Remember WENN Season 2 Episode 10 Scott Sherwood of the F.B.I.
- January 18, 1997
- 28 min
Remember WENN season 2 episode 10, titled "Scott Sherwood of the F.B.I.", follows the on-air staff and the behind-the-scenes employees of a 1940s radio station in Pittsburgh. The episode centers on fearsome F.B.I. agent Scott Sherwood, who comes to the station to investigate the possibility of subversive activity within the staff. The story begins with the station's production crew frantically putting together a live show as Sherwood arrives for his investigation. The staff, including Penny, Victor, and Hilary, try their best to conceal their anxiousness, but Sherwood's presence unnerves everyone, including station owner Mr. Eldridge.
Throughout the episode, Sherwood questions each of the staff members, grilling them about their personal lives and their associations with people who may have connections to communist groups. As the investigation deepens, stories begin to emerge about some of the staff members' past activities and affiliations. Sherwood's questioning also raises tensions between some of the staff members, who begin to suspect that others are hiding something.
Despite their initial concerns, the staff's anxiety subsides somewhat as they begin to realize that Sherwood's investigation is not targeting them specifically, but rather the radio station as a whole. They begin to work together to try to clear their names and the station's reputation, even as Sherwood's questions become more pointed and his suspicions more specific.
As the episode moves forward, the staff's efforts to prove their loyalty and innocence become increasingly desperate. Meanwhile, Sherwood's motives become increasingly murky, as it becomes clear that he may have an ulterior agenda beyond simply exposing any subversive activity.
Throughout "Scott Sherwood of the F.B.I.", the show's mix of humor and drama is on full display. The comedic moments often come from the interaction between the radio station's eccentric characters, including the perfectionist producer Jeffery (played by Tom Beckett) and the blustering host Mack (played by Melinda Mullins). At the same time, the weight of the investigation is always present, as the staff members begin to realize what is at stake.
Ultimately, "Scott Sherwood of the F.B.I." is a tense and engaging episode that showcases the strengths of Remember WENN's unique blend of storytelling and historical context. With its themes of suspicion and deception, the episode offers a fascinating window into the fears and anxieties of the postwar era, and the lengths to which people would go to protect their reputations and their livelihoods. For fans of classic drama and comedy, this episode is sure to be a standout.