"Out of Touch" is the second episode of the second season of Euphoria, and the twelfth episode of the series overall. It was released on January 16, 2022 on HBO and HBO Max.[1]
- For the episode's transcript, see here.
Premise[]
As the Spring semester kicks off, Rue struggles to keep her relationship with Jules separate with her new friendship with Elliott. While Nate recovers in the hospital, Cal make it his mission to find out who was behind his son's assault. The lines of fantasy and reality get blurred for Kat as she ponders her relationship with Ethan. Maddy finally reaches a decision regarding her love life.
Plot[]
McKay, Cassie, and Maddy carry a bloody and unconscious Nate to the car and rush him to thr hospital. Nate has an epiphany that he's in love with Cassie, as she would fully surrender herself to him unlike Maddy. Nate fantasizes having a family with Cassie, but is hindered by his resentment for Cal. Nate realizes that he can't realize his dreams unless he takes back the recording of his father and Jules having sex. In a flashback, it is revealed that Maddy discovered the disc hiding in one of Nate's books. Nate is suddenly flooded with memories of his life and begins convulsing. After he calms, the sound of a baby crying can be heard as he smiles.
Rue and Jules share a kiss at school but are interrupted by Elliot, who also attends East Highland High School. Rue pretends to forget how she met Elliot and introduces him to Jules as her girlfriend. Unbeknownst to Jules, Rue and Elliot had spent several days together getting high.
Cassie has been going through a depressive episode since the Winter Formal. She tells Maddy that she wants to reduce her dependency on relationships, but is unable to resist when Nate came onto her. The night Nate was rushed to the hospital, Maddy found herself wanting to still be with Nate. Nate texts her, thanking her for his support and that he loves her. The morning after, Lexi notices that Cassie hadn't washed Nate's blood off her legs. Maddy calls Cassie, telling her about the text Nate had sent her as she stares blankly with guilt.
Maddy is revealed to have become a babysitter for a wealthy family. While on the job, she wears the lavish clothes of her boss, Samantha. She is nearly caught and before she leaves, Samantha asks Maddy to unzip her dress.
BB and Maddy talk to Kat about her relationship with Ethan, Kat pretends to be satisfied with their relationship. In a dream sequence, Ethan and Kat kiss on her bed. Ethan excuses himself to the restroom and is killed by a Dothraki warrior. The warrior approaches Kat and the two have sex. Kat uses this dream and falsely attributes the warrior's actions to Ethan. Later, Kat begins to cry out of guilt and frustration. Kat tries to figure out why she doesn't love Ethan, but when she is unable to find his flaws, she believes herself to be the problem.
Cal pushes Nate out of the hospital in a wheelchair. During the car ride home, Cal expresses skepticism towards Nate's story of what happened, who claims that he doesn't know who beat him. Later that night, Cal and Marsha discuss the assault, who both believe that the attack was provoked by Nate.
Cassie goes home to Suze, Lexi, and Cal sitting at a table. Suze tells Cassie that Cal is there to find out what happened to Nate. Cassie feigns ignorance as to what happened with Nate, but Cal knows that she is lying. Cal threatens her with the police. Cassie is terrified at the thought of police getting involved because of her texts with Nate. Lexi and Cassie argue over her decision to snitch on Fezco.
In a flashback, it is revealed how Faye came to live with Fez. Faye pushed a motel manager off of a balcony, causing police to search for her. Custer hides Faye in the motel room vent and asks Fez to pick her up.
Lexi thinks about her and Fezco's conversation at the New Year's party, confused how he could be so sweet to her and so cruel to Nate. She realizes how passive she's been her whole life, unable to find the courage to stand up for herself. In an effort to take control of her life, Lexi goes to meet with Fez at Milk, wearing red lipstick. Lexi, Fez, and Faye have an awkward conversation as she looks at drinks. Cal arrives at Milk, introducing himself as "a concerned father".
