Not Suitable for Work Episode 5, titled “Fisher Trashen,” had the whole episode pretending nothing was going on between AJ and Bill. The ending made a liar out of both of them.
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Not Suitable for Work: Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Show | Not Suitable for Work (Season 1) |
| Episode | 5 — “Fisher Trashen” |
| Air Date | June 9, 2026 (Hulu) |
| Created By | Mindy Kaling & Charlie Grandy |
| Key Characters | AJ, Bill, Davis, Kel, Abby |
| Next Episode | Ep. 6 “Handsome Mug Guy” — June 16, 2026 |
| Platform | Hulu (US) |
What Happens in Episode 5?
After the kiss at the end of Episode 4, both AJ and Bill decide to take the adult route — pretend it never happened and move on professionally. AJ is planning to do “the mature thing” and simply pretend it never happened, which is also the strategy Bill seems to be adopting. Convenient, until it isn’t.
With Bill-related feelings firmly shelved, AJ throws herself into helping Davis with his crisis. He’s been exposed on Fisher Trashen — an Instagram account that posts workplace dirt — for apparently ghosting an analyst named Madison. It turns out Davis actually dated Madison for three months after initiating the fling, leaving her with an adopted mastiff and egg on his face. AJ helps Davis see the error of his ways — inadvertently coaching him on how to be a better man, not realising he plans to use the lessons to pursue her. Ready Steady Cut
Elsewhere, Kel is in a bind. His parents still aren’t speaking to him after the med school revelation, so landing an acting role fast is urgent. He turns to Abby, hoping she’ll put in a word with Austin for representation. Meanwhile, Abby herself is fighting her growing feelings for Austin — an increasingly losing battle.
The Ending Explained: Did Bill Follow AJ Home?
Yes. He absolutely did. When AJ returns home having made peace with the idea that the kiss with Bill was a one-off, Bill is waiting outside her apartment. He does not think their kiss was a mistake after all, and he gives her another one to prove it. Comic Basics
After days of confusion, Bill finally clarifies his intentions — he is not trying to distance himself from AJ because he regrets their connection. He simply wants to approach it properly. That distinction matters. Showing up at someone’s home instead of their office says something. This is no longer a workplace flirtation that can be laughed off at Monday’s stand-up. FandomWire
The ending implies a storm is coming — having become Bill’s Managing Director means that a potential conflict of interest will arise. Should their love affair become known to colleagues, they would face serious problems on the job front. PRIMETIMER
The show is doing a smart job of building real tension here — though some critics have noted that Bill’s pattern of initially undermining AJ before being charmed by her competence gives off more complicated vibes than straightforward romance. Whether this is genuine attraction or something more problematic is a question the back half of the season will need to answer.
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FAQs
Q: Does Bill kiss AJ again in Not Suitable for Work Episode 5?
Yes — Bill shows up outside AJ’s apartment at the end of Episode 5 and kisses her again, making clear the first kiss was no workplace accident and that his feelings are genuine.
Q: Will AJ and Bill’s relationship cause a workplace scandal in Not Suitable for Work?
Almost certainly — Bill is AJ’s direct boss, and now that she’s been made Managing Director, a romantic relationship between them creates a serious conflict of interest that threatens both their careers going forward.
