Ep 1. Willow Canyon Homeowner's Annual Party

Party Down is a television series which is a satire on the professional catering industry. Season 1 episode 1 of the show is titled "Willow Canyon Homeowner's Annual Party." The show begins with Henry Pollard (Adam Scott) who was once a successful actor but now works for Party Down catering. He is the lead caterer for the Willow Canyon Homeowner's Association Annual Party, where he and his team will serve appetizers to the rich residents of the affluent neighborhood.

With his co-workers - including Ron Donald (Ken Marino), a failed actor who is now the team leader for Party Down, Casey Klein (Lizzy Caplan), an aspiring comedian who never gets her big break, Kyle Bradway (Ryan Hansen), a young actor who is trying to make it in Hollywood, and new employee Constance Carmell (Jane Lynch), an ex-actress and self-help guru - they arrive at the party with high hopes of making a good impression on their guests and possibly getting some new job leads.

As the party kicks off, the team quickly realizes that the residents of Willow Canyon are not quite what they seem. From the uptight and picky homeowners to the drunken housewives to the pretentious wine snobs, each guest presents a new challenge for the catering team. Despite their best efforts, the party seems to be spiraling out of control and it's becoming increasingly clear that they are not going to make a good impression.

Throughout the episode, we see the personalities of each of the characters shine through. Henry is struggling to come to terms with his failed acting career and his lost dream of making it big. Ron is overly enthusiastic about his job and is constantly trying to impress his co-workers. Casey is trying to balance her career aspirations with her personal life, Kyle is trying to find a balance between partying and pursuing his acting career, and Constance is teaching them all weird mantras and giving them new-age advice.

As the episode reaches its climax, the team faces a major disaster when the appetizers they are serving suddenly go missing. It's a race against time to make new ones before the guests start to notice and cause a scene. In the end, the team manages to pull off the impossible and the party comes to a close. But despite their success, they realize that the people they were catering to were fake and shallow. The show ends with the team walking out on their job, taking a stand for their personal lives and careers.

"Willow Canyon Homeowner's Annual Party" sets the stage for the rest of the season. It introduces the audience to the main characters and their personalities and establishes the show's satirical tone. The episode is full of clever jokes, witty one-liners, and hilarious situations, making for an enjoyable viewing experience. If you're a fan of comedies, Party Down is a must-watch.