The Jacket (Atlanta)
Earn searches for his lost jacket after a night of partying.
"The Jacket" is the tenth episode and season finale of the first season of the American comedy-drama television series Atlanta. The episode was written by story editor Stephen Glover and directed by producer Hiro Murai, and first broadcast on FX in the United States on November 1, 2016. The episode follows Earnest "Earn" Marks as he searches for his lost blue bomber jacket, which contains important items, after a night of partying.
- series
- Atlanta
- season
- 1
- episode_number
- 10
- type
- Season finale
- air_date
- November 1, 2016
- network
- FX
- writer
- Stephen Glover
- director
- Hiro Murai
- viewers_millions
- 0.786
Quick Facts
- Series
- Atlanta
- Season
- 1
- Episode
- 10
- Director
- Hiro Murai
- Writer
- Stephen Glover
- Photographer
- Christian Sprenger
- Editor
- Isaac Hagy
- Production
- XAA01010
- Airdate
- 2016-11-01
- Length
- 27 minutes
- Guests
- Harold House Moore as Swiff / Qaasim Middleton as Senator K
- Prev
- Juneteenth
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Lore & Background
In the episode, Earn wakes up in a house after a party and realizes he has lost his blue bomber jacket. He retraces his steps, visiting a strip club and checking Snapchat stories, eventually learning he left the jacket in an Uber. The Uber driver demands $50 to return it. When Earn, Alfred, and Darius drive to the driver's house, police surround them, and the driver—revealed to be a notorious drug and weapons dealer—bursts out wearing the jacket. Police shoot and kill him, damaging the jacket. Earn later learns that the important items (keys) were actually given to his co-worker Swiff for safekeeping. Earn retrieves the keys, gives money to Van, and goes to a storage unit where he has been sleeping.
Reader's Guide
The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the performances, writing, directing, and its "smaller scale" approach. It was seen by an estimated 0.786 million household viewers and gained a 0.4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. Reviewers noted the episode's blend of comedic and poignant moments, its handling of police-involved shootings, and its consistency with the show's understated tone. The episode serves as a bookend to the pilot, showing Earn's ongoing struggles and small steps forward.
Did You Know?
- The episode was written by story editor Stephen Glover and directed by producer Hiro Murai.
- It was first broadcast on FX in the United States on November 1, 2016.
- According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.786 million household viewers.
- With DVR factored, the episode was watched by 1.66 million viewers with a 1.0 in the 18-49 demographics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in the Atlanta episode "The Jacket"?
Earn sets out to track down his missing blue bomber jacket after a wild night of partying, since the jacket holds important personal items he needs to recover.
Who wrote and directed "The Jacket"?
Stephen Glover wrote the story for the episode, and Hiro Murai served as director.
Why is the jacket so important to Earn in this episode?
His blue bomber jacket contains important items he needs, and losing it after a night out forces him into a frantic search to get it back.
When did "The Jacket" first air?
The episode premiered on FX on November 1, 2016, closing out Atlanta's first season.
What season and episode number is "The Jacket"?
It is the tenth episode of Atlanta, serving as the season-one finale.
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