Recap Of "Loudermilk" Season 1 - Recap Guide

1x10 "Bourbon Street"

Aired 8 years ago - Dec 19, 2017

Loudermilk returns to Seattle and makes a huge decision that affects not only his life, but the lives of everyone in his world as well.

in order to be a cancer doctor. This is Ben. Yeah. Where the hell have you been? You're afraid to go out there No. No. Unh... unh. You're even more raw than I am. Like this? Whoo! Damn it, Ben! This is exactly what I didn't want to happen. He's not gonna try and pull because you're too much of a pussy. - All right? Okay. And then I'll tell him. - You better. Friends kiss. Get your head out of your ass! A liar's a liar. That's why he's pushing Allison on me all the time. you look like a skinny hand grenade! You should want to stay sober no matter what. Have you been... You've been all up in my ass about staying on the wagon, All right. Just let me get the barf off my pants. Yeah, you know, that's what people always say And Ben is a good man, and he's terrified of hurting you! I know. That's why we broke up! But I don't want to live the way that you live. Loudermilk, I'm sorry, Don't "Sam" me, asshole. how could you do this and me not find out? If Ben can stay clean, I can stay clean." and someone to love me that I could love... All right. Fire when ready. I meanin a good way. No. Oh. And now I'm returning it. My life would just be blow jobs and daffodils? hoping to run into you so that we can talk for a couple of minutes, for a very, very long time. Listen to me. This is a very, very important part.

1x9 "Highway 10 Revisited"

Aired 8 years ago - Dec 12, 2017

Loudermilk, Ben, and Claire hit the road for New Orleans with the intention of crashing a wedding. Left to their own devices, the group goes off the rails.

Because... to lead the group in his absence, and we'll... and we'll squint Come on. Dude, it's a really long drive, a control freak, man. You know, you really are Well... just slow down, okay? I was trying to help you out. Yes. We're all the same. We're alcoholics. fuckin' sentences. and it's two you don't even share like that with your own group. I mean, you got me thinking that maybe this wedding she's gonna realize that she feels the same way this week. and I'm gonna ask her out Okay, three days. Why the fuck did you throw Loudermilk I do. Th-This is... Don't bother coming back here! I'm gonna take Mom and Scamper out here for a walk. you not being able to come up with some catchy slogan They're either abusers or cross dressers. I'm sorry, new friend, Stop dating assholes who pee on you. Yeah, yeah, he's been sober for like what, uh, two weeks? So, unlike you, Mr. Selfish, I came to these meetings Mm. We were driving forever, ♪ That's where it is ♪ unless I get a cooler, so, you know, He can take care of himself. How should I know? Watch your step. Oh, yeah. I, uh... And then, one day, he had a slip. you can't control everything somebody does. that's not the answer. That's how I know something is wrong ever hitchhike somewhere He would never, He'd been driving for a bunch of hours, Touchy, sir. why I had dental floss in my forehead!

1x8 "Invitation Only"

Aired 8 years ago - Dec 05, 2017

Ben's secret life catches up to him, and Loudermilk is forced to confront the fact that he may not know his best friend as well as he thinks.

What are you talking about? Certainly unexpected. ...this is Tom. They feel judged. in some parts of Texas. and as required by law You could use those to knock on doors. Give us your professional "rock critic" opinion. He thinks R.E.M.'s "Monster" album Hey, ho... how do you know what I said about that? when George Harrison was your age, he... No. Did your mom die? ♪ We get it poppin' nonstop ♪ I hope you're cool having blood on your hands Look at these. Look at these things. Who you working for, Seagram's? When you're having a few beers and reading some Tolkien. Mmm. Or eating 'shrooms Remember that 6:00 feeling? You d... you don't know where you're going, ♪ See, I'm upset because I've always been stuck ♪ Whew. burned before, sir. Sorry, but I have been Okay. Tell you what. we should call the police. I think This isn't your property. I mean, look at me. Get in there. Ow. Um... Oh, yeah. Don't worry, wasn't used. I-I'm sorry, I-I didn't mean to! What happened to that dental floss And that's my job. Really? It doesn't sound that complicated to me. instead of going and getting them yourself. What? ♪ Moonlight will guide you ♪ I think you might want to open your eyes a little wider. dancing slow in turning light ♪ ♪ Last night, Well, I tried to talk to you the other day at the diner, Definitely. since, you know, Katrina. And why did she even invite you?

1x7 "Father of the Year"

Aired 8 years ago - Nov 28, 2017

A visit from Loudermilk's alcoholic, philandering father opens old wounds and creates new problems.

