Ep 1. The Woz
- July 11, 2007
- 21 min
Code Monkeys is an animated sitcom that follows the misadventures of two game developers, Dave and Jerry, who work at GameaVision, a video game company in the 1980s. In season 1 episode 1, titled "The Woz," Dave and Jerry attend a convention where they hope to meet Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple, and pitch their new game to him.
The episode opens with Dave and Jerry at a hotel room, preparing for the convention and discussing their plans to meet Wozniak. They are interrupted by their boss, Mr. Larrity, who informs them that they have to come up with a new game in two weeks or their jobs will be on the line.
At the convention, Dave and Jerry discover that they are not the only ones competing for Wozniak's attention. They encounter a rival group of developers, led by Todd, who taunt and belittle them. In the meantime, Mr. Larrity becomes increasingly anxious and paranoid, convinced that Dave and Jerry are going to ruin everything and get him fired.
Despite the obstacles, Dave and Jerry finally come face to face with Wozniak and pitch their game to him. They are nervous and awkward, but Wozniak seems impressed and agrees to give their game a chance. However, things take a sudden turn when Todd and his group trick Dave and Jerry into leaving Wozniak alone with them.
The episode ends on a cliffhanger, leaving the fate of Dave and Jerry's game uncertain. However, it sets the tone for the rest of the series, which is characterized by irreverent humor, 80s pop culture references, and a cast of wacky characters.
Overall, "The Woz" is a hilarious and entertaining introduction to the world of Code Monkeys. It captures the spirit of the 80s gaming industry and pokes fun at its absurdities and excesses, while also delivering memorable characters and laugh-out-loud moments.