Ep 1. Warring Factions

Mark and Jeremy are a pair of friends who live in a small flat in Croydon, South London. Despite their vastly different personalities, the two have managed to share a living space for a few years without any major issues. However, the arrival of a new flatmate named Toni threatens to upset the delicate balance of their living situation.

Mark is a straight-laced, uptight man who works at a loan company and has a long-time crush on his coworker Sophie. Jeremy, on the other hand, is an unemployed musician who tends to float through life with little regard for anyone else's feelings or needs. Despite their differences, Mark and Jeremy are best friends and rely on each other for support and companionship.

The first episode of Peep Show, titled "Warring Factions," introduces the audience to these two characters and their lives as they try to adjust to their new living situation. Toni, their new flatmate, is a beautiful and confident woman who quickly gains the attention of both Mark and Jeremy. While Jeremy is eager to impress Toni and win her affection, Mark is more cautious and sees her as a potential threat to his living situation.

Throughout the episode, Mark and Jeremy navigate their way through a series of social interactions and awkward situations, often with disastrous results. Mark's attempts to impress Sophie at work are thwarted when he accidentally sends a private email to the entire company, while Jeremy's efforts to impress Toni end with him accidentally setting his hair on fire.

As the episode progresses, tensions between Mark and Jeremy rise as they each vie for Toni's attention. Mark becomes increasingly paranoid that Jeremy is trying to drive a wedge between them and steal Toni for himself, while Jeremy is oblivious to Mark's concerns and determined to win Toni over.

Despite their conflicts, Mark and Jeremy ultimately come together to deal with a larger issue: Toni's boyfriend, a violent and jealous man named Simon. When Simon arrives at the flat and confronts Toni, Mark and Jeremy band together to protect her and diffuse the situation.

Overall, the first episode of Peep Show sets the stage for the series by introducing the audience to the main characters and their dynamic. Through a series of comedic and often cringe-inducing moments, the episode establishes the show's unique style of humor and sets up the ongoing conflicts that will continue to drive the story forward. Fans of dry and awkward humor will find plenty to enjoy in "Warring Factions," and the episode serves as a solid introduction to the world of Peep Show.