Loudermilk Season 1 Episode 2 Shark Week

Loudermilk season 1 episode 2 Shark Week follows the story of Sam Loudermilk, a recovering alcoholic and substance abuse counselor who tries to help everyone except himself. The episode opens with Sam and his friend and assistant, Ben, sitting in Sam's car discussing the latter's break-up with his girlfriend. While they are discussing, a man approaches Sam's car to ask for some change. Sam condescendingly tells him to get a job, but Ben offers him a granola bar, prompting Sam to call him a "bleeding heart."

Later, Sam meets with one of his clients, Danny, who reveals that he lost his job because he missed a day of work for a "shark week." When Sam asks what that means, Danny tells him it's when a group of guys get together to drink and watch the Discovery Channel's Shark Week. Sam is unimpressed and tells Danny that if he wants to get his job back, he needs to go talk to his ex-boss. Danny agrees but asks Sam to come with him.

Meanwhile, Sam's sister, Dianne, visits him at his apartment and tells him that their mother has been trying to contact him. Sam doesn't want to talk to her, but Dianne tells him that their mother is elderly and may not have much time left. Sam begrudgingly agrees to call her.

Back at Sam's office, Danny and Sam meet with Danny's ex-boss, who tells Danny that he'll rehire him on one condition – that he goes to rehab. Danny reluctantly agrees, and Sam offers to take him to his old rehab facility. On the way there, Sam remembers why he left the program – the other patients wouldn't stop talking during his favorite show, The West Wing.

As they continue driving, Sam gets a call from his mom, who tells him she wants to come visit him. Sam tells her he's too busy to see her, but she insists. Later, while Sam is at a bar, he gets another call from his mom, who asks if he's seen his cousin, who has been missing for a few days. Sam tells her he hasn't heard from her.

The episode ends with Sam and Danny arriving at the rehab facility, where they are greeted by an old friend of Sam's, who tells him that one of the patients died the night before from an overdose. Sam begins to wonder if he's in the right line of work and if he's really helping anyone.

Overall, Loudermilk season 1 episode 2 Shark Week explores Sam's relationships with those around him, his struggles with his own addiction, and his reluctance to confront his family issues. The episode touches on issues such as addiction recovery, homelessness, and family dynamics. With its strong performances and realistic portrayal of addiction and recovery, Shark Week is a must-watch episode of Loudermilk.