Ep 7. Reaper Madness

George and the other reapers are busy attending to their respective tasks as the episode opens. George is assigned to reap a man named Kirby who is in the middle of an intense dance routine. But before she can make her move, she is approached by a dark-clothed and severe-looking woman named Belinda who tells George that Kirby is her assignment, and that George is to stay away from him at all costs. George is confused by Belinda's appearance and her orders, but she follows them nonetheless.

As George watches from a distance, Kirby has a heart attack, and Belinda swoops in to take his soul. George is stunned and upset by the outcome, and she seeks out the other reapers for answers. They tell her that Belinda is a "harvester," a high-ranking reaper who specializes in the souls of people who die during periods of intense emotional states, such as during extreme joy or pain. The reapers are surprised that Belinda is working in their city, but they warn George to stay away from her.

Meanwhile, Mason is trying to make amends with his ex-girlfriend, Daisy, who is also a reaper. She's been assigned to reap a man named Reggie, who's lying in a hospital bed with a gunshot wound. Mason tags along, hoping to talk to Daisy, but things get tense when Reggie's vicious sister arrives and accuses him of causing her brother's injury. Mason is badly hurt by the woman's words, and Daisy is forced to intervene to keep him from losing control.

Elsewhere, Roxy is assigned to reap a man named Patrick, who's just received a promotion at work. She's surprised when Patrick's wife shows up and insists that Roxy is actually there to rob them. Roxy tries to explain that she's there for Patrick's soul, but the wife doesn't believe her. Things escalate when Patrick himself arrives, and he's revealed to be an abusive jerk who has no qualms about hitting his wife in front of Roxy. The situation quickly spirals out of control, and Roxy is forced to take drastic measures to keep the wife safe and ensure that Patrick's soul is reaped properly.

As for Rube, he's dealing with some unexpected news of his own. His estranged daughter, Joy, has called out of the blue and wants to come see him. Rube is hesitant but ultimately agrees to the meeting, and he's surprised by the warmth and affection Joy shows him. They talk about their past and begin to reconcile, but their reunion is cut short when Joy reveals that she's dying of cancer. Devastated by the news, Rube turns to George for support, and the two have a heart-to-heart about the nature of life and death.

As the episode draws to a close, George realizes that she's being followed by Belinda. She confronts the harvester, demanding to know what her deal is. Belinda reveals that she's been tasked with collecting the souls of people who die during moments of extreme joy or pleasure, and that Kirby's dance routine was the perfect opportunity for her to complete her mission. But George is still suspicious, and she asks Belinda to prove that she's not up to something shady. The results of their conversation lead to surprises and emotional situations for the reapers.

The episode's themes revolve around the complex and sometimes contradictory nature of death, grief, and the afterlife. Each of the reapers is struggling with their own issues and trying to find meaning in their work, whether it's Mason trying to make amends, Roxy standing up for a woman in danger, or Rube reconciling with his daughter. Through it all, George is at the center of the action, trying to make sense of the reaper world and her place in it. Reaper Madness is a poignant and thought-provoking episode that showcases the talent of the Dead Like Me cast and crew.