Ep 1. Pilot

Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life is a TV series that follows the antics of Cooper Barrett and his group of friends as they navigate through the ups and downs of adulthood. In the first episode, titled "Pilot," we are introduced to the main characters and their individual quirks.

Cooper (played by Jack Cutmore-Scott) is the main protagonist who recently graduated from college and is struggling to find his place in the world. He is joined by his roommates and best friends, Barry (played by James Earl), Neal (played by Charlie Saxton) and Josh (played by Lenny Jacobson).

The episode begins with Cooper waking up after a wild night of partying and realizing that he lost his phone, wallet, and keys. As he retraces his steps to find his lost items, he runs into his ex-girlfriend, Kelly (played by Meaghan Rath) who is still furious with him for cheating on her.

Meanwhile, Cooper's roommates are dealing with their own problems - Barry has been evicted from his apartment due to excessive noise complaints, Neal is struggling to get over his ex-girlfriend and Josh is trying to impress a girl he likes.

Cooper and his friends come up with a plan to break into Barry's old apartment to retrieve Barry's computer which has important files on it. They end up getting caught and have to flee the scene, but not before finding out that Barry's ex-girlfriend had put a restraining order on him.

Throughout the episode, we see Cooper and his friends making bad decisions and learning from their mistakes. Cooper starts off as a selfish and clueless young adult, but by the end of the episode, he realizes the importance of taking responsibility for his actions and tries to make amends with Kelly.

Overall, the pilot episode of Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life sets the tone for the rest of the series. It's a lighthearted comedy that touches on the struggles of growing up and the importance of friendship and accountability. With a talented cast and witty writing, it's definitely a show worth checking out.