through that
every time I would want
to take her on a date.
I mean, that's not a life...
for me or for her.
You know?
No.
I actually can't relate to
any of what you're saying.
- Hey.
- Mm-mm.
Hey!
God damn it.
Pat?
- Yeah.
Well, I am a simple
woman of service now,
so felt sort of braggy to
still have blonde hair.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I
am off to do good all day.
Hell yeah, girl.
Well, my shift starts in
30, so I'll see you tonight.
OK.
Streeter, why are
you calling me?
I'm not in the industry anymore.
My hair is brown and everything.
OK, but I'm in LA all week,
and Shuli just called to tell me
that Chase has a coke problem.
- Wait, what?
- Yeah.
Apparently, he won't do coke.
Oh, my God. I'm hanging up.
I'm in the middle of doing good.
Brett Laughlin for
the prosecution.
The defense is only
requesting a continuance
because they know they
don't have a case.
OK. How'd that sound?
Truly, like every other time.
No. Fuck. That was
not in the pocket.
Last time I called, I was
getting close to the pocket.
But now I'm on set
at "Emily Overruled"
driving the complete opposite
direction of the pocket.
OK, Cary, I can't do
pockets right now.
I just... I didn't
have any lines
on that "Windweaver" show,
and "Night Nurse"
was a weird hell.
So this is my first
real chance to give it
everything I have as an actor.
Cary, I promise, everything
is going to be fine.
But right now, I'm
smack-dab in the middle
of doing so much good.
So bye.
I think that actually
might be all the things.
Hmm.
Yeah, that is all, right?
- ♪ I-I-I'm a winner ♪
Hey. Back already?
I only did good for one shower?
Uh, no.
No, I just came back
to get this mug...
to donate...
- to the poor.
- Whoa.
- You love that mug.
- Well, yeah.
I mean, these are the sacrifices
we have to make when
we do what we do.
You, me.
That girl Natalie.
Hey, I'm real proud of you
for switching things up,
but I want to make sure
it's not all for me.
OK, vain.
I'm serious, B.
You know I never judged
what you did, right?
No, I know.
I just genuinely want
to be doing good.
It's for real the kind
of woman I am now.
- Sorry.
- No. I support that.
And I forget, what are you
doing, like, for a job?
Right.
'Cause you can't
just cobble together
a bunch of good deeds.
You have to get a job
and do that good job
for the rest of your life.
You know, it's... it's weird
that you ask me
that 'cause, um...
'Cause, um...
Please.
- We're a local nonprofit
that plants trees
in underserved
parts of the Bronx.
And thanks to AOC tweeting
about us last week,
we've raised enough money
to hire a few
full-time staffers.
So if you're interested,
we're looking for people
who want to do good and
get their hands dirty.
Oh, my God. This
is so perfect.
- Lance?
- Yeah?
I'm gonna go work for AOC!
So have you ever been
on a procedural before?
No, but I gotta say, it
is so exciting to be here.
I really hope I
make you all proud.
Well, that's nice.
I'm... I'm sure you will.
And I was still running my
lines in my trailer, uh,
when the PA came in, so I'm not
sure I'm 100% in the pocket.
But I'm at... at least 90%,
maybe 85%, worst-case scenario.
I wouldn't
worry too much.
This show has been
on for 18 seasons.
It's pretty simple.
You just stand on your
mark, say your lines,
and we're out by 5:00.
Cast is landing.
Well, here we are.
- Hey, Terrence.
- Hey, Bob.
Hey, Bill.
Wait, what... what
the hell is going on?
Hey there.
Welcome to "Emily Overruled."
I play Emily.
Hey, did everyone tell you?
- We're out by 5:00.
- Hi.
- Yeah, he, uh... he told me...
- Hi. Welcome.
I'm the director.
Everyone tell you?
- We're out by 5:00.
- Oh, hey.
Yeah, I actually
had some thoughts...
Hey, uh, just got
these from Crafty.
They're so delicious.
Don't know if anyone told
you, but we're out by 5:00.
Yeah, no, everyone
has told me that
in a very quick
succession, um...
OK, places for the next scene.
OK.
Roll cameras.
And action.
Your Honor, the defense
asks for a continuance.
Yes, we were just put on
this case two weeks ago.
