Derek Does Stuff With A Friend Season 1 Episode 12 Gwyneth Paltrow Pranks Customers with Derek Blasberg

Derek Does Stuff With A Friend season 1 episode 12, titled "Gwyneth Paltrow Pranks Customers with Derek Blasberg," sees fashion journalist and author Derek Blasberg teaming up with actress and Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow for a hilarious prank on unsuspecting customers.

The episode opens with Derek and Gwyneth brainstorming ideas for their prank. They settle on having Gwyneth disguise herself as a sales associate at a trendy boutique in Los Angeles, with Derek coaching her through a hidden earpiece. Their plan is to convince customers to try on some of the most outrageous clothes they can find in the store, from giant fur hats to psychedelic jumpsuits.

As the customers start trickling in, Gwyneth puts on her best salesperson act, greeting them warmly and offering to help them find the perfect outfit. Derek feeds her lines to coax the customers into trying on the wacky clothes, and Gwyneth delivers them with ease.

One customer tries on a neon yellow romper that barely covers her chest, while another dons a fur vest so big it looks like a bear costume. Gwyneth keeps a straight face throughout, maintaining her cool demeanor even as the customers start to raise eyebrows at the absurdity of the clothes.

The prank reaches its peak when Gwyneth convinces a customer to try on a pair of leather pants that are several sizes too small. As the customer struggles to pull them on, Gwyneth assures her that they just need to be "broken in." Derek stifles his laughter as he listens in through the earpiece, but when Gwyneth starts mimicking the customer's squats to show off the pants' flexibility, he can't help but burst out laughing.

As the episode draws to a close, Derek and Gwyneth reveal their true identities to the surprised customers, who are all good sports about the prank. Gwyneth confesses that she's always wanted to work in retail, while Derek jokes that he's never been kicked out of a store so quickly. The duo shares a laugh as the credits roll, capping off an episode that's equal parts silly and endearing.