Please, Carol

"Please, Carol" is the fourth episode of the American post-apocalyptic science fiction television series Pluribus. The episode was written by executive producer Alison Tatlock and directed by Zetna Fuentes. It was released on Apple TV on November 21, 2025. The series is set in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and follows author Carol Sturka, who is one of only thirteen people in the world immune to the effects of "the Joining", resulting from an extraterrestrial virus that had transformed the world's human population into a peaceful and content hive mind (the "Others"). In the episode, Carol tries to find out more information about the Others, hoping to find a loophole to reverse the Joining. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the performances, character development and cliffhanger ending. Jeff Hiller submitted the episode to support his Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.