Ep 2. Oil

Four university students, Rick, Vyvyan, Mike, and Neil, share a dilapidated house in London. In the second episode of season one, titled 'Oil', the group discovers that their landlord, Mr. Balowski, is planning to demolish their house and evict them. Mr. Balowski is in the oil business and intends to drill for oil on the site of the house.

The Young Ones is a British television series produced by the BBC in the 1980s. The show features a mix of slapstick comedy, social commentary, and surreal humor. The series was groundbreaking for its time and influenced a generation of comedians.

The episode begins with the group sitting in their living room complaining about their lack of food. Neil suggests they should go to the grocery store, but Rick insists that they cannot afford it. Vyvyan suggests they resort to cannibalism, but his proposal is shot down by the others. Suddenly, Mr. Balowski bursts into the room and announces his intentions to drill for oil on their property. The group is upset, but Mr. Balowski insists that they must leave.

The group attempts to fight back by sabotaging Mr. Balowski's oil rig, but their efforts are in vain. Meanwhile, Neil discovers that he is the rightful owner of the land and attempts to stop Mr. Balowski. After several failed attempts, they are forced to watch helplessly as the rig drills into their living room.

As chaos ensues, Mike comes up with a plan to stop Mr. Balowski by faking an oil spill. The group rigs a bucket of dirty water to a pump and activates it, making it seem like there is an oil spill on the property. Mr. Balowski is fooled, and the group celebrates their victory.

The episode's climax takes place as the group prepares to leave their beloved home for the last time. As they exit, they set fire to the property and destroy Mr. Balowski's oil rig in the process. The group stands together watching the property burn to the ground, as they realize that they are now homeless.

The Young Ones is a classic British comedy that has stood the test of time. This episode highlights the group's resilience in the face of adversity and their willingness to fight for what they believe in. The episode's social commentary on big business and the struggles of the working class still resonate today. The show's unique blend of humor and satire has made it a beloved classic and an inspiration to a new generation of comedians.