We need more time.
Frankly, it would be denying
our client due process
without more time.
Brett Laughlin for
the prosecution.
The defense is only
requesting a continuance
because they know they
don't have a case.
The court sides with
the prosecution.
Emily, overruled.
And cut.
Whew. OK.
First one felt pretty good.
- How do you guys feel?
- OK, it's 5:00.
That's a wrap.
Great work, everyone.
See you tomorrow!
So we... we got it?
Mm-hmm.
Oh, hi, I'm here to speak
to Alexandria
Ocasio-Cortez about a job.
Oh, well, she's in her office,
going live for the
next seven hours.
But maybe I can help.
What exactly were
you looking for,
a job in the field office
or to help canvass or...
Oh. Uh, no.
So I was thinking about
being more of, like,
a professional sounding
board for Alex,
sort of like a friend
who's on the payroll,
- if that makes sense.
- It does not.
OK, so, like, if she's in New
York, we could get dinner,
and I could help her
hash stuff out in person.
Or if she's in D.C.,
really stuck on something,
she could call, run it by me,
and I would say if
it was good or not.
You'd say if it was good or not?
Yeah, well, I mean,
I'm sure it'd be good.
She's AOC.
So it seems you just
want to get paid
to hang out with AOC because
you think she's good.
Then since you're near
her, you'll also seem good
without having to
do good yourself.
Exactly.
Now we're speaking
the same language.
OK, yes, we do get
thousands of white women
applying for this job every day.
But it's not a thing.
AOC believes if you
want to do good,
start small, get
your hands dirty.
There's a place called
Community Shade...
Yeah, no, I know
about the tree thing.
God.
Oh, my God.
Brooke Dubek?
Wait, Cameron Colby?
- Thank you so much.
- Hi. Good afternoon.
Uh, I will have one
cappuccino, please.
And my grandma here will
have a tall iced latte.
Yes. A latte for
me, his grandma.
- Sure thing.
- Thank you.
See? No one can tell,
Cary. It's perfect!
All I need to do is get
into full prosthetic makeup
every morning for four hours.
Then I can seamlessly
move through the world
without my security detail.
Ooh, I can't wait to tell
Streeter when he gets back.
I mean, this is all very insane.
But if you're happy, I'm happy.
I am happy.
Do you know that I even
rode the subway today, Cary?
- It was disgusting.
- OK.
Oh, how is your new
acting job going?
I think... bad?
- Aw.
- Everybody there
just clocks in and clocks out.
It's all just like
a job to them.
I mean, it is a job, right?
Yeah, but it's an
acting job, you know?
It's supposed to be more.
- Mm-hmm.
- Like that.
That's acting.
That's a real actor.
And one great big
Christmas ham, please.
For me and my... friend.
God, he must be so hot.
It's 90 degrees.
I know. Isn't it inspiring?
Like, acting is his whole life.
And even though we
do eat a full ham
every night for dinner,
since we still can't
have sex right now
because his
character's closeted,
it's actually helped
me not even want to.
Well, I mean, if you're
happy, I'm happy.
But FYI, I love
"Emily Overruled."
I used to put it on
in the background
all the time when I
made you kids dinner
or when I took a nap...
or when I went out of town.
You know what? Come
to think of it,
I don't think I've ever
seen "Emily Overruled."
OK, See, I don't want to
be on a show like that.
I need to go in tomorrow and
shake things up... somehow.
- Mama? No way.
- Oh, my God.
Cameron, how are you?
Are you still taking pics
of your crack and stuff,
or... wait, you got married.
I'm sorry, I can never keep
track of all your deals.
You and
me both, sister.
Yeah, I used to be so
all over the place,
trying to figure out
what's next for me.
- Keyword, me.
- Right.
But now I'm all about using
my platform to do good.
Wait, what? I do good now too.
Yes! Oh, Brooke, that's
so cool and important.
I'm actually thinking
about starting a company...
Or I guess a
collective, really...
Of just like-minded
people who want to do good
but also have fun.
Holy shit.
That sounds... amazing!
OK, tell me if this is crazy,
but would you want to,
like, cofound it with me?
Um, absolutely!
Oh, my God, yes!
Oh, my God. OK.
