The Old Man and the Tree

"The Old Man and the Tree" is the third episode of the third season of the American comedy-drama television series Atlanta. It is the 24th overall episode of the series and was written by supervising producer Taofik Kolade, and directed by executive producer Hiro Murai. It was first broadcast on FX in the United States on March 31, 2022.

The series is set in Atlanta and follows Earnest "Earn" Marks, as he tries to redeem himself in the eyes of his ex-girlfriend Van, who is also the mother of his daughter Lottie; as well as his parents and his cousin Alfred, who raps under the stage name "Paper Boi"; and Darius, Alfred's eccentric right-hand man. For the season, the characters find themselves in Europe in the middle of a concert tour. In the episode, Earn, Alfred, Darius and Van attend a party in London hosted by a possible investor for Alfred. As each one is on their own, they experience different absurd situations.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.284 million household viewers and gained a 0.1 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the episode's humor, performances, cinematography, and social commentary.