One Episode Stand: Recent Episodes
Luther Palmer and Jobina Scott
Each episode, we watch, discuss, and review the series premiere of a new TV show, then like the rolling stones we are, we move on to the next show. We do it to help you decide what streaming television shows to watch next, and we have a lot of fun doing it.
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In this special 50th episode of One Episode Stand – Luther and Jobina ditch the usual format and throw a tongue-in-cheek awards show to look back on the 49 TV premieres they've watched so far. From Beef and Adolescence to Virgins, Queen Charlotte, Seeking Brother Husband, and The Righteous Gemstones – they hand out awards for best pilot, worst show, biggest missed opportunity, least sexy sex scene, most forgettable series, and more.
Along the way, they revisit standout moments, debate which couples they rooted for, argue about period pieces, reality TV manipulation, laugh tracks, and why originality feels so rare in an era of hundreds of new streaming shows every year. They also talk about generational themes in television – staying vs. leaving marriages, jobs, churches, and relationships – and what kinds of stories they want to see more (and less) of going forward.
As always, expect thoughtful takes, sharp critiques, and plenty of ridiculous tangents as Luther and Jobina celebrate 50 episodes of helping you decide what to watch – and what to ghost.
This episode, Luther and Jobina discuss Task on HBO Max, about an FBI agent (Mark Ruffalo) heading a task force to put an end to a string of violent robberies led by an unassuming family man (Tom Pelphrey).
Luther and Jobina take some responsibility for celebritizing this clown, but these awful historical figures don't need any more recognition. That said, Luther and Jobina take some interesting tangents to discuss religious trauma and how to deal with the criminally insane, and even stumble upon a laugh or two along the way. You'll enjoy it!
In this episode of One Episode Stand, Luther and Jobina dive into Netflix's Black Rabbit, starring Jude Law and Jason Bateman as two brothers—one fun and reckless, the other stable… but only mildly less reckless. Along the way, Jobina confesses she was the "reliable" sibling growing up, while Luther admits reliability isn't exactly his strong suit these days. Expect sibling tangents, questionable life choices, and the kind of chaos only Black Rabbit (and One Episode Stand) can deliver.
Season 2 of Netflix's Love Life centers a new character and their romantic dealings. Jobina and Luther discuss the merits of "I'm fine" as a response when things really aren't fine, and take other tangents while discussing a show they both really enjoyed.
Tubi finally enters the chat, with a show worth waiting for. Luther and Jobina review Demascas, and have all the usual fun discussing the characters, plot lines, and tangents.
A group of blind men heard that a strange animal, called an elephant, had been brought to the town, but none of them were aware of its shape and form. Out of curiosity, they said: "We must inspect and know it by touch, of which we are capable". So, they sought it out, and when they found it they groped about it. The first person, whose hand landed on the trunk, said, "This being is like a thick snake". For another one whose hand reached its ear, it seemed like a kind of fan. As for another person, whose hand was upon its leg, said, the elephant is a pillar like a tree-trunk. The blind man who placed his hand upon its side said the elephant, "is a wall". Another who felt its tail, described it as a rope. The last felt its tusk, stating the elephant is that which is hard, smooth and like a spear.
This is what The Biggest Loser was. It was different things to different people, and Luther and Jobina discuss the entire series from the perspective of the producers, trainers, contestants, and viewers.
Jobina traumatizes Luther and the listening audience with the story of her schoolroom hamster giving birth. Our two cohosts also delve into their favorite conspiracy theories, as they discuss the first episode of Common Side Effects on the Cartoon Network.
Jobina and Luther are VERY proud of themselves for referring to John Hamm's character as "Coop" instead of "John Hamm's character." Enjoy the Episode!
In this episode, Jobina and Luther watch the premiere of Zero Day on Netflix and ask the important questions — like, would Jobina want to be president. They also dig into where they get their news, how safe they actually feel, and whether all that defense and offense spending is worth it. The conversation turns to casting choices — including some interesting “what ifs” around race and gender… and of course, they clock the surprise appearance of Angela Bassett. Still stunning. Still iconic.
