Ep 1. Pilot

Two young millennials in their mid-twenties, Esther and Benji, try to navigate their way through life in Los Angeles. In the pilot episode, six months have passed since Esther moved in with Benji after her parents cut her off financially. They are roommates and best friends who aren't as successful in life as they thought they would be by this time. Esters is an assistant to a personal trainer, and Benji works as a stand-up comedian, but neither are finding the success they want in their respective fields.

The episode begins with Esther and Benji at a nightclub, attempting to blend in with the party crowd. It quickly becomes apparent that neither of them knows how to have fun in this scene. They leave the nightclub and end up at a diner where they contemplate their lives and their seeming inability to connect with people.

The action then switches to Esther and Benji's apartment, where they are discussing Esther's lack of a social life. Benji suggests that they throw a housewarming party to get Esther out of her shell, but Esther is hesitant. She doesn't think anyone will come to their party. Benji convinces her to invite her boss, who she has a crush on, and his friends, in the hopes that it will lead to a promotion and a better life for her.

The rest of the episode follows Esther and Benji as they try to prepare for the party. They scramble to clean their apartment, buy alcohol, and invite guests. They have some awkward interactions while inviting people, but they manage to get a small group to agree to come. Along the way, Esther and Benji bicker and tease each other, but their friendship and love for each other is apparent.

When the day of the party arrives, Esther and Benji are excited and nervous. They prepare their apartment and wait for their guests to arrive. The guests turn out to be a group of seniors who mistakenly thought the apartment was a senior center. Esther and Benji reluctantly welcome them in and try to make the best of the situation. It's clear that this is not the party they were hoping for, but they make the most of it and end up having a good time with the seniors.

In the end, Esther and Benji reflect on the night and their friendship. They realize that even though the party didn't go as planned, they had fun together and that's what matters. They also acknowledge that they are both still trying to figure out their lives, but they're doing it together, and that's what makes it bearable.

Overall, the pilot episode of Alone Together sets up the premise of the show and introduces us to Esther and Benji's characters. It's a charming and funny episode that sets the tone for the rest of the series. The episode highlights how Esther and Benji, despite their lack of success, have a strong bond and are there for each other. It's a show about the realities of life after college and the struggles millennials face in today's world.