Network - Episode 4.04 - What’s Next, Part 1
Network
4x04 - “What’s Next, Part 1?”
Written By:
Jessica Boggs
FADE IN:
PREVIOUSLY ON NETWORK…
INT. BUSINESS HALLWAY - DAY
Ash and Will walk side by side.
Ash points at each door.
ASH
This is the conference room, where we usually hold meetings on important network matters. And this is the break room...we chill and do things.
Will nods accordingly.
Suddenly, Holly shows up in the hallway.
HOLLY
I didn’t realize it was a tour today.
ASH
Yeah, impromptu.
Holly turns towards Will.
HOLLY
So you’re the new guy in town, right?
WILL
You got that correct.
HOLLY
I’m Holly. I run security at this place.
WILL
Security, huh?
ASH
For protective reasons.
WILL
I see.
ASH
Well, look at the time. Looks like we have a meeting in ten minutes.
Will sees Jesse, Charlie, and Matt gather outside the conference room.
BACK TO PRESENT EPISODE.
INT. CONFERENCE ROOM - DAY
The gang is all gathered together.
Charlie keeps her distance from Nellie by sitting across, but next to Jesse.
Ash stands in attention.
Will enters the room.
ASH
Hey guys. I’m sure you have met the newest members of the team.
JESSE
Nellie, I’ve met. Wait, aren’t you a writer on a sitcom?
WILL
I was.
Nellie sighs.
Charlie twiddles her thumbs.
Matt shrugs his shoulders while sitting a seat away from Nellie.
MATT
Well, that was interesting.
CHARLIE
Can’t believe Kasey and Leah are gone, but we have to make do with what we have.
The meeting then begins with a bang.
ASH
I’m kinda impressed with the recent pilot crop if I do say so myself. But we have tough decisions to make.
CHARLIE
Has anyone seen the results for both Put Me In and Bar Exam? I’m really impressed with these two pilots.
JESSE
I saw.
WILL
That’s what makes it hard.
ASH
With the introduction of Writer’s Block into the lineup, either one of them could work for the upcoming season.
CHARLIE
We already have The Bullpen, Marietta, Whoa Folks, I Have Another Dream, and Yarborough on the lineup.
ASH
We’ll add more. We’re in pretty good shape ratings-wise so far this season.
Suddenly, Nellie raises her eyebrows.
Charlie looks at Nellie in confusion.
NELLIE
Do you mean to tell me that certain shows such as The Bullpen, as low rated as is, get a spinoff?
CHARLIE
Except it makes money and is produced in-house.
On the next episode of Network, we have part 2 of the meeting and a clash.
FADE OUT
Network - Episode 4.03 - The Other New Kid
Network
4x03 - “The Other New Kid”
Written By:
Jessica Boggs
FADE IN:
PREVIOUSLY ON NETWORK…
Nellie and Charlie were in the middle of a somewhat awkward exchange when Nellie turns to Charlie.
NELLIE (CONT'D)
Oh, Charlotte, if you ever need assistance, you know where to find me.
CHARLIE
Okay, I guess.
Charlie shrugs as Nellie exits the scene.
She then turns to Ash with a disapproving glare.
CHARLIE (CONT’D)
Why the hell did you hire her?
ASH
We needed a new consultant. She was overqualified.
CHARLIE
But she hated my guts.
ASH
At least keep an open mind.
BACK TO PRESENT EPISODE.
INT. PRESIDENT’S OFFICE - 2 HOURS LATER
Ash sits in his office chair.
He sighs as he looks at the computer.
ASH
Oh, what a day.
After he shrugs his shoulders, he hears a knock on the door.
The door opens to reveal WILL (28) standing with a nervous glare.
WILL
Hello, am I in the right place?
ASH
Of course. Come on in.
Will then takes a few steps and closes the door.
He sits in front of the desk.
ASH
Well, welcome to the team, Will. With your expertise, you will fit in quite nicely with the bunch.
WILL
I bet.
ASH
Now, why don’t I show you around?
The two of them get up from their places.
They exit the scene.
INT. BUSINESS HALLWAY - DAY
Ash and Will walk side by side.
Ash points at each door.
ASH
This is the conference room, where we usually hold meetings on important network matters. And this is the break room...we chill and do things.
Will nods accordingly.
Suddenly, Holly shows up in the hallway.
HOLLY
I didn’t realize it was a tour today.
ASH
Yeah, impromptu.
Holly turns towards Will.
HOLLY
So you’re the new guy in town, right?
WILL
You got that correct.
HOLLY
I’m Holly. I run security at this place.
WILL
Security, huh?
ASH
For protective reasons.
WILL
I see.
ASH
Well, look at the time. Looks like we have a meeting in ten minutes.
Will sees Jesse, Charlie, and Matt gather outside the conference room.
TO BE CONTINUED…
On the next episode of Network, it’s a pilot meeting.
FADE OUT
Network - Episode 4.02 - Nellie
Network
4x02 - “Nellie”
Written By:
Jessica Boggs
FADE IN:
INT. BREAK ROOM - DAY
PREVIOUSLY ON NETWORK...
Suddenly, a woman named NELLIE (34) enters the break room.
She turns towards Charlie.
Charlie freezes.
NELLIE
Hello there. I’m sure we’ve met before.
CHARLIE
What do you mean?
NELLIE
I’m Nellie, the newest network consultant.
Charlie turns towards Jesse.
BACK TO PRESENT EPISODE.
We turn back to Nellie, who crosses her arms.
Charlie sighs.
NELLIE
As you may know, I used to work in your line of work.
CHARLIE
A gossip columnist.
Nellie nods.
Charlie then begins to pace back and forth.
She stops to turn to Nellie with a disapproving glare.
CHARLIE
Question is: how in the world do you know my former line of work?
NELLIE
We were in rival publications.
Jesse nods.
JESSE
Well, welcome to the team.
NELLIE
Pleasure to be here.
Nellie then attempts to exit towards the door.
She then turns to Charlie.
NELLIE (CONT'D)
Oh, Charlotte, if you ever need assistance, you know where to find me.
CHARLIE
Okay, I guess.
Charlie shrugs as Nellie exits the scene.
She then turns to Ash with a disapproving glare.
CHARLIE (CONT’D)
Why the hell did you hire her?
ASH
We needed a new consultant. She was overqualified.
CHARLIE
But she hated my guts.
ASH
At least keep an open mind.
On the next episode of Network, we meet another person on staff. Writer’s Block fans, you might be familiar with this person.
FADE OUT


