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Eggplant

Episode 3.01 (17)
Aus: Thu, October 15, 2015 (ABC)
165,000 viewers (13th)
USA: Fri, October 16, 2015 (Pivot)
Written by Josh Thomas
Additional writing: Thomas Ward
Directed by Matthew Saville

Josh is surprised to find he's living in a romcom. Despite grand romantic gestures, elaborate dates and barely-edible vegetarian meals, he still can't seem to win Arnold over. Even the lure of adorable new baby chickens doesn't seem to be getting him across the line. As he seeks counsel from his bipolar Mum, well-meaning-but-distracted Dad, no-nonsense, de facto stepmother Mae, and romantically hopeless friends Tom, Claire and Hannah, Josh rides a romantic roller coaster that looks like it's headed for a lonely destination... unless a last-minute stunt can turn things around.

Starring: Josh Thomas as Josh, Debra Lawrance as Mum, David Roberts as Dad, Renee Lim as Mae, Hannah Gadbsy as Hannah, Keeegan Joyce as Arnold, Caitlin Stasey as Claire, Thomas Ward as Tom

With: Diana Nguyen as Waitress, John the Dog as Himself

Simple Carbohydrates

Episode 3.02 (18)
Aus: Thu, October 22, 2015
195,000 viewers (11th)
USA: Fri, October 23, 2015
Written by Josh Thomas, Thomas Ward & Liz Doran
Additional writing: Hannah Gadbsy
Directed by Matthew Saville

As a loaf of bread causes friction between Josh and Tom, Arnold reveals he's going to come out to his parents at his birthday party. Mae has a big confession to make that leaves Dad heartbroken and behaving irrationally. Hannah's depression reveals itself in a disturbing manner, but Mum insists on taking her out for a big night at a lesbian bar. Claire reveals that she's coming home from Germany — again. Josh ropes Dad into helping Arnold do a musical dress rehearsal of coming out to his homophobic father.

With: John the Dog as Himself

Croquembouche

Episode 3.03 (19)
Aus: Thu, October 29, 2015
USA: Fri, October 30, 2015
Written by Josh Thomas, Thomas Ward & Liz Doran
Additional writing: Hannah Gadbsy
Directed by Matthew Saville

At Arnold's birthday party, Josh, Tom and Hannah finally get to meet Arnold's rich and unexpectedly charming parents. Dad wanders around Josh's house like a lost soul as he tries to deal with Mae's revelation. Mum is surprised to hear from her psychiatric hospital suitor, Stuart. Tom receives an unsettling offer from the boss he fooled around with, and some advice from Arnold's father, as they become firm friends. When Arnold finally summons up the courage to make his big coming out announcement, things do not go quite as expected.

With: Bob Franklin as Stuart, Geoff Morrell as Bruce, Gina Riley as Donna, Nick Cody as Steve, John the Dog as Himself

Natural Spring Water

Episode 3.04 (20)
Aus: Thu, Nov 05, 2015
USA: Fri, Nov 06, 2015
Written by Josh Thomas
Additional writing: Thomas Ward, Liz Doran
Directed by Josh Thomas

Josh, Tom and Arnold decide that they're young, they're hot, and it's time to experiment with MDMA. Arnold's anxiety about what might happen disappears when the drugs come on and the trio decides to head to a nightclub. They meet a free-spirited girl called Ella, who convinces them to go for a run in the night that ends up with a kiss, an ambulance ride and Tom in a hospital emergency room. As they wait for Tom to be patched up, Josh and Arnold convince Ella to dump her boyfriend, while phone calls from Dad and Mae reveal that Dad has also been dumped.

Starring: Josh Thomas as Josh, David Roberts as Dad, Renee Lim as Mae, Emily Barclay as Ella, Keeegan Joyce as Arnold, Thomas Ward as Tom

With: Rien Low as Evan the Paramedic, Amy Bodossian as Sally the Paramedic, Zuleika Khan as Nurse, John the Dog as Himself

Coq Au Vin

Episode 3.05 (21)
Aus: Thu, Nov 12, 2015
USA: Fri, Nov 13, 2015
Written by Josh Thomas
Additional writing: Thomas Ward, Liz Doran, Hannah Gadsby, Becky Lucas
Directed by Matthew Saville

Josh, Arnold, Tom and Ella wake up to the foggy morning after their big night out. As dawn breaks, Claire arrives back from Berlin, and the crowing from the backyard makes everyone finally admit that Adele the chicken is actually a rooster. They discuss the options. All are bleak for Adele. Ella, who seems to have moved in with Tom, suggests they cook Adele as a welcome-home dinner for Claire. Vegetarian Arnold is not keen and carnivore Tom is horrified. Josh tries to be brave. In the middle of all this, Arnold proposes the idea of an open relationship to Josh.