In this episode, Jobina and Luther dive into The Chosen, Season 4, Episode 1 — and yes, Luther shamelessly plugs his book It’s Time to Question HOW Christians Believe, which you can find on Amazon and has great reviews. We reflect on how Jesus communicates in the show (still using symbolism, even with his own followers), and wonder: if the Bible is supposed to be clear, why does so much of it require decoding? We also talk about how daunting it must be to play Jesus on screen, especially with what’s coming. Jobina, still haunted by The Passion of the Christ, questions whether The Chosen will go full gore when the crucifixion hits. It’s a mix of reverence, realism, and a lot of theological side-eye.
In this episode, Jobina and Luther watch The Virgins — a reality show following four people navigating sex, shame, and desire in a world obsessed with experience. It seems like two of them want to stay virgins and two really, really, really don’t. We talk about what it means to be a virgin later in life, how hard it can be to feel attractive when you don’t fit the mold, and the surprising revelation that one married couple stayed virgins a whole year after the wedding. We ask: Is virginity a burden, a choice, a circumstance — or just one more way we define ourselves by what we haven’t done?
This week, Jobina and Luther take on The Righteous Gemstones, but weirdly have to take on Season 4 Episode 2, instead of the series or season premiere. Still, they find plenty to talk about: honesty (or the lack thereof) in relationships and breakups, telethons, what it means to take a break from life, and yes… full frontal nudity.
Jobina and Luther dive into the Season 3 premiere of And Just Like That on Max — and things get chaotic fast. Between a plotline about a pet and another about a kid, Luther’s patience is already tested. But the hosts also dig into the deeper stuff: why so many adults still want to be cool, what love looks like at different stages of life, and the unexpected twist involving a virgin nun who maybe should’ve said something before hooking up.
As always, opinions fly — and you’ll definitely want to hear what they think.
In this episode, Jobina and Luther discuss Wear Whatever the F You Want on Prime Video. The show marks the reunion of Clinton Kelly and Stacy London from What Not to Wear, following a long friendship breakup and on-screen reconciliation.
Beyond the makeover magic, Jobina and Luther explore how work relationships can fracture — and sometimes heal. The episode also spotlights a mom getting a style reset, prompting a bigger conversation about how motherhood can swallow identity.
Plus, your hosts reflect on their own fashion choices… and how close (or far) they are from their dream wardrobes.
Luther and Jobina dig into the new season (S2E1) of Shrinking on AppleTV (or is it AppleTV+). This show follows a therapist trying to get his own life together by leaning on friends, family, coworkers, and even some of his clients. This opens the door for our hosts to talk through some interesting questions and take a few fun detours. Topics include product placement, affirmations, taking risks and making mistakes on the job, and safe d*ck.
Jobina talks us through an interview she recently heard on the Modern Love podcast with therapist, Terry Real (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/14/podcasts/family-men-therapy-terry-real.html).
Also, yaaaaaaaasssss to Jessica Williams. We see you, girl.
Yes, the title is a layered pile of bad puns — you’re welcome.
Forever on Netflix is a modern reimagining of Judy Blume’s classic book, where teens learn about love, sex, and all the messy stuff in between. Jobina and Luther dig into the show and ask some real questions about how much should we know about a lover’s past, sex tapes, and who should make the first move — approach or be approached?
Jobina brings up her parents (so take a drink, everybody), and as always, the episode includes a few wild, hilarious detours.
Luther and Jobina dive into Pop the Balloon on Netflix — and the original YouTube version that inspired it.
Spoiler: they like one more than the other.
Along the way, they get into finding love in the modern era, dealbreakers, the questionable power of first impressions, and why more men need to listen to their women when it comes to fashion. Plus, Luther’s partial face blindness makes yet another appearance (we’re starting to think it’s real), and a few other hilarious detours as usual, as usual.
