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The team's morale collapses to its nadir when Dolly and Jean decide to leave, abandoning their duties and support, which had previously kept the shift afloat. Consequently, Bren is left to operate the entire night shift alone, shouldering all responsibilities by himself.

Night Shift is a television programme presented in the format of a single episode. It falls under the genre of an episode‑type series, offering a concise narrative that focuses on a specific timeframe within the broader setting of the show. The central incident of the episode sees the workplace atmosphere deteriorate dramatically after two staff members, Dolly and Jean, decide to leave. Their departure triggers a sharp decline in morale, pushing it down to its lowest level for the night crew. With both of them gone, the responsibility for overseeing the night shift falls entirely on Bren. Bren is now forced to manage the entire operation on his own, handling all duties that would normally be shared among the team. This sudden shift in workload underscores the fragile state of the crew’s spirit, as the absence of Dolly and Jean leaves a noticeable void in support and camaraderie. The episode therefore centres on Bren’s solitary effort to keep the night shift running, highlighting how the loss of two colleagues can leave a single individual to shoulder the full burden of keeping things afloat.