Sad Sack Wasp Trap

"**Sad Sack Wasp Trap**" is the fourth episode of the first season of *Succession* and fourth of the series overall. It premiered on June 24, 2018 on HBO. It was written by Anna Jordan and directed by Adam Arkin.

## Premise

With the company's annual foundation gala fundraiser approaching, and his dad out of the picture, Kendall polishes up his speech while enlisting an on-air personality from the Waystar's ATV Networks to accompany him. Shiv tries to minimize damage from a sordid photo that threatens a client's political future. Tom inherits a "virus" from his predecessor.

## Plot synopsis

Logan is working with two physical therapists for his weakening leg muscles, with Marcia is there to encourage him. He grows irritated and scolds her, causing her to leave him to fend for himself.

Roman is at home in the bathroom when Grace playfully enters, aggravating him. While at breakfast, Shiv gets a call from Roman, informing her that pictures of the husband of her political candidate's anus have surfaced online. Shiv later attempts to stop ATN from airing the story, but is unsuccessful.

Connor is working on the last-minute details of tonight's event. Meanwhile, Tom and Greg attend the retirement party of Bill Lockhart, as Tom is expected to take his job. Tom grows suspicious of Bill when he says that he must not leave behind anything with his fingerprints on it. Bill then gives Tom the number to a set of files in the depository, and a choice: Full briefing, making Tom an accessory, or no information and plausible deniability. Frank is rehired to overshadow Roman, but Roman is very opposed to the idea and repeatedly insults him. Kendall reveals that he'd like to attend the gala with ATN broadcast personality, Anna. Karolina informs Logan that Kendall will be announcing Logan's retirement at the gala, which further upsets him. Logan then wanders into Kendall's office and urinates on the floor. Tom learns from the documents of a series of crime cover-up, involving theft, sexual assault, and murder.

   Logan confirms that he will be attending the event, worrying everyone due to his recent condition. Logan arrives and gets into a wheelchair. Connor speaks with his father to confirm that he's aware of Kendall's speech, but Logan says that he himself will be speaking instead. Connor grows very neurotic, even throwing a tantrum over the butter being cold and becoming aggravated with Willa. Connor informs Kendall of Logan's speech, and in a panic Kendall consults with Gerri. Kendall is worried Logan may make a fool of himself, but Gerri insists that he'll do fine. During his speech, Logan thanks Marcia for helping him to the stage and welcomes Tom to the family, following his engagement to Shiv. Regarding his own role, he announces that he is officially returning to the company, implying that he has no plans of retiring. Applause and a standing ovation follows, while the Roy siblings are shocked.

Kendall accuses his date of being cold and distant and she admits that she only agreed to accompany him in order to keep her job, to which he apologizes and allows her to leave. Previously, Greg had informed Gerri of Tom's decision to go public with the scandals he discovered. This angered Tom, but Gerri reassures Greg that it was a wise decision and thanks him for telling her. Everyone heads home, Kendall being alone.

## Cast

* Hiam Abbass as Marcia Roy
* Nicholas Braun as Greg Hirsch
* Kieran Culkin as Roman Roy
* Peter Friedman as Frank Vernon
* Natalie Gold as Rava Roy (credit only)
* Matthew Macfadyen as Tom Wambsgans
* Alan Ruck as Connor Roy
* Sarah Snook as Shiv Roy
* Jeremy Strong as Kendall Roy
* Rob Yang as Lawrence Yee (credit only)
* Justine Lupe as Willa Ferreyra
* Arian Moayed as Stewy Hosseini
* Dagmara Dominczyk as Karolina Novotney
* David Rasche as Karl
* Mark Blum as Bill Lockheart
* Juliana Canfield as Jess Jordan
* Scott Nicholson as Colin
* Molly Griggs as Grace Roy
* Judy Reyes as Eva
* Annika Boras as Anna Newman
* Eisa Davis as Joyce Miller

## Quotes

* **Roman Roy:** [Logan] didn't apologize when he hit our au pair with his car. "It was her fault for being too short," he said.

## References

1. ↑ Succession Ep 4: Sad Sack Wasp Trap | Official Website for the HBO Series | HBO.com