Luther and Jobina wade into Black Mirror (Netflix), Season 7 Episode 1 — starring Rashida Jones and Tracee Ellis Ross, who Luther may or may not have a big crush on. The episode explores the personal side of death and letting go, all with the usual Black Mirror twists on technology.
Even with the heavy themes, Luther and Jobina still manage to take a few hilarious tangents.
This week, Jobina and Luther dive into The Four Seasons on Netflix — and it’s giving sketch comedy meets marriage therapy.
The show is categorized as a dramedy, and underneath the attempted laughs are some real questions about love, long-term relationships, and whether couples can actually grow old together.
Naturally, Jobina and Luther take on the big stuff — and a few deliciously unnecessary tangents. An Alan Alda cameo sends them down a retro rabbit hole, where they learn the series is a remake of a 1981 film starring Alda and Carol Burnett.
The show features an all-star cast including Tina Fey (Liz Lemon), Colman Domingo, and Michael Scott, I mean Steve Carell.
This week, Luther and Jobina take on Season 3, Episode 1 of Love on the Spectrum.
Jobina’s a longtime fan. Luther’s a first-timer. And both are rooting hard for the cast to find real, meaningful love — even if it’s just as elusive for them as it is for the rest of us.
Of course, it wouldn’t be One Episode Stand without detours. This episode veers into speed dating flashbacks, parenting philosophies, unapologetic honesty, long-distance love, deal breakers, secondhand awkwardness, and if "making out" is getting to second base or third base.
Also, Luther might be lowkey disappointed by the show’s lack of drama - it's reality TV, after all.
We usually start with Season 1, Episode 1 (S1E1), but this time we’re jumping into the deep end.
In this episode of One Episode Stand, Luther and Jobina dive into Season 2, Episode 1 (S2E1) of Severance on Apple TV — and yes, it’s just as weird, brilliant, and unsettling as you’d expect.
They unpack the show’s big questions: What happens when your work self and your home self don’t know each other? Is this the future of tech… or a warning? And what does it even mean to “exist”?
As always, there are tangents, laughs, and a few existential spirals along the way.
Luther and Jobina break the rules for this one. Instead of sticking to just the first episode, they watched the entire Hulu series Dying for Sex — and it was a ride. This episode goes deeper, as they reflect on what the series meant to them personally and what it’s really trying to say about intimacy, mortality, friendship, and sex.
Also, a heartfelt shoutout to Paula Pell, who delivers one of the greatest scenes either of them has ever seen on screen — TV or film.
This limited series is tense enough to cut with a knife, but Jobina and Luther still manage to crack a few smiles while breaking it down. From awkward teen years to real-life drama, this one hits close to home. First lesson? Be very careful who you ask how they're doing. Second? Maybe stop with the no-knock warrants. Third? Yeah… adolescence was a rollercoaster for both of your cohosts.
Along the way, they veer into conversations about the surveillance state, how (and if) you talk to your parents about your teen years, and whether British accents or a uniform can still get it in 2025.
It’s deep, it’s messy, and it’s fun — just like being a teenager.
Uzo Aduba leads a strong cast in this Shonda Rhimes (no relation to Busta) vehicle. Luther insists Susan Kelechi Watson does all the heavy lifting (pun fully intended), while Jobina finds herself swooning over Giancarlo Esposito. Randall Park, Isiah Whitlock Jr. from "Cocaine Bear" fame, Allie from "Kate and Allie," and non-victim Al Franken are other fan favorites who show up. There's some good and bad happening in this show, and Jobina and Luther take every opportunity to discuss the relevant tangents, including mansplaining and shelaboration. Put on your slips and enjoy the episode!
