Failure
Michael: Tuesdays and Thursdays - S1 - E11
The review hurts - a lot. David is successful in desensitizing Michael to the criticism by having him read it out loud, over and over again. The repetition has the opposite effect on David.
Michael: Tuesdays and Thursdays: Season 1 - 12 Episode s
1x1 - Small Talk
September 14, 2011
David and Michael head to a shopping mall to tackle Michael's fear of small talk. David begins a passionate affair with his editor.
1x2 - Unscripted Conversation
September 21, 2011
As part of the therapeutic process, David sends Michael off to a department store to talk to strangers. Things are so complicated with Sammy that David asks his publisher for a new editor.
1x3 - Vomiting
September 27, 2011
David is openly irritated that Michael is dating his receptionist Claire, especially since she knows all about David's book. Will Claire keep his secret?
1x4 - Sleeping With People
October 4, 2011
Michael is terrified by the idea of spending a night with Claire. What if he snores?
1x5 - Bridges
October 11, 2011
Michael is seriously not ready to overcome his fear of bridges. Dr. Wasserman and Sammy push David to tell Michael about the book.
1x6 - Trust
October 18, 2011
Who can Michael trust? His therapist has betrayed him and his girlfriend has known all along.
1x7 - Heights
October 25, 2011
David pushes Michael to explore his fear of heights, putting more strain on their relationship. Michael forces himself to read David's book.
1x8 - Being Alone
November 1, 2011
David is frantic. Michael has disappeared. When he does turn up, Michael announces that there is another therapist in his life.
1x9 - Ridicule
November 8, 2011
Michael embarks on a new course of therapy with Judy, a well-being coach. She recommends David and Michael have a joint session to repair their relationship.
1x10 - Sweating
November 15, 2011
Michael thinks his sweating is disgusting. But nothing's as hot as the scathing review of David's book.
1x11 - Failure
November 29, 2011
The review hurts - a lot. David is successful in desensitizing Michael to the criticism by having him read it out loud, over and over again. The repetition has the opposite effect on David.
1x12 - Endings
December 6, 2011
After washing down sleeping pills with Scotch, David wakes up in the emergency ward. For Michael, the successful elder abuse ad campaign means a promotion, more responsibility and more anxiety.