Ep 3. Dr. Ben / Nick

Louie is a dark comedy TV series created, written, directed and starred by Louis C.K. The show mainly centers around his life as a comedian, divorced father of two, and New Yorker.

In season 1 episode 3, titled "Dr. Ben / Nick," Louie takes his youngest daughter Lilly to the doctor for a routine checkup. Her regular doctor is not available, and instead, they see Dr. Ben, a new doctor in the practice. Dr. Ben seems too enthusiastic, friendly, and overly genuine, which makes Louie uncomfortable. He feels like Dr. Ben is trying too hard and is not very good at his job.

The doctor's mannerisms and odd behavior make Louie feel uneasy. He tries to cut short the doctor's chatty jokes, and he even doubts Dr. Ben's medical knowledge. As a result, Louie is skeptical of the advice Dr. Ben gives him even after reassuring Louie that his daughter is perfectly healthy.

After they leave the doctor's office, Louie runs into a friend named Nick (played by Tony Rock). Louie and Nick engage in small talk about their lives and the struggles of parenting. During this conversation, Nick tells Louie about his theory that children's spirits are old because they lived before, and their current parents' role is to teach the child in their new life form.

Throughout the episode, Louie is trying to make sense of what Nick said to him. Louie's confusion stems from the skepticism that he continuously plunges himself in, from doubting Dr. Ben's medical advice to questioning the supernatural and what his friend told him.

The episode ends with the audience seeing Lily laughing and having a great time, which reassures Louie that there was nothing to worry about.

Overall, the episode is a combination of dark humor and thought-provoking ideas that Louie is trying to reconcile. The episode's main theme focuses on Louie's skepticism and how it affects his interactions with others. In addition, the episode brings up interesting ideas about the supernatural and questions if they can fit within the context of Louie's mundane life.