Writer’s Block - Episode 2.24 - The Decision (Season Finale)

Writer’s Block

2x24 - “The Decision”

Written By:

Jessica Boggs

FADE IN:

INT. TOWNHOUSE LIVING ROOM - DAY

It’s now a few weeks since the pitch. 

The phone rings. 

Ed goes down to answer it. 

SUPER: FIVE MINUTES LATER

Ed solemnly walks towards the kitchen.

INT. TOWNHOUSE KITCHEN - DAY

Jack and Noah are slowly eating breakfast when Ed walks into the kitchen. 

Jack looks over at Ed. 

JACK

What happened?

ED

ABC decided not to pick us up to series. 

JACK

How is that possible?

ED

Not enough room on the schedule.

Jack slumps down at his seat.

Noah sighs.

NOAH

Back to the drawing board.

ED

Let’s not give up now. We’re going to shop around for the other networks. 

JACK

But we have one week until upfronts. 

NOAH

I think it’s time we start calling. 

And all three of them leave the kitchen.

SUPER: THE NEXT DAY

INT. TOWNHOUSE STUDY ROOM - DAY

Ed, Jack, and Noah sigh in disbelief. 

NOAH

Another network rejection. Darn Family Channel.

ED

Wait a minute, the phone is ringing. 

Sure enough, Ed picks up the phone. 

ED (CONT’D)

What? New programming?

Jack and Noah look at Ed in suspense. 

SUPER: FIVE MINUTES LATER

After the phone conversation, Ed tells Jack and Noah the news. 

JACK

What happened now?

ED

The DC Network called to take our pilot and order it to series. 

NOAH

Oh my God! This is awesome! Finally, we have a show that’s ordered to series! 

JACK

Wait a minute. DC Network? Doesn’t it have superhero shows?

ED

Yeah but the network is losing three flagship series and is desperate for new programming. 

SUPER: A WEEK LATER

INT. TOWNHOUSE LIVING ROOM - DAY

Ed, Jack, and Noah are gathered around the laptop. 

Noah appears furious. 

NOAH

Working as a Family is airing directly against Mike’s show!

JACK

That son of a b****! I never thought it would be renewed.

ED

On the bright side, the DC Network renews every hit that may be classified as marginally rated on other networks. 

Jack and Noah nod in agreement. 

And that concludes season 2 of Writer’s Block! See you next season!

FADE OUT

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WRITER’S BLOCK is written and executive produced by Jessica Boggs and production is overseen by TVRGO as well as Boggs Productions. 

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Writer’s Block - Episode 2.23 - Making the Pilot

Writer’s Block

2x23 - “Making the Pilot”

Written By:

Jessica Boggs

FADE IN:

INT. STUDIO - DAY

Jack, Ed, Noah, and a cast of unknown actors are in the studio to film the pilot. 

JACK

We have a studio audience coming in!

FEMALE ACTOR #1

I’m nervous about that part.

ED

Everything is going to be okay. You are going to knock it out of the park. 

The actors then get into their position with the studio. 

The audience members come in. 

Jack and Noah turn on the cameras. 

Ed then calls the filming into action. 

The audience cheers. 

Okay, now this is the part where it becomes a show within a show. 

We’re going to name the actors by the character names - Kasey, Jill, Jia, Brian, and Zach. 

SEQUENCE - TECHNOLOGY STORE - DAY

It happens to be another day of work. 

Oh, and it’s report card day. 

We see Kevin around the cash register closing up shop. 

Jia enters from the back of the room. 

The kids, who are stocking shelves, grumble. 

JIA

Time for the report cards!

KASEY

Are you serious Mom?

ZACH

I don’t know if there’s anything to see. 

JIA

We’ll see. Zach, we’ll start with yours. 

Zach hands the report card over to Jia. 

Jia examines the report card carefully. 

JIA (CONT'D)

And look at that, we have straight A’s! 

ZACH

See, nothing to see here.

BRIAN

Zach, stop it. You worked hard. Now take the day off and go get some ice cream. 

Kevin hands Zach some money for ice cream.

Zach thanks his father and gleefully leaves the store.

JIA

Now for you, Miss Jillian.

JILL

Can we view Kasey’s first? 

Kasey quickly hands her report card over to Jia.

Jia examines her report card. She nods. 

JIA

Not bad. A’s in honors English, honors history, math, and your elective courses. And a B+ in honors chemistry. 

BRIAN

That’s a tough class, especially for a sophomore. You can ask me or your mom for help at any time. Now, take the day off and get some ice cream. 

KASEY

Thanks Dad. If you need help for anything, just text me, okay?

Kasey then leaves the store with the money.

Then Jill reluctantly hands out her report card.

Jia then hangs her head in disappointment after examining Jill’s report card.

JIA

Cs, Ds, and one F. 

BRIAN

What? Are you serious?

JIA

Yep. 

Jill snickers in embarrassment. 

BRIAN

I wouldn’t be laughing at this if I were you, Jill. We’re disappointed. 

JIA

This is out of character for you, Jillian. As the oldest, you should be setting an example. These grades do not reflect who you are and what we know you are capable of.

JILL

What do you mean? 

BRIAN

We hope that school becomes more of a priority for you. You may not have ice cream today. So, we will be doing something else. Did you bring your homework?

JILL

I have it half-finished, but it’s a struggle for me. It’s the class I’m failing. 

BRIAN

Science class. And tomorrow, we’re going to go meet with your teacher to go over next steps. 

Jill nods. 

END SEQUENCE.

ED

And cut!

JACK

You guys are knocking it out of the park. 

FEMALE ACTOR #2

Thanks. Hopefully this gets picked up. 

On the next episode, it all comes down to this. 

FADE OUT

WRITER’S BLOCK is one of The TV Ratings Guide's ORIGINAL SERIES, an exclusive feature of The TV Ratings Guide.

