Ep 3. As The World Turns to Crap
- TV-PG
- January 16, 1995
- 23 min
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8.1 (92)
As The World Turns to Crap is the third episode of the first season of the television series, Cybill. The episode revolves around Cybill and her struggles to stay employed, maintain her relationships, and deal with the chaos happening around her.
The episode opens with Cybill and her friend Maryann watching their favorite daytime soap opera, As The World Turns. As they are watching, they receive a call from a casting director, who gives them the opportunity to audition for a commercial. Despite Cybill's initial skepticism, the two friends decide to go through with the audition.
Meanwhile, Cybill's love life is also in turmoil. She is dating two men, Jeff and Kevin, and is having difficulty choosing between them. Her longtime friend and confidante, Ira, encourages her to think through her decision and choose the man who makes her happy.
As the days pass, the chaos in Cybill's life intensifies. Her teenage daughter Zoey is constantly arguing with her, and her ex-husband Jeff is becoming increasingly difficult to deal with. On top of that, the world around her seems to be falling apart, with war and violence dominating the headlines.
Despite these challenges, Cybill continues to pursue her dreams. She attends the commercial audition, where she impresses the casting director with her performance. She also spends time with both Jeff and Kevin, trying to determine which man is right for her.
In the end, Cybill is forced to make a difficult choice. She decides to end things with Jeff, realizing that their relationship is no longer healthy. She also chooses to pursue a relationship with Kevin, knowing that he is the one who truly makes her happy.
As The World Turns to Crap is a poignant episode that explores the complexities of love, family, and career. Through Cybill's struggles, we see the importance of perseverance, resilience, and staying true to oneself. Fans of the show will find this episode to be both relatable and heartfelt, with plenty of laughs, tears, and unexpected twists along the way.
