'The Trouble with Maggie Cole' Recap: Season 1, Episode 2

Welcome to the second episode of The Trouble with Maggie Cole. Before we jump in, let’s review how Mrs. Cole found herself in such a mess last week.

A flattered Maggie was plied with copious amounts of alcohol by an unscrupulous interviewer. She made a huge to-do across the village over her little local radio piece that most people would never have been aware of otherwise. Now everyone in town has heard the unsubstantiated rumors she spilled over the airwaves. For more detail on the whole debacle, check out the episode one recap here.

In Episode 2, we pick up the next morning. After a sleepless night, Maggie feels the best course is to proceed as normal by going to work, etc. Her husband Peter convinces her to take things slow and not confront every wrong she has to make right immediately.

However, news of the scandal-filled interview has spread like wildfire around the town and beyond. Maggie’s infamous ramblings were posted on-line and are trending thanks to a massive number of retweets. Even worse, she’s an unflattering meme. The folks who were gossiped about are faring no better. Rubberneckers abound as do snide comments, laughter, and silent expressions of pity.

Next morning, Radiogate is front-page news with the “Outed 6” on the cover. Aside from the rumors Maggie herself provided, the papers have gotten some unreliable info about her as well.