All right, so I think
it should be called
The Impact Group because
we'll be making an impact.
I love that.
Securing socials now.
And we should follow
every celebrity alive
because you can't make
an impact without reach.
Reach is key.
Should we post our first photo?
That way, when celebrities
go to our Instagram,
- it's not empty.
- I'm already on it.
Should the picture be a candle,
- the globe, or waves?
- Um...
- I went with waves.
- I love that.
First things first, this
has to be grassroots.
- Can I write on your walls?
- Of course.
Grassroots.
Then, of course...
So smart.
- Hillary Clinton.
- We have to.
Media outreach. Me...
- Integration Mondays.
- Yes.
Big. Fun.
- Big, fun concerts.
- Yes.
Strategize,
strategize, strategize.
Yes, yes, yes!
And I'll email my friend Joe
'cause he's great with websites,
- but he books up fast.
- OK, great.
Also, my ex is an
amazing strategist...
Great with
boots-on-the-ground stuff...
So I'm gonna text him.
God, that is basically
a full board.
Oh, my God, babe. The
Impact Group has a board.
OK, let's meet at my
place at 8:00 a.m.
We need to keep
the momentum going.
Yes. Also, I am so impressed
with what we've
already accomplished.
Don't get me wrong.
It's insane what
we've accomplished.
I could cry.
I could honestly cry.
Wow.
Our clients decided
not to take the
stand, Your Honor.
I see. Thank you, Counselor.
And, Mr. Laughlin,
what says the prosecution?
We just find it funny
that their client won't testify
if he has nothing to hide.
So what's he hiding?
I'm not taking this
bait, Laughlin.
It's his choice,
plain and simple.
Plain and simple.
And he's scared.
Go to hell, Laughlin.
Emily, overruled.
And cut.
OK.
Let's go one more
time, exactly the same.
Or, um...
I... I was thinking maybe,
uh, this time, I could...
I could walk around
the front of the table,
maybe add some movement.
I love that.
It's just, then you'd be off
your mark is the only thing.
Oh. Uh, totally, yeah.
Um...
well, uh, maybe I
could, uh, start seated
and then stand up onto my
mark, uh, partway through.
That's fun.
It's just, then
you'd be out of frame
at the beginning is the
only thing with that.
Uh, well, couldn't you,
uh, move the camera?
It looks like they...
They do move.
You know...
I kind of loved that last take
where you were just
standing on your mark
- the whole time.
- I loved that take too.
Love, loved, loved that take.
OK.
Uh, so...
I'll just do it the same.
OK! And...
All right.
Oh.
Yay!
Day two of The Impact Group.
Brooke, I actually
need to speak my truth.
I need to take a step back
from The Impact Group,
effective immediately.
Wait, what are
you talking about?
It's been less than 24 hours
since we started
The Impact Group,
and you just texted me,
like, 20 minutes ago
to make sure I was here on time.
Brooke, I... I can't go round
and round we go on this.
Like, I got seven hours
of sleep last night.
Is that little?
But I'm really good at
reading social cues,
and I can tell you're upset.
I just unfortunately can't
take that on right now,
just not with everything else.
What everything
else? Are you OK?
Brooke, stop!
This line of questioning is,
like, toxic or something.
And I want to look
back on my time
with The Impact Group fondly.
So this... must end.
But I wish you
nothing but the best.
And, Brooke, I mean that.
♪ I wanna do
whatever I wanna do ♪
Hey, back already again?
Jesus!
Can I really not do good
for more than a shower?
Hey, what's all over our walls?
God.
Just some stupid shit
I thought was something
but is actually nothing.
Hey.
What's going on? Are you OK?
Yeah, it's just, that
AOC thing didn't pan out,
and then this other
thing didn't either.
And I'm trying to do good.
It's just... hard.
I get that, B. But
I believe in you.
And if this is what
you really want to do,
it might take time.
It is what I want.
Hey, you know, I'm
actually off today.
And it looks like
you are now too.
Mm. Mm.
Actually, you know what?
Hmm?
Allow me.
You know this won't
count as good.
OK. Then yeah, do me.
Hurry.
Our client's decided
not to take the
stand, Your Honor.
I see. Thank you, Counselor.
And, Mr. Laughlin, what
says the prosecution?
