commercial for women's pantyliners much to the disgust of everyone else. Following the cold open is a short Carpoolers theme song. Theme Song Carpoolers Theme song: Unlike other shows, Carpoolers theme song didn’t have a “full version”. The song is only 10 second long and most likely written by Bruce McCulloch the show's creator and director. Possible with the help of Gabriel Mann the shows musical composer for 12 episodes of the show. Pilot In the Pilot Episode of Carpoolers “Dougie’s First day or The Toaster” We are introduced to Aubrey (Jerry Minor), Gracen (Fred Goss), Laird (Jerry O’Connell), and Dougie (Tim Peper), who is joining the carpool for the first day, as they commiserate about life and sing old songs on their way to work. Gracen is discouraged to learn that his wife spent $200 on a new toaster when the old one worked fine. This feeling is amplified when Gracen learns that his wife and son both make more money than he does, causing Gracen and his wife to start having some marital issues. This all comes to a climax when the gang break into Gracen's house to steal the new toaster in an effort to save their friend's marriage. Reocurring jokes and themes Male Friendship Carpoolers episodes usually revolve around the 4 male members of the carpool talking with each other about their lives and families and of course singing. The show creator was open about this show and wanted to show male friendship and relationships in a more positive light. Marriage and relationships Carpoolers explore several different kinds of traditional relationships with each of the main characters having a different kind of relationship in their life. Dougie is recently married with no kids to the classic Newlyweds couple, Laird is a divorced bachelor who is known for sleeping around, Gracen who is long termed married with one son and Aubrey married with 7 children who are often used as a comedic plot point. These 4 different kinds of relationships are used to contrast and compare each others lives mostly in a comedic way Other Carpools The “Cool Carpool” which consists of 4 rich guys Multiple appearances in episode 1 and episode 4 most notably for running over Dougie twice in the pilot episode while trying to reserve a parking space. The “Geyser/old Guy Carpool” which consists of 4 old Men Multiple appearances in episode 1 and