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Carol & the End of the World S1E2 — The Distraction
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Carol & the End of the World•Season 1•Episode 2

The Distraction

7.1/10 · 395 votesDec 15, 202331 min

Ranked #8 of 10 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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After getting oriented at the office, Carol embarks on a quest for printer toner and goes to a party at her friend Janette's house.

Directed byMollie Helms
Written byKevin Arrieta, Dan Guterman
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Martha Kelly

Martha Kelly

Carol (voice)

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Kevin Arrieta

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Phylicia Fuentes

Phylicia Fuentes

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Dan Guterman

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Serena Wu

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Mollie Helms

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Benjamin P. Carow

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James Atkinson

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Elle Michalka

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Claire Tran

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Justin K. Noel

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Julian De Perio

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Kosta Gregory

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Episode Summary

"The Distraction" is episode 2 of Carol & the End of the World season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 395 votes, ranking #8 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Mollie Helms and written by Kevin Arrieta, Dan Guterman, it aired on December 15, 2023.

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