: Heavy focus on grief and existential dread. Violence : Mild violence, including a physical altercation.
Released on February 18, 2022, the episode was written by creator Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller . It introduces the concept of "severance," a medical procedure that surgically divides a person's memories between their work and personal lives. S1 E1: Good News About Hell
: Outside of work, Mark is a grieving widower who uses the severance procedure to escape his sorrow for eight hours a day. He is approached by Petey, a former colleague who has "reintegrated" and claims Lumon is hiding dark secrets. : Heavy focus on grief and existential dread