Ep 1. Pilot

In the first episode of Hung, we meet Ray Drecker, a struggling high school basketball coach living in Detroit, Michigan. Ray's life is in shambles with his wife leaving him, his home burnt down and him living in a rundown tent in his backyard. He is also behind on his bills and is forced to consider a job he never thought he would take: being a male escort.

Ray's life starts to change when he runs into Tanya Skagle at a self-help class. Tanya is a poet who is also down on her luck, working at a rundown bookstore and living with her ailing mother. After some discussion, Tanya comes up with an idea to use Ray's well-endowed anatomy to start a business as a male escort. Tanya offers to be Ray's manager and the duo sets out to start their new venture.

The first client they encounter is a woman named Lenore Bernard, who is looking for a man to take her on vacation to support her fantasy life. Ray is reluctant to take up this request, fearing that he might be caught in a sticky situation. However, after a chance run-in with Lenore, he agrees to go and starts his first official gig as a male escort. Lenore is a tough customer who is demanding and controlling, but Ray is able to satisfy her needs and earn a good tip in the process.

Meanwhile, Ray's ex-wife Jessica is starting a new life with her wealthy husband Ronnie Haxon. Jessica is struggling to fit into the elite social circles that Ronnie is a part of and feels like an outsider. However, things take a surprising turn when Ronnie offers to help Ray financially in exchange for some small favors.

The first episode of Hung introduces viewers to the characters and sets up the premise of the show. It highlights the struggles of everyday people in tough economic times and their attempts to find ways to make ends meet. While the show has some comedic moments, it also tackles some serious issues such as unemployment, economic inequality and failed relationships. The characters are multi-dimensional and there is a sense of realism to their struggles.

The episode also sets up some interesting storylines for the future. The partnership between Ray and Tanya is an unconventional one and viewers can expect to see their relationship evolve over time. The introduction of Lenore also hints at the possibility of more clients and the various situations that they might put Ray in. The deal between Ronnie and Ray creates a sense of tension and sets up some potential conflicts that could arise later in the season.

Overall, the Pilot episode of Hung is a solid start to the show. It introduces the characters and sets up the premise in a way that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. It leaves viewers wanting to see more and provides a good foundation for the series to build on.