Ep 3. Moss And The German

Roy and Moss are back with more shenanigans at the Reynholm Industries. In this episode titled "Moss And The German," Moss tries his hand at speaking German and ends up getting caught in a web of lies.

The episode starts with Moss defaulting on his appointment with a masseuse. Roy and Jen, his colleagues at the IT department, suspect Moss of having gone AWOL. However, when Moss finally makes an appearance, he starts to speak fluent German, leaving Roy and Jen amazed. Jen suggests that he might have found his true calling and must explore the possibilities.

When Moss's confidence gets boosted and he starts speaking German in all his conversations, events take a hilarious turn. Moss ends up lying to everyone that he speaks fluent German. He also says that he is often mistaken for a native German speaker.

Moss's lies become comical when he cannot resist taking up a responsibility of accompanying a group of German buisnessmen visiting the office. When the businessmen start speaking in German, Moss realizes he has bitten off more than he can chew. He immediately becomes flustered and it becomes evident that he has no clue what they are saying. Moss then makes up another lie, stating he learned German during his time studying abroad, and he can only understand German when it's spoken with an Austrian accent. Jen then helps Moss make a tutu so that he can use his "German" knowledge and make jokes.

Meanwhile, Roy is busy trying to impress Julie, an attractive woman at his dance class, by pretending to be disabled. However, his plan comes unstuck when he sees Julie leaving with her real boyfriend.

The episode climaxes with the German businessmen accidentally setting fire to a bin in the office. When the fire alarm goes off, chaos erupts in the office as everyone tries to evacuate. However, Moss, who is wearing his tutu, gets trapped in the fire exit. When he finally emerges onto the road, a crowd gathers to witness what appears to be an act of heroism. However, the applause turns to laughter when someone points out that Moss's tutu is on fire.

The episode ends with Moss losing the German-speaking facade and revealing that he cannot speak any German. He does this by singing a song in German that is not German at all. Roy and Jen, having realized the lie, mock him for it, but they also praise him for his bravery. The episode highlights the importance of honesty and being comfortable with one's true self.

In summary, 'The IT Crowd' season 2, episode 3 titled "Moss And The German" is a hilarious adventure filled with lies, heroism, and misunderstandings. Moss's attempts at speaking German lead to comical scenarios, and the episode is an excellent display of the characters' personalities. The episode highlights the importance of being honest, and that it's okay to be oneself.