Starring: Josh Thomas as Josh, Debra Lawrance as Mum, Emily Barclay as Ella, Hannah Gadsby as Hannah, Keeegan Joyce as Arnold, Caitlin Stasey as Claire, Thomas Ward as Tom, Bob Franklin as Stuart

With: John the Dog as Himself

Pancakes With Faces

Episode 3.06 (22)
Aus: Thu, Nov 19, 2015
USA: Fri, Nov 20, 2015
Written by Josh Thomas & Liz Doran
Additional writing: Thomas Ward
Directed by Matthew Saville

As Arnold gets ready for a trial sleepover back at his parents' home, Tom gets anxious about his trip to the dentist, and Claire is dealing with a personal issue, Josh shows his support for everyone the best way he knows how — with food. Meanwhile, when Mum learns that Stuart is still with his wife, she enlists Hannah as a sidekick to plot revenge. With Dad determined to move on from Mae, he tries to enlist Josh as a sidekick to find a new house, but Josh is busy discovering with Claire that they are growing up — fast.

Starring: Josh Thomas as Josh, Debra Lawrance as Mum, David Roberts as Dad, Renee Lim as Mae, Emily Barclay as Ella, Hannah Gadsby as Hannah, Keeegan Joyce as Arnold, Caitlin Stasey as Claire, Thomas Ward as Tom

With: Denise Scott as Doctor, Luke McGregor as Real Estate Agent, Tamiah Bantum as Nurse, John the Dog as Himself

Puff Pastry Pizza

Episode 3.07 (23)
Aus: Thu, Nov 26, 2015
USA: Fri, Nov 27, 2015
Written by Josh Thomas
Additional writing: Thomas Ward
Directed by Matthew Saville

Tom challenges Josh and Claire to smash his piñata, which is full of secrets from their past. While Arnold is away at a maths summit, Josh decides to test out the idea of their "open relationship", and before he's had time to change his mind, he's hosting a random hookup with a smart but decidedly odd guy called Ben. Claire gets stuck with Tom in his room while they stay out of Josh's way and wait for Ben to leave. After an awkward start, the two revive their friendship by playing an epic game of Penis or Not Penis. Meanwhile, Josh is unexpectedly challenged and intrigued by Ben.

Starring: Josh Thomas as Josh, Keeegan Joyce as Arnold, Caitlin Stasey as Claire, Thomas Ward as Tom

With: David Quirk as Ben, John the Dog as Himself

Amoxicillin

Episode 3.08 (24)
Aus: Thu, Dec 03, 2015
USA: Fri, Dec 04, 2015
Written by Josh Thomas & Liz Doran
Additional writing: Hannah Gadsby
Directed by Matthew Saville

Tom discovers he has chlamydia — again. He's worried that if he tells Ella, he'll lose her, so Josh agrees to help Tom try to pull off a caper so bold that they may just get away with it — giving Ella medication for chlamydia without her knowing. Meanwhile, Josh agrees to babysit Grace so Dad and Mae can have a nice "making up" dinner. Their night is interrupted by a call for help from Mum, who has a surprising Stuart situation on her hands. A phone call from Ben throws Josh off course.

Starring: Josh Thomas as Josh, Debra Lawrance as Mum, David Roberts as Dad, Renee Lim as Mae, Emily Barclay as Ella, Hannah Gadsby as Hannah, Keeegan Joyce as Arnold, Caitlin Stasey as Claire, Thomas Ward as Tom

With: Bob Franklin as Stuart, David Quirk as Ben, John the Dog as Himself

Champagne

Episode 3.09 (25)
Aus: Thu, Dec 10, 2015
USA: Fri, Dec 11, 2015
Written by Josh Thomas & Thomas Ward
Additional writing: Hannah Gadsby
Directed by Matthew Saville

After visiting Ben in hospital before his brain surgery, Josh decides to tell Arnold about him. Tom thinks Josh and Claire are keeping secrets from him. Ella tries to distract everyone by taking them for an outing on a scenic observation wheel, but a confined space with no escape route brings up old issues, new tensions and a panic attack from Arnold, as Josh waits to learn of Ben's fate. Meanwhile, as Mum and Hannah make a concerted effort to take control of their lives, they end up back where they started.

Starring: Josh Thomas as Josh, Debra Lawrance as Mum, David Roberts as Dad, Renee Lim as Mae, Emily Barclay as Ella, Hannah Gadsby as Hannah, Keeegan Joyce as Arnold, Caitlin Stasey as Claire, Thomas Ward as Tom

With: David Quirk as Ben, Brenda Clarke as Ben's Mum, Tim Hughes as Ben's Dad, Laurence Jean-Baptiste as Nurse, John the Dog as Himself

Trifle

Episode 3.10 (26)
Aus: Thu, Dec 17, 2015
USA: Fri, Dec 11, 2015
Written by Josh Thomas & Thomas Ward
Additional writing: Hannah Gadsby, Becky Lucas
Directed by Matthew Saville

'Tis the season to be jolly, and Christmas orphans Arnold, Ella, Claire, Hannah and Tom all find themselves crammed around the table with Josh's family for a Christmas lunch they'll never forget. With Mum back in manic mode, Hannah dealing with her depression, Arnold missing his family, Claire facing up to her lonelines,s and Dad and Mae experimenting with a new parenting technique, Josh discovers that warm punch, spilt gravy and a vomiting dog are the least of his problems.

Starring: Josh Thomas as Josh, Debra Lawrance as Mum, David Roberts as Dad, Renee Lim as Mae, Emily Barclay as Ella, Hannah Gadsby as Hannah, Keeegan Joyce as Arnold, Caitlin Stasey as Claire, Thomas Ward as Tom

With: John the Dog as Himself