We just find it funny that
their client won't testify
if he has nothing to hide.
So, uh, what's he hiding?
It's... your line.
What?
"I'm not taking the
bait, Laughlin."
No, I say that after your line.
No, I just... I said my line.
No, you just...
took a sip of water.
Is that in the...
N-no, it's not in the script.
I just, uh, made a choice.
I thought I'd take a sip,
and then you'd say your
line while I was...
taking a sip.
You know what? Never mind.
I actually don't think
my character is thirsty.
Cool.
And just to be safe,
why don't we actually
take the water off set?
What the fuck?
Uh, can we maybe, um, turn
me like a clock a little?
- Yeah.
- Yeah, OK.
Yeah.
Oh, fuck.
Yeah.
- Oh, this is so hot.
- I'm sorry. Sorry.
Can we maybe have
me against the wall?
That way, you're facing
this great big wall.
Fuck yeah, telling
me what to do.
- Yeah, - Of course.
Yeah.
Um...
Oh, hold on. I...
I got to take this.
I'm in you, B.
Hey, just calling to see
where the H my partner is.
Or do you not care about
The Impact Group anymore?
Wait, I'm sorry.
I, uh... I thought The
Impact Group was over.
Tell that to the
investors, babe.
- Uh...
- Because I'm with
some of them now... hi...
And they love the idea
of making an impact
but also having fun.
You are? They... do?
Yes, and they want
to meet you, too,
since you're all
over the website.
Oh, my God. We have a website?
I mean... we have a website!
Uh, OK.
Yeah, sure. I'll
be there soon.
I guess I was wrong.
I do have good to
do today.
Oh, and this shit on the walls?
It's the future.
Friendly reminder.
We'll be back from lunch
in exactly 30 minutes.
30 minutes.
Oh. Hey.
I wanted to talk
about that last scene.
It's just, normally,
how it goes is,
the judge talks,
and then you talk,
and then I talk.
- Right.
- But today the judge talked,
and then you talked,
and then you...
drank some water.
I know. I know. It...
it won't happen again.
No, I...
I kind of liked it.
And what did you mean when
you said you made a choice?
Sorry, have... Have
you never heard
of making a choice before?
That's what acting's all about.
No, it's about
standing on your mark
and saying your lines
and then going home at 5:00.
But there's so much
more to it than that.
Like, on some sets,
they let actors play.
Sometimes we even get to
do a whole take just for us
to, I don't know, try something.
What... kind of thing?
That's the whole point, silly.
We don't know until
they call action.
Oh, my.
I just want to say,
Cameron and I are so honored
you would even consider
backing The Impact Group.
Mm-hmm, and we
know, in five years,
you're gonna look
back on this lunch,
and you're gonna remember
that you got in on
the ground floor
of something that
changed the world.
Well, we certainly hope so.
Now, let's start
with the basics.
- Oh, hit us with it.
- Yeah, fire away.
What does The Impact Group do?
- Um, do?
- Yes.
You say you plan on
changing the world.
But how? In what way?
All right.
We're totally getting grilled
right now, and rightfully so.
Um, but we do want
to dive into, like,
the nitty-gritties of it.
So I'm gonna get us
some more drinks,
and I'll let my work wife
just kind of start
the conversation.
Oh, my God, Brooke.
I'm in fucking hell.
Oh, you're in hell?
You left me out there!
Also, how did we never, in
all of our brainstorming,
ever once decide what
our company... did?
Really, mama? You so
don't want to go there.
You're the person who's
supposed to keep us on track.
You're the chief
operating officer.
- I am?
- Oh, my God, my life is over.
Look, I'm shaking.
I'm literally shaking.
Can you just go out there and
stall for two minutes, please?
Fine, but only two minutes.
She said that?
Wait, Grandma?
Brookie, hi.
I'm just here, in
public, having lunch
with my new friend, Nancy.
We met at Whole Foods.
I was there buying
lettuce by myself.
So independent.
Uh, but I have to go.
- Isn't she pretty?
- Excuse me.
Just like her mother.
So where were we?
Um, we asked what
The Impact Group did,
and you both ran
to the bathroom.
Small bladders.
You know us girls
and... gay men.
Anyway, why don't
I get us started?
Yep.
And Cameron will
be out in a sec.
