Half Sailed: Orientation Day

Episode Overview

• The episode is titled "Orientation Day," and is the first episode of season one of "Half Sailed," written by Royce Hall.
• The episode follows Royce and his roommate James as they navigate their first day of college orientation, along with their friend Matt.

Royce and James's Morning

• Royce's alarm goes off to "All Star" by Smash Mouth.
• Royce opens the blinds to reveal palm trees and the Orlando sun.
• Royce is starting college as he impersonates Gambit from Deadpool and Wolverine
• James drinks from his water bottle as he prepares breakfast.
• Royce and James converse in the bathroom, and James tells Royce to put some pants on.

Breakfast Banter

• It said that James has been Royce's best friend since middle school, despite James being weird.
• James is bi and unfazed by Royce's state of undress.
• James criticizes Royce's Michael Scott quotes.
• The discussion then shifts to Royce's rejections and James being the ladies' man.

Morning Mishaps

• Royce gets a 2-liter bottle of Coke from the fridge.
• James disapproves of Royce drinking Coke at 9 AM.
• Royce argues that he needs the caffeine for college classes.
• James thinks Royce already has too much energy
• They tussle over the bottle, causing it to splatter everywhere.
• James looks for his watch
• There is also an impersonation of Samuel L. Jackson, and subsequent movie reference.
• James becomes annoyed by Royce's movie references.

Matt's Arrival

• Matt arrives in a vintage-style 60s car, urging them to class.
• Matt is biracial, wears sunglasses, a leather jacket, and a vintage band T-shirt.
• Royce and James head downstairs to Matt's car.
• Mia, their neighbor, waves to them while reading on a chair.
• Mia is Asian, 20, with long black hair, wearing an oversized sweater and leggings.

Interactions with Mia

• James identifies Mia as someone who was taking edibles with Matt.
• Royce makes a samurai reference, annoying James.
• Mia asks if they are excited for orientation.
• James expresses his excitement for education and improving social skills with a disgusted face from Royce.
• Royce asks Mia what she studies, and she says "animation."
• Royce is film and TV as he asks what type of animation Mia wants to do.
• Mia wants to animate a show eventually.

Car Ride Banter

• James finds a plush Mario, and Matt says he doesn't have all day.
• Matt is offended by Royce calling him "Matt the Cat" due to his cat Gustavo's recent death.
• Gustavo had a walking condition.
• Matt is playing DMX in the car, the song “Where The Hood At”
• Gustavo loved DMX, and Matt sampled Gustavo's meows for a song.
• Matt explains the meaning of "retarted" as a compliment.
• James points out Matt's privileged lifestyle in upstate New York.
• Matt says he “glowed up”
• They play "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" by Wham! while driving with the top down in Orlando.
• Royce questions why Matt is driving.
• Matt claims he can pass class by stepping on the gas.

Arrival at Full Sail University

• They see Tasha, who waves at Matt.
• Tasha is Black with short dyed green hair and a punk look
• Royce is confused how Matt knows everyone, but it is said that girls "come to him"
• James says their apartment is a four-day-old

Meeting Jasmine

• They arrive at Full Sail University for orientation.
• Jasmine, a black-haired darkskin girl wearing vibrant 90s clothes, is talking to her friends.
• Matt identifies Jasmine as a ditz.
• Royce puts on his sunglasses and approaches Jasmine.
• With an impersonated reference to Will Smith, Royce identifies himself to Jasmine
• Jasmine likes Royce's shirt, which had a The Office logo.
• Royce sees Jasmines' shirt "SUPERSTAR MUSICIAN" as he asks if she's a singer.
• Jasmine makes R&B music.
• They bond over Lauryn Hill.

Black Student Union

• Jasmine invites Royce to the Black Student Union meeting.
• Jasmine is the leader holding their first meeting today.
• James and Matt approach Royce after his conversation with Jasmine.
• James called Matt’s opening the worst they have had.
• Tasha runs over to Matt, initiating another conversation.
• Matt doesn't drink alcohol.

Gaming Room

• Tasha asks Matt about what he is doing later, referring to babysitting Brenda.
• Tasha shows Royce and James a picture of Brenda.
• Royce and Matt leave, with film and television students, to orientation in Room 187
• James heads to the gaming room next door.
• James see’s a table with 5 people playing Dungeons and Dragons and joins.

"Bond, James bond"

• The members ridicule "Bond, James Bond" references.
• Braxton is a dorky, nerdy student who’s the leader of Dungeons and Dragons club.
• James meets Angel, who asks about Royce and their characters.
• James says Royce is a fire breathing dragon.
• James says “he’s my best friend, he's always making movie references, it gets really cliche.”

D&D Debacle

• Braxton asks what video games do James play.
• James lists classic and casual games, such as Mario and Wii Sports.
• Braxton and the group laugh, calling them "kindergarten games."
• James calls Braxton a child for playing Fortnite.
• James leaves, and Angel calls Braxton a weird name, and says he’ll accompany James for food at the dining hall.

Dining Hall

• James and Angel walk into the dining hall
• Tiana says "Lord Farquaad"
• Tiana is talking to Jordan, a white dude with long black hair and a clean look wearing a button-up shirt and sunglasses.
• Tiana and Jordan used to date.
• As Jordan leaves, Tiana tells Royce that she was dumped because her boyfriend prioritized film over her.

Professor Dickens

• Professor Dickens starts his opening speech
• There is bad microphone feedback
• Professor Dickens asks if anyone wishes to give inspiration to new students.
• Royce decides to get up on stage to talk to his classmates.

Recording Studio Reunion

• Matt is in the recording studio with Davion making music
• Royce walks over to James and Angel when he walks in on them kissing
• James and Angel are kissing for the last 5 seconds before he enters
• Angel says James told her about it as he leaves and runs his "nightly run.”
• Royce is going to the BSU meeting.

BSU Meeting

• They arrive to the black student union meeting
• James can’t believe that they weren’t going home
• Jasmine is encouraging to show their colors
• Royce provides the beat to “It Was A Good Day,”
• Royce takes a mic and starts dancing aggressively

BSU Meeting (End)

• The people bop to “It Was A Good Day”
• Royce offers to have Jasmine sing over, but she says to hold up
• Jasmine says they have projects, events and meet ups.
• Tasha shows up to get Matt
• Matt quickly speeds off and escapes her