Ep 3. The Mask

Just Shoot Me season 3 episode 3, titled "The Mask," follows the staff of Blush magazine as they prepare for their annual charity masquerade ball. Maya suggests that they feature Elliot on the cover of the magazine in full masquerade costume, but Elliot is hesitant because he's self-conscious about his looks. Meanwhile, Nina is preoccupied with finding the perfect mask and Jack is tasked with finding a celebrity guest to attend the ball.

As the staff prepares for the event, Maya tries to convince Elliot to embrace his inner confidence and show off his good looks. She enlists the help of Nina and Finch to give him a makeover, much to his chagrin. Meanwhile, Jack struggles to find a celebrity guest to attend the ball and attract attention to the magazine.

As the night of the masquerade ball arrives, the staff arrives in their best costumes, including a glamorous Nina in an elaborate mask. Elliot shows up reluctantly, but once he dons his mask, he becomes a different person, confident and charming. Maya watches from afar and is enchanted by his transformation.

Meanwhile, Jack is thrilled to have secured a celebrity guest, but soon realizes that the guest is nothing more than a cardboard cutout. He scrambles to find a real celebrity to attend, but the night seems to be a dud until Elliot makes an appearance and steals the show.

"The Mask" explores the theme of confidence and how sometimes all it takes is a small change, like a mask, to bring out a person's inner charisma. Maya, Nina, and Finch see the potential in Elliot that he can't see himself, and with their encouragement, he shines at the ball. The episode also touches on the pressure to attract attention to the magazine and the lengths the staff will go to in order to make their event a success.

Overall, "The Mask" is a fun and lighthearted episode that showcases the chemistry between the cast and their comedic talent. It's a reminder that sometimes a little change can make a big difference in how we see ourselves and how others see us.