- Uber for Cameron?
- Yep.
Your Honor, Mr. Laughlin is
flat-out lying to the court.
That's enough.
Emily, overruled.
And cut.
And I have this friend
that was on "Curb."
And look at his script.
Every page is blank.
That's because Larry
trusts the actors
to make up every line.
- And that works?
- A lot of the time, yes.
Your Honor, how is that
relevant to this case?
Let's find out, shall we?
Emily, overruled.
And cut.
♪ I'd like to say "I do" ♪
Come on,
I think we should go.
Come on, come on,
come on. Hurry.
- Wait for me.
- Hmm.
And on some shows,
the actors actually
go to the writers room.
Really?
When do they go?
I think they just pop by.
Pop by?
Please be advised,
we have a hard
out at 5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. on the dot.
Mr. Laughlin does not
care about justice.
All he cares about is having
another win under his belt.
And I will not allow him to...
You should also
watch "Euphoria."
Here, I brought laptops
in from the outside.
On that show, the camera
never stops moving.
And there's no shot list.
The actors and the director
just figure it out
together every day.
That sounds bad, actually.
That's what they
want you to think.
Oh.
You set the tone.
Quell this!
Oh, Miss Overruled.
What can I...
I need to speak to our
guest actor immediately.
Uh, um, I, uh...
- Where is he?
- Mm.
What the...
It's called "Zip Zap Zop."
Yeah, you got it. Good deal.
The set is our playground.
It's our sandbox.
Every day, you
have to go in there
and surprise yourself,
surprise the crew.
What the hell is
going on in here?
Oh, Miss Overruled.
Um, nothing. I...
I was just, uh...
I've heard that you've been
telling the other actors
that they should talk
directly to props,
that they can bring
their own wardrobe,
that they can direct
if they wanted to.
I mean, actors do make
the best directors.
I mean, after all,
we know the material
better than anyone.
I mean...
I do see how that's true.
It's actually insane
that... that you
haven't directed this show...
In all 18 years.
- Really?
- Yes.
A lot of actors do.
- Demand to.
- But what if...
What if I don't know
anything about directing?
Like, not a thing?
- It doesn't matter.
- Oh, my.
Well, what if I don't
even care about it
and I never want to do it again?
I just like the idea of
making them let me do it?
That's fine.
It's your right.
Oh, my.
Over here, Bobby.
All right. Thanks, Becca.
Welcome back, Raina.
Hi, Raina. Great to see you.
Sorry, what did you say?
I'm here to plant trees
for the rest of my natural life.
Oh, you're looking for
a full-time position.
Yes, I need a real
job that is good.
And this is that, so...
- I want it.
- Well, great.
We're loading up now
to do a big planting
in the middle of the 95 freeway.
Just sign these forms,
grab a big sack of dirt,
and make sure you
drink plenty of water
'cause it's gonna get hot...
And that sort of humid hot
where your whole body gets wet
and you're sort of, like,
in a big bath all day.
Love.
Oh.
What the hell?
Hello? Cameron?
Brooke, where are you?
- The launch party's half over.
- What?
How... how is there
a launch party?
We fully ghosted the investors.
I don't know what
to tell you, babe.
They invested.
Could you be here
in ten minutes?
And on your way,
pick up some people
we made an impact on so far.
I can't.
I'm in the Bronx
because not one thing
led me to believe
that The Impact Group
was still happening.
Wow. And there it is.
Are you really not gonna come?
You're just gonna, like,
throw me to the wolves?
Wolves?
You just said you
were at a party.
Yeah, and the
investors are asking
where their $2 million went.
Well, where did it go?
You tell me. It's your
name on all the checks.
OK, let's do this.
Cameron,
I have to go.
No, Brooke, if
you hang up on me,
I will never feel
safe starting another
multimillion-dollar
business with you again.
Uh, sorry about that.
Um, I guess let's go...
plant some goddamn trees.
That's the spirit.
Oh, don't forget your
big sack of dirt.
Oh. Right.
Silly me.
All actors to set, please.
All actors to set.
I just...
I can't go to set this way.
How can I go to set this way?
You look beautiful.
- No.
- You should.
No. You're a guest star.
You can "be a deal" if
you want, but I'm...
