Ep 5. Good Neighbors

The episode starts with a conversation at the house between Melanie, Joy, and Victoria. They are discussing how tough it is to make new friends at their age. Melanie mentions that she has heard about a book club that meets regularly. The other girls don't seem too thrilled at the idea of reading books with strangers. Victoria suggests that they try to make friends within their own building. Joy agrees and says that they should try to be “Good Neighbors”.

The ladies go door to door introducing themselves and trying to make new friends with their neighbors. They start off great, with Melanie discovering a fellow yogi and Joy getting helpful tips from a retired nurse. These interactions seem to be the beginning of something great, but the ladies are soon bogged down with constant invitations and repeating visits.

While the girls are being busy with their newfound social lives, Elka takes it upon herself to play a game of Good Neighbors in her own way by leaving eviction notices on people’s doors. This creates panic within the building and the girls work to undo the mess that Elka has made.

In the meantime, there are awkward dates and conversations that happen between the girls and their neighbors, just like any new friendships. Joy discovers that Nina, the woman who she was especially fond of, is having an affair with her husband. Victoria finds that her neighbor is an emotional hoarder who can’t say goodbye to anything. Melanie finds that her yoga classmate has bad breath.

As more and more revelations about their neighbors come to light, the girls feel like they are in over their heads. They realize that their idealized vision of building a community may not be as simple as they thought. In the end, they come together as a group to solve the Elka eviction prank and vow to make a greater effort to connect with their fellow apartment dwellers.

Overall, the episode is a lighthearted look at the trials and tribulations that come with making new friends. It explores the idea of community and the need for human connection, but also lightly touches on the fact that not everyone is compatible with everyone else. The comedic elements and plot twists keep the episode engaging and fun to watch.