Ep 4. Out of the Past

In Mad About You season 1 episode 4 titled "Out of the Past," Paul and Jamie Buchman, a young married couple living in New York City, face new challenges as they navigate their relationship and careers. As Paul prepares for an interview with a major magazine, Jamie finds herself stuck at home, trying to organize their apartment and deal with a nosy neighbor. To make matters worse, Jamie's former flame shows up, causing tension between the newlyweds.

As the episode begins, Paul is getting ready for an interview with a journalist named Maria, who is writing a profile on successful business owners. While Paul is excited about the opportunity, he is also nervous about being in the spotlight and wants to impress Maria with his accomplishments. Jamie, on the other hand, is feeling frustrated with her lack of purpose and decides to take on the task of organizing their apartment. As she gets started, she has to deal with a neighbor who won't stop asking questions and invading her privacy.

Meanwhile, Paul's interview with Maria is going well until she asks about his past relationships. He hesitates before admitting that he has never been in love before Jamie. Maria seems impressed, but Paul's honesty triggers a flood of memories from his past, including his high school crush, Patricia.

Later, Jamie's ex-boyfriend, Alan, unexpectedly shows up at their apartment. Jamie is clearly uncomfortable with his presence, but Paul is too preoccupied with his own thoughts to notice. As the evening progresses, Jamie becomes more and more agitated, and it becomes clear that she is still harboring feelings for Alan. Paul, meanwhile, is still preoccupied with his memories of Patricia and is struggling to reconcile his past with his current life.

As the night continues, tensions between Paul and Jamie come to a head, and they have a heated argument about their past relationships. Eventually, they both realize that their past doesn't define their current relationship and that they need to focus on the present. They make up and reaffirm their commitment to each other.

In the end, Paul's interview with Maria ends on a positive note, and Jamie is able to overcome her feelings for Alan. The couple reflects on the ups and downs of their relationship and learns to appreciate each other for who they are. "Out of the Past" is a relatable and heartfelt exploration of the challenges that come with marriage and how couples can overcome them by focusing on love and commitment.