The Last Man On Earth Season 1 Episode 3 Sweet Melissa
- TV14
- March 15, 2015
- 21 min
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7.6 (1,345)
The Last Man on Earth is a post-apocalyptic comedy television show that premiered on Fox on March 1, 2015. The first episode begins with a man named Phil Miller (Will Forte) who believes that he is the last human on Earth. The show follows Phil's journey as he tries to find other survivors and navigate life in a world without people.
In episode 3 of the first season, entitled "Sweet Melissa," Phil is still adjusting to life as the last man on Earth. He spends his days exploring abandoned stores and houses, trying to find anything that might be useful to him. One day, he discovers a large pile of cheese balls and happily begins to eat them. However, he soon realizes that he has eaten too many and becomes very sick.
As Phil is recovering from his cheese ball bender, he hears a car outside. He rushes to investigate and finds that a woman named Melissa (January Jones) has arrived. Melissa tells Phil that she was traveling across the country for work when the virus hit and she is now the last woman on Earth. Phil is ecstatic to finally have someone to talk to and eagerly introduces Melissa to his home and all of the things he has collected over the past few months.
Initially, Phil is very nervous around Melissa and tries to impress her with his knowledge and skills. However, he soon realizes that he doesn't need to try so hard and be himself around her. Melissa is also adjusting to life as the last person on Earth, and the two of them bond over their shared experiences.
Throughout the episode, Phil and Melissa spend time together and get to know each other. They have some hilarious interactions, including attempting to play a game of Jenga with fish tanks and accidentally shooting a gun through their own roof. However, they also have some serious conversations about their lives before the virus and what they miss about the world that they knew.
As the episode comes to a close, Phil finds himself falling for Melissa. He tries to impress her with his cooking skills and even shaves his beard to look more presentable. However, his efforts are in vain when Melissa reveals that she is a lesbian and not interested in a romantic relationship with him. Phil is disappointed but accepts Melissa's decision and they continue to be friends.
"Sweet Melissa" is a funny and heartwarming episode of The Last Man on Earth that explores what it means to be the last people on Earth. Will Forte and January Jones have great chemistry together, and their interactions are both hilarious and poignant. The episode touches on themes of loneliness, isolation, and the importance of human connection in a time of crisis. It is a great addition to the first season of the show and sets up a compelling dynamic between Phil and Melissa for future episodes.