Ep 11. In the Closet

In the Closet is the eleventh episode of the first season of Sealab 2021, an adult animated television series that aired on Adult Swim. It originally premiered on November 25, 2001.

The episode centers around the character of Captain Murphy, who discovers a mysterious closet on board the Sealab and becomes obsessed with its contents. As the episode progresses, Murphy's behavior becomes increasingly erratic and he begins to endanger the lives of his fellow crewmembers in his quest to uncover the secrets of the closet.

The episode begins with Murphy looking for a place to store his new sword, which he has just acquired from a recent shore leave. He discovers a locked closet in the hallway and becomes intrigued. Despite being warned by his colleagues to leave it alone, Murphy becomes obsessed with the closet and begins to spend all of his time trying to open it.

As Murphy's obsession grows, his behavior becomes increasingly erratic. He begins to have wild mood swings and starts to hallucinate strange visions. His fellow crewmembers become concerned for his safety and that of the entire Sealab.

Meanwhile, the crew is dealing with other problems as well. Sparks, the engineering officer, is experiencing a crisis of conscience and is questioning his role on the Sealab. Debbie, the medical officer, is trying to manage the growing chaos on board while dealing with her own personal problems.

As the situation on board the Sealab becomes more and more perilous, Murphy's obsession with the closet reaches a fever pitch. He will stop at nothing to uncover its secrets, even if it means putting his own life and the lives of his colleagues at risk.

Overall, In the Closet is a dark and intense episode of Sealab 2021 that explores themes of obsession, madness, and paranoia. It is a powerful commentary on the dangers of unchecked curiosity and the destructive nature of obsession. Despite its dark subject matter, the episode features plenty of laughs and irreverent humor, as is typical of the series. It is a must-watch for fans of adult animated comedies and science-fiction.