Broad City season 5 episode 2 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Ilana Wexler, after leaving Deals, Deals, Deals, engages in catering and babysitting. She mistakenly thinks she's interviewing for a job at YouWork but is actually being offered an office space. Ilana then creates SheWork, a smoking-friendly workspace, and recruits Abbi to help. Meanwhile, Abbi battles plumbing issues in her building, leading to community action. SheWork eventually faces closure after negotiations with YouWork. Post SheWork, Ilana and Abbi grapple with their endeavors' outcomes and impending rent increase.

Full Episode S05E02 Recap

### Ilana's New Ventures - Ilana Wexler, post-Deals, Deals, Deals, is catering and babysitting for income. - Previously earned significantly at Sushi Mambeaux before its closure due to a bed bug infestation. ### SheWork Idea and Miscommunication at YouWork - Ilana mistakes an office space viewing at YouWork for a job interview. - She criticizes YouWork's business model, likening their office spaces to "closets." - Leaves in frustration upon realizing the misunderstanding. ### Apartment Plumbing Issues - Fernando, the building maintenance person, warns Ilana about not flushing tampons and toilet paper due to old plumbing. - Ilana considers adopting a 'shit bucket' as an alternative. ### Chance Encounter with Linda - Ilana meets Linda Lodi, her former boss, who's now writing a screenplay. - Offers Linda a space to work and smoke in her new venture, SheWork, for a fee. ### SheWork: A New Business Model - Ilana sets up SheWork, an inclusive workspace for smokers, using public spaces. - Recruits Abbi to gather supplies for the new venture. ### Abbi's Plumbing Rebellion - Abbi, facing her own plumbing issues, buys a shit bucket. - Plans to mobilize neighbors against the building's plumbing policy. ### Community Action and SheWork's Expansion - Abbi gathers neighbors for a meeting about the plumbing issue. - Ilana expands SheWork, but faces shutdown by YouWork representatives. ### Negotiations and Shutdown of SheWork - Ilana negotiates with YouWork, accepting $500 to close SheWork. - Disbands SheWork, disappointing her clients, including Linda. ### Abbi's Plumbing Resolution and Aftermath - Abbi realizes she misunderstood Fernando's instructions about the shit bucket. - Both Abbi and Ilana reflect on their achievements and setbacks. ### Consequences of Actions - YouWork adopts Ilana's idea for smoker-friendly spaces. - New building management plans to raise rent, affecting Ilana and Abbi. - Ilana and Abbi contemplate their impact and future actions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Ilana Wexler leave her previous job?

She left Deals, Deals, Deals and has been catering and babysitting for income.

What happened to Sushi Mambeaux?

It was shut down due to a bed bug infestation.

What was Ilana's misunderstanding at YouWork?

She thought she was interviewing for an office manager position, but was actually viewing office space for rent.

What is Ilana's criticism of YouWork?

She criticizes their business model, comparing their office spaces to "closets."

What plumbing issue does Ilana face in her apartment?

The old plumbing system cannot handle flushing tampons and toilet paper.

Who is Linda Lodi?

Linda is Ilana's former boss, now working on a screenplay.

What is the concept of SheWork?

SheWork is an inclusive workspace for smokers, using public spaces.

How does Abbi get involved in SheWork?

Ilana recruits her to gather supplies for the venture.

What is Abbi's plan to address her building's plumbing issue?

She plans to gather neighbors and petition against the building's plumbing policy.

How does SheWork get shut down?

YouWork representatives negotiate with Ilana, offering $500 to close SheWork.

What is the outcome of Abbi's plumbing rebellion?

Abbi realizes she misunderstood the plumbing instructions and reflects on her actions.

What happens to YouWork after SheWork's closure?

YouWork adopts Ilana's idea for smoker-friendly spaces.

What new challenge do Ilana and Abbi face after SheWork's closure?

They learn about a rent increase and new building management.

Broad City season 5 episode 2

SheWork and S... Bucket