Ep 4. Book Club

Abby's season 1 episode 4, titled "Book Club," follows Abby and her lovable crew of regulars as they attempt to join a nearby gentrified book club. Abby's tenure at her neighborhood bar has been consistently challenged by the encroaching presence of the gentrified tech bros in the surrounding area, so this is an opportunity for her and her fellow blue-collar companions to take a stand against the growing tide of gentrification.

As they prepare for their first meeting with the book club, Abby and the gang succumb to a mutual moment of panic. They realize that although they work in the hospitality industry, none of them reads books. A desperate scramble ensues to read the selected novel in time, which turns into a hilarious series of attempts to paraphrase, cram, and cheat their way through the pages.

As the night of the book club gathering approaches, Abby's usual cast of characters realize they have to do more than simply finish the book; they need to dress up, act penitent, and charm their way into the club. Abby's meticulous preparation and a sudden inspiration from one of her staff members allows her to come up with a game plan that might give them all a fair shot at success.

Upon arriving at the club, the group tries their best to blend in, but their rough-around-the-edges exterior doesn't go unnoticed by the tech-savvy patrons. Despite their best efforts to impress the group with their knowledge of the book, things start to go downhill fast.

Fast-forward to after the book club meeting, back at Abby's bar, where they continue to scramble to find a way to fit in and service more future book club goers. They come up with a plan, but it appears to be a short-lived solution. As the group commiserates over their failures, it culminates in a touching moment where Abby surprises everyone with her own literary prowess and gives them all newfound hope.

Overall, Abby's season 1 episode 4, "Book Club," is a heartwarming, laugh-out-loud look at the lengths that people will go to fit in with others who they feel might not be their equals. It's an underdog story about the staff of a local bar that feels familiar, relatable, and funny.