And your Amstel Light. Wow. If you can't have one glass of wine with your old man, That's okay. Go ahead. Tell me about it. Hey, uh, does he still think I'm gay? Of course you did. the weeks and months and years and... There, there. Let it all out. Actually, pretty accurate. Oh, yeah, take it all... until now. that I let you have Is Annette still here? She was a screamer, huh? Yeah. with the uni-boober? Mm-hmm. of weird when my Dad's around. Oh, yeah, he's... he's kind True dat. I-I will see you guys later. Usually I sleep with just a shirt on. I fucked a chicken once. And I was all pissed off and drunk out of my gourd - that's the chicken vagina. - Yeah. I mean, Sam, a moment? I got my asshole father in town. That's true. It is big business. ...more than half of you people are not alcoholics. He got his guys together, and they turned bread into wine, they got paid to make sure that every senator and every governor you are obligated to do rehab. Don't listen to this idiot. You're all alcoholics! Stop resisting! is to accept the fact that they can never, ever drink again. Oh, yeah. Who's your daddy?! Well... cute. No, no. Don't, don't, don't. hiding under the couch. Look what I found Fine. not people who wronged me. When you were a kid, I was a good father. terrible childhoods, okay? Look, we all had That's bullshit. You know what? Just go back and, you know, Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah, yeah. Why not? Sure.

1x6 "Lay, Lady, Lay"

Aired 8 years ago - Nov 21, 2017

Cutter continues to make Tom's life a living hell, but no matter what he tries, Tom can't shake him. When he turns to Loudermilk for help, Tom quickly finds that he's on his own.

God! Well, if your boss thinks you have a problem, Is there a problem? Yes. I need your help. Hey, you journal, too? God damn! I fuckin' love that little rabbit! Man, that's good shit. Sorry you had to come out here for nothing. You want me to talk to him for ya? It's Tony. "Alzero" Cabernet Veneto. It was like you're actually drinking it yourself. suppose to do? What the fuck was I You gotta get rid of that locker. My bad. I'm not talking no pussy minor chord. my pineal gland is decalcified, you know. All right, good stuff, Cutter. I'm kidding! I'm kidding. I'm kidding. All right, listen, And yet you gushed over Limp Bizkit. apologize? You mean, like, Well, uh... No, no, it's me! It's me... Tom! Am I... Am I in danger? He stabs at the air, No, you already got a sponsor. It... It's... Third DUI?! for my third DUI. You filling in Jumping Jack Crash is my Jumping Jack Crash. early for vodka. No, it's a little I'm just checking in. Plus, I brought you a lunch. All right, all right. So... Hell, it's got tits and ass and booze inside? this work environment here. My name's Tracy Cutter, and I'm an alcoholic. I'm leaving this here. What? Oh, my God! there's a saying I recently heard... But you're way ahead of the black guy. a grip on this thing. you're trying to get Don't you dare call that wine. That's shit. It's like you're Mr. Perfect, ...it makes me want to... makes me want to drink. Not cool, man.

1x5 "There's a New Kid in Town"

Aired 8 years ago - Nov 14, 2017

A new member, Tom, joins the group who isn't all he appears to be. Cutter takes Tom under his wing to make sure his charge stays clean and sober, no matter what it takes. Loudermilk and Allison butt heads over her taste in music.

I promise you, my day will come. Whoa, whoa, whoa. Your idea? You mean our idea? But right now, you just have to be patient, young grasshopper. Never say maybe, it shows uncertainty, a sign of weakness. whips out the Cross pen, signs his name But it's not always about what you were saying, I got a DUI last month. you get the person to sign the... the paper. I mean, it's just not fair! Attitude is important. Maybe they thought you were too slow, Roger. Mm-hmm? Sorry, dude, we're totally fucking with you. My real name is Kevin. and I think it would be cathartic for you to share. Well... one time, I sold the family's schnauzer you think your ready, after what happened to Ollie? - Where are they? Indiana? - Yeah. butt rape your soul that wants to Give me your phone. Oh... um. I lost it. All right then. He's really been through the ringer. "Sugar Days"? It's not that bad? Gay Jim. Across the hall? Who? Wait, wait, wait. You stole my paperwork? ♪ After hookin' up with that skank ♪ ♪ You won't be gettin' none from me ♪ I see you got some new vinyl. they're idiots when it comes to music. Like, I literally wrote the book on what's good and what's bad. I'm still processing. you and me. You'll be helping Give us a minute here, Gary. Do we have a deal? By my office? Wai... How do you know where I work? If you don't have time for a meeting, Is that... Is that "Lil'," L-I-L, or "Little" with the T's? but why'd you take my records and my record player? And what's wrong with my records? in that whole box, okay, You have one decent album I need to get that signed. Yeah, it can be hard to tell what you're gonna get personally. He won't take it

1x4 "It's All About the Beans"

Aired 8 years ago - Nov 07, 2017

Loudermilk is fed up with Claire's couch crashing and wants her gone, but her mother bribes him to continue to keep an eye on her daughter. Roger's conflicted when his old rock band is approached to use their music in a beer commercial.

