Ep 1. Pilot

Nora Lin, a young woman in her mid-20s, lives in Queens, New York with her father and grandmother. She spends most of her time watching TV on the couch and working at a dead-end job in a deli. However, when Nora's father, Wally, finds out he might have the opportunity to sell his air conditioning business, he begins to pressure Nora to think about her own future.

Nora's best friend, Chen, encourages her to try new things and explore her options. On a whim, Nora decides to audition for a children's theater production of "The Wizard of Oz." Surprisingly, she lands the lead role of Dorothy and is overjoyed. However, Nora quickly realizes that the responsibilities that come with the part are overwhelming and she begins to question if she's the right fit for the role.

Meanwhile, Nora's father is dealing with his own struggles. He's trying to sell his business to a potential buyer, but things keep going awry. His health is also deteriorating, and he refuses to go to the doctor due to his fear of needles. Nora tries to step up and help her father, but feels frustrated when he won't listen to her.

Throughout the episode, Nora confronts her fears and learns to take risks. She tells off her boss at work and stands up to the other actors in the play when they treat her poorly. She also comes to terms with the fact that she may not be the best fit for the role of Dorothy and decides to step down from the part.

In the end, Nora's father's business deal falls through and he decides not to sell. Nora is initially disappointed, but realizes that everything happens for a reason. She makes the decision to continue pursuing her career in theater and begins to look forward to what the future holds.

Overall, the pilot episode of "Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens" sets up the series with a comedic and heartfelt tone. The show explores themes of family, identity, and self-discovery in a unique and relatable way. Fans of Awkwafina's previous work will appreciate the show's quirky humor and relatable characters.