Ep 5. Seasonal Beatings

Mark and Jeremy are back with their awkward and cringe-worthy humor in Peep Show season 7 episode 5, titled "Seasonal Beatings." As the holiday season brings cheer to the residents of Croydon, Mark, and Jeremy's Christmas plans are up in the air. Mark's dream of a quiet and intimate Christmas with Dobby (the object of his affection) is shattered when she invites him to her parents' house for the holidays. Meanwhile, Jeremy is struggling to come up with a gift for his girlfriend, Elena.

The episode opens with Mark trying to convince Dobby to have a quiet Christmas with him. However, when Dobby reveals that her parents' house is available for the holidays, Mark jumps at the opportunity to impress them and prove his worth as a potential mate. The situation quickly becomes challenging when Mark finds out that Dobby's parents are vegetarian and do not eat turkey.

Meanwhile, Jeremy is struggling with his own dilemma. He has no idea what to get his newly unemployed girlfriend Elena. He turns to his friends for advice and decides to buy her a gift certificate. The scene turns awkward when Elena reveals that she has something special planned for them, and Jeremy panics, realizing his gift is inadequate.

As the two roommates navigate their Christmas plans, their relationships are put to the test. Mark's insecurities take hold as he tries to fit in with Dobby's family and impress them with his cooking skills. A fun game of charades turns disastrous when Mark becomes too competitive, and his true colors are revealed.

Jeremy's relationship with Elena takes a turn for the worse when he realizes she is more successful than he is. Elena's new job and newfound independence put a strain on their relationship, and Jeremy's jealousy gets the best of him.

As the episode progresses, Mark and Jeremy's Christmas hopes shatter, and the episode ends on a somber note. While it may not have been the festive episode viewers were hoping for, "Seasonal Beatings" is a classic Peep Show episode that delivers on the show's signature awkward humor.

In summary, Peep Show season 7 episode 5, "Seasonal Beatings," follows Mark and Jeremy as they struggle to find their place during the holiday season. Mark tries to impress Dobby's family, while Jeremy struggles to come up with a gift for his girlfriend. As tensions rise, their relationships are put to the test, and the episode ends on a somber note. Overall, this episode is a classic example of the cringe-worthy and awkward humor that Peep Show is known for.