The Open Road 

Josh hits the road with an unlikely copilot, stirring up some undeniable chemistry along the way. Back at home, Shelly becomes wary of Buzzy's outlandish spending while Ali sees God during a nitrous induced trip at the dentist's office.

Director:

Jill Soloway

Writers:

Jill Soloway (created by), Bridget Bedard

Stars:

Jeffrey Tambor, Gaby Hoffmann, Amy Landecker

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Jeffrey Tambor	...	Maura Pfefferman (credit only)
Gaby Hoffmann	...	Ali Pfefferman
Amy Landecker	...	Sarah Pfefferman
Jay Duplass	...	Josh Pfefferman
Kathryn Hahn	...	Raquel Fein (credit only)
Judith Light	...	Shelly Pfefferman
Cherry Jones	...	Leslie Mackinaw
Trace Lysette	...	Shea
Richard Masur	...	Buzzy Rackless
Paula Newsome	...	Dr. Leona Gunderson
Brett Paesel	...	Rita Holt
Annabel Marshall-Roth	...	Young Rita
William Jackson	...	Old Man
Harley Cunningham	...	Teen
Randy Gonzalez	...	Carlos

Storyline

Josh is able to convince someone to accompany him on his road trip to see Colton to drop off some of Rita's ashes with him. The journey ends up being one of joint discovery for the two, the journey which hits some unforeseen bumpy patches along the way. With Leslie still at the house recuperating from her fall, Ali needs some space away from her, and ends up returning to a previous comfort. That return ends up being somewhat different, but revelatory nonetheless for Ali. And Buzzy is helping Shelly with her one woman show, "To Shell and Back". What Buzzy does, which has some ulterior motives, has some financial implications for Shelly.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is the first episode in which Jeffrey Tambor doesn't appear.

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Quotes

Raquel Fein: Can you clarify for me really fast what spirituality is for you Sarah?
Sarah Pfefferman: I, I don't know. I didn't- I mean, I don't- Thats, I don't know.
Raquel Fein: Cause I can tell what it's not. It's not changing your mind whenever you feel like it. It's not following your bliss. It's not finding yourself by crawling through your belly button and out your own asshole and calling it a journey.
Sarah Pfefferman: Fine! I mean, it's easy to say what it's not. What is it?
Duvid Ovadia: Uh, for me, god is ever-changing. That's what we're trying to do here is ...
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Connections

Spoofs Wheel of Fortune (1983)

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Soundtracks

If You're Changing
(uncredited)
Performed by White Dream

User Reviews

SHEA OR RAQUEL

JOSH STARTS OUT ON HIS JOURNEY WITH THE RABBI, RAQUEL. RAQUEL IS DOZING IN THE SEAT NEXT TO HIM. ALL OF A SUDDEN SHEA SHOWS UP [N THE SEAT AND GOES INTO COLTON'S HOUSE WITH HIM. DID I MISS SOMETHING. WAS IT POOR EDITING. SOMEONE PLEASE EXPLAIN.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 September 2016 (USA)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

29 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.90 : 1