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Title: Roommate Roulette

Episode 1: The Arrival

FADE IN:

INT. APARTMENT LIVING ROOM - DAY

Four strangers, JESSICA, KEVIN, JASON, and KATIE, stand awkwardly in a living room. Each of them is carrying a suitcase or bag.

KEVIN: Uh, hi. I’m Kevin.

KATIE: Hi, I’m Katie.

JASON: Jason.

JESSICA: Jessica.

KEVIN: So, I guess we’re roommates?

KATIE: Looks like it.

JASON: Great. (awkward pause) So, who wants the couch?

JESSICA: I guess I’ll take it.

KEVIN: I can make it work on the floor.

KATIE: I brought an air mattress.

JASON: Well, this is going to be fun.

FADE OUT.

Episode 2: The Misunderstanding

FADE IN:

EXT. COFFEE SHOP - DAY

The roommates sit around a table with their coffee cups. JASON is scrolling on his phone, while the others are making small talk.

KATIE: So, what do you guys do?

JESSICA: I’m a graphic designer.

KEVIN: I’m in marketing.

JASON: I’m a software engineer.

KATIE: What do you do, Jason?

JASON: Oh, I’m a student.

KEVIN: What are you studying?

JASON: Philosophy.

KATIE: Wow, that’s really interesting.

JESSICA: Yeah, I’ve always been fascinated by philosophy.

JASON: Really? That’s great! I’m actually studying physiotherapy.

Everyone looks confused.

JASON: What’s wrong?

KEVIN: You just said you were studying philosophy.

JASON: Yeah, physiotherapy.

KATIE: That’s not the same thing.

JASON: Oh, oops. My bad.

FADE OUT.

Episode 3: The Chore Chart

FADE IN:

INT. APARTMENT - DAY

The roommates are gathered around a whiteboard.

KEVIN: Okay, so I’ve made a chore chart.

JESSICA: This is like being back in college.

KATIE: (groans) I hate cleaning.

JASON: I don’t mind doing dishes.

KEVIN: Great, you’re on dish duty then.

JESSICA: I’ll do the laundry.

KATIE: Can I just take out the trash?

KEVIN: Sure thing.

JASON: (smiling) I call dibs on cleaning the fridge.

Everyone stares at him.

JASON: (awkwardly) Just kidding.

FADE OUT.

Episode 4: The Party

FADE IN:

INT. APARTMENT - NIGHT

The roommates are getting ready for a house party.

JESSICA: Is it me, or does this place need a little sprucing up?

KEVIN: I’ll get some decorations.

KATIE: I’ll make some snacks.

JASON: And I’ll make sure the music is poppin’.

KEVIN: Again with the philosophy.

JASON: (smiling) Just trying to keep it light.

The party is in full swing. People are dancing, drinking, and having a good time.

KATIE: (shouting over the music) This party is awesome!

JASON: (nodding) Yeah, it’s like we’re a family!

KEVIN: (smiling) This is what it’s all about.

Jessica enters the room holding a large bowl of chips, which she promptly drops, spilling chips all over the floor.

JESSICA: (sighing) Well, that’s one way to make an entrance.

FADE OUT.

Episode 5: The Pet Peeves

FADE IN:

INT. APARTMENT - DAY

The roommates are sitting around, looking irritated.

KATIE: (groans) Who left the toilet seat up?

JESSICA: (sighs) And who ate my leftover pizza?

KEVIN: (grunts) And who left the TV on all night?

JASON: (smiling) Oops, that was me.

Everyone glares at him.

JASON: (defeated) Sorry.

KATIE: And another thing. Who’s been using my shampoo?

JESSICA: (laughing) That was me, sorry.

KEVIN: (smiling) And who’s been hogging the bathroom all morning?

KATIE: (smiling) Uh, guilty as charged.

Everyone laughs.

FADE OUT.

Episode 6: The Games

FADE IN:

INT. APARTMENT LIVING ROOM - DAY

The roommates are sitting around playing board games.

KEVIN: I love this game!

KATIE: Me too! It’s so much fun.

JESSICA: (laughing) I’m terrible at this.

JASON: (smiling) It’s all about strategy.

KEVIN: (smirking) That’s easy for you to say, Mr. Philosophy.

JASON: (laughing) Hey, don’t knock it.

KATIE: (smiling) I actually minored in philosophy.

JESSICA: (surprised) No way! Me too!

KEVIN: (laughing) And I’m the only one who can’t tell Socrates from Aristotle.

Everyone laughs.

FADE OUT.

Episode 7: The Secrets

FADE IN:

INT. APARTMENT - DAY

The roommates are sitting on the couch, looking glum.

JASON: (serious) I have a confession to make.

KATIE: (concerned) What’s wrong?

JASON: (awkward pause) I’m a terrible cook.

KEVIN: (smiling) Is that it? I thought you were going to say you were a serial killer.

Everyone laughs.

KATIE: (smiling) Okay, my turn. I’ve never actually read a book by Jane Austen.

JESSICA: (surprised) What?

KEVIN: (smiling) My secret? I’m actually a closet fan of One Direction.

Everyone looks at him skeptically.

KEVIN: (defensive) What? There’s nothing wrong with that!

FADE OUT.

Episode 8: The Prank

FADE IN:

INT. APARTMENT - DAY

The roommates are all sitting around watching TV. Suddenly, the doorbell rings.

KEVIN: (confused) Who could that be?

JASON: (smiling) Let’s find out.

Jason opens the door to find a pizza delivery guy.

PIZZA GUY: Hey, I’ve got an extra pizza here. Anyone want it?

The roommates look at each other, surprised.

KEVIN: (smiling) Yeah sure, I’ll take it.

JASON: (smiling) Me too.

KATIE: (smiling) I’m in.

JESSICA: (smiling) Why not?

PIZZA GUY: (smiling) Okay, that’ll be $50.

Everyone looks at him, horrified.

KEVIN: (angrily) You’re kidding me!

JASON: (laughing) Gotcha!

Everyone laughs as Jason hands the pizza guy a few dollars.

KEVIN: (smiling) You’re lucky you’re so damn charming.

FADE OUT.

Episode 9: The Dinner Party

FADE IN:

INT. APARTMENT - NIGHT

The roommates are all dressed up and gathered around the dinner table, looking nervous.

JASON: (smiling) I hope you guys like my cooking.

KATIE: (smiling) I’m sure it’s going to be great.

JASON: (pouring wine) So, cheers to us.

They all clink their glasses.

KEVIN: (smiling) This has been amazing.

JESSICA: (nodding) Yeah, we’re like a family.

Suddenly, Kevin’s phone rings. He looks at it, horrified.

KEVIN: Oh no, it’s my boss.

JESSICA: (concerned) What’s wrong?

KEVIN: I completely forgot about a deadline. I have to go.

KATIE: (nodding) I understand. Work comes first.

JASON: (smiling) And we’ll be here when you get back.

FADE OUT.

Episode 10: The Conclusion

FADE IN:

INT. APARTMENT - DAY

The roommates are all sitting around, looking glum.

JESSICA: (smiling sadly) Well, it looks like this is it.

KATIE: (nodding) I can’t believe it’s been a year already.

JASON: (smiling) It’s been a great year though.

KEVIN: (smiling) Definitely the best decision I’ve ever made.

They all hug each other.

JESSICA: (smiling) It’s like we really are a family.

KATIE: (smiling) And we always will be.

JASON: (smiling) I love you guys.

KEVIN: (smiling) I love you guys too.

They all walk to the door and say goodbye.

FADE OUT.

THE END.