Coupling

The Melty Man Cometh (2)

Season 2, Episode 5, Aired 9/24/01

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Following their disastrous encounter, Patrick seeks reassurance from Steve & Jeff, who explain to him the theory of the Melty Man, and Sally seeks reassurance from Jane & Susan, who try to comfort her with their own "failure" experiences.

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Richard Coyle

Jeff Murdock
Kate Isitt

Sally Harper
Jack Davenport

Steve Taylor

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Patrick's had a 'failure'. Is it because Sally is more important to him than even he realises?

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By colmorgankydd1, Jul 31, 2006 Report Abuse

Patrick and Sally are really good mates. He even helps her out when she's on disastrous dates. The attraction is getting stronger. They both decide to go for it. Then Patrick has a 'failure'.
Is it Sally's fault? Is it Patrick's fault? Or is it both? This is a fantastic episode. I love the whole Sally/Patrick saga. Touching on the delicate subject of impotence is done really well, too.
"Is it me?"
Will Sally and Patrick ever get it together?
"Now you're blushing and have an erection- no one's got that much blood!"
"I hope you get over your little problem."
"That's okay. Can't fancy everyone." Don't miss it. It's a great ep.moreless

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Trivia
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- The Melty Man is possibly the only creation from Jeff's mind that Steve actually acknowledges as realistic. Edit
- In "Her Best Friend's Bottom" Steve rings Susan's house and Sally exits the bedroom after one ring. This time the phone rings several times before she comes out. Edit
Notes
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- CODE RED: Sally asking Patrick to scare off unwanted dates by showing Junior Patrick out and intimating that Sally was unsatisfied with Patrick. Edit
- Martin Dennis, the shows director is the body of the 'Melty Man' while Richard Coyle (Jeff), is the voice. Edit
- This episode features a clip from the season one episode "Size Matters". Edit
Quotes
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- (to Patrick) Sally: I don't need you to think of me as 'a person' - I have women for that. Edit
- Susan: I told you he wasn't your type... Sally: I'm surprised he was ever yours! What did you see in him? He's so dull. I need personality, verve, humour. At least now I know why you called him "Donkey Brain"! Susan: Actually, I called him "Donkey". Sally: Yeah, but I got the point. Susan: No, you didn't… Sally: What? You mean… you mean… Susan: Some men are born lucky. Some men were born very lucky. Sally: What was Patrick born? Susan: A tripod. Edit
- (having just seen Patrick's rather large natural endowment in the lavatory) Mark: Does size really make a difference? You know what women always say... Patrick: Ouch? Edit
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- Candy Man The scene with Patrick saying the name "Melty Man" only to be subsequently attacked by him is a reference to the horror movie Candy Man where a similar scene happens. Edit
- Patrick: Come on, Rocket Man. Let's fly her to the moon. Likely a quick reference to "Rocket Man" by Elton John and "Fly Me To The Moon" by Bart Howard. Edit
- Jeff mentions Professor Moriarty, who is the arch-enemy of famed British sleuth Sherlock Holmes. Edit