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The Wedding Crashers
by Steve Faber, Bob Fiber
John encounters a panicked groom hyperventilating in a church bathroom just minutes before the wedding ceremony. He delivers a cynical yet ultimately moving speech about the transition from bachelorhood to the fulfillment of marriage to calm the man down, only to undercut the sentiment with his own predatory intentions.
Happy Valley
by Sally Wainwright
Kevin, consumed by guilt and panic, proposes a plan to his wife Jenny to shift the blame for a kidnapping and the murder of a police officer onto his accomplices. Jenny remains skeptical and terrified, questioning Kevin's ability to maintain the lie while reminding him of the devastating consequences for their family.
The Bear
by Karen Joseph Adcock, Catherine Schetina
Claire calls Carmy to confront him about giving her a fake phone number, leading to a playful and awkward exchange. Despite his initial panic and social anxiety, Carmy agrees to help her move items into storage, marking a rare moment of personal connection outside of his kitchen life.
Road to Nardo
by Mike Gagerman, Andrew Waller
Nardo calls his friend Jason in a state of total panic after being stranded naked at an abandoned gas station in Mexico. Jason tries to process the absurdity of the situation while inadvertently making Nardo more terrified with dark theories about drug cartels.
The Sopranos
by David Chase
A mob boss expresses his frustration with modern therapy culture and the loss of traditional masculinity to his new psychiatrist. The scene highlights his internal struggle between his tough exterior and the emotional vulnerability triggered by a panic attack involving ducks in his pool.
VEEP PILOT
by Barry Luc
Vice President Selina Meyer and her staff panic in a car while attempting to manage a PR disaster involving an ableist slur. The scene highlights the team's cynical incompetence as they debate whether to let one scandal overshadow another while Selina struggles to deliver a sincere apology over the phone.
The White Lotus
by Mike White
Mark is spiraling into a panic over his swollen testicles, convinced he has terminal cancer like his father. His wife Nicole attempts to provide practical comfort and perspective, eventually pushing him to stop obsessing and spend time with their son.
Buried
by Chris Sparling
Paul Conroy, an American truck driver in Iraq, wakes up buried alive in a wooden coffin with only a lighter and a cell phone. In a state of extreme panic and physical distress, he manages to reach a 911 operator in Ohio, only to realize the bureaucratic and geographical impossibility of receiving immediate help from them.
Red Pattern
by Alexander Lee-Rekers
Tyson returns home to his wife and recounts a disturbing, borderline-surreal experience he had at a department store. He describes an overwhelming psychological reaction to a specific red pattern that triggered a sense of dread and panic, leaving him shaken and unable to clear the image from his mind.
The Big Sick
by Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani
In a high-stress hospital hallway, Terry and Beth argue over whether to transfer their daughter to a better-ranked hospital as her condition worsens. Kumail is caught in the middle of their marital friction and escalating panic as the medical mystery remains unsolved.
Ted Lasso
by Jason Sudeikis, Bill Lawrence, Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly
Ted asks Nathan for his honest tactical opinion on the team's chances. Nathan spirals into a vivid, anxiety-fueled description of his fear of failure and rejection before fleeing the room.
The 40-Year-Old Virgin
by Judd Apatow, Steve Carell
Andy attempts to call his crush, Trish, but loses his nerve and adopts a fake persona as a telemarketer named James. Trish, unaware it is Andy, responds with a hilariously aggressive and profane tirade against telemarketers while Andy listens in panicked silence.
Belly
by Hype Williams
Tommy arrives in a state of panic, claiming the Feds have arrested their associates and are surrounding his home. When Sincere questions the validity of the threat, Tommy's fear turns into suspicion, leading him to wonder why Sincere hasn't been targeted by the authorities as well.
Analyze This
by Kenneth Lonergan, Peter Tolan, Harold Ramis
A powerful mob boss, Paul Vitti, barges into a psychiatrist's office to discuss his 'friend's' panic attacks. The scene explores the high-stakes tension between Vitti's menacing persona and Dr. Ben Sobel's clinical attempts to treat him.
Thelma & Louise
by Callie Khouri
Following a spontaneous armed robbery at a convenience store, Thelma and Louise speed away in their car. Thelma is exhilarated by her newfound criminal streak while Louise is panicked by the escalating legal stakes of their journey.
Knives Out
by Rian Johnson
After a fatal medication error, a nurse panics while her elderly patient, a mystery novelist, calmly orchestrates an elaborate plan to cover up his own impending death to protect her family.