Ep 5. Episode 5

Alan Partridge: Knowing Me, Knowing You was a British radio and television comedy show featuring the fictional character Alan Partridge, created and portrayed by Steve Coogan. Season 1 episode 5 of the show is titled "Episode 5."

In this episode, Alan Partridge welcomes two guests on his show: Dave Clifton, a washed-up hypnotist, and Pauline Gray, a former Tiller Girl who has now turned to dog training. As always, Alan tries his best to make the show run smoothly, but his incompetence and inappropriate comments lead to several uncomfortable moments.

The episode starts with Alan's opening monologue, where he talks about his personal life and his hopes for the future. He also introduces his guests and talks about their careers. Dave Clifton's act involves hypnosis, and his first demonstration involves Alan and Pauline.

As Dave hypnotizes Alan, he accidentally brings out some repressed memories from Alan's childhood, leading to a rather emotional breakdown on the show. Pauline's demonstration involves her dog, which promptly attacks Dave, causing chaos in the studio.

Throughout the episode, Alan struggles to keep the show on track, with his comments often backfiring and leading to awkward silences. He also tries to promote his own show with a terrible comedy sketch involving a man dressed as a chicken, which falls flat.

The episode ends with Alan trying to recover from a disastrous show, but he still manages to make things worse by remarking on the attractiveness of one of his colleagues. As always, Alan manages to create an uncomfortable atmosphere, leaving the audience unsure of whether to be entertained or horrified.

Overall, "Episode 5" is a classic episode of Alan Partridge: Knowing Me, Knowing You, full of cringe-inducing moments and hilarious awkwardness. It's a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone who enjoys uncomfortable comedy.