Rue goes to get high at Elliot's house before her NA meeting, using it as an excuse to not eat dinner at Jules' house. Jules' father asks her if Rue is a good influence, claiming that she is part of the reason why she got on the train. Jules defends Rue, but is unable to answer the question. Rue tells Elliot about her father, he asks if his passing is the reason why she started doing drugs, which she denies. Elliot asks if they should be friends, thinking they bring out the worst in each other, but Rue is okay with that.
Rue bikes to her NA meeting and briefly sees Cassie getting into Nate's truck. Maddy incessantly calls Nate and Cassie, both of whom aren't answering. Nate admits to Cassie that he has feelings for her, but expresses regret at them hooking up. An emotional Cassie runs off. Nate finds her in one of the buildings and they hookup, Nate asking Cassie how she could ever look Maddy in the eye again.
Rue falls asleep during the NA meeting, which makes Ali suspicious. Ali gives Rue a ride home and insists that he introduces himself to her mother. Leslie asks Ali how Rue is doing. Ali, who can tell that Rue has relapsed, simply says that she has a long way to go.
Cal asks Nate why Fez beat him up. Nate relents and tells Cal that Jules, Rue, and Fezco are threatening to go to the police station and accuse Cal of statutory rape. Nate tells Cal that he was looking out for him, Cal tries to apologize by saying he didn't know her age or how old she was. Nate tells him that he knows the encounter was recorded. Cal asks Nate if he has the disk, who stares at him.
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Trivia[]
- The title of this episode is a reference to the Hall & Oates song of the same name from their 1984 twelfth studio album, Big Bam Boom.
- This episode possibly takes place between January 7-11, 2019.
- The episode drew 2.6 million viewers across all HBO platforms, up 9% from the premiere's 2.4 million, making it the most social premium cable series episode ever. The episode also had a strong showing on social media.[2]
- The series was the most trending topic on Twitter in the United States, with 8.3 million linear interactions across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.[2]
- According to Talkwalker, Euphoria was the most social telecast on Sunday January 16, 2022.[2]
- On social media, HBO claims that the episode outperformed every episode of Game of Thrones' final season.[2]
- This is the last appearance of Algee Smith as McKay, also the last episode in which he is credited as a series regular.
Soundtrack[]
| Song | Artist | Album | Scene |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Everest | Labrinth | Imagination & the Misfit Kid | Cassie and Marsha at the hospital; Nate, Maddy, Cassie montage. |
| Come Rain Or Come Shine | Judy Garland | Judy | Maddy takes selfies and tries on clothes. |
| Do What You Want, Be What You Are | Daryl Hall & John Oates | Bigger Than Both Of Us | Kat and Ethan make out. |
| Outlast | Apollo Brown, Dueling Experts, Joell Ortiz, Mello Music Group | Outlast | Fez drives to pick up Faye. |
| DMND | Jiggz & Damis | DMND, Vol. 1 | Fez tells Faye the ground rules. |
| Haunted | Laura Les | Haunted | Lexi bikes to Fez; Cal pulls out a gun. |
| Right Down the Line | Gerry Rafferty | City to City | Rue and Elliot hang out, do drugs, and sing. |
| You Are | Raia Was | You Are | Jules has dinner with her dad. |
| seaside_demo | SEB | seaside_demo | Rue talks to Elliot about Jules and her addiction. |
| She Brings the Rain | CAN | The Singles | Rue rides her bike; Maddy calls Nate; Rue arrives at the NA meeting. |
| Six Short Interludes | Ennio Morricone | Frantic (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | Nate finds Cassie at the construction site; They hook up. |
| Hennythings Possible | Vintage Lee | PiMP | Lexi talks to Fez at the convenience store. |
| Return of the Mack | Mark Morrison | Return of the Mack | Maddy, Kat, Jules, and Ethan go bowling. |
| Blue Monk | Thelonious Monk | The Complete Prestige 10-Inch LP Collection | Ali gives Rue a ride home. |
Gallery[]
- See also: Category:Images from Out of Touch
