American Auto
Overview
Set against the backdrop of a prominent automotive firm in Detroit, Payne Motors' struggling executives face a crucial challenge: evolve with the industry's shifting landscape or risk being left behind. As they navigate the pressures of innovation and corporate rivalry, their comedic misadventures reveal the often chaotic world of auto manufacturing. With a blend of wit and humor, the team must balance personal ambitions and the demands of a rapidly changing market, all while trying to steer their company toward a more promising future.
Episodes
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1
Origins
Michael Wiseman, a middle-aged insurance agent and family man, tragically loses his life in a subway accident. In a surprising turn, the Government sa...
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Pilot
On the day a controversial new autonomous vehicle is set to launch, Payne Motors welcomes a fresh CEO. As the company prepares to unveil its latest i...
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2
On the Town
Title: Out and About Plot: Michael manages to escape his security detail and makes his way to his former workplace to locate Roger. His main desire i...
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2
White Van
Katherine grapples with the public relations crisis stemming from a string of murders linked to a Payne vehicle, while Jack seeks to understand his p...
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3
Over Easy
Title: Over Easy Plot: The city faces a dire situation as "The Eggman" has issued a blackmail threat, substantiated by evidence of the lethal gas he ...
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3
Earnings Call
During her inaugural quarterly earnings call, Katherine teases a significant revelation. Meanwhile, Jack and Elliot engage in discussions to reach an...
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4
One for the Money
Michael is about to embark on his first official mission. Teaming up with a seasoned agent, he heads to Hong Kong to oversee the "elimination" of a fo...
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4
The $10K Car
Sadie and Cyrus grapple with the level of transparency needed regarding Katherine's car proposal. Meanwhile, Elliot decides to give away his aggressi...
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5
The Insurance Man Always Rings Twice
Michael stumbles upon a newspaper and is taken aback to find that "his" house is listed for sale. He manages to escape once more and confronts Roger t...
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5
Millbank, IA
The crew heads to Iowa to celebrate the launch of a brand-new manufacturing facility. As they arrive, excitement fills the air, but underlying tension...
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6
Nothing to Fear, but Nothing to Fear
Lisa musters her courage and heads over to Michael's apartment to ask him out on a date. Meanwhile, Dr. Morris informs Michael that he isn't permitted...
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6
Commercial
Katherine and her crew embark on a reshoot of a commercial, aiming to enhance its representation of the LGBTQ+ community. As they collaborate on new i...
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7
A Girl's Life
Title: A Girl's Life Plot: While gazing at a mysterious light in the sky, Heather is suddenly struck by lightning. She is immediately taken to the ho...
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Recall
Company leaders discover that a component in one of Payne's vehicles could be defective, leading to a heated discussion about the necessity of initia...
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8
Pulp Turkey
On Thanksgiving, Morris takes Michael to his sister's house for the holiday, while Lisa and Heather enjoy their usual festive meal. Meanwhile, Roger h...
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8
Employee Morale
After the CFO of Payne unexpectedly resigns, Katherine and her team come together to find ways to lift the spirits of their colleagues. They brainsto...
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9
By the Light of the Moon
Frustrated with Dr. Morris' inability to make progress with Michael, the government assigns a new doctor to assist. Dr. Taylor, a young woman renowned...
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9
Charity Dinner
The friends gather for the yearly Payne Foundation Charity Gala. Katherine fears for her job security as tensions rise. Meanwhile, Wesley finds himsel...
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10
I've Grown Accustomed to His Face
Theo tells Michael that he’ll be undergoing a survival test the following morning. He’ll be dropped in the wilderness and must find his way back t...
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10
Profile
As a television newsmagazine prepares to feature Katherine, the production crew faces challenges in presenting her story favorably without falling int...
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11
Fire and Ice
Title: Heat and Chill Plot: Dr. Morris's research on how extreme temperatures impact Michael gets disrupted when a team of fellow scientists arrives,...
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12
Disco Inferno
Title: Disco Inferno Plot: Detective Stevens reaches out to Dr. Morris regarding a baffling case involving a body that has mysteriously turned to ash...
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13
I Am the Greatest
Theo drops a bombshell on Michael: he wasn't the first subject of this government experiment. Years prior, an army private underwent similar treatment...
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14
Film at Eleven
Title: News at Eleven Plot: Theo brings Michael along to a meeting in the park, but he soon has to leave when he receives a call from the President's...
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15
Deep in My Heart is a Song
Title: Deep in My Heart is a Song Plot: Just before an important General arrives to assess the project's viability, the "New" Michael Wiseman inexpli...
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16
Everybody Who's Anybody
General Irving summons Dr. Morris and Michael for a crucial meeting, tasking them with a personal "information retrieval" mission to recover some dama...
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17
Boy Wonder
A teenage boy with a developmental disability believes he is a superhero when he witnesses Michael pursuing criminals and flipping their car to appreh...
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18
Lizzard's Tale
Theo invites Michael to a medical conference, hoping to break his routine and lift his spirits. There, they encounter Frederick Lizard, an old acquain...
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19
There Are No Words
The scientific library reaches out to Dr. Morris with an urgent request for his presence. Strangely, the text has disappeared from all his past resear...
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20
The Bugmeister
After being thrown out by his wife, Roger seeks refuge with Lisa and Heather, but Heather quickly grows tired of his presence. As she prepares for a s...
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21
The Bugmeister, Part Bee
As the number of people infected by insects transmitting a deadly virus rises, it appears there may be a deliberate human hand orchestrating these att...
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22
The Eggman Cometh
Lisa uncovers troubling truths regarding her husband's demise and the involvement of Dr. Theo Morris. Meanwhile, Michael finds himself at a crossroads...
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Crisis
Katherine enlists the expertise of crisis manager Ian Osofsky to address the unfavorable media attention surrounding the company due to allegations o...
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Most Hated CEO
In a bid to restore Katherine's tarnished reputation following the pawl scandal, Ian and Sadie devise a strategy involving a staged video featuring K...
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3
Celebrity
After losing their spokesperson, Payne and the team embark on an ambitious mission to attract a new celebrity, Andy Richter. However, as they delve de...
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Cost Cutting
To trim expenses, Jack, Cyrus, and Elliot face the tough decision of downsizing their team, while Wesley and Dori hunt for ways to save on office expe...
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5
Going Green
Katherine and her team travel to Silicon Valley to explore investments in sustainable technology. Among the companies they evaluate is Sandbox, a ven...
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The Letter
Katherine embarks on a “listening tour” prompted by younger staff members urging the company to cease its financial support for "pro-life" politic...
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Young Designers
Payne hosts its yearly young creators competition at a nearby elementary school, igniting a heated debate when Katherine accidentally insults several...
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Hack
The Payne systems are compromised, leading to a heated debate between Katherine and Elliot over the ransom demand. The situation intensifies for Kath...
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Night Out
The group gathers at Katherine's place for a casual night filled with drinks and camaraderie, but the atmosphere shifts dramatically when they discove...
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Passion Project
Fresh from the announcement of her divorce, Katherine is eager to implement significant changes at work. In an effort to inspire her, Cyrus decides to...
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Funeral
After the death of Wesley's grandfather, Katherine and the family discover that all the heirs intend to liquidate their shares in the company, threat...
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12
Dealer Event
Katherine harbors a deep-seated fear of rodents, yet she finds herself compelled to transport a Pika brimming with rabbits for the yearly dealer gath...
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Judgment Day
In a final bid to boost Payne's stock and secure their jobs, Katherine and her team rally together for the launch of the Pika. However, as global cir...
