Ep 3. 9 to 5 to 9

The Jetsons season 3 episode 3, titled "9 to 5 to 9," follows the daily routine of George Jetson. As the episode begins, George is seen getting ready for work at Spacely Sprockets. He leaves for work sharp at 9 o'clock, bidding goodbye to his wife Jane, kids Judy and Elroy, and their household robot, Rosie.

George's workday at Spacely Sprockets is shown in great detail in this episode. We see him dealing with multiple work-related tasks such as designing a new robot, attending a meeting with Mr. Spacely, and troubleshooting some machinery issues. We also see him interacting with his co-workers, including his friend R.U.D.I., the company's robotic assistant.

Throughout the day, George encounters several problems and obstacles, such as traffic jams on the way to work, an overbearing boss in Mr. Spacely, and difficulty meeting the demands of his job. George's daily routine seems monotonous and exhausting, and he can't wait to get home to his family.

After work, we see George rush home, which he does every day at exactly 5 o'clock. When he returns home, he spends some quality time with his family, helping Judy with her homework and playing games with Elroy. However, it's not long before George begins to feel restless and bored.

Feeling unfulfilled at home, George decides to return to work and work overtime. He rushes back to Spacely Sprockets, even though it's already 9 o'clock at night. George hopes that the extra work will give him a sense of purpose and meaning that he hasn't found outside of work or family.

Upon arriving at the office, George runs into another co-worker who also decided to work late. As the two of them start to work together to complete some tasks, they find themselves having fun and even enjoying their work. They decide to make a night of it, spending time together and finishing a vast amount of work.

As their night comes to a close, the co-worker reveals something shocking to George – everything they did that night was done for free. The company did not pay them for the overtime work they had put in. Feeling betrayed, George leaves work feeling worse than ever.

The episode ends with George back at home, feeling lost and unfulfilled. He realizes that his work cannot be the only thing that gives meaning to his life, but he doesn't know what else to do. The Jetsons season 3 episode 3, titled "9 to 5 to 9," is a poignant reminder that the pursuit of meaning and purpose can't be found through work alone.