Director: Erin Ehrlich — Writer: Ilana Peña Aired: November 9, 2018 — Season: 4 — Episode: 5 — Nielsen ratings: Description: Heather and Valencia both have changes in their lives which leaves Rebecca reeling. Meanwhile, Paula has to adjust to some good news/bad news from her eldest son.
You say hello, you say goodbye and you just try to treasure the moments in between.
— Paula
Rebecca and the Gurl Group are eating at Rebetzel's Pretzels when Heather and Valencia announce they are moving away. Heather and Hector are going to El Segundo where he will teach surfing while Valencia and Beth are moving to New York to join a party planner company. Later at the Proctor residence, Paula gets news as well when Brendan tells her he’s joining the international volunteer group Peeps for Peace. Over at Darryl's apartment, he and WhiJo binge watch Netflix shows. Elswhere, Rebecca admits in her therapy session with Dr. Akopian she’s jealous of Heather and Valencia success in life. She resolves to find less acomplished friends and later goes on a picnic in the park with Maya and AJ.
At Paula's house she searches Brendan's room much to her husband Scott's dismay and finds something to possibly get her son to stay. Back at the park, WhiJo and Darryl are out together along with Heabecca. Both Maya and Tim, who was there with his family, confront the pair with AJ and Rebecca tagging along. WhiJo and Darryl are confused when Maya and Tim demand that they get back together (♫ The Group Mind Has Decided You're In Love ♫). WhiJo and Darryl ignore thier friends advice and discuss a trainer named Vic Josh has been texting. At Rebetzel's, Rebecca tries bonding with Maya and AJ even going as far as inviting them, along with any of their friends, to Heather and Valencia's going away party.
Meanwhile at the West Covina Craft Fair, Paula tracks down an old girlfriend of Brendan's named Venessa Rodriguez. That night, when Rebecca sees Valencia and Heather packing she insinuates they've become too mundane. At the Procter residence, Paula arranges for Venessa to show up for dinner. Later, Scott is ignored when he confronts Paula about her meddling to get Brendan to stay. At Home Base, WhiJo has a good time with Vic but ditches him to go be with Darryl. His ex-boyfriend demands Josh leave after realizing they've been spending too much time together. Darryl makes Josh understand that while he enjoys their friendship it shouldn't hold either of them back from pursuing new relationships.
Elsewhere at the Proctor's house, Brendan and Venessa return from their date and announce she's pregnant to his family. He declares he now has to give up on Peeps For Peace and go back to selling drugs to earn money. Paula is frantic about this until it dawns on her that she's being pranked by everyone. She finally accepts that her son is leaving and Brendan comforts her when she starts crying. Later at Rebecca's house, Valencia and Heather's going away party underway. Valencia's parting advice to Josh is that he move out of Hector's moms house. Rebecca appears wearing hipster fashion and makes a spectacle of herself by acting immature. It's then that Maya and AJ show up bringing along a number of their young friends.
Also arriving is WhiJo and Vic who were invited by Heather earlier. Vic thanks Darryl for giving Josh the push he needed to take him seriously. Meanwhile, Rebecca's guests turn the modest party into a loud and messy affair. At first Rebecca encourages the rambunctiousness and ignores Heather's concerns. However, this changes when she sees a huge dent on her brand new refrigerator. An angry Rebecca then quickly throws all the millennials out of the house. In the aftermath, Rebecca apologizes to the Gurl Group for her behavior. She confesses to her friends that she's jealous of how they all gotten their lives together while she's struggling to figure her own out.
Both Valencia and Heather assures her that's not the case since they’re nervous and uncertain about the new professional and personal lives they’re about to embark on. Valencia tells Rebecca that knowing her changed her life for the better as does Heather who can’t imagine how she would have turned out had they not met. Heather asks Rebecca to look after her pet starfish Estrella. Paula goes home to see her son Brendan who is leaving for his assignment he next day. She tells him how proud she is and apologizes for never believing in him (♫ I've Always Never Believed In You ♫).
