Daddy's Girlfriend
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Episodes 4 & 5
| "Daddy's Girlfriend" | |
|---|---|
| Louie episodes | |
| Episode nos. | Season 3 Episodes 4 & 5 |
| Directed by | Louis C.K. |
| Written by | Louis C.K. |
| Story by | Pamela Adlon (Part 1) |
| Cinematography by | Paul Koestner |
| Editing by | Susan E. Morse |
| Production codes | XCK03004 & XCK03005 |
| Original release dates |
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| Running time | 44 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
Part 1
Part 2
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"Daddy's Girlfriend" is the fourth and fifth episodes of the third season of the American comedy-drama television series Louie. They are the 30th and 31st overall episode of the series and were written and directed by Louis C.K., who also serves as the lead actor, with Pamela Adlon getting a story credit for "Part 1". They were released on FX, with "Part 1" airing on July 19, 2012, and "Part 2" airing on July 26, 2012.
The series follows Louie, a fictionalized version of C.K., a comedian and newly divorced father raising his two daughters in New York City. In the episodes, Louie tries to find a girlfriend following a discussion with his children, so he decides to ask a bookstore employee on a date.
According to Nielsen Media Research, "Part 1" was seen by an estimated 0.96 million household viewers and gained a 0.5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, while "Part 2" was seen by an estimated 0.82 million household viewers and gained a 0.4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episodes received critical acclaim, with critics praising the writing, performances and emotional tone. At the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, "Part 1" received nominations for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
Part 1
While dining with Lilly (Hadley Delany) and Jane (Ursula Parker), Louie (Louis C.K.) is asked why he doesn't have a girlfriend. This prompts him to try to find a woman. He asks fellow comedian Maria Bamford to go out with him, and they have sex. However, Louie decides she might not be the one as she is not interested in spending time with his kids.
Louie tries to get interested into some of the school's teachers, but it does not work. He goes to a bookstore, where he meets an employee (Parker Posey). She gives him a book for Lily, so Louie keeps visiting her, with both enjoying each other's company. Louie decides to ask her out, and is delighted when she accepts.
Part 2
Louie and the employee go out to a bar. However, when the employee asks for alcohol, she is told that she cannot do it since an incident some time ago, prompting her to leave. As they walk in the streets, the employee opens up about being diagnosed with carcinoma when she was 14 years old, and miraculously surviving. When Louie asks her name, she jokingly refers to herself as "Tape Recorder".
She takes Louie to a store, convincing him to try on a glittery dress, making her laugh. They then go eating at Russ & Daughters, as well as helping a homeless man on their way out. She also convinces him in sneaking into a building and go upstairs, eventually reaching the rooftop of a skyscraper. She sits on the edge of the rooftop, inviting Louie to join her, who declines. She tells him that he won't fall, as the only way to do it is if he wants to jump. This impresses Louie, although she eventually decides to leave the edge and asks to go home. As they leave, she finally reveals her name, Liz. Louie stares at the rooftop for a moment before closing the door.
Production
Development
In June 2012, FX confirmed that the fourth and fifth episodes of the season would be titled "Daddy's Girlfriend", and that it would be written and directed by series creator and lead actor Louis C.K., with Pamela Adlon getting a story credit for "Part 1". This was C.K.'s 30th and 31st writing and directing credit, and Adlon's second writing credit.[1][2]