Ep 3. How to Survive Being a Plus One

Cooper Barrett's Guide To Surviving Life season 1 episode 3 titled "How to Survive Being a Plus One" follows Cooper Barrett and his friends as they attend a wedding as plus-ones without dates. The episode focuses on Cooper's struggles with being a plus-one and seeing his ex-girlfriend with her new boyfriend at the wedding.

Cooper and his friends struggle to find dates for the wedding, so they end up going solo as plus-ones for their respective friends who are getting married. While at the wedding, Cooper can't help but feel awkward and out of place as he sees his ex-girlfriend, Kelly, with her new boyfriend, Matt.

As the night goes on, Cooper becomes increasingly jealous of Matt and begins to act out in front of Kelly. He drinks too much, embarrasses himself on the dance floor, and even starts a fight with Matt. Meanwhile, Barry, Cooper's friend, tries to hook up with a bridesmaid, but ends up getting stuck chatting with her conservative uncle.

While the wedding is in full swing, Cooper and his friends start to see that being a plus-one without a date doesn't have to be so bad. They begin to enjoy themselves and take advantage of the open bar and dance floor. Cooper and Kelly talk things out and come to a mutual agreement, while Barry ends up connecting with his conservative uncle, bonding over their mutual dislike for the groom's choice in music.

In the end, Cooper learns that sometimes being a plus-one doesn't need to be stressful or awkward. He also realizes that he needs to let go of his jealousy and move on from his past relationship with Kelly.

Overall, "How to Survive Being a Plus One" is a comedic episode that explores the awkwardness and challenges that come with attending a wedding as a plus-one without a date. It shows that sometimes these situations can bring unexpected joys and connections, and that it's important to let go of past relationships and jealousies in order to fully enjoy the experience.