Corporate season 2 episode 5 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
During a meticulous expense report review, an accountant uncovers an extravagant claim by Hampton DeVille employees for 16 margaritas consumed at a business dinner in Los Angeles. This inquiry unravels a bizarre and fabricated tale involving attempts to impress a key business figure, Mrs. Cowboy, at BusinessCon with excessive drinking. The employees' story spirals into wild fabrications about drunken escapades, a murder cover-up, and a forced butler role, only to confess the true cause of the overspending was a misunderstanding over "bottomless" margaritas. The accountant, facing their own disillusionment with corporate culture and personal nostalgia, reluctantly approves the expense, highlighting the absurdity and emptiness of corporate expense politics and personal integrity within the workplace.
Full Episode S02E05 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What sparked the accountant's scrutiny of the expense report?
The accountant was investigating why four employees managed to drink 16 margaritas during a dinner at Marcus Sombrero's Mexican Bar & Grille.
What was the purpose of the Hampton DeVille employees' trip to Los Angeles?
They were sent to represent Hampton DeVille at BusinessCon, a convention described as an orgy of meaningless handshakes and empty promises.
How did the employees justify their spending on breakfast on the third day?
They humorously described an indecisive and extravagant breakfast order, highlighting their lack of restraint and frivolous spending.
What was the reaction to Amanda Calhoun's keynote speech at BusinessCon?
The employees criticized her speech as "bullshit," noting its lack of substance and critique of superficial business rhetoric.
Why did the employees end up spending excessively on margaritas?
They attempted to impress Mrs. Cowboy by buying her margaritas, underestimating her love for the drink, which led to excessive ordering.
What fabricated story did the employees tell to justify their expenses?
They concocted an elaborate tale involving driving drunk to Mrs. Cowboy's ranch, a game of "Kiss the butler," a business negotiation gone wrong, and the murder and burial of a butler.
How did the employees' story conclude?
After being challenged by the accountant, they admitted to fabricating the story, revealing the true cause of their overspending was a misunderstanding about the margaritas being "bottomless."
What was the accountant's personal connection to the investigation?
The accountant shared a childhood story about their mother's generosity and leniency, drawing a parallel to their current responsibility of managing expenses and highlighting their disillusionment with their role and the company.
How did the situation resolve?
The accountant, despite recognizing the employees' deception, approved the expense report, reflecting on their own grievances with the company and the futility of their strict adherence to rules.
