Ep 1. There Must Be Rules...

There Must Be Rules is the first episode of Exes & Ohs, a comedy series that follows the lives of four lesbian friends in Seattle. The main character, Jennifer (played by Michelle Paradise), is a freelance writer who has just broken up with her girlfriend, Gillian (played by Marnie Alton). As Jennifer tries to navigate the single life, she leans on her friends Sam (played by Megan Cavanagh), Chris (played by Angela Featherstone), and Kris (played by Heather Matarazzo) for advice and support.

In this episode, Jennifer is determined to move on from her breakup and starts dating again. However, she quickly realizes that the dating game has changed since the last time she was single. When she meets a girl named Max (played by Amy Brienes) at a coffee shop, she thinks she's found someone who could be a good match. But when Max asks Jennifer to come over to her place, Jennifer is hesitant. She doesn't want to be too forward, but she also doesn't want to play games.

Meanwhile, Sam is contemplating getting back together with her ex-girlfriend, Rebecca (played by Gina DeVivo). Chris is dealing with her own relationship drama, as her girlfriend of two years is pressuring her to move in together. And Kris, who is known for being a bit of a player, is trying to find someone she actually wants to commit to.

Throughout the episode, the theme of rules and boundaries comes up. Jennifer starts to question whether there are rules to dating, and if so, what they are. Sam wonders if getting back together with an ex violates any unspoken rules of the dating world. And Chris is struggling to set boundaries with her girlfriend, who seems to want more from their relationship than Chris is ready to give.

Overall, There Must Be Rules sets the stage for the rest of the series by introducing the dynamics of the friend group and the various issues they'll be grappling with throughout the season. It's a funny and relatable look at modern dating and relationships, as well as the challenges that come with being a single queer woman in a world that can sometimes feel unwelcoming.