The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 5 Episode 5 gracefully opens its curtains in 1987, as Midge gracefully steps into the dimly lit jailhouse to visit Joel. He, with a scowl, chastises her for her relentless visits, yet she stands firm, insisting that he doesn't have to be her protector. After all, it was that protective nature that led him to his current predicament.
Flashback to 1961, Joel and Archie are scouting a Catholic school with ambitions of expanding their club's horizons. Meanwhile, Susie's star is rising as a manager, her popularity soaring. One of her clients, James Howard, anxiously waits to hear if he's secured a pivotal role in a film. Impatient, Susie relentlessly pesters the casting offices, ultimately confronting the producer, David, in a steamy bathhouse.
Susan valiantly fights for James's role, but in her zeal, insults the movie's script. Dina shakes her head, believing that Susan's actions may have done more harm than good, but all that's left is the waiting game.
George is disgruntled with Gordon, who refuses to cater to their sponsor, Diddy Doo Diaper Cream. However, Midge, a loyal user of the cream for her children, offers to step in and take Gordon's place at an event the company is hosting on a luxurious cruise.
At the Weissmans' abode, Zelda ties the knot with Janusz, and the joy of the occasion is palpable until the realization dawns that she'll no longer be working for them. After the celebrations, Joel broaches the subject of Frank and Nicky's suspicious behavior at the musical production, sparking a heated argument with Midge. Their debate ends in a passionate kiss.
On the cruise, Midge captivates the Diddy Doo reps with her witty stand-up routine. But when she witnesses one of the reps misbehaving with a waitress, she干预 steps in, dropping his coat overboard, enraging him.
Arrested by the coast guard and escorted off the ship, Midge promptly calls Susie. They convene at Gordon's office, surrounded by concerned individuals, to discuss the charges against Midge. The list is damning: aggravated assault, disorderly conduct—and since the boat was on international waters, France might even get involved. Adding insult to injury, her wallet, too, had fallen overboard, technically making her guilty of piracy.
Fortunately, Gordon finds the entire situation comical. Rather than terminating Midge, he instructs his staff to have the charges dismissed.
Finally, Susie receives a call from David, but she decides to play it cool, choosing to call him back later. Soon, rumors spread about how Susie Myerson managed to secure an unknown comic a role in one of David Weston's films. Her popularity soars, and whispers about her unconventional methods become the talk of the town.
Later, Gordon corners Midge after witnessing her performance. He offers to treat her to dinner, and Midge, ever the independent spirit, escorts him to her beloved diner. She clarifies that this isn't a date, yet Gordon persists in his pursuit.
Midge lays it out for him, explaining the potential consequences of their relationship. People would gossip, and while it might not tarnish his reputation, hers would be forever linked to his. She would forever be known as "Gordon's girl," and all her hard work and achievements would be overshadowed. But the deciding factor is that she would never know if she got the show because of her talent or because of Gordon's influence.