WRITER’S BLOCK is written and executive produced by Jessica Boggs and production is overseen by TVRGO as well as Boggs Productions. 

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Writer’s Block - Episode 2.22 - Pitched

Writer’s Block

2x22 - “Pitched”

Written By:

Jessica Boggs

FADE IN:

INT. CAR - DAY

In Ed’s car, Jack and Noah, sitting in the back seat of the car, are holding copies of the script in their hands. 

Ed is driving.

ED 

It’s a big day for us. We’re going to pitch the pilot to ABC. 

JACK

I’m actually nervous about this. 

NOAH

Remember last season when we pitched a sitcom?

JACK

That didn’t exactly go well.

ED

This will be different. 

EXT. NETWORK HEADQUARTERS - DAY

The car drives into the parking lot of the network headquarters. Think ABC. 

Then, Jack, Noah, and Ed each exit the car. 

They reach the door to network headquarters. 

Ed opens the door. 

INT. BUSINESS HALLWAY - DAY

Ed, Jack, and Noah walk through the hallway.

INT. CONFERENCE ROOM - DAY

Ed, Jack, and Noah meet three network executives. Let’s call them EXECUTIVE #1, EXECUTIVE #2, and EXECUTIVE #3. 

ED

Now, let me tell you the premise of our show. We have a family of five working at a technology store. 

JACK

The daughters are also writers. They have ambitions to work in television. 

NOAH

We’re going to hand you the specialized script here. 

EXECUTIVE #1

Thank you for being well prepared for this. Most writers don’t even bring scripts. 

Noah hands out the three copies of the script. 

SUPER: AN HOUR LATER

After the executives deliberate on the script, they call Ed, Jack, and Noah back into the room.

EXECUTIVE #2

We want to order a pilot for this. 

EXECUTIVE #3

This is very well-rounded and funny. 

JACK

So when is the deadline on testing the pilot?

EXECUTIVE #1

Before May. 

Jack and Noah look at each other. 

They go outside the conference room.

INT. BUSINESS HALLWAY - DAY

Jack and Noah sigh.

JACK

That’s a relief.

NOAH

We’re not even out of the woods yet. 

Jack and Noah then return to the conference room. 

INT. CONFERENCE ROOM - DAY

JACK

Okay, we’ll get the cast and crew together ASAP.

EXECUTIVE #3

Great to hear. 

Jack and Noah nod. 

In the next episode, we test the pilot. 

FADE OUT

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WRITER’S BLOCK is written and executive produced by Jessica Boggs and production is overseen by TVRGO as well as Boggs Productions. 

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Writer’s Block - Episode 2.21 - Working as a Family

Writer’s Block

2x21 - “Working as a Family”

Written By:

Jessica Boggs

FADE IN:

INT. LIVING ROOM - DAY

SUPER: PREVIOUSLY ON WRITER’S BLOCK…

As we recall in the previous episode, Jack and Noah went to live with Ed in his townhouse.

They look at the finished product. 

Ed then looks at the finished script. 

Jack then follows.

JACK

This is well-rounded.

NOAH

Well done, guys!

ED

Teamwork! Now, I’m going to show you your rooms. 

They all get up from their seats, one by one. 

BACK TO PRESENT EPISODE.

SUPER: THE NEXT MORNING…

Jack, Ed, and Noah congregate back in the living room. 

Ed’s eyebrows rise, as if a lightbulb entered the room. 

ED

Let’s title this script Working as a Family. 

Jack and Noah look at each other. 

Then they turn towards Ed. 

ED (CONT'D)

Now for the pitch. 

Jack and Noah then sit on the couch.

EXT. TECHNOLOGY STORE - DAY

Picture this. A technology store in Bel Air. 

There’s a family of five working together: a husband and wife, two daughters, and a son. 

The oldest son is primed to take the business. 

The daughters however, have other aspirations. 

INT. TECHNOLOGY STORE COUNTER - DAY

Bored behind the counter, we have one of the daughters, Kasey, dazing away from the counter.

Another daughter, Jillian, or Jill for short, walks into the store with a miniskirt.

Kasey then turns towards Jill. 

KASEY

What the hell are you wearing?

JILL

Party clothes. 

From across the aisles, we have Zach witnessing the commotion.

ZACH

Jill, isn’t that out of uniform?

JILL

Relax, we’re a family business. Nothing ever happens to any of us. 

Kasey rolls her eyes.

The patriarch, Brian, exits his office.

He gives a strict glare to Jill. 

Then he heads over to the counter.

BRIAN

Kids, we may be getting some new customers soon. 

KASEY

Dad, that’s awesome. 

BRIAN

The point is that we all need to be courteous and professional. 

Their mother, Jia, enters the store with takeout. 

The bags of takeout were quickly given to Kasey.

Jia then crosses her arms.

JIA

Jillian! Have you no shame?

JILL

Come on, Mom, there’s a party tonight…

JIA

You’re not going. You need to get your grades up before you even think about partying. 

KASEY

She works in the family business too, Mom. 

JIA

I’ve not forgotten. Now go change. 

Jill hangs her head down. 

She exits to the bathroom as soon as Jia hands her a pair of pants. 

END PITCH SEQUENCE

INT. LIVING ROOM - DAY

Jack and Noah then turn their attention towards their script. 

ED

What do you guys think?

JACK

Good thinking on the technology store. 

On the next episode of Writer’s Block, the final pitch is in!

FADE OUT

WRITER’S BLOCK is one of The TV Ratings Guide's ORIGINAL SERIES, an exclusive feature of The TV Ratings Guide.

WRITER’S BLOCK is written and executive produced by Jessica Boggs and production is overseen by TVRGO as well as Boggs Productions. 

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