The bizarre conspiracy at the heart of HBO’s new comedy thriller The Chair Company is set to pull Ron Trosper further down the rabbit hole. The show’s third episode arrives this weekend, continuing the story of a man whose life unravels after a simple office chair breaks beneath him. The series, starring Tim Robinson, has quickly become one of HBO’s most successful comedy launches in years.
Fans of Robinson’s unique style of cringe comedy from I Think You Should Leave will find more of the unsettling and absurd humor they love. The show’s premiere became HBO’s biggest comedy series debut in over five years, drawing 1.4 million viewers across its first three days.
How and When to Watch Episode 3
The Chair Company Episode 3 will be released on Sunday, October 26, 2025. It will air at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on the HBO cable channel. For viewers who stream, the episode will become available on HBO Max at the same time it airs on television.
This weekly release pattern is consistent for the entire first season, which will have eight episodes total. The season began on October 12 and is scheduled to run through the finale on November 30.
The Story So Far: A Man Unraveling
The series follows William Ronald “Ron” Trosper (Tim Robinson), a mall development manager whose professional life seems to be on the upswing. During a company-wide presentation, he is promoted to lead a major new project. The triumph is short-lived, as the office chair he sits in promptly collapses, creating a deeply embarrassing public moment.
This seemingly small incident sparks an obsession in Ron. He becomes fixated on the chair’s manufacturer, a company called Tecca Chairs. His investigation leads him to break into the company’s warehouse, which he finds almost completely empty except for a photocopier and strange spherical object. He soon discovers he is not alone, and the situation escalates quickly.
In Episode 2, titled “New Blood. There’s 5 Rons Now,” Ron’s personal and professional lives continue to strain under his new obsession. He juggles helping his daughter with her wedding plans while tracking down the man who attacked him in the parking lot after the break-in. He finds the man, Mike Santini, who is working as a security guard. In a strange turn, Mike proposes that Ron hire him to help find the person who originally ordered the attack.
The episode ends on a deeply unsettling note for Ron. While having dinner with his daughter’s future in-laws, he receives a text from an unknown number. The message is a picture of himself, taken at that exact moment, apparently from a nearby closet in the very room he is sitting in.
What to Expect in Episode 3
The official title for the third episode is “@BrownDerbyHistoricVids Little bit of Hollywood? Okayyy.” While specific plot details are being kept under wraps, the stage is set for Ron’s paranoia to reach new heights.
The ending of Episode 2 confirms that Ron is being closely watched, making his conspiracy theory feel more real and threatening than ever. The episode will likely continue to blend dark humor with psychological tension as Ron, potentially with Mike’s help, tries to uncover who is behind the surveillance and how it connects to the mysterious chair company.
Critics who have seen early episodes describe the show as a masterful mix of cringe comedy and surreal mystery. One reviewer noted that the series proves “Tim Robinson’s unique voice can sustain a full season of television.” Another called it “delightfully unhinged,” capturing the feeling of an intrusive thought that you can’t shake, no matter how silly you know it is.
“You just have to be so fluid. You just have to roll with it. And that’s a wonderful tight rope to walk,” said co-star Lou Diamond Phillips about the show’s fluid filming style.
The show’s co-creator, Zach Kanin, has mentioned that many supporting roles were filled by relatively unknown actors to add an element of realism. This includes the owner of the “Tramblay” clothing store, who is played by the real-life shop owner, Jared Lindner.
A Hit Series for HBO
The successful premiere of The Chair Company marks a significant win for HBO’s comedy lineup. The 1.4 million viewer debut makes it the network’s most-watched comedy premiere since Avenue 5 in 2020. It also ranks among the top three comedy series launches in the history of the HBO Max streaming service.
The series also features Lake Bell as Ron’s wife, Barb, Sophia Lillis as his daughter, Natalie, and Will Price as his son, Seth. The ensemble cast and the unique creative vision behind the show have positioned it as a must-watch for fans of innovative comedy.
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