State of the Union

Series 2

2022 10 Episodes

In season two, liberal campaigning Ellen drags her traditional, self-made husband Scott out of his comfort zone and into a hipster Connecticut coffee shop, where they have 10 minutes before their marriage counseling session to drink a coffee, gather their thoughts and argue about everything from Quakerism to pronouns. Amongst the bickering they also discuss betrayals from their past, how they're changing as people, and what the future of their relationship might look like in a changing world.

Episode 1
E1

The Laws of Grammar

11 min Feb 14, 2022 6.5

Scott and Ellen meet for coffee to prepare for their first marital counseling session; Ellen makes a shocking announcement.

Episode 2
E2

Why Quake?

10 min Feb 15, 2022 6.5

Scott and Ellen discuss past betrayals, and Ellen explains just how far apart they've grown.

Episode 3
E3

Big Mustard

10 min Feb 16, 2022 6.5

Ellen tells Scott more about her newfound religion, and Scott is left feeling further from her than ever.

Episode 4
E4

Prison Thoughts

10 min Feb 17, 2022 6.5

Ellen and Scott try to assess the pain it would cause them to break up, versus the pain of staying together.

Episode 5
E5

Led Zeppelin's Accountant

11 min Feb 18, 2022 6.5

After Scott derails their counselors' relationship, Ellen is left questioning whether she wants to continue with their own.

Episode 6
E6

Intimacy Kit

10 min Feb 19, 2022 6.5

After Ellen grills Scott on his understanding of intimacy, both partners are left wondering if they can give each other what they need.

Episode 7
E7

The Road Most Travelled

11 min Feb 20, 2022 6.5

Scott has made huge strides since starting personal therapy, but Ellen admits that she's keeping her options open.

Episode 8
E8

Facetime TV

11 min Feb 21, 2022 6.5

Ellen sees that Scott and Jay's friendship is blossoming and that he's less afraid of intimacy.

Episode 9
E9

Kopi Iuwak

12 min Feb 22, 2022 6.5

Scott and Ellen have shared a magical night together, but their newfound intimacy hits a road bump when Ellen opens up to Scott about some dark thoughts.

Episode 10
E10

The Last Box

13 min Feb 23, 2022 6.5

Ellen and Scott arrive for their final session and share their hopes for the future and their plans for their relationship.