Getting On Season 1 Episode 3
Getting On
Season 1

Ep 3. Make Someone Happy

  • TV-MA
  • December 8, 2013
  • 28 min
  • 9.2  (136)

Make Someone Happy is the third episode of the first season of the dark comedy series Getting On. The episode centers around the daily operations of the Billy Barnes Extended Care Unit, which is focused on the geriatric care of the elderly patients with chronic or terminal illness.

The episode opens with DiDi (Niecy Nash) juggling her multiple job responsibilities and managing the complexities of the patients' care. She is particularly concerned about a patient, Bernie, who is suffering from severe dementia and whose wife is dying. DiDi goes above and beyond to help Bernie cope with his situation and be there for him emotionally, despite the strained relationship between the two.

Meanwhile, Nurse Dawn (Alex Borstein) is dealing with her own problems as she is struggling to maintain her professionalism and control her emotions. She is annoyed with the new temporary nurse, Patsy (Mel Rodriguez), who is taking charge of her responsibilities and making changes to the ward's operations. The two engage in a power struggle, which leads to a confrontation between them.

Dr. Jenna James (Laurie Metcalf) is grappling with her own emotional turmoil, as she struggles to maintain her composure and professionalism while dealing with difficult patients. In this episode, she is tasked with comforting a patient, Opal, who is nearing the end of her life and struggling emotionally with the thought of leaving her family behind. Jenna manages to handle this situation with care and skill, despite her own internal conflicts and stress.

The episode explores the challenges and complexities of geriatric care, highlighting the struggles and frustrations that come with caring for people who are at the end of their lives. It delves into the multifaceted emotional and practical challenges of providing care for patients with chronic illnesses.

Make Someone Happy also portrays the relationships between the staff as they navigate their own challenges and clashes with each other. The episode depicts the power dynamics between the different members of the team, revealing their different roles and responsibilities and the complexities that come with working closely with one another.

Overall, Make Someone Happy is an emotional and thought-provoking episode that highlights the complexities of geriatric care and the challenges of working in a high-stress environment. It is a poignant exploration of end-of-life care and the complex relationships between patients and their caregivers.

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Getting On, Season 1 Episode 3, is available to watch and stream on HBO. You can also buy, rent Getting On on demand at Max, Amazon Prime, Amazon, HBO NOW, Apple TV online.
  • First Aired
    December 8, 2013
  • Content Rating
    TV-MA
  • Runtime
    28 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    9.2  (136)