Ep 1. Jackal Onassis Backstage Party

Party Down is a comedy series that follow a group of struggling actors and writers who work as caterers for various events in Hollywood. In season 2 episode 1, titled "Jackal Onassis Backstage Party," the team is hired to cater a party for a rock star named Jackal Onassis, known for his rebellious image and wild parties.

The episode starts with the team discussing the upcoming event and the challenges they might face while catering a party for a rock star. Ron, the manager, is worried about his staff serving drugs to the guests, while Henry, the lead waiter, is concerned about his ex-girlfriend, Casey, who broke up with him in the previous season. However, they put aside their personal issues and focus on their job.

As the party begins, the team realizes it's more chaotic than they expected. There are scantily dressed girls, drugs, and rock music everywhere. Jackal Onassis is behaving erratically and is constantly yelling at his staff. His manager, Roman DeBeers, is trying to keep everything under control but is not succeeding. The team is struggling to serve the guests, who are mostly high and drunk, and keep the event going smoothly.

Meanwhile, Henry is trying to avoid Casey, who is working as a makeup artist for Jackal's girlfriend, Uda Bengt. But when he accidentally bumps into her, they have an awkward conversation. Casey tells Henry that she's dating a successful businessman now and that Henry should move on with his life. Henry is hurt but tries to hide his feelings.

As the night goes on, the party gets more out of control. Roman DeBeers reveals to Ron that Jackal is broke and can't afford to pay for the event. Ron is worried about the team getting paid, but Roman assures him that they will get their money. However, Ron decides to take matters into his own hands and steals a valuable guitar from Jackal's collection as collateral.

The team's problems escalate when Jackal passes out, and the guests start to leave. The team fears that they won't get paid and that the event was a complete disaster. However, things take an unexpected turn when Jackal wakes up and thanks the team for their hard work. He gives them a generous tip, and everyone is relieved and happy.

In the end, Henry and Casey have a heart-to-heart conversation, and Casey admits she still has feelings for him. They kiss, and it seems like they might reconcile. Ron returns the guitar to Jackal's collection, and the team is relieved that they didn't get into trouble.

Overall, "Jackal Onassis Backstage Party" is a hilarious and chaotic episode of Party Down that showcases the team's ability to handle challenging situations. The rock star theme adds a fun and rebellious tone to the episode, and the personal drama between the characters adds depth to the story. It's a great start to the second season of the series and promises more entertaining events to come.