INT. NIKO’S BEDROOM – 5:00 AM
A cheap alarm clock BUZZES like a broken chainsaw. The kind
of sound you hear right before a neighbor goes postal.
NIKO (20s, baby-faced ambition with bedhead) smacks it
silent. He glances at his sleeping GIRLFRIEND (early 20s,
pretty). Leans in — stops. Not today.
Drops to the floor: push-ups, burpees. Desperate, YouTube
“millionaire morning habits” bullshit.
INT. BATHROOM – MOMENTS LATER
Steam. Niko shaves as a cheesy morning talk show blares. He
nicks himself. A bead of blood.
NIKO
(to mirror)
Great start. Hi, I’m the guy who
bleeds easy.
He dabs it. Psychs up like a boxer before a fight.
NIKO (CONT’D)
(muttering)
You got this. You’re awesome. You
don’t lose.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
2 -
Burnt Toast and Diamond Dreams
INT. NIKO’S APARTMENT – CONTINUOUS
Cramped one-bedroom. Bills everywhere. Niko sets burnt toast
in front of his Girlfriend, glued to her phone.
GIRLFRIEND
So… how long before you can afford
a real ring? Look.
She flashes her phone: a three-carat, $28K diamond.
GIRLFRIEND (CONT’D)
If you sell a car today, we can
finance it.
NIKO
Soon Suzie Q, soon.
GIRLFRIEND
No bling, no fling. Time’s a-
ticking, if you wanna keep on
licking.
He points like a game show host. Holds the pose.
NIKO
What brings you in today? Sales or
service?
GIRLFRIEND
Are you talking to me?
NIKO
De Niro did it better. “Let’s role-
play.”
GIRLFRIEND
Can I be the Doctor this time?
NIKO
No, not that kind of role play. Me:
salesman. You: customer.
GIRLFRIEND
Fine. I wanna buy a car right now.
NIKO
Great. Bob says that’s the worst
thing a customer can say.
GIRLFRIEND
What? Why?
NIKO
No idea. He just said, you’ll see.
His PHONE RINGS. He ignores it, buckles his belt.
NIKO (CONT’D)
Four years of college. Two
internships. And the only place
that calls me back—
GIRLFRIEND
Don’t say it.
NIKO
—car dealership.
GIRLFRIEND
Why did you even take this job? A
car salesman? Yuk.
NIKO
Because… I love helping people.
Talking to people.
He waves a student loan bill: TOTAL BALANCE: $122,874.56.
NIKO (CONT’D)
My degree cost more than this whole
damn building.
She flashes the engagement ring app again—massive rock.
GIRLFRIEND
I heard they make real money there.
And don’t forget-
NIKO
Yeah, yeah. Giant ring. Like
Thanos.
His phone rings again. This time he answers-his MOTHER.
Genres:
["Drama","Romance","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
3 -
Niko's Nerve-Wracking Morning
INT. BEDROOM – CONTINUOUS
Niko dresses while MOM (V.O.) nags.
MOM (V.O.)
Baby? Wear the tie I bought you for
good luck. You’ll thank me when
you’re promoted.
NIKO
Mama, I haven’t even sold a car.
MOM (V.O.)
That’s because you’re not eating.
You sound pale. Where is that do-
nothing girlfriend? What is a
influencer, anyway?
NIKO
Love you, Mama—bye.
He hangs up. Faces the mirror. Tries a salesman’s grin.
NIKO (CONT’D)
Hello… my name is Niko… and yours
is? Perfect. Pleasure to meet you.
He nods, forces confidence. Tries again.
NIKO (CONT’D)
Welcome to Jim Jeffers Omni Auto.
Too long. They should shorten it.
He forces a smile, holds it too long.
NIKO (CONT’D)
Always take control. Don’t ask what
they want—tell them what they need.
Hope is free, but the car isn’t.
What the hell does that even mean,
Bob?
He resets. Points like a cheesy motivational speaker.
NIKO (CONT’D)
Mr. Customer, today’s your lucky
day. You didn’t just pick a car…
you picked me.
He extends his hand to the mirror.
NIKO (CONT’D)
Perfect. Nice firm handshake.
Confidence. Good start.
He resets. Smoother now.
NIKO (CONT’D)
Been here before? No? Great- that
means you don't hate us yet.
He forces a laugh. Stops. Winces.
GIRLFRIEND (O.S.)
How long have you been in training?
NIKO
Two weeks. First official day on
the floor. Bob says jokes kill
deals. Thinking kills deals.
He adjusts his tie. His grin falters. Mutters:
NIKO (CONT’D)
Never let ‘em leave. Ever! Unless
they can’t buy steam off a hot dog.
GIRLFRIEND (O.S.)
You’re gonna be late.
His face sinks. He shakes his head, slaps his cheeks again.
NIKO
You can do this. You will do this.
Student loans. Girlfriend who wants
a ring the size of Saturn... Bob
said day one separates the winners
from the losers.
He looks dead into the mirror, whispers it like an oath:
NIKO (CONT’D)
I am not a loser.
He fakes a smile, kisses her cheek, grabs Pop-Tarts, bolts.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
4 -
Lemon Law Frustration
INT. INFINITI – DRIVING – DAY
Niko's old Infiniti Q45 ROARS to life. Gas gauge on E.
Passenger seat: two dozen donuts stacked like treasure.
He grins—Bob’s gonna love this.
SLAM! Red light. Donuts FLY to the floor. He curses, scoops
them up, licks glaze off his fingers.
The RADIO BLARES—two morning DJs mid-rant:
RADIO HOST #1 (V.O.)
I traded my lemon. Total clunker.
What a nightmare experience.
RADIO HOST #2 (V.O.)
(laughing)
What’s worse—lawyers or car
salesmen?
Niko winces. Face sours.
RADIO HOST #1 (V.O.)
Imagine if they had a kid?
RADIO HOST #2 (V.O.)
That’d be the antichrist.
Niko SLAMS the radio off.
TITLE CARD: LEMON LAW (Sign Here)
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
5 -
High Stakes and Humiliation
INT. BACKROOM CARD GAME – NIGHT
Thick smoke. Cash stacked in sloppy piles.
OWNER JIM JEFFERS (50s, slick but unraveling) leans back,
drunk on fake confidence. Across from him: BJÖRN (50s, stone-
faced, sharp suit, Swedish auto rep)
Jim shoves all his chips in.
OWNER
All in. Sven, how’s the wife?
Ingrid, right?
BJÖRN
(flat)
Astrid. And it’s BJÖRN.
Careless — like your Omni Autos.
OWNER
Details don’t matter when you’re
about to lose, Björn.
The DEALER flips. Jim slams his hand down.
OWNER (CONT’D)
Boom! Read ‘em and weep!
He rakes the pile — until Björn lays down a brutal winner.
BJÖRN
Not so fast, my ignorant friend.
OWNER
…Son of a bitch!
Jim fumbles for his phone, squints at the screen.
OWNER (CONT’D)
Where the fuck is my car?!
PLAYER
(not looking up)
You came in an Uber, champ.
Jim processes. Forces a grin. Staggers outside.
OWNER
…Right. Good thing I got the app.
BJÖRN
Idiot.
EXT. BACKROOM ALLEY – DAY - CONTINUOUS
Jim bursts into daylight. Squints like a vampire. He stabs at
his phone—(Tinder, DoorDash) before pulling up the dealership
security cam feeds flicker.
OWNER
Nope… too old. Nope… too young.
Ooh—pizza. Nope… security. Finally!
The dealership cams flicker up.
TITLE OVER: 8:15 AM. DISASTER LOADING...
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
6 -
Faking It at the Dealership
EXT. DEALERSHIP LOT – DAY
Niko parks. Straightens his wrinkled shirt. Clutches battered
donut boxes like holy offerings.
NIKO
(to himself)
Remember, what Bob said: don't
listen to the customer—just nod and
smile, get 'em in the box.
He forces one last smile, so wide it looks painful.
NIKO
Fake it till you make it.
EXT. JIM JEFFERS OMNI AUTO – DAY
TITLE OVER: Based on actual events… well, most of it
anyway... except for the parts that could get us sued.
A faded sign flickers: Jim Jeffers Omni Auto. Missing
letters.
A CUSTOMER (40s, divorce energy) pounds the glass door.
CUSTOMER #1 (O.S.)
(muffled, through glass)
I GOT AN APPOINTMENT! I SEE YOU IN
THERE!
A SEAGULL dive-bombs a McDonald's bag on a trade-in's hood.
A Cadillac glides in. JOJO (60s, burnout) drives one-handed,
joint dangling. He parks beside a beat-up Accord. Flicks the
joint, knocks.
Inside the Accord: MARCO (30s), passed out among empty beer
cans. JoJo knocks again.
JOJO
Wake up, super star.
MARCO
That’s it. No more speedballs.
JOJO
That’s what you said last time.
They shuffle toward the dealership.
