" The One That Could Have Been (1) " is the , serving as an alternate-reality "What If?" story. Triggered by news of Barry and Mindy's divorce, the gang imagines how their lives might have turned out if they had made different pivotal choices. Alternate Realities in Part 1

: She became a high-stress, chain-smoking corporate stockbroker on Wall Street.

: She remained married to Barry but is unhappy and obsessed with soap star Joey Tribbiani.

: He stayed married to Carol and is desperately trying to spice up their sex life, unaware she is a lesbian.

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