In episode 5 'Theracide', Issa and Anton attend the funeral of their shared therapist George, who has died from an accidental head injury. They overhear gossip suggesting George may have committed suicide motivated by their dysfunction, which leads them to invite a medium for a seance to determine if they were responsible for his death, causing them to feel guilty and make a scene at the wake before learning the truth about his accidental death.

Samir and Paul Baker agree to deliver a case of beer to a group of sophomore boys in exchange for playing video games with them. They continue to party with the boys against their friend group's wishes, and the situation escalates when the boys invite freshman girls over to the party as well, increasing the scale and complexity of the gatherings.

In episode 5, Billie is officially a couple with 'Mr. Teacher'. She attends an art show with him where she humiliates herself in front of his friends, but he reassures her that he does not care about what they think, showing support despite the awkwardness.

The seance is a pivotal moment where Issa and Anton try to communicate with the spirit of their deceased therapist George to find out if they were responsible for his death. This act reflects their guilt and search for meaning after the loss, but ultimately, it leads to a scene at the wake and the revelation that George died from an accidental injury, not suicide.

The episode shows Samir and Paul Baker engaging in underage drinking by delivering beer to sophomore boys in exchange for playing video games. Their involvement leads to continued partying that grows to include freshman girls, highlighting the social dynamics and consequences of underage drinking within their peer group.