Genres:
["Comedy","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
7 -
Cynical Reflections at the Dealership
EXT. DEALERSHIP – FRONT ENTRANCE - DAY
Dean (40s, exhausted Used Car Manager) unlocks the front
doors, exhaling like a soldier. '80s rock BLARES from a
parked car.
DEAN
Fuck my life. I should've been a
stripper. At least they get tips.
Niko jogs up behind him with the donuts in hand.
NIKO
Hey! Wait up — I work here! Hold
the door, please!
DEAN
(flat)
Talk to me after ninety days, kid.
Dean flicks his cigarette into the EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
frame — still featuring a guy who was fired last summer.
EXT. DEALERSHIP LOT – CONTINUOUS
SIERRA (Finance Manager) chain-smokes, scrolling job
listings. Scoffs, lights another.
A sleek sports car pulls in. RICKY (finance, movie-star
energy) steps out, winks at his own reflection. Finger guns.
RICKY
Lookin’ good, babe.
INT. DEALERSHIP – GENERAL MANAGER’S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
VINCENT (50s) corporate villain, sips coffee, Googling.
ON SCREEN: "How to cut pay without employees quitting."
Backspace.
ON SCREEN: "How to fire people without getting sued?"
He sips. Nods.
Genres:
["Comedy","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
8 -
Sales Goals and Hangovers
INT. MEETING ROOM - DAY
Fluorescent buzz. Motivational poster: GRIND HARDER. CUSTOMER
LIE. COMMISSIONS DON’T.
The crew files in: coffee, energy drinks, hangovers.
EDDIE (40s, flashy GSM, thinks he’s a coach at halftime)
beams at the podium. Adjusts his tie, checks his reflection
in the window.
Sierra slides in next to Jojo. Niko’s donuts are getting
annihilated.
SIERRA
You were a mess last night. How
many shots?
JOJO
Lost count after the third lap
dance. Was waitin’ on you to come
outta retirement…
SIERRA
You need Jesus.
FRANK JR. (20s owner’s useless son) strolls in, mouth full.
FRANK JR
Wow, traffic was brutal.
EDDIE
You live five minutes away! Sit
your ass down.
( rallying)
Alright, team. New month, fresh
start. From hero to zero. Good news-
it’s tax season. Money down!
NIKO
(to Dean)
Wait, isn’t tax season good? What’s
the bad news?
DEAN
Every credit criminal thinks they
can buy a car now.
EDDIE
Manufacturer’s goal: one hundred
and twelve new cars.
The team groans.
JOHNNY
Impossible. We only sold one new
car yesterday.
DEAN
You mean you lost money on it.
NANCY
We made some on the back.
MARCO
Just the way Ricky likes it.
RICKY
What’s that supposed to mean?
I’m not gay. I will contact HR.
JOJO
Nobody said you were.
OMAR
(whispering)
But we’re all thinking it.
RICKY
HR is a sword and shield-
MARCO
Ricky, stop weaponizing HR.
DEAN
Shut the fuck up. Let’s get this
over with.
NIKO
(to Dean)
Math not a thing here?
DEAN
The manufacturer doesn't end its
month on the weekend.
Vincent enters, hands Eddie a folded note. Eddie’s face
drops.
NIKO
(low, to Dean)
Who was that?
DEAN
The Angel of Death. Rule one: never
buy office supplies. You won’t be
here long enough to use ‘em.
NIKO
(De Niro impression)
Don’t get attached to anything you
can’t walk out on in thirty seconds
flat.
DEAN
You’re weird.
NIKO
I get that sometimes.
EDDIE
(voice cracking)
Big month ahead. Big numbers.
Elephant energy-strong. Majestic.
DEAN
(under his breath)
Or slaughtered for tusks.
KRUSHNA, (30s, animated) secretly plays Candy Crush.
EDDIE
Krushna!
Krushna jolts, fumbles to hide his phone.
KRUSHNA
(singsong voice)
Don’t worry, I already sold one in
my head this morning.
EDDIE
It’s crucial that we close out
strong. Five new cars, minimum
today! Twenty-six days total. Five
new, five used—every damn day.
DEAN
That’s more than a twenty percent
increase. Who’s brilliant idea?
EDDIE
Vincent’s. Open-door policy if you
wanna ask him.
DEAN
No thanks. I saw what happened to
the last guy.
NIKO
So what happens tomorrow?
DEAN
Same shit. More cars given away.
Fewer brain cells.
JoJo’s phone BLARES blues. He silences it.
SIERRA
Hey Ricky, your boyfriend’s
calling.
The whole team ERUPTS in laughter.
RICKY
I hate all of you.
EDDIE
You know the rule, JoJo.
JoJo rises. Dances. Rhythm-less swaying. Like a scarecrow
learning TikTok. The crew cheers half-heartedly.
STAFF
(chanting)
Go JoJo, go JoJo, go JoJo.
EDDIE
Alright, team—bring it in! I need
everyone at full throttle.
They sluggishly huddle up, more groans.
EVERYONE
On three! Goooooo…team.
They break the huddle, scatter. Managers linger.
FRANK JR
That’s gotta be the stupidest thing
we do.
EDDIE
Bob… hold tight. We need to talk.
Bob (60s) slumps back down. The staff shoots him pity looks.
MARIA
Poor Bob.
NIKO
What’s going on with Bob?
FRANK JR.
He’s toast.
NIKO
But… he trained me.
The Managers sit with Bob. Eddie grabs a donut.
EDDIE
Five years, two cars last month.
Too many mistakes.
BOB
But I bring donuts every Friday.
DEAN
And the ten pounds I gained
appreciates it.
NANCY
You bring the cheap ones.
BOB
(deflates)
I was loyal. Loyal when nobody else
was.
EDDIE
We want you to be successful, Bob.
Just… not here.
Bob rises. Wounded pride barely holding.
BOB
This place eats its own.
(beat)
And the dealership calls us family.
He exits, kicking an empty donut box. Silence.
DEAN
(under his breath)
And that’s how we celebrate the
first of the month.
EDDIE
We gotta throw the new guy into the
fire. Who’s babysitting?
DEAN
Not it!
NANCY
He seems like a good kid.
RICKY
I can take him under my wing.
SIERRA
We need to train him right. Not
with your shady word tracks.
JOHNNY
I could train him.
DEAN
No. He’ll figure out laziness on
his own.
EDDIE
Then it’s settled. Dean, he’s
yours. Bob’s gone, and I got a
fresh batch of green peas coming
in.
Dean shakes his head, disgusted.
DEAN
It’s just a waste of my time. He
won’t even be here in ninety days.
SIERRA
Over or under ninety days?
MANAGERS
Under.
TITLE OVER: ROCK BOTTOM 9:00 AM. ONLY
12 MORE HOURS TO GO. YAY.
Genres:
["Comedy","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
9 -
Unresolved Grievances
INT. SERVICE DEPARTMENT - DAY
Fluorescent lights HUM like a bad conscience.
MRS. DELUCA (70s, rage in orthopedic shoes) clutches a
handwritten note on the back of a Wendy’s receipt.
MRS. DELUCA
He told me—six months ago—you’d
install an automatic transmission
kit. For free.
SERVICE MANAGER reads the note, bursts out laughing.
SERVICE TECH (O.S.)
Automatic transmission kit?! What
is this, Make-A-Wish Auto?!
Mrs. Deluca’s face hardens. A low growl—then she storms out.
INT. SHOWROOM LOUNGE – DAY
A TV in the corner. Sound muffled by showroom chaos.
ANCHOR #1
Another Lemon Law complaint filed
against a local dealership right
here in this county.
CHYRON: LEMON LAW SUIT FILED AGAINST JIM JEFFERS OMNI AUTO.
ANCHOR #1 (V.O.)
Tonight at six: Are faulty cars
flooding the market? One woman
claims she bought a lemon.
Mrs. Deluca squints at the screen, seething. Eddie lunges,
shuts it off.
EDDIE
Ignore that. Negative energy. We’re
about positive energy.
He tosses the remote and bails. She keeps staring at the
blank screen.
Genres:
["Comedy","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
10 -
Chaos and Confusion at the Dealership
INT. SHOWROOM – CONTINUOUS
Chaos. Phones ring. A printer SHRIEKS. Kids run wild. Posters
scream “ZERO DOWN!” in crooked tape.
Niko drifts, trying to shadow someone. Everyone waves him off
like a stray dog.
Frank Jr., feet up in his office, laughs at cat videos.
Marco and JoJo power-walk through service, twitchy.
Niko slumps at his bare desk. Dean drops into the chair
across, gnawing a granola bar like punishment.
DEAN
You look lost.
NIKO
I don’t even have a login yet.
DEAN
That’s fine. You don’t need one.
Half the guys here can’t spell
login. What you do need—are ups.
Fresh meat off the lot.
NIKO
Just start selling?
DEAN
Yep. Simple as that. Remember what
Bob taught you?
