Ep 6. Et, Tu, Carol?
- TVG
- October 30, 1976
- 25 min
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7.9 (86)
The Bob Newhart Show season 5 episode 6, titled "Et, Tu, Carol?" follows the lives of Bob Hartley and his coworkers as they navigate through their daily lives and personal challenges.
The episode begins with Carol, Bob's receptionist, announcing that she is seeing a therapist to deal with her relationship issues with her boyfriend, Howard. This prompts Bob to reflect on his own relationship with his wife, Emily, and the struggles they have faced.
Meanwhile, Bob's colleague, Jerry, is excited to share his new invention with the office - a personal alarm that emits a loud, high-pitched noise to scare away potential attackers. Bob and his other coworker, Howard, are not impressed with the invention and cannot understand Jerry's obsession with creating it.
As the day progresses, tensions rise when Jerry begins to suspect that Howard is going behind his back to sabotage the production of his invention. This leads to a heated argument and Bob and his colleagues are forced to mediate and come up with a solution.
In the midst of the chaos, Carol's therapy session takes an unexpected turn when her therapist suggests that she may be the one causing problems in her relationship with Howard. This realization prompts Carol to reevaluate her actions and decide whether or not to make a change in her relationship.
Throughout the episode, Bob provides his usual comedic relief, offering words of wisdom and advice to his coworkers, while also dealing with his own personal struggles. "Et, Tu, Carol?" presents a relatable and realistic portrayal of the daily struggles faced by everyday people, including relationship issues, workplace conflicts, and personal growth.