Jerome attends a seminar to get rid of his emotions and become tough so he can stop saying "I love you" on first dates.

Toughen Up

Mamoudou Athie

Michael Lewen

Total Phony

Jerome has difficulty determining how honest he should be in his online dating profile.

After getting suckered by a sidewalk canvasser into spending several hours in a cookie-tasting focus group, Jerome realizes he needs to learn how to say no.

No Problem

Jerome thinks he has a genuine connection with Barbara, a server at his favorite restaurant, but isn't sure whether she's just being nice to him because that's her job.

Help Needed

A flashback to Jerome's recent breakup with Natalie provides some insight into why he's been having such a hard time lately.

Oh Jero

Jerome contemplates his life choices, starting with best befriending his bully.

Good Fella

Jerome's plan to reinvent himself on New Year's Eve leads to a chance encounter that may change his life.

New Paige (Part 1)

Jerome pesters Paige to move in with him but when she agrees, he panics.

New Paige (Part 2)

An extremely sensitive young man in Brooklyn goes way too far in his quest to adhere to society's expectations of traditional masculinity.

Toughen Up

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