Outsourced Season 1 Episode 2
Outsourced
Season 1

Ep 2. The Measure of a Manmeet

  • TV-PG
  • September 30, 2010
  • 20 min
  • 7.1  (152)

Manmeet takes center stage in this episode of "Outsourced." The lovable Indian salesman is under a lot of pressure to meet his sales quotas, but he's also dealing with a personal crisis. His girlfriend back home has given him an ultimatum – either he proposes to her or she's going to marry someone else. Manmeet is torn between his love for his girlfriend and his commitment to his job.

His boss, Todd, is no help. He's already on Manmeet's case about his sales numbers and now he's pushing him to train a new employee, Tonya. Todd thinks that Manmeet is the perfect person to show Tonya the ropes, but Manmeet is too preoccupied with his own problems to deal with hers.

Meanwhile, the rest of the call center is getting into the spirit of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. Everyone is excited for the big party, except for Gupta, who is struggling to reconcile his Indian heritage with his American identity. He's embarrassed by the Indian music that's playing in the office and he's annoyed by the fireworks outside.

Things come to a head when Manmeet has a run-in with Tonya. She accidentally breaks some of his sales records and he freaks out. He yells at her and storms out of the office, leaving Tonya to pick up the pieces.

Later, Todd confronts Manmeet about his behavior. He tells him that he needs to get his act together if he wants to keep his job. Manmeet is contrite, but he's still distracted by his girlfriend's ultimatum. He decides to ask his co-workers for advice.

Everyone has a different opinion. Rajiv tells him to break up with his girlfriend and focus on work. Madhuri tells him to propose, but only if he's really ready. Asha tells him to follow his heart, no matter what.

In the end, Manmeet realizes that he has to be true to himself. He proposes to his girlfriend over the phone and she accepts. He's thrilled, but he's also sad to be so far away from her. He confides in Todd, who surprises him by showing a softer side. Todd reveals that he was in a long-distance relationship once and he understands how hard it can be.

The episode ends with a beautiful Diwali celebration, complete with music, dancing, and fireworks. Gupta finally lets go of his reservations and joins in the festivities. Manmeet is happy to be surrounded by his co-workers and to feel like part of a family.

"The Measure of a Manmeet" is an excellent episode of "Outsourced." It balances the show's humor with its heart, and it gives Manmeet a chance to shine. The episode deals with issues of culture, identity, and personal responsibility, while also celebrating the joy of community and tradition. It's a must-watch for fans of the show.

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  • First Aired
    September 30, 2010
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    20 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.1  (152)