Ep 9. How to Survive Working with Friends

Cooper Barrett's Guide To Surviving Life season 1 episode 9, titled "How to Survive Working with Friends", is a hilarious and relatable exploration of the challenges that arise when friends become colleagues. The episode follows Cooper and his friends as they try to navigate the intricacies of working together at a new job.

As the episode begins, we see Cooper, Neal, and Barry excitedly starting their new job at a fancy hotel. However, things quickly take a turn for the worse when they discover that their boss is none other than their ex-roommate-turned-nemesis Josh. To make matters worse, they are put in charge of organizing a beach party that Josh insists will be a major success.

The bulk of the episode centers around the group's attempts to pull off the beach party without completely screwing up. Cooper, as always, is the de facto leader of the group and tries his best to keep everyone focused and on task. However, tensions run high as they struggle to agree on the logistics of the party. Neal, who has a crush on their co-worker Kelly, becomes increasingly distracted by her and is less than helpful when it comes to party planning. Meanwhile, Barry attempts to turn the entire beach party into a juggling act, much to everyone's confusion and frustration.

Amidst all of the chaos, Cooper attempts to keep things under control, but the pressure begins to take its toll on him. He feels responsible for making sure the party is a success and worries that if they fail, it will reflect poorly on him. To make matters worse, Josh seems to be watching their every move, waiting for them to mess up.

As the beach party draws closer, tensions among the group reach a breaking point. Cooper and Neal get into a heated argument about how to set up the food table, while Barry becomes convinced that Josh is trying to sabotage them. Kelly tries her best to keep everyone calm, but it's clear that things are quickly spiraling out of control.

In the end, the group pulls off the beach party (mostly) without a hitch. They manage to put their differences aside and work together to make it a success, much to Josh's surprise. Although there were certainly some bumps along the way, Cooper and his friends learn that with a little bit of teamwork (and a lot of patience), it's possible to survive working with friends.

Overall, "How to Survive Working with Friends" is a fun and lighthearted episode that will resonate with anyone who has ever had to navigate the tricky waters of working with people they know personally. The characters are relatable and likable, and their struggles are both entertaining and insightful. Whether you're a recent college grad trying to make it in the workforce or a seasoned professional, there's something in this episode for everyone.