Ep 4. The Promotion

In Workaholics season 1 episode 4, titled "The Promotion," the three roommates and coworkers, Blake, Adam, and Anders, are eager to climb up the corporate ladder at TelAmeriCorp. The episode centers around their attempts to impress their boss, Alice Murphy, in hopes of being promoted to the next level.

The trio's competitive nature is on full display as they each try to outdo one another in their efforts to gain recognition and favor from Alice. Blake, who works in sales, takes a different approach, trying to schmooze with Alice at a local bar. Adam, who works as a telemarketer, creates a fake employee named Carl to impress Alice with his work ethic. Meanwhile, Anders, who works in human resources, becomes obsessed with organizing a company-wide charity event to show off his leadership skills.

As the episode progresses, each of their plans to impress Alice begins to unravel, leading to some hilarious consequences. Blake discovers that Alice is a notorious alcoholic and accidentally enables her destructive habits. Adam's fake employee scheme falls apart when Carl starts to interfere with his actual work, causing chaos in the office. And Anders's efforts to plan the charity event become increasingly chaotic and disastrous.

Throughout the episode, the trio also deal with various workplace issues, such as dealing with annoying coworkers and trying to bribe their stoned coworker, Karl, into doing their work for them. The show's signature humor and absurdity are on full display as the roommates navigate the wild and wacky world of TelAmeriCorp.

The episode ends with a surprising twist that shakes up the dynamic between the roommates and sets the stage for future episodes. "The Promotion" showcases the zany and irreverent humor that Workaholics is known for, while also exploring the challenges and absurdities of office culture.