This week’s “Watson” takes a page from real life, blurring the line between comedy and tragedy. A stand-up comedian collapses mid-joke during an open mic night, presenting Watson and his team with a diagnostic riddle wrapped in an enigma. As they dig deeper, the comedian’s past comes into focus, and it’s anything but a laughing matter.
But the real drama unfolds closer to home. Watson himself suffers a medical emergency, another traumatic brain injury that he’s been keeping under wraps. His team, oblivious to his worsening condition, grows increasingly concerned about their leader’s erratic behavior. One imagines that collapsing on the job isn’t exactly conducive to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Written by Sallie Patrick and directed by Christine Moore, “Wait for the Punchline” examines the stories we tell ourselves and the secrets we keep, even from those closest to us. Will Watson confront his own health crisis before it’s too late? And can his team solve the medical mystery surrounding the comedian before the punchline turns deadly? Find out this Sunday.
“Watson” airs Sundays at 10 p.m. ET on CBS and is available to stream on Paramount+.
