Michael: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Episode 2

Unscripted Conversation

As part of the therapeutic process, David sends Michael off to a department store to talk to strangers. Things are so complicated with Sammy that David asks his publisher for a new editor.

Episode 3

Vomiting

David is openly irritated that Michael is dating his receptionist Claire, especially since she knows all about David's book. Will Claire keep his secret?

Episode 4

Sleeping With People

Michael is terrified by the idea of spending a night with Claire. What if he snores?

Episode 5

Bridges

Michael is seriously not ready to overcome his fear of bridges. Dr. Wasserman and Sammy push David to tell Michael about the book.

Episode 6

Trust

Who can Michael trust? His therapist has betrayed him and his girlfriend has known all along.

Episode 7

Heights

David pushes Michael to explore his fear of heights, putting more strain on their relationship. Michael forces himself to read David's book.

Episode 8

Being Alone

David is frantic. Michael has disappeared. When he does turn up, Michael announces that there is another therapist in his life.

Episode 9

Ridicule

Michael embarks on a new course of therapy with Judy, a well-being coach. She recommends David and Michael have a joint session to repair their relationship.

Episode 10

Sweating

Michael thinks his sweating is disgusting. But nothing's as hot as the scathing review of David's book.

Episode 11

Failure

The review hurts - a lot. David is successful in desensitizing Michael to the criticism by having him read it out loud, over and over again. The repetition has the opposite effect on David.

Episode 12

Endings

After washing down sleeping pills with Scotch, David wakes up in the emergency ward. For Michael, the successful elder abuse ad campaign means a promotion, more responsibility and more anxiety.