The episode begins with Amandine Buckingham (Melia Kreiling) in a counseling session without Jamie Buckingham (James Corden). Siobhan (Naoko Mori) asks how did the restaurant opening go. After describing it as a “triumph,” Amandine says Jamie left her.

Jack Elliot (Henry Lloyd-Hughes) drops Greta (Isla Gie) off at Lue’s. After a bear hug, she asks Jamie if he’s been crying. Jamie says no before admitting to having missed her terribly. Lue/Madeline (Sally Hawkins) informs Greta of her goats.

Jack tells Jamie that he believes Greta is okay. Jamie asks if he’s talked to Amandine. Jack admits to speaking to Great frequently because they’re “mates.” Jamie asks if he knew about Jason Burke (Leo Turner) and Dave Burrow (Bhavik C. Pankhania) before asking if he’s Paul. After calling him a “tool,” Jack says if he’d give half of his father’s money to take back what he did to their relationship. Jamie assures him that he’s been great. Jack suggests he get it straightened out really fast. Greta asks Jamie if she can have a goat. When he says, “We’ll see,” she says that means yes. Jack tells Jamie that there was a reason why Amandine had the affairs.

Jack looks over at a notebook with his and Greta’s Gruffalo scores.

Siobhan tells Amandine that she betrayed Jamie by having three affairs.

Jeff Wilson (Colin Morgan) leaves Lue a voicemail to remind her that it’s been a month since he asked why she’s been so distant.

Lue daydreams about telling Coco Chanel (Cecile Fisera) about her bias cut. Coco asks what’s her name. Lue says, “Madeline.” During a fashion show, Coco Chanel introduces Madeline as her new partner. When Coco asks, “Where’s the muppet,” Lue’s startled back to reality when Mrs. Peters (Pauline Whitaker) says, “the muppet, the frog.” Jane (Nina Toussaint-White) steps in to assist Mrs. Peters.

Dr. Chowdury (Gary Pillai) introduces Jeff to his students. During a speech, Jeff says from the nearly 5,000 mammal species, up to five percent form bonds with a lifelong partner. In a daydream, Coco Chanel introduces Madeline to her fiancé, Pierre (Mido Hamada). Pierre tells Madeline that Coco won’t be coming before asking if they should dance. They return to the apartment to have sex.

Jeff escorts Gaby (Jordan Alexandra) to his room.

Amandine assures Siobhan that Jamie busted her violin from her grandfather. Siobhan asks her to explain how it makes her feel in one word. After saying, “Hope,” Amandine suggests some people never figure out what love is.

Jamie watches a video in which he and Amandine declare their manifesto.

Siobhan reminds Amandine that Jamie caught her having affairs with three men. Amandine asks what gave her the idea that he caught her.

Jamie receives a text from Amandine that reads, “All you need is love.” He searches through her phone until he finds a video of her birthday party. We see Jamie, Lue, Jeff, and Amandine, dressed in elaborate costumes, on a sofa. Jamie identifies himself as John, Lue identifies herself as George, Amandine as Ringo, and Jeff as Paul when the episode ends.

 

Mammals Synopsis

Amandine attended grief counseling while Jamie sulks in bed.

Jack confided in Jamie about how he regretted ruining his relationship with Amandine. He professed to love her and would give up half of his family’s wealth to get back their relationship. He called Jamie a “tool” when he asked if he was Paul.

It’d been a month since Jeff asked Lue to provide an explanation of why she’d been so distant from him. In Lue’s daydreams, Coco Chanel made her a partner in her business. She repaid her by having an affair with her fiancé, Pierre.

Jeff gave a speech about mammals at a university. He met Gaby at a club and invited her back to his room.

A text from Amandine reminded Jamie of a video from her past birthday party. They portray the Beatles – John, George, Ringo, and Paul.

 

Mammals Review

The best episode of the season, so far. I must admit, the last scene is a bit confusing. Amandine’s lovers were Paul, Dave, and Jason. In the video, they portray the Beatles. What do the two have in common?

The episode deserves a 7. Get more Mammals recaps here. Support Reel Mockery by clicking the link.