NIKO
I wrote most of it down.
DEAN
Forget it. Just keep it simple. The
less you know, the better.
NIKO
I really don’t know anything.
DEAN
Perfect! You’ll fit right in.
Dean wanders off mid-bite, leaving Niko staring at nothing.
INT. SERVICE BAY - CONTINUOUS
Marco and JoJo huddle with JEFF (the porter) near a vending
machine. Jeff slips them a baggie. Cash changes hands.
JEFF
Y’all are so obvious.
MARCO
It’s for my back pain.
JOJO
And my anxiety.
JEFF
Y’all need better lies.
Genres:
["Comedy","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
11 -
Showroom Shenanigans
INT. SHOWROOM - MARIA'S DESK - DAY
Johnny leaning in way too close. His cologne makes Maria gag.
JOHNNY
I don't usually date coworkers…
MARIA
I’d rather drink motor oil.
JOHNNY
Synthetic or conventional?
Maria squints at him like he’s an actual disease.
INT. KRUSHNA’S DESK - CONTINUOUS
Krushna & Omar squabble over a customer.
OMAR
I saw them first.
KRUSHNA
Then why are they at my desk?
The CUSTOMER #2 stares at them both, shifts, uneasy.
OMAR
You’re hypnotizing them.
KRUSHNA
Very good, yes?
Omar storms off, knocking over a stack of brochures.
Across the floor, Bob gnaws a donut like it’s his last meal.
Dean approaches Niko sitting at his desk.
DEAN
You talk to anyone yet?
NIKO
No. Why’s everyone staring at him?
DEAN
He just got shit-canned after five
years. You got to stay sharp, kid.
NIKO
Why’d they fire him?
DEAN
Car business doesn’t need a reason.
Someone doesn’t like you—poof,
you’re gone.
NIKO
What did I just sign up for?
DEAN
This isn’t sales… it’s survival.
OMAR (O.S.)
I got a trade in!
DEAN
Gotta go.
EXT. DEALERSHIP – CUSTOMER PARKING - DAY - CONTINUOUS
Dean appraises a trade-in. Opens the door, gags. Eyes water.
DEAN
Oh, hell no. I’m not driving this.
Smells like a possum died in here,
came back to life, and died pissed
off.
SIERRA
(lighting up)
That bad?
A RAT bolts from under the seat. Dean SLAMS the door, tosses
the keys over his shoulder, walks away.
SIERRA (CONT’D)
Omar’s problem now.
Genres:
["Comedy","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
12 -
Sales Showdown
INT. DEALERSHIP – SHOWROOM - CONTINUOUS
Eddie storms in, clapping like a drill sergeant.
EDDIE
Listen up, losers! We got a laydown
on the lot. Trade-in. Cash down. If
we don’t screw it up, we might
actually get a deal today! Five new
cars minimum or else. We have to
hit our numbers!
DEAN (O.S.)
I’ll hit my numbers… I always do!
EDDIE
Johnny, take this one.
MARIA
He’s a manager! It’s mine!
Johnny struts out like a big shot.
JOHNNY
We’ll work it together. I’ll take
care of you.
Maria’s eye-roll could break glass.
MARIA
You couldn't take care of a cactus.
SIERRA
(to Dean)
This is gonna be a shit show.
DEAN
And I’m here for it.
NIKO
What’s a laydown?
MARCO
Fucking green peas… they’re so cute
when they start.
NIKO
What? It’s my first day. I don’t
know car lingo.
JOJO
Easy money, kid.
Genres:
["Comedy","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
13 -
Workplace Pranks and Dismissals
INT. KRUSHNA’S DESK. - DAY - CONTINUOUS
CUSTOMER #2 leans in, hopeful.
CUSTOMER #2
So, uh, what’s the monthly payment
if I got, like, a 300-credit score?
KRUSHNA
See that bus stop? Best option, my
friend.
EDDIE
Hey, Niko! Grab the left-handed
screwdriver from service.
NIKO
Left-handed screwdriver… got it!
Niko rushes off. Everyone watches him go.
SIERRA
(to Eddie)
What the fuck is wrong with you?
EDDIE
Rookie hazing builds character.
DEAN
Or makes him quit by Friday.
FRANK JR
That’s just another stupid thing we
do… but it’s still kinda funny.
Genres:
["Comedy","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
14 -
Customer Confrontation
INT. SHOWROOM – DAY
Before Niko can finish his quest, Mrs. Deluca clamps onto his
arm, grip like a vise. Paper crinkles in her fist.
MRS. DELUCA
You, young man! That guy—what’s his
name? Marco? Mario? Milo? He told
me six months ago you’d install an
automatic transmission kit. FREE.
NIKO
Uh… automatic transmission kit?
MRS. DELUCA
YES! And service is LAUGHING at me!
NIKO
Let’s, uh, have a seat at my desk.
MRS. DELUCA
I heard the news! He sold me one of
them fruity cars!
She holds on to him like a hostage. Johnny watches from afar.
JOHNNY
(to no one)
Who the hell let Niko get a
customer? Lazy bastards.
Genres:
["Comedy","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
15 -
Chaos in the Breakroom
INT. BREAKROOM - DAY
Marco & JoeJoe peek from behind the vending machine.
MARCO
(whisper, defensive)
Okay, yeah, I lied. Told her six
months. Free kit, whatever.
JOJO
Bro, what the fuck?
MARCO
(shrugs)
I didn’t think I’d still be here —
I never last more than six months
anywhere! She wanted automatic but
we didn’t have any of in stock.
JOJO
You know you could have ordered her
one. Just saying.
MARCO
I needed a unit for my bonus.
They keep watching—like a car crash you can’t look away from.
INT. NIKO'S DESK - DAY
Niko forces a nervous smile
NIKO
I totally understand your
frustration. We should be able to
make this right. Let me just check
with my manager-
BANG! She SLAMS her purse down like a gavel.
MRS. DELUCA
I don’t want some manager. I want.
The. OWNER!!
INT. FRANK JR.'S DESK - CONTINUOUS
Frank Jr. hears “owner” — bolts for the bathroom.
FRANK JR.
Oh, hell no.
The stall door SLAMS. A sad CLUNK of the lock.
Genres:
["Comedy","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
16 -
Customer Chaos
INT. SIERRA'S OFFICE - DAY
Sierra and Dean sip coffee, watching the meltdown.
SIERRA
She just asked for the owner.
Should we step in?
DEAN
Hell no! Let’s get Tinker Bell. Old
ladies love gay guys.
Ricky strolls in, clueless and chipper.
RICKY
What’s going on, guys? What’d I
miss?
Dean's eyes lighting up like the devil.
DEAN
That old lady with the new guy
asked for you. Something about
wanting to buy a warranty.
Ricky’s face lights up, adjusts his tie, and struts toward
Mrs. Deluca. Eddie barges in, frazzled.
EDDIE
Phones ringing, customers bitching,
and we’re at ZERO units by noon!
Corporate wants five cars today or
heads will roll and it sure as shit
ain’t gonna be mine.
(beat, lower)
Keep missing quotas and the
manufacturer cuts allocation. No
cars to sell. Game over.
DEAN
Shouldn’t you be having this
conversation with your new car
manager... Johnny?
EDDIE
Like I said, heads will fly and it
won’t be mine.
He storms out. Dean and Sierra turn back to the glass.
THEIR POV – NIKO’S DESK
Ricky slides into Niko’s seat, waving him off. Niko lingers.
RICKY
I understand you inquired about an
extended service contract.
MRS. DELUCA
You understood wrong. I was sold
one of them fruity cars!
Dean and Sierra trade smirks.
DEAN
(low to Sierra)
Fruity car? That’s his whole dating
history.
RICKY
I get your frustration, but maybe
another car—more features—
MRS. DELUCA
I’M NOT PAYING A DIME! I WANT WHAT
WAS PROMISED!
BANG! Mrs. Deluca SLAMS the desk with her fist. Ricky chokes
on a stolen water bottle, spraying a little.
SIERRA
(low, to Dean)
Like watching a swan choke.
DEAN
Give him five minutes, he’ll CC HR.
Ricky wipes his mouth, forcing composure.
RICKY
It’s an upgrade...zero miles on it.
MRS. DELUCA
I only have 500 miles on it now!
She pulls out a rhinestone flip phone.
MRS. DELUCA (CONT’D)
Fine. I’ll just call Channel 5!
They LOVE exposing crooks! I still
have Kurt the Weatherman’s
extension.
Ricky’s panic hits DEFCON 1.
RICKY
Okay, okay, wait, let’s talk
about this.
Niko steps in.
NIKO
Hey I know Kurt. We went to the
same college. He actually showed me
around campus.
MRS. DELUCA
I watch him every night.
RICKY
Great, common ground established.
No need to call—
NIKO
I’ve even got his cell.
Ricky’s death glare could kill. Niko backs off.
