Ep 1. Pilot

Jennifer Falls, a single mother, returns to her hometown after losing her high-paying job and a subsequent breakdown. The episode opens with Jennifer interviewing for a bartender job at a local sports bar. She struggles to impress the owner, Dina, who hired Jennifer at her previous job and is aware of her past success. Jennifer is initially too proud to accept the job, but after a few drinks with her best friend, Maggie, and seeing her former boss working at the same bar, she decides to take the job.

The episode follows Jennifer as she adjusts to her new life back in her childhood home with her parents, Wayne and Bunny, her teenage daughter, Gretchen, and her recovering alcoholic brother, Wayne Jr. Jennifer's strained relationship with her mother is evident as Bunny repeatedly doubts Jennifer's ability to take care of herself and Gretchen, criticizing everything from her job to her haircut. Wayne is also unemployed and struggling to find his identity after retiring, contributing to the financial strain on the household.

At work, Jennifer's former assistant, Rachel, shows up to her surprise. Jennifer is initially happy to see her and hopes to reconnect. However, Rachel informs Jennifer that she will be managing the bar and that Dina will be retiring, leaving Jennifer with a new boss. Jennifer struggles with Rachel's new authority and control over her job, causing conflict between the two.

In the midst of all these changes, Jennifer tries to reconnect with old friends and acquaintances, including her former high school crush, Ian. After a failed attempt at seeking his attention with old tactics, Jennifer learns that Ian has moved on, and has a wife and child now.

The episode ends with Jennifer realizing her newfound appreciation for life back in her small town, staying at the bar after hours with Maggie, Dina, and Rachel. She turns down Dina's offer of a promotion and decides to stay content with her job as a bartender and focus on spending time with her family and friends.

Overall, the pilot episode of Jennifer Falls sets up the premise of the show as a single mother navigating life after losing everything she thought she needed to be happy. The themes of personal growth, familial bonds, and small-town life are explored in a humorous and heartwarming manner.