Please Like Me: episode guide

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Babaganoush

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Episode 4.01 (27)
Wed, November 09, 2016
Written by Josh Thomas & Thomas Ward
Additional writing: Liz Doran, Hannah Gadsby
Directed by Josh Thomas

A few months after his Christmas trifle outburst, Josh is still juggling the frustrations and delights of his family and friends.

On an Enya-fuelled night out at a bar, Josh and Arnold pick up a hot guy, Kyle, and take him home for a threesome. But Arnold and Kyle only have eyes for one another and Josh, feeling left out, gatecrashes Tom and Ella's room to wake them up to entertain him.

Josh visits Mum in the throes of a spring clean and she insists that she needs to throw out Josh's childhood teddy bears. As Hannah (Hannah Gadsby), who still lives with Mum, watches on, Josh has to make a tough choice and confront another chapter of his youth coming to an end.

Dad and Mae host a dinner for Arnold's parents, Bruce and Donna. Mae goes all out to impress and once the alcohol starts to flow, so does the conversation. But as the grown-ups get loose, Josh and Arnold have an unexpected argument in earshot of everyone else.

With his relationship on the rocks, Josh calls his ex-girlfriend Claire to find out if they're still friends, and gets home to an announcement from Tom and Ella that will shake up his comfortable world.

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

With: Gina Riley as Donna, Geoff Morrell as Bruce, Jackson Gallagher as Kyle, Rita LC as Showgirl, Miss Candee as Showgirl, Suzie Ridge as Showgirl, John The Dog as Himself

Porridge

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Episode 4.02 (28)
Wed, November 16, 2016
Written by Josh Thomas & Thomas Ward
Additional writing: Liz Doran, Hannah Gadsby
Directed by Matthew Saville

A camping trip to celebrate Hannah's birthday goes pear-shaped. Josh and his friends face stormy weather, dampened spirits, a treasure hunt, a dead body and fireworks — both in the sky and in their tent.

Starring: Josh Thomas as Josh, Debra Lawrance as Mum, Emily Barclay as Ella, Hannah Gadbsy as Hannah, Keeegan Joyce as Arnold, Thomas Ward as Tom

With: Joe Klocek as Dustin, Grace Lee as Business Woman, Clarke Richards as Drunk Man, John The Dog as Himself

Beluga Caviar

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Episode 4.03 (29)
November 23, 2016
Written by Josh Thomas, Thomas Ward & Liz Doran
Additional writing: Hannah Gadsby
Directed by Josh Thomas

Suddenly single and ready to mingle, Josh decides to hit the dating scene, but his lack of recent practice and a string of dating disasters — including hickeys, drugs, confused ex-lovers and a bedroom mishap that leads to a slightly panicked trip to a clinic — has him wondering if it's all worth it.

Tom and Ella are on the hunt for a place of their own, although one of them seems suspiciously more into the idea than the other.

Hannah takes up boxing, but it seems like Mum has taken up fighting — with anyone and about anything. As Mum seems to be in one of her downward spirals, Hannah decides her only option is to move out.

Meanwhile, a game of hide and seek becomes way too competitive for Ella's liking.

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

With: David Quirk as Ben, Joel Granger as Mark, Tim Campbell as George, Mark Coles Smith as Ricky, Georgina Naidu as Nurse, John The Dog as Himself

Degustation

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Episode 4.04 (30)
November 30, 2016
Written by Josh Thomas & Thomas Ward
Additional writing: Liz Doran, Hannah Gadsby, Becky Lucas
Directed by Matthew Saville

Josh invites his Mum and Dad out for dinner at a fancy degustation restaurant to say thank you for everything that they've done for him. Mum is a bit out of her depth, but the food is so delicious that they can't help but start to enjoy themselves.

The three of them start to get drunk and reveal secrets about their current love lives, their childhoods and about the highs and lows of Mum and Dad's marriage. Meanwhile, Josh is increasingly distracted by the handsome waiter.

Josh helps Mum make a video to apologise to Hannah after the fight that lead to her moving out, and a fight over the bill nearly derails the night.

As Mum heads for a train and Dad and Josh book cars home, each of them is floating after a hugely amusing, unexpectedly eventful and thoroughly delicious night.

Starring: Josh Thomas as Josh, Debra Lawrance as Mum, David Roberts as Dad, Hannah Gadbsy as Hannah

Featuring: Eleanor May Ash, Daniel Gibson, Alice Tremayne, Kayla Burns, Georgia Colbert, Nick Tesar, John Rivera, Kirra Parsons, Joseph Farrell, Michael Layfield, Linnéa LeTourneau

Burrito Bowl

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Episode 4.05 (31)
December 07, 2016
Written by Josh Thomas, Thomas Ward & Liz Doran
Additional writing: Hannah Gadsby
Directed by Matthew Saville

While Josh is out at a pub with Tom and Ella, he is thrilled by the unexpected arrival of his first love, Geoffrey, who promptly joins them all back at their house for a midnight feast.

As they reconnect, Josh is shocked to discover that Geoffrey has learnt a few new tricks that aren't entirely within his comfort zone.

Ella has convinced herself that she has breast cancer, and her trip to see a doctor with Tom is filled with tension. When the doctor turns out to be an absolute dreamboat, the tension between Ella and Tom reaches a whole new level.

Hannah meets up with her ex-girlfriend, Kyah, who has tracked her down and wants to get back together. Despite her misgivings, Hannah takes Kyah back to the caravan she's now living in and as they confront their past, they dare to talk about a future.

Meanwhile, Dad throws himself wholeheartedly into a new diet, and Josh receives a shock.

Starring: Josh Thomas as Josh, Debra Lawrance as Mum, David Roberts as Dad, Renee Lim as Mae, Emily Barclay as Ella, Wade Briggs as Geoffrey, Hannah Gadbsy as Hannah, Keegan Joyce as Arnold, Caitlin Stasey as Claire, Thomas Ward as Tom

With: Freya Stafford as Kyah, Jackson Gallagher as Kyle, Anthony Selemidis as Hot Doctor, Henry Torres as Burrito Guy, John The Dog as Himself

Note: see article 1, article 2 (spoilers)

Souvlaki

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Episode 4.06 (32)
December 14, 2016
Written by Josh Thomas, Thomas Ward & Liz Doran
Additional writing: Hannah Gadsby
Directed by Josh Thomas

As Tom and Ella finally find a new apartment to move into, Josh is forced to find a place of his own.

Josh decides to see a therapist, and Mae begs Josh to become a de facto therapist for Dad, who is moping about the place and refusing to let his real emotions show.

Josh, Tom, Ella, Hannah and John spend a final night in the old share house that has been their home for so many years, before Tom and Ella's moving day sparks a massive argument.

When Josh confronts Claire about the dwindling nature of their friendship, she distracts him by offering him a house warming gift that may just solve all of his problems.

As Josh finally tries to make himself at home in his dream new apartment, some neighbours from hell and a knock on his door make it clear that his life isn't going to settle down any time soon.

Starring: Josh Thomas as Josh, David Roberts as Dad, Renee Lim as Mae, Emily Barclay as Ella, Hannah Gadbsy as Hannah, Caitlin Stasey as Claire, Thomas Ward as Tom

With: Deborah Mailman as Siobhan, Freya Stafford as Kyah, Seth Drury as Jason, Ruth Roberts as Auctioneer, Christopher McKearney as Auctioneer, Rowan Howard as Real Estate Agent, Nina Falcone-Pickett as Baby Grace, Kailen Sutika as Toddler Grace, John The Dog as Himself