RICKY
Let’s not bother him now-
MRS. DELUCA
Can I have his number?
RICKY
Niko’s phone is dead. Maybe once
it’s charged.
Niko is about to claim his phone is fully charged. Ricky
shoots him another death stare. Niko backs off, steps away.
MRS. DELUCA
I’ll call the station and put him
on speaker phone so the whole
dealership can hear-
RICKY
Okay, okay — let’s not call anyone.
Hold on one sec and I’ll be right
back.
Ricky jumps out of his seat and rushes off to Dean’s office.
Niko hesitates and sits back with Mrs. Deluca.
NIKO
I’m new here but I would like to
help in any way I can.
MRS. DELUCA
Can you install the automatic kit?
NIKO
I’m afraid that’s not possible.
MRS. DELUCA
Fine. Can I have Kurt’s number?
NIKO
Sure thing but have you considered
taking advantage of the situation?
No one wants you calling the news.
Dean and Sierra watch Ricky rush toward. Rage in a nice suit.
THEIR POV – NIKO’S DESK
DEAN
Place your bets, folks. I got ten
bucks she calls channel five.
SIERRA
I’ll take channel seven. They got
better graphics.
RICKY
Why would you put-me-together, like
that?
SIERRA
It was kinda funny watching joke.
DEAN
It looks like the green pea is
saving your ass.
RICKY
You know this isn’t going to end
well for us.
DEAN
Yeah, yeah, calling the news, blah,
blah, blah. Throw some money at her
and I’m sure the problem will go
away.
EDDIE
We need five new cars. See if you
can switch her in a new one.
DEAN
I said ‘some’ money not lose our
asses off.
Ricky sprints across the showroom floor back to Niko’s desk
and signals him to leave.
MRS. DELUCA
Can you find the owner for me
please.
NIKO
I’ll see what I can do.
RICKY
So, here’s what I’m thinking-
Genres:
["Comedy","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
17 -
Silent Desperation
INT. UBER – DAY
A NISSAN LEAF hums down the road — unnervingly quiet. Jim
Jeffers fidgets in the back, phone to his ear.
OWNER
Jesus Christ, this thing’s so quiet
I can hear my own thoughts… and
guess what? They suck!
INTERCUT WITH: INT. VINCENT’S OFFICE – SAME
Vincent sips coffee, spreadsheets glowing. On his monitor:
ON SCREEN: CASH FLOW – RED ALERT.
OWNER (CONT’D)
Vincent. Talk to me. Are we hitting
numbers for last month or should I
just drive this Leaf into a goddamn
lake?
VINCENT
We closed at sixty-seven units.
Target for last month is seventy-
two. They close the books today.
Pray nothing unwinds.
The Uber’s GPS cuts in.
GPS
Turn left in 500 feet.
OWNER
Sixty-seven? Those losers can sell
five cars today!
Vincent just stares at the monitor.
OWNER (CONT’D)
What about my credit line? I got
vendors breathing down my neck.
VINCENT
Already maxed. You’re near the end
of your collateral.
Beat. Jim grips the headrest in front of him.
OWNER
So what’s that mean?
VINCENT
It means you’re fucked. The bank
sees you as over-leveraged. All you
have left is me.
Jim stares at his reflection. The Uber driver, stone silent.
OWNER
(to himself)
All this in a car that hums like a
damn toaster.
VINCENT
What?
OWNER
Nothing. Just the sound of my
empire dying in a fucking Nissan
Leaf.
VINCENT
You should consider selling the
franchise or you’ll lose it.
Jim’s knee bounces. He glares at the Driver.
OWNER
Hey, you ever talk, or you just sit
up there silently judging people
while they bleed out in the
backseat?
The Uber driver removes his earbuds. Never heard a word.
DRIVER
What was that?
OWNER
…Nothing. Just keep driving, Tesla
Lite.
TITLE OVER: 12:30 PM. STILL LOADING…DISASTER BUFFERING…
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
18 -
The Comfort of Isolation
INT. DEALERSHIP – BATHROOM STALL – DAY
Frank Jr. hides in the handicapped stall like a fugitive
king: snacks, earbuds, and a mini fan clipped to the wall.
FRANK JR.
(to himself)
Let the peasants burn. I’m union.
BANG! BANG! Someone pounds on the door.
NIKO (O.S.)
Frank! She asked for the owner,
man! PLEASE!
FRANK JR.
(flat)
Wrong number.
He flushes loudly, kicks up his feet, and sips a Capri Sun.
FRANK JR.
Somebody’s gotta preserve morale.
Genres:
["Comedy","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
19 -
Selling the Dream
INT. DEALERSHIP SHOWROOM - SAME TIME
Eddie stands on a chair, arms out like a prophet. A circle of
TERRIFIED NEW HIRES stares up at him.
EDDIE
Sales isn’t about what you’re
selling— it’s about what you’re
TELLING.
Blank stares. One newbie sips from a sad blue Gatorade.
EDDIE (CONT’D)
Customers don’t come here to buy
cars. They come to buy a fantasy.
(points around)
You don’t sell a Honda—you sell
freedom. You don’t sell a warranty—
you sell peace of mind. And when
they ask stupid questions? You sell
CONFIDENCE.
A timid NEW HIRE raises a hand.
NEW HIRE
What if they just wanna test drive?
Eddie SNAPS around like he’s been challenged to a duel. A
coffee mug wobbles.
EDDIE
Then you SELL THEM the dream of
driving it home TODAY.
The hires nod, shaken. Another clears his throat.
NEW HIRE #2
Uh… sir? There’s a lady outside
threatening to call the news.
Eddie peeks through blinds. Spots Deluca. SLAMS them shut.
Locks the door.
EDDIE
(ignoring it)
Now. Let me tell you about the time
I closed a deal using only my eyes.
Genres:
["Comedy","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
20 -
The Art of Deception
EXT. DEALERSHIP LOT – DAY
A gullible TECH BRO CUSTOMER caresses a 2018 Nissan Altima.
Marco leans on the hood like it’s a Vegas showgirl.
TECH BRO
So, like… what’s special about
this car?
MARCO
Oh, you’re gonna love this. See
this paint?
(taps hood)
Same advanced coating they use on
airplanes.
TECH BRO
No way!
MARCO
Way. You ever see a plane take
damage from rain or bird shit?
No! This paint’s a shield—UV rays,
hail… hell, even minor hail damage.
(leans closer, whispering)
Now, legally, I can’t say it’s
bulletproof... but between us? It’s
basically bulletproof.
TECH BRO
Holy shit. That’s insane.
MARCO
I know, right? You think Tesla’s
doing this? Nah, man. Nissan’s been
ahead of the game for years.
The Tech Bro nods, SOLD.
MARCO (CONT’D)
Now, here’s the thing—this Altima?
Special edition. And if you act
now— I’ll throw in factory floor
mats. Free!
TECH BRO
(shaking his hand)
Dude, you’re the man. Keys. Now.
Marco struts inside, high-fiving JoJo on the way in.
MARCO
I just can’t help myself.
JOJO
We’re gonna get so sued. Again.
Genres:
["Comedy","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
21 -
Donuts and Discontent
INT. SHOWROOM – DAY - CONTINUOUS
Eddie and Dean huddle near a desk. Eyes flick to BOB—slumped,
peeling icing off a stale donut like it’s a life preserver.
EDDIE
(low)
You think we should call the cops?
DEAN
Nah. He’s too old. Out of donuts
soon anyway.
They glance back—Bob dead-eyes them. Bob slowly licks the
icing off his fingers. Eddie looks away first.
EXT. DEALERSHIP – SERVICE LANE - DAY
Dean and Sierra stroll back from their fifth smoke break. A
DAD CUSTOMER (40s) waves paperwork in Dean’s face.
CUSTOMER #3
Yeah, hey—so, bought this car last
week, wanna return it.
DEAN
Why?
CUSTOMER #3
I don’t like it anymore. Thought
it’d be, like, smoother, it’s bumpy
y’know? Like, when I turn on the
radio, my phone vibrates in the cup
holder. Annoying.
DEAN
Sir, we don’t have a “just
kidding” policy.
CUSTOMER #3
Well, I read somewhere there’s a 30-
day return thing.
DEAN
That’s Best Buy. You bought a car,
not an iPad.
CUSTOMER #3
So… what are my options?
DEAN
(counting fingers)
Option one: keep the car. Option
two: trade it in, roll ten grand
negative, pay two hundred more a
month. Option three: Pretend when
it’s bumpy, you just hit your ex.
JOJO (O.S.)
That’s how I got divorced, the
first time!
DEAN
Any of those feel good to you?
The customer sighs, shuffles off.
Genres:
["Comedy","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
22 -
Paperwork Showdown
INT. VINCENT’S OFFICE - DAY
Nancy STORMS in, slams deal jackets on his desk.
NANCY
Five deals kicked back. Missing
signatures.
Vincent stares at the mess.
