Mike & Molly

When Carl starts to feel lonely after his Grandma is no longer around, he asks Samuel to move in with him as a housemate. Once Samuel settles in, Carl begins to get him to cook, clean and carry out a number of other tasks around the flat.

Carl Gets a Roommate is a programme presented as an episode within the series. It falls under the genre of a straightforward episode, focusing on domestic situations and character interaction. The story centres on the everyday lives of its two main characters, offering a slice‑of‑life look at shared living. Feeling the absence of his Grandma, Carl reaches out to his friend Samuel, asking him to move in. The invitation stems from Carl’s growing sense of loneliness, and he hopes that having Samuel under the same roof will fill the quiet that has settled in his home. Samuel agrees, and the two begin the transition to cohabitation. Once Samuel settles in, Carl gradually starts to rely on him for a range of household duties. He asks Samuel to take charge of cooking meals, to keep the flat tidy, and to handle a variety of other chores around the house. These requests become a regular part of their daily routine, with Samuel increasingly tasked with keeping the home running smoothly. The episode therefore tracks how Carl’s initial wish for companionship evolves into a dynamic where Samuel is repeatedly called upon to manage cooking, cleaning and several additional responsibilities. By the end of the episode, the balance of their relationship is clearly defined by these ongoing tasks.