Whitney: “Two Broke-Up Guys” (Episode 1.06)

A pattern has emerged on Whitney that can no longer be ignored: Each of the six episodes follows the same exact formula. Now, this can be mind-blowing, so hold onto your seats. First we see two characters in some cutesy conversation that we can relate to, and then things take a turn for the worse. Immediately those two characters are in an all-out war against each other, forcing the rest of the characters to either a) reluctantly get stuck in the middle or b) jump too far in between the two characters that it becomes annoying.
In “Two Broke-Up Guys” Alex and policeman Mark argue over the Blackhawks (that’s hockey for those who don’t know) losing. Mark believes the team lost because they watched the game in Alex and Whitney’s apartment and not Mark’s. That’s right—the fight between the two friends is over something so juvenile it’s actually embarrassing that it’s two grown men involved.
It turns into a full on break-up, which was clever. I always love when television shows play on character friendships and make them into bromances (a la Chandler and Joey from Friends). Mark leaves the apartment as Whitney enters; she’s of course instantly interested in what’s going on. Mark then returns with a box of Alex’s belongings, and the break-up is on.