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Recap / Freelancers S1 E8 "CrossFit"

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After VPC films a commercial for Mr. Peck's weightlifting channel, they get offered a free day at the gym and a pack of free Peck Juice. They wake up the next day to find their crazy workout excursion has left them mostly paralyzed, which is a problem because they planned to film a black tie gala that day.


Tropes in this episode include:

  • Acquired Error at the Printer: VPC's new business cards say "Video Producton Company", which they printed 800 times.
  • Chekhov's Gunman: Ryan says he was late because he had to change a flat tire on his grandma's mobility scooter. Ryan's grandma shows up at the end of the episode and gives the paralyzed crew scooters to get to the gala.
  • Continuity Nod: Mr. Gandolfini sings the same electricity song from "Power Outage".
  • Cringe Comedy: A paralyzed Zona has to get Ryan's cell phone out of his back pocket using just her mouth. Zona gags when she learns Ryan dropped it in the toilet earlier.
  • Fantastic Drug: VPC drinks a pack of expired Mr. Pec's Peck Juice, which combined with their crazed workout leaves them paralyzed.
  • Groin Attack: Ryan tries to rouse Micah by kicking a shoe at him, which hits Micah in the crotch.
  • Let Us Never Speak of This Again: VPC agrees to never speak of how Mr. Gandolfini helped them prepare for the gala.
  • Makeover Montage: While mostly paralyzed Ryan and Devin form "Team Hand Foot" to give Owen a makeover, though the end result is he just has a hat and some makeup.
  • Mushroom Samba: The VPC gang experiences this when they drink expired sports drinks and start working out.
  • Scare Chord: Plays when the camera pans to Mr. Gandolfini, who startles VPC by getting into their house very quickly.
  • Training Montage: VPC working out in the gym is presented as one.

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