We’re back! Thanks for hanging in there with us. This week we get into Paradise on Hulu, starring the always smooth Sterling K. Brown — but let’s be honest, the real story is about a sleep-deprived DEI hire just trying to be a decent single dad. Jobina admits she’s basically been running on fumes for the past decade, and Luther, well, just can't relate. Along the way, we wander into the lore of single fathers in Disney movies, why soap operas might secretly be the blueprint, and of course, the undeniable fact that women love tall men. It’s classic us — some wild detours, more than a few laughs, and occasionally something interesting is said.
We learn in this episode that Arnold (Netflix) Schwarzenegger has no time for emotions. Somehow, we also learn that Jobina and her sister were big fans of LL Cool J. We also take tangents to talk about body issues, winning the lottery, and Biggie's "Mo Money, Mo Problems." Because there were no prominent women in the documentary, Luther is given the choice to Marry, Kill, or One Night Stand Mr. Schwarzenegger. And Jobina gives an unexpected moral of the episode that all men should take heed.
Man listen.... Anybody walking around calling themselves "Jim Bob" is suspicious. AND his wife had 19 kids! The cops should have stormed that house like they did the Branch Davidians!
Our episode might not be suitable for kids because we briefly discuss sexual abuse, but we don't get graphic and we move on pretty quickly. There are plenty other things to discuss with this hilariously sad show, "Shiny Happy People" on Amazon Prime.
Jobina can never say that she wasn't given anything! This show was for her, and she was more than happy to discuss it. That fact didn't stop us from taking our usually tangents about colorism, arranged marriage, the royal family, and other hilarious detours.
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We just couldn't leave Beef alone. It touched on so many interesting thoughts and ideas that we wanted to discuss it more fully. One Episode wasn't enough!
This is a really good show. No, wait. Yes, our show is also good, but I'm talking about Beef on Netflix. Check out our commentary on the first episode, which includes two hilarious interactions we've had with contractors. Also, please seek mental health counseling if you are considering peeing on someone's bathroom floor, unless they've specifically asked for such a service.
Enjoy!
Seeking Brother Husband (TLC) is about throuples (couples but with three people) with one woman and two men, often looking to add another man to the relationship. This is reality TV at its finest, and we have plenty to say about it.
This Netflix show tried to show the good and bad of the ATF, and the good and bad of a cult led by a 33 year old man who married 12 year olds. This is a really sad tale of what happened in Waco in 1993, but of course in our discussion of this episode we take a few hilarious tangents. We talk about the age of consent, shooting a rifle (and the 2nd amendment), and that one Netflix show where small children are sent across town to complete a task.
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Kindred, on Hulu, is about a young Black woman who is violently pulled back and forth in time. Correction, pulled back and forth into and out of slavery. This show is adapted from an Octavia Butler novel by the same name. We didn't know at the time of the recording, but Octavia Butler passed away in 2006. That being said, this show provided many fun things for us to talk about. From watching Soap Operas to OnlyFarmers dot com and how much you really trust yourself to give someone the Heimlich maneuver, we really go ham on this episode and we think you'll enjoy it.
I’m not gonna hold you… but this show was awful. It was probably the worst show we’ve discussed on our podcast. But, that didn’t stop use from having a good time discussing it, and taking our usual barrage of tangents. We discussed the origin of television laugh tracks, “The Bill Cosby Show” (not “The Cosby Show”), the makers of Uno trying to tell Black people they can’t do stacks, judging people by who they date, getting older, and how tired we are of the reboots. Just make new shows, please. These reboots ain’t it. And laugh tracks definitely ain’t it. Lastly, of course it comes up again that Jobina is significantly older than Luther.
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The 1619 Project discusses a very serious topic, but our discussion of this Hulu show doesn't have to be serious at all. Yes, we talk about the parallels between getting the vote during the civil rights movement and keeping the vote in present day, but we also talk about dying our hair, the value of 1 or 2 middle names, whether or not we stand for the flag, pick-up basketball, and Jobina's love affair with the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther "the" King Junior.
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Are you a parent? Were you parented? Well, this podcast episode is for you! This new ABC show puts different parenting episodes to the test, literally. It's a competition, but they never said what the winning parenting style gets, other than happy and healthy children.