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Episode songs
Debuts:
"The Group Mind Has Decided You're In Love" Performed by: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Cast Writers: Rachel Bloom, Adam Schlesinger, and Aline Brosh McKenna
The cast ships Darryl and White Josh's relationship.
"I've Always Never Believed In You" Performed by: Paula Writers: Rachel Bloom, Jack Dolgen, and Adam Schlesinger
Paula explains her son her surprise of seen him become a fully grown man, as she never believed in him.
Cut song:
"I'm So Happy 4 U" Performed by: Rebecca Bunch Writers: Rachel Bloom, Jack Dolgen, and Adam Schlesinger
Rebecca tries to be happy for her friends.
Heather and Valencia are moving away from West Covina.
Paula has trouble with her eldest son Brendan Proctor joining "Peeps for Peace."
The title of the episode is referenced three times in the episode:
By Paula about Brandon joining the Peeps for Peace: "I'm happy for you. I'm happy for me."
Again by Paula when she admits that she's not completely happy about his decision: "And it was such a noble decision, and I was so happy for you."
By Rebecca to Heather and Valencia about them moving away: "The thing is, when you told me your good news, I wanted to be happy for you, but instead I just felt self-hating and competitive, which I know is wrong" and subsequently in the cut song I'm So Happy 4 U.
Rebecca, unsatisfied with Paula's ideas to build a case against Josh, turns to Nathaniel for help crafting a truly evil plan. Meanwhile, Josh finds becoming a priest is harder than he thought.
Directed by: Stuart McDonald - Written by: Dan Gregor and Doug Mand
Just as Rebecca tries to be more realistic and practical, Trent throws a wrench into her plans. At the same time Josh and Valencia reckon with their shared history.
Directed by: Audrey Wauchope - Written by: Erin Ehrlich
Rebecca, Paula, Heather and Valencia participate in a séance after a spooky discovery. Darryl takes his parenting duties to an extreme, while Nathaniel is determined to prove to his father he's the best person to run the law firm.
As Rebecca contemplates her feelings about her career, Paula is forced to deal with a big client. Josh tries to get back in the dating game, while Heather and Hector deal with insurance.
Directed by: Stuart McDonald - Written by: Elisabeth Kiernan Averick
As Rebecca contemplates her feelings about her career, Paula is forced to deal with a big client. Josh tries to get back in the dating game, while Heather and Hector deal with insurance.
"I'm So Happy For You"
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Directed by: Erin Ehrlich - Written by: Ilana Pena
Heather and Valencia both have changes in their lives which leaves Rebecca reeling. Meanwhile, Paula has to adjust to some good news/bad news from her eldest son.
Rebecca gets more than she bargained for during a day out with Darryl. Josh lends a helping hand to Paula, while Heather encourages Nathaniel to be a nice person.
Directed by: Stuart McDonald - Written by: Rene Gube
Greg returns to West Covina, which forces Rebecca to question things she thought she knew about people she has loved in her life. Meanwhile, Valencia and Josh make some shocking discoveries while at their high school reunion.
Directed by: Stuart McDonald - Written by: Rene Gube
Rebecca supports Paula in her time of need despite, her own personal challenges. Emotions run high when Greg, Josh and Nathaniel have an unfortunate encounter.
Directed by: Stuart McDonald - Written by: Alden Derck & Aline Brosh McKenna
Rebecca gets a call to help her old nemesis out of a complicated situation. Meanwhile, Nathaniel, Josh and Greg attempt to deal with their competing feelings for Rebecca.
Directed by: Marty Pasetta, Jr. - Written by: Rachel Bloom, Adam Schlesinger and Jack Dolgen
Rachel Bloom and the cast of the critically acclaimed series perform live versions of fan-favorite songs with incredible staging, multimedia visuals and a live band and orchestra.