You know, like, two dicks, one mouth? Heh. Well, it's not just beer, though. For fucking "Boilerbreaker"? is it usually pisses somebody off. Well, if she's doing fine, Stay out of this! Like you paid for this place? Awesome. Tempting, but I think I'm gonna go try and get some Z's You're not a kid, so don't say "super sleeper" again. you're on your own now. No. No, no. He died in it? Worse. Awful. Terrible. Okay. Well... Uh, is your Dr. McDreamy here? Yeah. That'll work. Is this your car? You lawyer up on us? Show him where to sign. I'm just supporting my friend Roger. making a little bit of money off our art? Come on, Roger! Dude, you're the real deal, you know? Hey, you're the one who's always going on So, what about work? What'd they say? with the crazy timing and me and my new job. She's got this, uh, deviated-septum, sleep-apnea, Here. Listen. This is her. it's closer to four minutes, All right? Another time, Missing some knobs or it's a little moldy. Nobody's saying otherwise. It was flush... from coughing. The only one in the room who studied medicine for seven years consider here, Loudermilk, okay? There's other factors to That's very generous. No, I think he just did it 'cause he felt guilty. the Heimlich maneuver. I get up and I'm giving him If I'm an elephant. How does he even play the drums? This commercial. and I probably shouldn't keep that. Sound check!

1x3 "You're Only as Sick as Your Secrets"

Aired 8 years ago - Oct 31, 2017

Loudermilk goes to great lengths to get Claire to open up about her deep-seated issues, with mixed results. Mugsy reaches out to his estranged daughter and finds that some relationships are harder to fix than others.

1x2 "Shark Week"

Aired 8 years ago - Oct 24, 2017

With nowhere left to turn, a worse for wear Claire lands on Loudermilk's couch. Deciding she needs to be taught a lesson, he and Ben take her on their version of a vision quest. Loudermilk also makes a play for his new neighbor, Allison.

All right, you know what? A sober guy on the road with a bunch of fucked-up rockstars Well, if I got a copy of your book, Um... you got a minute? You got anything resembling coffee? I immediately thought of you. Like, um, you know, everything. Why can't you just find a park bench for a place to stay. Yeah. Claire's looking Are you out of your fucking mind? But you got to stay sober or you got to go-ber. Yeah. All right, 36 hours. Sit somewhere else. Of course. Whoa. Uh, she's on my couch. Oh, I was reading it on the toilet. You know what? No? I mean, it's like baseball. her whole life, She's been spoiled you're playing, man. Uh, excuse me. Like probably want to cram it into your... Like a lot of Native American things the white man stole, We're almost there. You're Rocky, That's what you're gonna learn on the vision quest. ♪ And the world's all right with me ♪ How you feeling? get clearer I want you feel your mind Punch it! Yeah. You're faster than you look. I do, actually. I think... I think it shows Look, sometimes, you need someone else - Hey! Hey! - Oh! Hey! All right, all right. What the fuck, you asshole?! Okay! All right, all right! I'd be better off on the street, you pieces of shit! 30... 36 hours? Oh. You made it.

1x1 "A Girl in Trouble Is a Temporary Thing"

Aired 8 years ago - Oct 17, 2017

Grumpy substance-abuse counselor Sam Loudermilk is forced to try to make a connection with a young addict if he wants to keep his weekly meeting space.

There's no "um" in sober. and then un-fucking the things that you fucked up. about the way you're leading these meetings. I think the work that your organization does may be exactly what she needs. that your brand of help My husband passed recently, Well, I wouldn't say highly. Again, who the fuck are you? Gross! You're like 70! but it's not gonna happen. I don't have a deal. You want to drink and drug yourself to an early grave, two garbage cans have been fucking in here. and storm that shit. a chair stuck to your back. but I think you have I didn't body-check him. and body-checks them? and she slams the door in my face. So, you gonna try to make it up to her? How? making words up now? Are we just Oh, really? I'm the worst? Well, you're an idiot. He's the greatest classical guitarist in the world I mean, finish something for once in... You got to be a little harsh His only failing, really, is he didn't O.D., No, actually, you made it worse. but I can see you for the worthless human being you are. I'm not a miracle worker Yeah, I started jerking off a few guys for meth money. That... I'm not a biologist or anything, but, uh... Well, I don't think they understand marketing. Hi. It's okay. I know him. I've seen it before, and it doesn't end well. I'm trying to help. after a couple bottles of Jack that nobody can help you with? What's the big problem or we're gonna do this the hard way? Hey, the teenage girl that I came in with... I got to go, Sam. 'cause those are terrible last words.