This episode, we discuss Alpha Males on Netflix, which comically chronicles the lives of 4 friends adapting to a changing world regarding masculinity and its role in the workplace, family dynamics, romantic relationships, and the bedroom. It's a fun little show that manages lightly address what is otherwise a very serious conversation happening in almost every corner of the globe, it seems. We discuss the pilot episode, with a few tangents and more than a few laughs, and then reveal if we will make this series a one episode stand, or if we'll keep watching.
Some of you may remember Lip from the show Shameless. Well, he's back at it again, but this time he's in the kitchen. Listen as we discuss the first episode of The Bear, which you can stream on Hulu, but we won't spoil it for you. And, of course we take a few tangents, sometimes comical and sometimes serious.
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This episode, we discuss the first episode of Harry and Meghan, a “documentary” on Netflix about the British couple who walked away from their royal heritage. In our episode, we take tangents to discuss Hamilton, long distance relationships, finding The One, Silver Tree, having a good Black woman in your life, and not getting a Master’s degree and the struggle of walking away from family legacies of education and religious faith. And we laugh through it all.
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Woo Young-Woo (yes, her name is palindrome-ish) is a highly intelligent, young lawyer with Asperger's syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder), who uses her unique perspective to win cases, but also struggles with some everyday interactions. Find it on Netflix.
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This week, we discuss the FX show you can't actually watch on FX, Fleishman is in Trouble, because you can only watch it on Hulu. In addition to lamenting the complexity of modern streaming programming, we take tangents to discuss our experiences with the NY subway, modern marriage, when to get your kids a cell phone, and when it's acceptable to pee in the shower. We have a new question this week: Marry, Kill, or One Night Stand?, where we both decide what we'd do with one of the characters on the show. And in the end, we reveal if we will continue watching the series, or if it's going to be a One Episode Stand.
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Hosts: Luther Palmer and Jobina Scott
Producer and Editor: Luther Palmer
This week, we discuss the series premiere of "From Scratch" on Netflix, and how Zoe Saldana has been playing college-aged characters onscreen for 20 years. We talk about love at first sight, pursuing your dreams, and the over-valuing of European art. Luther admits to not being ready to wear European suits with his full ankles showing, and Jobina shares her hilarious experience with Bikram yoga. After a lot of laughs, we reveal if we will make the series premeire a one episode stand, or if we'll continue watching the series.
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The Patient is on Hulu and stars Steve Carell, who plays a therapist held prisoner by a patient who reveals himself to be a serial killer. We have a lot of fun discussing this series premiere, but also go on tangents about the potential meaning of dreams, blow-dried beards, being spanked as children, the difficulty of finding a therapist, social emotional learning in schools, and choice as an illusion. We reveal if we will continue watching or will make this show a "One Episode Stand." And then, sadly, Jobina victim blames Carell for being taken captive.
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Flynne is a woman playing virtual reality (VR) games in the future, until the game becomes too real. Peripheral is an Amazon Original television show, and we discuss it with more than a few laughs along the way, then tell you if we're going to continue watching or make it a One Episode Stand.
We discuss The Serpent Queen, a historical drama about Catherine de' Medici, who marries into the French court in the mid 1500s. After a few observations and a few jokes, we both reveal if this will be a One Episode Stand, or if we'll continue watching.
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Mo is an olive-oil and hummus loving Palestinian refugee enduring a two-decade asylum process on the path to US citizenship. Find it on Netflix.
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We're discussing Dahmer, which is based on one of the most notorious serial killers in United States history. We talk through how the series premiere looks, sounds, and feels, and then get into some of the broader themes that came up. Somehow, we find a few laughs in there. Find it on Netflix.
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Can't wait for you all to hear our new show. We're hear to help you find good shows to watch, since a million new shows hit the streaming platforms every day. We're gonna laugh, and we're gonna cry (from laughing too hard), so come along for the ride.