Untitled (Louie)
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| "Untitled" | |
|---|---|
| Louie episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 5 |
| Directed by | Louis C.K. |
| Written by | Louis C.K. |
| Cinematography by | Paul Koestner |
| Editing by | Louis C.K. |
| Production code | XCK05005 |
| Original air date | May 7, 2015 |
| Running time | 24 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Untitled" is the fifth episode of the fifth season of the American comedy-drama television series Louie. It is the 58th overall episode of the series and was written and directed by Louis C.K., who also serves as the lead actor. It was released on FX on May 7, 2015.
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 episode, Louie experiences nightmares, as he loses perception of reality.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.37 million household viewers and gained a 0.2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the episode's originality, surrealism and themes.
Louie (Louis C.K.) takes Jane (Ursula Parker) to visit Dr. Bigelow (Charles Grodin), where she explains a bizarre scenario. Afterward, he picks up Lilly (Hadley Delany) from the nanny's house following a sleepover. However the nanny, Barbara (Rachel Bay Jones), breaks down due to her recent divorce, so Louie leaves with the girls after putting a blanket over the crying Barbara. Louie is upset upon discovering that Lilly watched A Clockwork Orange with her friends.
At night, Louie experiences a nightmare in which he is chased by a monstrous naked figure. He later goes to the Comedy Cellar, where he sees a comedian, Jon (Jon Glaser), stealing jokes from Louie's stand-up. Louie starts losing his perception of reality, as he finds himself in many bizarre scenarios. Bigelow only advises him on living with it, just as his fears increase with more recurring nightmares. When Nick (Nick Di Paolo) suggests going back to the origin of his fears, Louie visits Barbara and helps her in cleaning her house while also having sex with her. That night, Louie finally sleeps peacefully.
Production
Development
In April 2015, FX confirmed that the fifth episode of the season would be titled "Untitled", and that it would be written and directed by series creator and lead actor Louis C.K.. This was C.K.'s 58th writing and directing credit.[1]