Ep 9. Major Red Flags

In season 3 episode 9 of The Misery Index, titled "Major Red Flags," the contestants are faced with some of the most cringe-worthy moments in life, ranging from embarrassing situations to downright disastrous events. The game show is hosted by Jameela Jamil, with members of the comedy troupe The Tenderloins playing with the contestants.

The episode starts with a clip of a man falling off a ladder while trying to decorate for Halloween. The clip sets the tone for what is to come in terms of misery index levels. The contestants are asked to rank various red flags, such as a significant other insisting on seeing your phone password, a friend who always arrives late, or a date who brings their mom to dinner.

As the game progresses, the challenges become increasingly difficult, and the red flags become more outrageous. One challenge involves the contestants trying to identify the worst-case scenario from a line-up of images, such as a dentist using a power drill or a man getting a bad haircut from a self-serve machine.

Another challenge has the contestants guessing how badly a situation will end for a person, such as a man trying to balance on a unicycle while juggling knives or a woman attempting to ride a motorized scooter up a flight of stairs. The contestants rate the misery level on a scale of one to ten, with the highest scores winning the game.

Throughout the show, the contestants and hosts provide hilarious commentary on the misfortunes of others. The contestants' reactions to the situations presented and their attempts to rank them appropriately provide the highlights of the episode.

In the end, the contestant with the highest score is declared the winner and walks away with a cash prize. The loser faces a forfeit, which usually involves a humiliating task that they must perform in front of the studio audience.

Overall, "Major Red Flags" is a hilarious episode of The Misery Index that will have viewers cringing and laughing at the same time. The challenges are engaging, and the contestants' reactions provide the perfect level of levity to difficult situations. It is a must-watch for anyone who enjoys dark humor or wants to see the worst-case scenarios of life played out on the small screen.