VINCENT
Maybe we should stop doing deals
until this is fixed. Paperwork
comes first, right?
NANCY
Yeah. Great plan. Let’s just stop
selling cars at a car dealership.
VINCENT
So do I Franky-forge the signatures
or do you wanna explain it to
corporate? Or… you can handle it
like the finance director you claim
to be.
NANCY
I can’t tell if you’re serious.
VINCENT
You should see me play poker.
She yanks the jackets and storms out.
VINCENT (CONT’D)
We can’t let any of those unwind.
NANCY
You better call “The Scorpion”.
Every time he’s cornered, he stings
himself first.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
23 -
Chaos in the Office
INT. JOHNNY’S OFFICE - DAY
Johnny stares at the file like it’s a biohazard.
JOHNNY
Credit score 400? Yeah, no thanks.
That's a Dean special. Go see the
bad credit doctor.
He tosses it to Maria. She fumes, storms toward—
INT. DEAN’S OFFICE – DAY
Phones BLARE. Salespeople shout. Dean juggles two phones.
DEAN
(snapping)
ONE idiot at a time, PLEASE!
He slams both receivers down and storms out. Sierra follows.
DEAN (CONT’D)
If anyone dies, drag the body out
back. I’m on a smoke break.
Genres:
["Comedy","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
24 -
Donut Diplomacy and Sales Struggles
INT. BOB’S DESK - DAY
Bob sets a fresh box of donuts. Glares like a mob boss.
BOB
You think you can get rid of me? As
long as there’s donuts -
JoJo reaches. Bob SLAPS his hand. Everyone edges back.
BOB (CONT’D)
Not for you. These are for family.
Customers swarm. Dean spots Omar.
DEAN
Omar! You got anything working?
OMAR
Nothing yet. I’m just trying to
avoid that guy as much as possible.
He side-eyes Krushna. Krushna smirks.
KRUSHNA
At least I sell cars.
OMAR
Says the guy who thinks cricket is
a real sport.
KRUSHNA
Says the guy who failed to close a
family member.
Eddie pinches the bridge of his nose.
EDDIE
Love the passion. Hate the
everything else.
SIERRA
What’s the count so far?
DEAN
We haven’t sold shit yet.
EDDIE
Ricky’s gonna close the old lady.
That will be one new car.
DEAN
You mean, we haven’t lost money
yet.
EDDIE
Corporate wants five. Manufacturer
says one more bad month, they cut
allocation. Translation—we’re
selling air.
Dean pats Niko on the shoulder.
DEAN
Congrats, kid. First day and you’re
already circling the drain with us.
Niko gives a half-smile, looking at the board: ZERO.
SIERRA
At least he’s got good company.
They clink coffee cups like it’s champagne.
Genres:
["Comedy","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
25 -
The Art of Persuasion
INT. NIKO’S DESK - DAY
Showroom noise HUMS. Ricky leans forward, charm locked and
loaded. Mrs. Deluca clutches her rhinestone flip phone.
RICKY
I totally feel your frustration.
MRS. DELUCA
I don’t have time for all these
lies. I need to get home and prep
for physical therapy.
RICKY
You seem in great shape. I saw you
grab that kid earlier — nearly
peeled him over.
MRS. DELUCA
Still healing.
NIKO
My mama had one last year. Rough
recovery.
Deluca softens. Ricky clocks it, cuts in.
RICKY
Surgery like that—bet it cost a
fortune?
MRS. DELUCA
Three thousand, seven hundred and
MRS. DELUCA (CONT’D)
eighty-nine dollars and forty-three
cents.
She says it like a prayer. Ricky’s smile spreads.
RICKY
What if… we could help with that?
MRS. DELUCA
Is this another one of your
dealership scams, young man?
RICKY
No scams. Creative solutions. For
good people stuck in bad spots.
That’s my specialty.
MRS. DELUCA
I don’t understand.
RICKY
Simple. We get you into a car like
the one you have — automatic, of
course, same color, same trim — and
we give you a check back so you can
pay some of the bill.
Her eyes light up like a slot machine hitting triple sevens.
MRS. DELUCA
Well, if you can do that… I might
even take a little trip. And I
won’t call Kirk at Channel 5.
RICKY
Bless you. How much are we talking?
MRS. DELUCA
With the bill, a little vacation,
and some spending money —
Five thousand should do it.
Ricky swallows hard. Signals Niko.
RICKY
This handsome young man will grab
your keys—mileage, VIN, just the
basics.
NIKO
We’ll tag it #mobilityqueen. What’s
a VIN?
RICKY
I’ll show you. Whatever you do —
don’t let Dean appraise it.
NIKO
Isn’t he the used-car manager?
RICKY
He is. And he hates losing twice.
NIKO
I don’t get it.
RICKY
You’ll get it soon enough.
Mrs. Deluca hands over the keys like a sacrament.
Dean and Sierra watch from his office.
DEAN
Classic Ricky—rob Peter to pay the
old lady.
SIERRA
Yeah, and Peter’s already financing
a Hyundai.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
26 -
Selling Hope
EXT. DEALERSHIP LOT — DAY
Niko and Ricky walk toward Mrs. Deluca’s car. Ricky’s charm
flows; Niko studies every flick.
RICKY
Sell the possibility, not the
problem. People don’t buy cars.
They buy hope. And they pay for it.
NIKO
Hope’s expensive.
RICKY
(soft smile)
Exactly.
Dean and Sierra watch from a distance, smoking.
SIERRA
Look at Ricky, selling hope like
it’s heroin.
DEAN
Difference is, heroin works. Not
that I’d know.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
27 -
Sneaking Out and Sewer Kings
INT. EDDIE’S OFFICE – DAY
Niko BURSTS in, clutching Mrs. Deluca’s keys like contraband.
NIKO
I got an appraisal… I think.
Eddie swivels in his chair. He rises, smooths his shirt.
EDDIE
Did Ricky tell you to bring it to
me?
Niko nods.
EDDIE (CONT’D)
Dean see you?
Niko shakes his head.
EDDIE (CONT’D)
Good. We sneak out back.
They tiptoe toward the exit like kids skipping class — until—
DEAN (O.S.)
Where the hell you two going?
Dean blocks their path.
NIKO
Appraisal.
EDDIE
What did I just say?
NIKO
Sneak out the back?
DEAN
They teaching you to cut corners
already? Do what you want, Eddie —
you’re the GSM. Just make sure your
name’s on that appraisal.
Eddie claps Dean on the shoulder.
EDDIE
Relax, man. You got sixty days.
Let’s go, new guy.
DEAN
Only man I know who brags about
being king of the sewer.
SIERRA
Hey, sewers move a lot of shit.
He’s perfect.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
28 -
Sales Tactics and Ethical Dilemmas
EXT. DEALERSHIP LOT – DAY
Mrs. Deluca’s sedan bakes in the sun. They circle it.
NIKO
I’m not sure if I should say
anything but have you seen the
bumper?
Eddie squats low, squints, taps a MASSIVE DENT in the bumper.
EDDIE
Beautiful. A Picasso.
(slaps it)
Let me guess — she said the car’s
perfect?
NIKO
Not sure. She was talking to Ricky.
EDDIE
Doesn’t matter. We needs units. We
live to die another day.
NIKO
Won’t this kill the value?
EDDIE
Kid, value’s a myth. Like unicorns.
Or honest mechanics.
He runs a finger along a scratch.
EDDIE (CONT’D)
You don’t point this out — you
distract. See this scratch?
NIKO
Yeah?
EDDIE
Now it’s “racing stripes.” Gives
the car soul.
NIKO
I thought buyers cared about
condition?
EDDIE
They care about stories. You give a
dent a story, it becomes heroic.
They’ll forget it’s even there.
Watch this.
He holds up his phone, angles it just right — dent disappears
in the reflection.
EDDIE (CONT’D)
Appraisal photo. See? Perfect.
NIKO
You’re... just hiding it.
EDDIE
Welcome to used cars.
NIKO
That’s what he meant by “losing
twice”?
EDDIE
Not quite. And don’t tell Dean
about the bumper.
NIKO
Won’t he notice?
EDDIE
Eventually. We’ll blame the lot
guy.
NIKO
I’m so confused right now.
Eddie slaps him on the back as they head inside.
EDDIE
Good. Means you’re learning.
Confusion’s the first step to
greatness.
NIKO
Everyone trains differently I
guess, it’s just a little unethi-
EDDIE
(cutting him off)
I don’t wanna hear it. Don’t like
it? Take up knitting. This is the
business we chose.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
29 -
A Disgruntled Arrival
EXT. DEALERSHIP – CUSTOMER DROP-OFF – DAY
The NISSAN LEAF sputters in. The owner, sits in the backseat.
UBER DRIVER
That’ll be eighty bucks.
Jeffers slaps cash into his hand. No tip.
UBER DRIVER (CONT’D)
No tip?
OWNER
Yes. Buy American.
