Cells at Work! Code Black - Season 1

2021

Comedy, Fantasy

TV Season

Season 1 - Welcome to the daunting world of Cells at Work! CODE BLACK, where an unhealthy body is depicted as a dangerous workplace gone worse. In this landscape ravaged by bad habits, the cells inside have to deal with the effects of lethargy, unsafe sex, stress, smoking, and more — often in the bloodiest ways possible, whether they want to or not. (TV Tropes)

Cells at Work! Code Black - Season 1

2021

Comedy, Fantasy

TV Season

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Smoking, Bacteria, and the Beginning of the End (2021) - S1E1

A naive and idealistic rookie red blood cell named AA2153 starts his first day of work and is overwhelmed by the state of the body he works in. The blood vessels are clogged by cholesterol, the red blood cells are not allowed to take breaks, and everybody is grumpy and rude due to the body being under stress. Delivering oxygen with a veteran red blood cell, they face ...

The Liver, Alcohol, and Pride (2021) - S1E2

Even on the first day of the job, Red Blood Cell (AA2153) and his coworkers must carry oxygen throughout the body without rest. They make their way to the liver to relieve their stress from work.

Excitement, Expansion, and Emptiness (2021) - S1E3

The Red Blood Cells have been given an important mission to fill the erectile tissue with blood to trigger an erection. Red Blood Cell (AA2153) is enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute to the birth of new life.

Front Line, Gonococci, and Conflict (2021) - S1E4

Gonococci entered the body through sexual intercourse. White Blood Cells are battling the gonococci, known for their proliferation rate. They invade the urethra and are closing in on the epididymis where the sperm are.

Overwork, Hair Loss, and Delirium (2021) - S1E5

Red Blood Cell (AA2153) has gained confidence in his work after overcoming various obstacles. Red Blood Cell discovers that the Killer T Cells, are normally reliable colleagues, are attacking Hair Matrix Cells and destroying the follicles.

Kidneys, Kidney Stones, and Tears (2021) - S1E6

Red Blood Cells AA2153 and AC1677 are getting familiar with the job and have enough energy to joke about during their downtime. When they arrive at the efferent arteriole, they hear a ominous sound of something blocking the nearby ureter.

Caffeine, Temptation, and Jealousy (2021) - S1E7

An accident occurs where the oxygen delivered by Red Blood Cell (AC1677) to a young Ordinary Cell transforms into Reactive Oxygen Species, causing the Ordinary Cell to age. Though it was an accident, he is overcome with guilt.

Calves, Pulmonary Embolism, and Quick Thinking (2021) - S1E8

Due to an increase in smoking and alcohol consumption, the liver lost its vitality and vigor. The Red Blood Cells are unable to rest, and the calves are in a weak state, they decide to deliver oxygen to a deep vein that is oxygen deprived.

$Calamity, Athlete\$

Calamity, Athlete's Foot, and the Meaning of Work (2021) - S1E9

White Blood Cells are nowhere to be seen, and White Blood Cell (1196) is alarmed by this abnormal situation. Red Blood Cell (AA2153) is worried about the deteriorating health of the body but continues to deliver oxygen. He happens to see newly recruited Red Blood Cells undergoing training. Since Red Blood Cell (AA2153) has been recognized for his recent achievements, ...

Stomach Ulcer, Friendship, and Loss (2021) - S1E10

Red Blood Cells are summoned to handle an emergency. They carry oxygen to the scene, but they discover that the stomach has an ulcer and is badly breached. If the Serous membrane becomes perforated, the stomach will end up melting down.

Desperation, Gout, and Rebellion (2021) - S1E11

Red Blood Cell (AA2153) keeps seeing flashbacks of his fellow Red Blood Cell (AC1677) falling into gastric acid and blames himself for not saving him. But this body doesn't have the means to let him recover.

Return, the Heart, and Demise (2021) - S1E12

Still unable to find meaning in his work, Red Blood Cell (AA2153) is determined to continue delivering oxygen and works hard at his job. Contrary to his determination, the body's internal environment continues to decline.

Cardiac Arrest, Revival, and a Change (2021) - S1E13

Bodily functions are coming to a halt. In this dire situation, all the cells are on the verge of losing hope, but only Red Blood Cell (AA2153) hasn't given up. Are they making us work hard because the body is unhealthy?

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