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The Great Indoors season 1 episode 8

Office Romance

 
Jack regrets convincing Human Resources to toss out a "no inter-office dating" rule when he needs an excuse to break up with his co-worker, Amy. Also, Mason closes in on uncovering Jack and Brooke's romantic history.
 
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The Great Indoors / S01E08 : Office Romance
Season 1, Episode 8 | Aired on December 15, 2016 | TV-PG | 25 min. | CBS
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  • The Great Indoors - Episode 1 - Pilot
    Episode 1
    Pilot
  • The Great Indoors - Episode 2 - Dating Apps
    Episode 2
    Dating Apps
  • The Great Indoors - Episode 3 - Step One: Shelter
    Episode 3
    Step One: Shelter
  • The Great Indoors - Episode 4 - You Don't Know Jack
    Episode 4
    You Don't Know Jack
  • The Great Indoors - Episode 5 - No Bad Ideas
    Episode 5
    No Bad Ideas
  • The Great Indoors - Episode 6 - Going Deep
    Episode 6
    Going Deep
  • The Great Indoors - Episode 7 - @emma
    Episode 7
    @emma
  • The Great Indoors - Episode 8 - Office Romance
    Episode 8
    Office Romance
  • The Great Indoors - Episode 9 - The Mediocre Outdoors
    Episode 9
    The Mediocre Outdoors
  • The Great Indoors - Episode 10 - The Explorers’ Club
    Episode 10
    The Explorers’ Club
  • The Great Indoors - Episode 11 - Mason Blows Up
    Episode 11
    Mason Blows Up
  • The Great Indoors - Episode 12 - Paul's Surprise
    Episode 12
    Paul's Surprise
  • The Great Indoors - Episode 13 - DTR
    Episode 13
    DTR
  • The Great Indoors - Episode 14 - Friends Like These
    Episode 14
    Friends Like These
  • The Great Indoors - Episode 15 - Relationship Jack
    Episode 15
    Relationship Jack
  • The Great Indoors - Episode 16 - Aaron Wolf
    Episode 16
    Aaron Wolf
  • The Great Indoors - Episode 17 - Cubicles
    Episode 17
    Cubicles
  • The Great Indoors - Episode 18 - Party Paul
    Episode 18
    Party Paul
  • The Great Indoors - Episode 19 - Ricky Leaks
    Episode 19
    Ricky Leaks
  • The Great Indoors - Episode 20 - The Heartbreaker
    Episode 20
    The Heartbreaker
  • The Great Indoors - Episode 21 - Roland's Secret
    Episode 21
    Roland's Secret
  • The Great Indoors - Episode 22 - The Company Retreat
    Episode 22
    The Company Retreat

The Great Indoors season 1 episode 8 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

In a quirky turn of events, an offer of jelly beans leads to an awkward confession of forbidden love. The office becomes a playground for secret crushes and a lifted ban on interoffice dating, stirring up a mix of emotions and comedic misunderstandings. Clark's elaborate plan to win Emma's heart faces a hiccup during a group outing disguised as a date. Meanwhile, Jack grapples with breaking up with Amy, learning a lesson in empathy and personal growth. Amidst office gossip and chaotic schemes, Clark and Emma's budding relationship hints at a hopeful future, showcasing the humorous and heartfelt dynamics of office romance.

Full Episode S01E08 Recap

### Opening Scene: Offer of Jelly Beans and Boiling Hands - Esther is offered jelly beans, some of which are unexpectedly wet. - The offerer decides to boil their hand, indicating something wrong with the jelly beans. ### Confessions and Forbidden Love - A conversation unfolds where feelings are confessed, but deemed forbidden love. - The dialogue hints at a complex relationship between Mason and another character. ### Office Dynamics and Secret Crushes - In the office, characters navigate through their feelings and office policies against dating. - Clark reveals his secret crush on Emma and devises an elaborate plan to win her over, involving a board game and an eight-year plan. ### HR Meeting and Interoffice Dating Ban - Jack requests HR to lift the ban on interoffice dating for Clark's sake, showing support for Clark’s feelings for Emma. - The ban on interoffice dating is lifted, leading to mixed reactions among the office staff. ### The Date Setup and Misunderstanding - Clark attempts to ask Emma out, leading to a misunderstanding where Emma does not realize it's meant to be a date. - The situation complicates when Emma brings a friend, Amy, turning Clark's date into an awkward group outing. ### Post-Date Fallout and Office Gossip - The aftermath of the date leads to office gossip and Jack facing consequences for a casual relationship with Amy. - Jack's relationship with Amy becomes a topic of concern and humor among the office staff. ### Breaking Up and Learning Empathy - Jack struggles with breaking up with Amy gracefully, learning about empathy and caring in the process. - The episode culminates in Jack successfully expressing his feelings honestly to Amy, marking personal growth. ### Closing Scene: Hand-Holding and Future Plans - Clark and Emma's relationship takes a step forward with hand-holding, ahead of Clark's meticulously planned timeline. - The episode closes on a hopeful note for Clark and Emma, despite the comedic and chaotic events that unfolded.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the character decide to boil their hand after offering jelly beans?

Some of the jelly beans were unexpectedly wet, indicating something was wrong with them.

What is the forbidden love mentioned?

The forbidden love refers to a complex relationship between Mason and another character, which is deemed inappropriate by others.

How does Clark plan to win Emma over?

Clark reveals a secret crush on Emma and has an elaborate eight-year plan, which includes using a board game as a facade for his strategy.

Why was there a ban on interoffice dating?

The ban was in place to avoid complications and conflicts arising from relationships between office staff.

How did the date between Clark and Emma go?

The date was a misunderstanding where Emma did not realize it was meant to be a date, and it turned into an awkward group outing.

What are the consequences of Jack's casual relationship with Amy?

Jack faces gossip and teasing from office staff, and he struggles with how to break up with Amy without causing harm.

How does Jack learn about empathy?

Through his struggle to break up with Amy gracefully, Jack learns the importance of caring and empathy towards others' feelings.

What is the outcome of Clark and Emma's relationship in the episode?

Despite the chaos, Clark and Emma's relationship progresses with them holding hands, marking a hopeful future for the two.

 
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