Jeffers SLAMS the door. The driver rolls down his window.
UBER DRIVER
This Leaf was built in Tennessee.
He drives off quietly. Jim watches it creep away, disgusted.
OWNER
Pathetic. Can’t even peel out.
He shakes his head, straightens his suit, and stomps inside.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
30 -
Chaos at the Dealership
INT. SHOWROOM - SAME TIME
Chaos incarnate: phones ringing, papers flying.
The owner bursts in. He scans the carnage:
– Finance in shambles.
– Sierra smoking inside.
– Frank Jr. AWOL.
– Service dodging customers.
– A rat sprints across the floor. The owner CRUSHES it mid-
stride without breaking pace.
– Bob still at his desk, donut glaze on his tie.
OWNER
What the FUCK is going on in my
dealership?!
The place FREEZES. A CUSTOMER faints.
JOJO
Knew I shouldn’t have smoked that
second doobie.
TITLE OVER: 12:50 PM UPLOAD COMPLETE. ROCK BOTTOM HAS A BASEMENT.
Genres:
["Comedy","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
31 -
Chaos at the Dealership
INT. DEALERSHIP SHOWROOM – DAY
Chaos: papers flying, phones screaming, customers shouting.
Niko sweats bullets. The owner paces like a general barking.
OWNER
Can someone tell me what the hell
is happening here?!
He zeroes in on Dean.
OWNER
Why does that trade-in smell
like death?!
DEAN
Customer history. Clean Carfax
though.
Jim glares, moves on. He spots Ricky, literally holding Mrs.
Deluca’s hand like a hostage negotiator.
OWNER
Why is that old woman STILL here?!
RICKY
We’re in the final stages of making
her happy, sir.
OWNER
I don’t care if you have to marry
her- sell her a car or get rid of
her!
DEAN
(to Sierra, low)
Not really his type, but okay.
Owner’s eyes land on Bob, pale but unmoved at his desk.
OWNER
Bob! Why are you still here? You’re
fired.
BOB
I was loyal to you.
OWNER
So were my ex-wives. Pack your shit
and get the fuck out before I feed
those donuts to the cops.
Bob stands. Clutches his sad little box. No one helps.
BOB
This place sucks. I’ve seen it
before. Place goes to shit and
BOOM. No more Omni franchise.
INT. DEALERSHIP BATHROOM - DAY - SAME TIME
Frank Jr. hides in a stall. TEXT FROM OWNER: WHERE THE HELL
ARE YOU?! Frank silences his phone, pulls his feet up.
FRANK JR.
(whispers)
I don’t work here today.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
32 -
Cynicism and Optimism in the Showroom
INT. SHOWROOM - DAY
Niko catches up to Bob. Offers a hand.
NIKO
Sorry to see you leave.
BOB
Don’t be. Get out while you can.
I’m you in ten years. Leave while
you can.
NIKO
But I just started.
BOB
Sooner or later, the dealership
will chew you up and spit you back
out.
NIKO
Maybe you can get a job at a
different dealer.
BOB
They’re all the same, kid.
Ruthless. You’ve been warned.
Niko watches him go.
NIKO
(to himself)
At least he didn’t call me Shenzi.
Genres:
["Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
33 -
Desperate Measures
INT. VINCENT’S OFFICE - DAY
VINCENT nurses chamomile, mid-Google search: How to manage
sociopaths in the workplace.
The door SLAMS open — OWNER storms in, vibrating fury.
OWNER
I got lawsuits, back taxes,
corporate up my ass— and now Omni’s
choking supply. You ever try
selling cars without cars, Vincent?
Go ahead - finish your chamomile.
VINCENT
Stress makes wrinkles.
OWNER
We just need to sell five new cars
today. I’m gonna put my head
through this fake mahogany desk.
VINCENT
You’re talking crazy, Jim. The
mahogany is real.
OWNER
I need another extension. And
another hundred grand.
VINCENT
You needed one two months ago.
OWNER
If I lose the franchise, how do you
think I'll pay what I owe you? I
might as well— (mutters) —just kill
me now!
VINCENT
(sipping)
Relax. If this place goes under,
you won’t be around to worry about
it.
Beat. The Owner swallows hard.
OWNER
You're joking, right? What’s the
spread on tonight’s game?
VINCENT
Seven.
OWNER
Put me down for ten.
VINCENT
So... a hundred and ten?
The Owner hesitates. Nods.
VINCENT (CONT’D)
Even if we get five new cars today,
next month’s target is one-twelve.
The Owner starts to leave—then stops. Eureka.
OWNER
I got it!
VINCENT
Herpes?
OWNER
No! An idea to get us out of this
mess.
VINCENT
Illegal, unethical, or just stupid?
OWNER
Ideally? All three.
We need to change the game.
Something BIG. Something that’ll
make customers beg to buy from us.
VINCENT
Like… competitive pricing?
OWNER
NO! That’s what losers do! We’re
going FULL PSYCHO!
New promo. We take anything on
trade. I mean anything.
VINCENT
Jim… that’s a terrible idea.
OWNER
If it drives, floats, or flies… WE
TAKE IT.
VINCENT
(giving up)
…Genius.
OWNER
(marching off)
Make signs. Blast social. Call
radio, TV. This is happening!
The Owner storms out. Vincent turns back to his laptop.
GOOGLE SEARCH: How to dissolve a lifeless body.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
34 -
Cigarettes and Candy Bars
EXT. SIDE LOT - DAY
Dean and Sierra smoke like lifers at a prison yard rec.
DEAN
You wanna know what’s going on?
SIERRA
Not really. But I’m sure
you’ll tell me anyway.
DEAN
I got people with credit scores
lower than room temperature, Niko’s
getting his ass handed to him by a
granny, and I just inhaled a
biohazard from a trade-in that
probably came from a crime scene!
They flick butts. Sierra eyes the dying sign.
SIERRA
Every month another letter dies.
DEAN
Yep. Just like us.
SIERRA
Ready to go back in for more?
DEAN
Yeah, let me get a candy bar first.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
35 -
The Temptation of Quick Success
INT. DEALERSHIP – DAY
Ricky works his velvet magic. Mrs. Deluca beams, signs, hugs
him, exits like a Price Is Right winner.
A DEAL PACKET lands on Niko’s desk.
NIKO
Wait… he actually closed it?
Dean claps Ricky on the back.
DEAN
(to Sierra)
Tinker Bell saves the day. Told you
— old ladies love gay guys.
Marco exhales like he just disarmed a bomb.
MARCO
I gotta stop making shit up.
JOJO
You won’t.
Niko stares at the deal packet.
NIKO
Wait—this one’s in my name?
RICKY
Congrats, kid. First sale.
Niko shoots up, fist-pumping like he just won the World Cup.
NIKO
I sold a car on my first day!
DEAN
Cheese deal. Counts as a unit, but
you didn’t actually do shit.
MARIA (O.S.)
Hey! I’m the house mouse! I get the
cheese deals!
Laughter. Niko deflates, half-proud, half-terrified..
NIKO
Yeah… but it still counts.
EDDIE
One down. Four to go.
JOJO
You know where detail is?
NIKO
I think so. Bob showed me around.
MARIA
Poor Bob.
SIERRA
How does it feel? I remember my
first deal. Soaking wet. Like a
drowning raccoon.
MARIA
I still get that way sometimes.
OMAR
Yeah I had to take a bathroom
break.
The packet sits on Niko’s desk. Krushna sidles up, smooth.
KRUSHNA
That one's gold, yes? You put your
name on the sale, little bird sings
I get my bread. I pay you hundred
bucks now and I take the RDR.
NIKO
You want me to sign as the
salesperson and you get the RDR?
KRUSHNA
Simple. You write your name on the
unit, I write mine on the RDR. I
wink at God, God winks back at me.
You pocket one hundred, you call it
a day.
NIKO
I don’t... I don’t know, man. That
sounds—illegal?
Krushna waves the thought away.
KRUSHNA
Respectfully illegal. But also old.
Old habits. Everybody does a little
dance, yes? We're all just chasing
the same nickel, kid. Besides — you
need cash more than I do. You buy
girl something shiny. I smile.
Everybody wins.
Krushna drops a hundred in Niko’s palm. Niko stares at the
bill. Then the board. Then his hand. His leg bounces.
He glances at the sales board — still a big, mocking ZERO.
Eddie paces like a caged animal, Dean leans on a pillar.
NIKO
(quiet, to himself)
Thinking kills deals…
He tucks the cash into his pocket. His pen trembles across
the blank RDR line. He signs.
NIKO (CONT’D)
Fine. But—this stays between us.
KRUSHNA
Tell Ricky to RDR that car in my
name. Welcome to the family, little
bird. Don't worry, we all bleed on
the first day.
Krushna slaps his back, walks off. Ricky ‘closes’ the deal.
On the board, NIKO – UNIT ONE: NEW CAR glows red.
Niko looks up at his name... then the cash.