I'm Emily Overruled.
- I set the tone.
- But...
don't you want
acting to be more?
Like, this guy I'm
dating now is an actor,
and he's in character
all the time.
It's fun, and it works.
Like, I checked his star meter
on IMDb, and he's number 99.
What am I?
4,000,004.
And the judge is last.
He's the very last
person on IMDb.
Emily, you ready?
Don't forget, we have
to be out by 5:00.
I'm sorry, Cary. I can't.
Please...
help me.
Do you...
have any makeup?
Give me your cheek.
Now the other one.
OK.
Now raise your chin.
They... they won't
be able to tell?
No.
No, they won't be able to tell.
Eyes on Emily.
Coming to set now.
I can't
play, but you can.
Go be a nightmare,
Cary, for all of us.
Seriously,
I was filling out Ms.
Lee's chart today,
and all I could think
about was getting drunk.
I know. Work was
so long today.
Yes, so long for me too.
I am also a part of this now.
Hi.
These are from the
old lady at the bar
putting her eyebrow back on.
Brookie, hi!
- Grandma D!
- Hey again.
- Do you want to pull up a seat?
- No, no, no.
I'm having a blast
being a normal woman
having a drink at the bar.
You know, people are
usually so nice to me,
but this bartender
has been really mean.
It's exhilarating.
- OK, you do you.
- OK.
Well, um, cheers to
us for all doing good.
Cheers.
Like... I actually did
do tangible good today.
I planted 300 seeds
along the 95 freeway.
And one day, when we're... dead,
- they'll be trees.
- So cool.
I could never do that.
It was so hot today.
Yeah, well, that's just
the kind of woman I am.
And this job is so
much more fulfilling
than my last job, which
could be so hollow, right?
I mean, seriously.
What I used to do
was so embarrassing.
I once drove an armpit
across the country.
Like, what?
Yeah.
I guess your old job could
be a little dumb sometimes.
I know.
So dumb!
Wait, what... what
was this armpit thing?
Oh, uh, her little
brother, Chase...
My best bud... he turned 18.
And after he turned
18, they said,
you have to have, like,
a proper armpit photo...
OK.
Last scene of the day, people.
Then we'll get you out of here.
Everybody set?
And action.
Ladies and gentlemen
of the jury,
do not let this man's past
dictate his future.
The defense rests.
Counselor, the floor is yours.
Op! Cary, you're
off your mark.
Your Honor...
The prosecution
rests, Your Honor.
And cut.
Let's reset, I guess.
Golly, that was incredible!
You were an absolute vision!
It looked good? It
felt really good.
So good!
Did you see me
throw the papers...
I saw! They went everywhere!
So how many more setups, then?
Four, five? He
crossed all over.
OK, Dylan, print me call
sheets for tomorrow.
It's gonna be 9:00 now.
Do you think we'll
get to scene 14?
'Cause the tables
are a day rental.
I can't answer that right now.
Uh, yeah, he talked
to all of them,
so the whole jury's
gonna have join SAG.
Acting. Acting.
Acting. Acting. Acting.
Last call, everyone.
- Last call.
- Aw.
I don't want to leave.
I've read four books and
done so much people-watching
the last seven hours.
And only ordered two drinks.
You are so rude to me.
It's wild.
Jesus.
One adult Shirley
Temple, please.
OK.
What?
Hot date tonight?
Uh, no.
I mean, I do
have a hot lady back home,
and I love her very much.
And she's got great
kids, killer brain,
banging bod.
And where is she?
Well, you know,
she's kind of famous,
so we haven't been
able to, you know, uh,
go out as a normal
couple for a while.
I feel bad 'cause I...
I told her that I would
be out of town this week,
just so I could do things,
you know, like go
to a restaurant,
ride the subway without
making her jealous.
But, man... I wish she
could be here right now.
I mean, I guess
she could be here
if she was in some sort of...
Elaborate disguise
or if she got, like,
four hours of prosthetics
to look like a different person.
But it makes me sad
thinking that my girlfriend
would have to go through that
every time I would want
to take her on a date.
I mean, that's not a life...
for me or for her.
You know?
No.
I actually can't relate to
any of what you're saying.
- Hey.
- Mm-mm.
Hey!
God damn it.
Pat?