Ep 10. Home Insecurity

Happy Together season 1 episode 10, titled "Home Insecurity," takes viewers on a comedic ride as the new couple Jake and Claire rush to find an apartment to rent after their home gets burglarized. The storyline revolves around the aftermath of the break-in and how Jake's fear of being robbed again influences his decision-making, causing tension between him and Claire.

The episode starts with Jake and Claire returning home to find their apartment ransacked. They call the police, but the experience leaves Jake feeling vulnerable and paranoid. He decides that they need to move to a more secure location, like a high-rise apartment building with a doorman. However, Claire disagrees with his plan, wanting to stay in a place they can call their home.

Throughout the episode, Jake and Claire's opposite views on the type of apartment they should get create comedic moments. They view various properties, and Jake keeps insisting on security features like a security system, a panic room and a guard dog. Claire finds it ridiculous and even tries to make Jake feel better by showing him that their old apartment wasn't so bad after all.

Meanwhile, Jake's best friend and agent, Cooper, shows up and tries to pitch Jake a script collaboration with Louie Anderson. Although it seems like he's there to distract Jake from his fear, Cooper is the storyline's comic relief and offers some much-needed levity to Jake's paranoia.

Soon after arriving at one of the apartments, Jake and Claire meet the next-door neighbors, who are eccentric and have a bit of a strange obsession with their cat and piano. These two neighbors, also offer more comedic relief as they engage in quirky behaviors.

Later a conversation leads Jake to realize that he doesn't want to move into an apartment that doesn't feel like a home. This realization leads to Jake and Claire having a heartfelt conversation that would take their relationship to the next level. They discuss their feelings about their former apartment, the break-in, and the feeling of security that comes from living in a place of their own. Claire comfortably reveals that Jake makes her feel secure, and they conclude that wherever they live; they need to make it home together.

In the final scene of the episode, the couple returns to their old apartment and turns the negative experience into a positive one by clearing up the mess made during the break-in and laughing off their misfortune. They even end up adopting the law enforcement dog that scared Jake earlier in the show. The episode ends in a touching moment, with Jake and Claire sharing a romantic moment on the terrace as they watch the sunset, knowing that security comes from within their relationship, not outside forces.

Overall, Happy Together season 1 episode 10, "Home Insecurity," delivers on the series' promise of light-hearted comedy and comedic relief. The episode manages to touch on a relevant topic that most people have experienced, which is feeling vulnerable and anxious following burglary. The episode also provides a powerful message about security and safety, highlighting that true security doesn't come from external factors, but rather from the relationships.