The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret — Season 1
6 episodesFirst aired 1 October 2010
E1In Which Claims Are Made and a Journey Ensues
8.0Oct 2010
Part-time office temp Todd Margaret is unexpectedly chosen to lead the U.K. launch of Thunder Muscle, a new North Korean energy drink of suspicious contents. Despite the help of his new acquaintances, Dave and Alice, Todd struggles to make inroads.
E2A Plan Is Hatched and a Date Is Not a Date
Oct 2010
Todd's new boss, Brent Wilts, turns up the heat to sell Thunder Muscle, so Todd hatches a plan to crack the British retail market. However, he leaves the practical execution to Dave because Todd has scored what he thinks is a first date with Alice.
E3The Snooker Player, the Black Canadian, the Turkish Terrorist, and the Peanut
8.0Oct 2010
Todd decides to launch Thunder Muscle with an advertisement featuring a celebrity endorsement - Dave sets up the meeting. Meanwhile Todd's "relationship" with Alice goes to the next level: dinner at her flat.
E4In Which Brent Wilts Arrives and Things Take a Turn for the Worse
Oct 2010
Wilts arrives in London demanding all of the money from Thunder Muscle sales. Todd oversees the filming of his commercial and it seems he finally makes a breakthrough but...no.
E5Where Todd and Brent Misjudge the Mood of a Solemn Day
Oct 2010
With Wilts now maniacally demanding results, Todd finally takes initiative with a publicity stunt guaranteed to get Britain buzzing about Thunder Muscle. Meanwhile, Todd's former boss, Doug, is embarking on an investigation into Wilts' past.
E6What Can Only Be Considered a Dreadful Day for Todd
Nov 2010
Todd's world is falling apart, so he makes a final desperate bid for Alice's affections with even more spectacular lies. The various calamities Todd has embroiled himself in are starting to come to a head.