Genres:
["Comedy","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
36 -
Sales Ethics and Personal Struggles
EXT. DEALERSHIP PARKING LOT – LATER
Marco and JoJo watch the Altima Guy drive off, beaming.
TECH BRO
(yelling out the window)
Yo, thanks again! I can already
feel the difference in the paint!
MARCO
That’s aerospace-grade, bro. Keep
it waxed, you’re golden.
The car disappears. They wave. JoJo sighs.
JOJO
Been in this racket forty years.
Can’t even remember my first sale.
MARCO
Missed my kid’s birthday. Again.
Alimony’s due. County’s calling.
JOJO
Well… You did sell an Altima to a
guy who thinks it’s a Bugatti.
MARCO
Balance. Art if you will.
JOJO
So, uh… you think you should tell
him it’s not bulletproof?
MARCO
(no hesitation)
Nah. He should be good.
They fist-bump. Smoke drifts across the lot.
Genres:
["Comedy","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
37 -
A Scream in the Lot
EXT. DEALERSHIP BACK LOT – LATER
Niko paces between rows. Dials.
NIKO
(into phone)
Hey babe… yeah, I’m alive. For now.
(MORE)
NIKO (CONT’D)
No, I can’t make dinner. There’s no
overtime in car sales. It’s like
prison—but with less structure.
(Beat.)
Yeah, rougher than a Turkish
prison. I’ve seen Midnight Express.
(beat)
Coffee’s older than me. Customers
are violent. I had an old lady
nearly kill me over a six-month-old
car. And someone lied about
bulletproof paint…
(beat)
What do you mean, how do I know
it’s a lie? Oh my God, not you too.
A low, animal SCREAM echoes from inside.
NIKO (CONT’D)
(quietly)
…Gotta go.
He hangs up. Trudges back inside. Door shuts behind him.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
38 -
Tensions Rise in the Finance Office
INT. FINANCE OFFICE – MOMENTS LATER
Nancy and Vincent buried in paperwork.
NANCY
The five re-signs? One guy refuses
to resign unless we drop another
grand.
CUSTOMER (O.S.) #4
I WANT A BETTER DEAL OR I AIN’T
SIGNING SHIT!
The Owner’s vein pulses like a warning light.
OWNER
If ONE MORE deal comes back, I
swear to GOD— I’m burning this
place to the ground! With everyone
in it!
He hurls a stapler. It smacks the wall. Dead silence.
OWNER (CONT’D)
If I come back tomorrow and see ONE
more fuck-up, I’m replacing ALL of
you with AI and trained baboons.
And honestly? The baboons would
probably sell more cars.
Beat. Everyone stares. Frank Jr. finally emerges from hiding.
FRANK JR.
Wow. Crazy morning, huh?
Everyone glares. Owner storms off, shouting—
OWNER
If I see ONE MORE SCREW-UP THIS
WEEK, YOU’RE ALL FIRED.
Silence. He’s gone. Chaos instantly resumes.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
39 -
The Worst Dealership Promo Ever
INT. DEALERSHIP - SHOWROOM - DAY
Front doors swing open. A stunning WOMAN struts in. Drops a
lunch bag in Ricky’s hands. Kisses his cheek. Leaves.
RICKY
See? My wife. Told you.
DEAN
Definitely a paid actress.
MARIA
Craigslist, most likely.
RICKY
She’s real! That woman loves me!
DEAN
Sure. What’s his name?
RICKY
Don’t make me call HR.
A huge new BANNER unfurls: “IF IT DRIVES, FLOATS, OR FLIES…
WE’LL TAKE IT ON TRADE!”
TITLE OVER: 3:45 PM – THE WORST DEALERSHIP PROMO EVER.
EDDIE
I LOVE it!
DEAN
This is gonna be a disaster.
SIERRA
I can’t wait to see what people try
to trade in.
JOJO
Can we take weed in on trade?
MARIA
What about live animals?
RICKY
How do we break it down on the
contract? Livestock?
JOHNNY
I can appraise livestock. My
grandpa owns a farm.
MARCO
Let’s hope there’s a lot of sheep.
Beat. Everyone processes Marco’s joke. Eddie claps.
EDDIE
We still need four more new cars
today. Let’s put on our selling
shoes and get to work.
Genres:
["Comedy","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
40 -
Unexpected Deal
INT. JOHNNY’S OFFICE – DAY
Johnny scrolls TikTok, sipping a smoothie. A CUSTOMER peeks
in.
CUSTOMER #5
You’re the new car manager, right?
JOHNNY
Uh, yes, yes I am. What can I do
you for?
CUSTOMER #5
I was looking at the numbers you
gave me the other day… I’m good to
sign.
Johnny blinks. Barely hides his shock.
JOHNNY
Really? I mean—cool. Let’s get that
paperwork started. Maria!
He shakes the customer’s hand.
JOHNNY (CONT’D)
Pleasure doing business with ya!
TITLE OVER: TWO DOWN, THREE TO GO
Genres:
["Comedy","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
41 -
The Art of the Sale
INT. RICKY’S OFFICE – DAY
ForbesLife chic: mahogany desk, soft lighting, ego on
display. Ricky leans in like he’s closing a Tinder date.
Across from him: MR. HARRIS (50s, weary), paperwork in hand,
phone buzzing.
RICKY
Good news: we got you approved.
You’re basically family now.
Harris sighs. Ricky grins, flips the page.
RICKY
VIN etching. Already done.
Standard security feature. Protects
your investment.
HARRIS
Two ninety-five? For scratching
numbers on glass?
RICKY
Not scratching. Etching. NASA-grade
laser precision technology.
Insurance companies love it.
HARRIS
My brother did his for thirty bucks
on Amazon.
RICKY
Sure. But did he get the lifetime
theft guarantee?
HARRIS
That’s not a thing.
RICKY
It is here. If your car’s stolen,
we guarantee it still has your VIN.
Harris stares. Ricky leans in, smooth.
RICKY
You don’t want to explain to your
adjuster why your stolen car lacked
NASA space-level etching.
HARRIS
You said NASA twice.
RICKY
Because it’s space-level serious.
Beat. Harris sighs, signs. Ricky beams, smooths the paper.
RICKY
That’s what I like about you, Mr.
Harris — a man of vision.
As Harris exits, Eddie pokes his head in.
EDDIE
That the fifth?
RICKY
Five new, five used.
Eddie scans the sleek office.
EDDIE
You sell bullshit and get mahogany.
I’m GSM and get a folding chair.
He leaves. Ricky smirks, leans back like a king.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
42 -
Chaos at Night: BB Guns and Buick Blunders
EXT. CUSTOMER’S DRIVEWAY – NIGHT
The Tech Bro, Altima Guy loads a BB gun. Fires at the hood.
PING! The BB bounces off.
TECH BRO
No. Fucking. Way.
He fires again—ricochet into a neighbor’s gnome. SMASH.
NEIGHBOR (O.S.)
WHAT THE HELL, GARY?!
Altima Guy hops in his car and bolts.
INT. DEALERSHIP – DEAN’S OFFICE – NIGHT
Dean works a deal. JoJo, stoned, sways beside him.
CUSTOMER #6
So, this is the one you recommend?
JOJO
Oh, yeah. Classic. Can’t go
wrong with a good ol’ Bruik.
DEAN
It’s BUICK! Why are you always
high?
JOJO
Relax, man. You too uptight.
CUSTOMER #6
So, does this Bruik-Buick-run okay?
JOJO
Oh, it runs, my guy, it runs. Purrs
like a kitten.
DEAN
Somebody just put me out of my
misery. Seriously. Right now.
Genres:
["Comedy","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
43 -
Cookie Chaos at the Dealership
INT. DEALERSHIP – SHOWROOM – NIGHT
The doors slam open. Mrs. Deluca enters with a giant
Tupperware. The team FLINCHES like she’s holding a grenade.
MRS. DELUCA
Oatmeal raisin. Cinnamon. Just for
you Ricky. Don’t share with these
clowns.
She sets the cookies down like a sacred offering. Exits.
The crew POUNCES. Tub empties in seconds.
MARCO
Thought she’d blow us up. Turns
out—goddess.
EDDIE
These are Xanax in cookie form.
DEAN
Finally. One happy customer.
Ricky stares at the empty container.
RICKY
Thanks guys.
Genres:
["Comedy","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
44 -
End-of-Month Reflections
INT. NIKO'S DESK - NIGHT
The team circles Niko. His clean-cut look? Gone.
SIERRA
How’s the first day?
NIKO
Thank god it’s over.
DEAN
Not quite, young blood. Tradition:
end-of-month drinks.
NIKO
It’s the second. Makes no sense.
DEAN
Manufacturer doesn’t end the month
on the weekend. The dealership unit
count numbers are for this month.
NIKO
Now that you put it that way.
MARIA
You still don’t get it. What
matters is you have a unit for THIS
month. First car sale.
JOJO
Double celebration.
