ONE AND DONE – SEASON 1
Genre: Romantic Comedy Docu-Series (10 Episodes)
Star: Lee Elman as Himself
Tagline: One date. One disaster. One hell of a story.
SERIES OPEN
Voiceover over podcast intro music (Lee speaking):
“My name’s Lee Elman. I’m 59, turning 60, and I never thought I’d be back in the dating pool. I lost my fiancée suddenly… and after grieving, my friends told me it was time to try again. So, I did what any tech entrepreneur would do—I turned it into a podcast. This is ‘One and Done’—the show where one date is usually enough. And yes, every single woman gets a nickname.”
We meet Jodi and Beth, Lee’s two closest friends and advisors—both happily in serious relationships. They’ve survived the dating world and now serve as his sounding board. Every episode begins with a snippet of Lee’s podcast recording (setting up that episode’s story) and ends with him reflecting into the mic, often with Jodi and Beth heckling him in the background.
Lee’s daughter Amanda also appears throughout the season, acting as both stylist and “chief of reality checks,” helping him redo his wardrobe, build a dating profile, and decode modern dating etiquette.
EPISODE GUIDE
Episode 1: Swiping into the Storm
Lee re-enters the dating scene after decades away and immediately realizes… you can’t just buy a drink for someone anymore without seeming creepy. With Jodi, Beth, and Amanda’s help, Lee gets a wardrobe overhaul (“You’re not going to wear cargo shorts to a date, Dad!”) and learns how to swipe. Episode ends with him swiping right on Yoga Mom.
Episode 2: Faith the Yoga Mom
Her dating profile literally says “Yoga Mom” — and Faith lives up to it. She drinks kale smoothies, talks about chakras, and tries to get Lee into a headstand in the middle of Starbucks. Lee’s podcast reflection: “I went for coffee. I left with vertigo.”
Episode 3: Dr. Cheese Wiz
During a pre-date chat, Lee mentions “Jesus” but Jodi mishears him as “Cheese Wiz” — and the name sticks. The date herself is spiritual, but the conversation is a blend of deep philosophy and moments that make Lee feel like he’s at a cheese tasting.
Episode 4: Date Around the World – Asia #1 (Vietnamese Jenny)
Lee hatches a plan to “date like Epcot”—working through continents. Vietnamese Jenny is sweet but allergic to nearly everything on the menu. Lee spends more time talking to the waiter about substitutions than talking to her.
Episode 5: Date Around the World – Asia #2 (Sophia, Google Translate Girl)
Sophia from China doesn’t speak a word of English, so the entire date is conducted on Google Translate. Romantic phrases turn into bizarre gibberish. Beth’s only commentary: “You can’t build a relationship on auto-correct.”
Episode 6: Date Around the World – Asia #3 (Myhen and Mother Hen)
Lee’s final “Asia” date takes a turn when Myhen brings her mother along. What begins as a dinner for two turns into a parental job interview. Lee escapes with the nickname “The Nice Man” in Vietnamese.
Episode 7: South American Spinout
The shortest date yet: a woman takes one look at Lee and says, “You’re not 6’1”” and leaves after ten minutes. Honduran Kathy spends the entire date talking about her ex—by name, and repeatedly.
Episode 8: Russian High Heels Weekend
Russian Viktoria is 5’10” and shows up in towering heels, making Lee feel like a Hobbit. In one weekend, he also manages to date Ha and Haha (true story). The recap with Jodi and Beth is pure chaos.
Episode 9: The Paint Drier & The Baby Interview
Natasha, dubbed “The Paint Drier,” is so boring Lee starts imagining how long it would take for the ceiling above them to dry. Lulu calls Lee “stupid” and is openly interviewing for a baby donor. Russian Inna also turns out to be on the same mission.
Episode 10: Soulmate in the Wild
Lee is invited to a networking event and ends up in an unplanned, unscripted, hours-long conversation with someone who doesn’t have a dating profile at all. No swiping. No nicknames. No awkward app intros. Just real connection. Episode ends with Lee saying into the podcast mic: “Sometimes the best match isn’t in the app—it’s out there in the wild. Maybe my one and done… isn’t done yet.”