Director: Erin Ehrlich — Writer: Rene Gube Aired: 02/02/17 — Season: 3 — Episode: 11 — Nielsen ratings: 0.62 Description: Rebecca faces some fears in therapy while Paula brings a new friend to work.
At her home, Dr. Noelle Akopian is hopeful about her therapy session with Rebecca who seems willing to work on her issues (♫ This Session Is Going to Be Different ♫). The day of the appointment, Rebecca recapped everything that happened to her since they last spoke. She also mentions her multiple trysts with Nathaniel which she claims is over. Meanwhile, as Nathaniel has dinner with Mona he realizes he's been neglecting his actual girlfriend due to Rebecca. The following day at Whitefeather & Associates, Paula berates Jim, Tim and Maya’s incompetence. She’s hired her law school friend Sunil Odhav to have someone reliable at the firm. Over in the office supply closet, Nathaniel and Rebecca hook up again.
At Home Base, Heather brags about carrying Darryl’s child to Hector. Also at the bar are their friends: Valencia meets a client for her party planning business named Beth, WhiJo tells Josh he’s leaving town for a few months to get over Darryl, Paula’s with Sunil making fun of their co-workers while Nathaniel and Rebecca make plans for another fling. Eight months then pass from this moment: Home Base is remodeled, Heather now regrets being a surrogate as she’s in constant pain, Valencia is dating Beth, Paula is alienated from Sunil as he’s become friends with the co-workers they once mocked, WhiJo’s back from his sabbatical with a dog named Max while Nathaniel and Rebecca are still secretly having sex.
At Rebecca’s next therapy session, Dr. Akopian is critical of her patient having an affair with someone in a relationship. Rebecca points out she isn’t as obsessed with Nathaniel like she was with Josh. She also believes no one is getting hurt since his girlfriend Mona doesn’t know. Later at the law firm, Rebecca has lunch with Paula when they are interrupted by Sunil. Rebecca is amused when Paula treats Sunil poorly after he hands over paperwork she had him redo. Later, Rebecca and Nathaniel have sex in the supply closet again. This time she suggests that they drop all pretenses and embrace the casual arrangement they have. Nathaniel agrees and mentions that he’s bringing Mona to Darryl’s baby shower.
At Heather’s house, Hector tells his girlfriend to follow through on her commitment to Darryl which she voluntarily made. This causes a very hormonal Heather to cry and Hector trepidatiously reminds her about Darryl’s baby shower later that day.
At Darryl's baby shower, Paula learns that her coworkers don't like her anymore and call her the "office bitch". Later Rebecca admits Paula that she and Nathaniel are still sleeping together which prompts Paula to call her "Tanya", after the woman Scott cheated her with. Later Rebecca breaks up with Nathaniel at the firm and Paula apologizes to Sunil.
At her next session, Dr. Akopian tells Rebecca that she deserves love even though Rebecca doesn't think she's ready. She believes that she has gotten better, but that she's afraid that something bad will happen again if she tries. This leads her to think about admitting her feelings for Nathaniel so she goes to his place, but decides not to do it. (♫ Face Your Fears (reprise) ♫)
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Debut:
"This Session Is Going to Be Different" Performed by: Dr. Noelle Akopian Writers: Rachel Bloom, Adam Schlesinger
Dr. Akopian hopes that her latest therapy session with Rebecca proves more successful than her previous attempts to help her patient.
"The Moment Is Me" Performed by: Heather Davis Writers: Rachel Bloom, Adam Schlesinger
The melody plays as a time jump occurs; during the transition Home Base and Heather undergo noticeable physical changes .
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.
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.