DEAN
At least one drink.
NIKO
Just one. My girlfriend’s waiting.
RICKY
I gotta ask. That thing with your
mom — did you make it up?
Niko hesitates. Finally cracks a tired grin.
NIKO
Nah. Just the timing.
EDDIE
That’s my boy. Reminds me of a
young Dean, when you first started
slayin whips. Well — before he got
cynical and diabetic.
DEAN
I don’t see it.
They start toward the exit. The showroom is emptying out —
phones silent, lights dim.
The Sales Board glows near the exit. NEW CARS 5 USED CARS 5
INT. MRS. DELUCA’S LIVING ROOM – NIGHT
TITLE OVER: 9:01 PM. AFTER THE STORM.
She knits peacefully. News humming in the background.
MRS. DELUCA
Good kids. Just stressed. Can’t
believe they didn’t notice that
fucked-up bumper.
INT. OWNER’S HOME OFFICE – NIGHT
The Owner stares at dealership security feeds. Takes a pull
from his flask.
OWNER
This fucking place is gonna kill
me. I used to love it… just like my
ex-wives. And look how that turned
out.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
45 -
High Transactions
EXT. RANDOM APARTMENT COMPLEX - NIGHT
Jeff sits in his beat-up Corolla, lights off. A fat stack of
cash in hand. A shady guy approaches.
SHADY GUY
You sure you need this much, man?
JEFF
I don’t ask questions, they don’t
ask questions. My job’s to keep two
grown-ass men comfortably high.
He takes a puff, coughs, stares at the sky.
JEFF (CONT’D)
You ever think the dealership’s a
metaphor? Like—it’s the protagonist
and we’re just side characters in
its slow descent into hell.
SHADY GUY
Bro, what?
JEFF
Never mind, I’m too high for
metaphors.
Shady guy hands over a massive bag of weed. Walks off.
TITLE OVER: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Genres:
["Drama","Dark Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
46 -
Dark Deals and Domestic Struggles
INT. VINCENT'S OFFICE - NIGHT
The dealership is dark. Vincent, lit by his screen.
ON SCREEN: “Ways to cut pay without employees noticing.”
He backspaces, types: “Do employees REALLY need benefits?”
Sips tea. Opens a black leather ledger.
INSERT – Names. Dollar amounts. Red checkmarks. One circled:
Jim Jeffers.
Vincent reaches into his jacket pocket and pulls out a
single, shiny brass bullet. He places the bullet on the page,
perfectly centered on Jim Jeffers’ circled name, like a seal.
Leans back. Stares out at the flickering sign.
VINCENT
He’s fucked.
INT. NANCY’S HOUSE - NIGHT
Nancy stumbles in, exhausted. Drops paperwork. Grabs a beer.
Her paralyzed husband RON (70s) watches TV.
RON
Rough day?
NANCY
Fucking disaster. You ever try
explaining math to a guy who thinks
APR stands for Ain’t Paying Rate?
RON
Still better than my old job. At
least you don’t get shot at.
Nancy flops on the couch, sighs.
NANCY
No, but I kind of wish I did.
She grabs his hand. The news blares in the background.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
47 -
After Hours Confessions
INT. STRIP CLUB TINA’S CABARET – NIGHT
TITLE OVER: 11:17 PM. ESCAPE MODE ACTIVATED.
Dim lights. Music thumps. Neon haze. Strippers twirl, half-
hearted. The crew is scattered: Niko slumps with a beer,
screwdriver in hand. Dean sips a Jack and Coke.
Sierra watches from the edge of the stage, club soda in hand.
Ricky holds a Cosmopolitan with a lime wedge and a tiny
umbrella sticking out.
DEAN
So. Survived your first day.
NIKO
Barely. Do they all end like that?
DEAN
No. Sometimes someone cries.
(beat)
What’s with the screwdriver?
NIKO
Found the left handed one. Was
gonna shove it up Eddie’s ass.
Dean smirks. Niko leans in, voice low.
NIKO (CONT’D)
Dean… I gotta tell you something.
That Deluca deal… I didn’t keep it
clean. Krushna offered me a hundred
bucks to put the RDR in his name. I
took it. I feel—
Dean cuts him off, sipping. No surprise. No judgment.
DEAN
Rookie mistake.
NIKO
Yeah, I know, it’s dishonest, and
I—
DEAN
No. Rookie mistake is only asking a
hundred. You hold out for two.
Niko just blinks. Half-relieved. Half-horrified.
DEAN (CONT’D)
That’s how you learn.
Dean raises his glass. Maria appears with tequila shots.
MARIA
To Bob. Gone but not forgotten.
They clink glasses. Niko hesitates.
NIKO
Should we really be celebrating
someone getting fired?
DEAN
(stares at Ricky’s drink)
We celebrate survival. His lack of
it just sweetens the deal. What the
hell is that?
RICKY
It’s called taste, sweetheart. Look
it up.
TITLE OVER: COULDN'T BE GAYER IF HE TRIED.
MARIA
Don’t get attached. Everyone here
is one bad credit app away from
being Bob.
JOHNNY
So… Ricky’s wife?
DEAN
I still don’t believe it.
RICKY
She’s real.
MARIA
Uh-huh. Like Santa Claus.
JOJO
(to Marco)
Bro, you are so lucky that you
didn’t get fired today.
MARCO
Sold a car though.
JOJO
No way. Who to?
MARCO
Are you serious right now? The
Altima guy.
JOJO
Oh, yeah. Forgot… You ever think
we’re the last real ones left?
MARCO
You ever think about cutting back
on the weed?
JOJO
No… why?
MARCO
Never mind.
KRUSHNA
Sell anything today?
OMAR
Buy me a drink and I’ll tell you
all about it.
A gum-chewing STRIPPER finishes her set. Sierra gestures her
over like a life coach.
SIERRA
Look, I’m gonna be honest with you—
the energy’s flat. Too much hair
whip, not enough eye contact. Sell
the sizzle, not just the steak.
STRIPPER
Uh… okay?
SIERRA
And diversify your playlist. Three
Britney songs in a row? That’s not
a set—it’s a cry for help.
The stripper stares. Sierra pats her arm, dead serious.
SIERRA (CONT’D)
You’ve got potential. Just…
workshop it.
TITLE OVER: Next episode: More lies, more lawsuits, more
cigarettes.
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
48 -
Day One: Survived
INT./EXT. DEALERSHIP – NIGHT
Empty desks. Flickering lights. Half-eaten donut. The Jim
Jeffers Omni Auto sign sputters. One more letter dies out.
TITLE OVER: IT STARTS ALL OVER AGAIN TOMORROW.
INT. NIKO’S APARTMENT – MORNING
Niko stumbles in. Sneaks into the bedroom, drunk. Starts
undressing. Alarm BLARES instantly.
NIKO
What the fuck…
GIRLFRIEND
You just got in?
He kills the alarm, collapses half-dressed.
GIRLFRIEND (CONT’D)
You smell. Been drinking all night?
NIKO
Not all night… We went to the
Waffle House… Got kicked out.
GIRLFRIEND
Are you doing your workout?
NIKO
Wake me up in a couple of hours.
GIRLFRIEND
Are you going back?
NIKO
They said I can work some leads…
People said get a degree, life gets
easier… Fucking liars.
His girlfriend shakes her head.
GIRLFRIEND
If this is what it’s gonna be every
night, we’re gonna have a problem.
He mutters as his eyes shut:
NIKO
I hate people.
Niko snores immediately. Like a wounded soldier after a long,
losing battle.
TITLE OVER: DAY ONE: SURVIVED.
Cue: Heaven knows we belong way down below.
END OF PILOT
POST-CREDIT SCENE
Genres:
["Drama","Comedy"]
Ratings
Scene
49 -
Morning Regrets
INT. NIKO’S BEDROOM – MORNING
Dark. Curtains drawn. Phone on the nightstand blinks with
unread notifications.
Niko’s sprawled out, still in yesterday’s wrinkled clothes.
MOM (V.O.)
(cheerful, brutal)
Hi, baby. Just checking in.
Remember — a job is a job. Rent’s
due? You can always move back in
with us. Your father still has your
bunk bed in the garage.
Niko twitches in his sleep.
MOM (V.O.)
And that girlfriend? Honestly, you
can do so much better. She doesn’t
cook, she doesn’t clean… God only
knows what she actually does for a
living.
Niko half-wakes, groans, rolls over — knocks the phone to the
floor.
The voicemail keeps playing from the floor.
MOM (V.O)
Your cousin Victor just bought a
house. A house, Niko. With a pool.
You sell… what exactly? Used
lemons?
(beat)
Anyway, call me back. Love you.
Don’t screw this one up like the
last five.
The voicemail BEEPS. Silence. Then — the phone lights up
again.
ON SCREEN: 7 NEW VOICEMAILS (MOM).
TITLE OVER: TO BE CONTINUED — DAY TWO LOADING…