Ep 8. Not Appropriate for Miners
- TV14
- December 3, 2017
- 22 min
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6.6 (476)
The Last Man on Earth is an American post-apocalyptic comedy television series. The show is set in the year 2022 and follows the life of a man named Phil Miller, the last surviving human being on earth after a deadly virus wipes out the entire human population. In season 4 episode 8, titled "Not Appropriate for Miners," Phil and the rest of the group settle into their new home in Zihuatanejo, Mexico.
The episode opens with Phil and his wife Carol exploring the town and trying to find ways to make it feel more like home. They stumble upon a bar, where they find a group of miners who have taken up residence in the town. Phil and Carol decide to throw a party and invite the miners over to their new home.
Meanwhile, the rest of the group is adjusting to life in Mexico. Todd and Erica are preparing for the birth of their child and trying to find a way to communicate with the new Spanish-speaking members of the group. Gail is struggling with her feelings for her ex-boyfriend, who she thought was dead, and Tandy is attempting to teach Lewis how to drive.
As the party begins, tensions rise between the miners and the group. The miners are rowdy and disruptive, and the group is uncomfortable with their behavior. When one of the miners makes a pass at Carol, Phil steps in to defend her and a brawl breaks out. Phil and the miners are thrown out of the party, leaving the group to clean up the mess.
The episode ends with Phil and the miners reconciling and everyone in the group coming together to celebrate the impending arrival of Todd and Erica's baby.
Overall, "Not Appropriate for Miners" is a lighthearted episode with plenty of humor and heart. It explores themes of acceptance, community, and the struggles of adapting to a new way of life. Fans of the show will appreciate the continued development of the characters and the unique challenges they face in a world without other people.