Tribulations of Paulette: Recent Episodes
Tribulations of Paulette
The Tribulations of Paulette chronicles an overworked and under recognized mother who thinks her glory days are long gone. Paulette is a heroine for a generation of talented, intelligent women who gave up careers in the 1990s to raise families. Driven largely by hormones run amok, Paulette has teen angst competing with middle age woes. She also has three boys under 12 and an inattentive spouse (make that four boys under 12). She is caught up in Larry David-esque encounters with kooky friends, gym rats and an elderly couple. She fights off the occasional former lover, and sometimes she doesn’t feel like fighting them off. Like Lucy Ricardo, Paulette wants to break into something- she just doesn’t know what "it" is. Paulette thought she peaked in her late thirties, but her tribulations will prove that she barely scratched the surface. It has been a long time coming.
"Cat Dentistry"
After an expensive visit to the vet, Paulette's husband Dave offers to do her hair to save money.
"Mischievous Impulse"
Paulette and Dave inadvertently wreak havoc at a suburban Christmas party.
"Home Wrecker"
A surprise guest brings Paulette and Ted's high school reunion to a crashing halt.
"Reunited and It Feels So Good"
Paulette and Ted's high school reunion gets off to a rocky start.
"Tennessee Avenue"
Paulette adjusts to critical supervision from her newly jobless husband Dave.
Aliens and Acronyms
Paulette suffers an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction at a job interview.
"Too Many Helping Hands"
Paulette is roped into preparing a meal for the family of a perfectly healthy acquaintance.
"Kangaroo Court"
Bunyan slaps his wrists and Dolly gets a wrist slap at a bizarre courtroom scene.
"Lights Out"
Jason's dinner party ends with disastrous consequences for Dolly and Bunyan.
"Hugging the Embankment"
Paulette visits an elderly cardiologist who prescribes medicine that has an hallucinogenic effect.
Heineken Remover
Paulette takes draconian steps to counter anxiety after she is diagnosed with a heart arrhythmia.
"Your Back Door Man"
Paulette suffers a 911 emergency moments before her in-laws arrive for a lengthy stay.
"Samraat Special"
Paulette and Ted hole up in an exotic motel after a brush with danger in the woods.
"Don't Do Me Like That"
Paulette flees a surgical procedure for an eventful afternoon nap.
"Jumpin' Jack Flash is an Ass, Ass, Ass"
Paulette, Dolly and Biscuit score backstage passes for a Stones' concert.
"The Officer is a Gentleman"
A life-altering kiss with Ted is quickly forgotten as a police officer falls for Paulette's charms.
"Sweet Mystery of Life"
The tragic death of a former classmate brings Paulette and Ted together for another eventful lunch.
"The Eagle Has Landed"
Dave abandons Paulette in a moment of need, while Bunyan is transformed by some new clothes and a cameo on the evening news.
"Welcome, Intruder"
Paulette and Bertie spy on Bunyan, then make a visit to the dermatologist.
"The Man from Nantucket"
Paulette recounts an unusual theater date while Dolly falls for an ex-con from the Chicken Box.
Fake Nails, Real Job
Paulette gets retro fingernails and a job in Biscuit's baby food commissary.
"Whisperings of a Navy Seal" Paulette bumps into a former boyfriend at the hospital, with whom she shares a deep personal secret.
After self-diagnosing a rare medical disorder, Paulette receives a surprising phone call
Beset by classic midlife issues and an inattentive spouse, Paulette finds herself attracted to a handsome young delivery boy from the liquor store.