Director: Jude Weng — Writer: Michael Hitchcock Aired: 12/9/2016 — Season: 2 — Episode: 7 — Nielsen ratings: 0.54 Description: Rebecca and Valencia team up to investigate Josh's new girlfriend.
At Whitefeather & Associates, Paula is at her desk redecorating it to better reflect her new law school obsession. After their recent argument Rebecca at first ignores Paula, then tells her she refuses to apologize and finally pleads for them to make up. Paula is reluctant as she's unsure the issues between them can be easily resolved. Later at the Proctor residence, Scott is preparing for an upcoming performance with his barbershop quartet. He's nervous as it's for an office party at his workplace but Paula doesn't notice as she's distracted by her studies. When he learns his wife and Rebecca are still fighting Scott encourages Paula to fix things with her. Over in Los Angeles, Josh meets with new girlfriend Anna at a trendy coffee shop.
After ordering coffee, Josh gives Anna a gift for her pet cat Gravy and they take selfies together which they post on Instagram. Back at West Covina in Rebecca and Heather's house, the Gurl Group are hanging out together. While on their respective laptops, both Valencia and Rebecca notice Josh's activity on Instagram. They find out he's in a relationship and Heather warns them not to research Josh's new girlfriend as it'll turn into an obsession. The two ignore her advice and start stalking Anna on social media for three days straight (♫ Research Me Obsessively ♫). They are incredulous someone who's a successful beauty mogul hip is interested in Josh. Rebecca and Valencia decide to team up to figure out her true motivations.
At Scott's workplace, his co-worker Tanya tells him she's looking forward to his barbershop quartet's performance at the office party. Over in Silver Lake, Rebecca and Valencia find Anna's Eyebrow salon and hide when she walks outside. They eavesdrop as Anna talks to a client on the phone about a shipment. They then observe a customer exiting the salon with a pouch of white powder. The duo return to Rebecca's car and jump to the conclusion that Anna's a drug dealer. They decide to tell Josh but when Rebecca starts driving she hits Anna's pet cat Gravy. When Anna runs out and asks the pair who did this they lie and say it was a hit and run. Much to Valencia's dismay Rebecca offers to drive Anna and Gravy to the Veterinarian clinic.
Once there, Rebecca and Valencia hide their identities by calling themselves "Madge and Allegra". They interrogate Anna by pretending to ask her questions from a clinic form but are interrupted when the doctor tells them Gravy is okay. When Anna mentions the collar Josh gave her cat Rebecca seizes the opportunity to ask about him. Anna reveals they haven't been dating long but he's already helping her business out by transporting a particular product across the border from Mexico for her. She also mentions he had two exes; one hounded him to propose for years while the other was so crazy she moved across country to stalk him and once begged him for sex while she was on her period (♫ Period Sex ♫). Anna mentions she'll find out who hit Gravy as her salon has outside surveillance cameras.
That night Rebecca and Valencia sneak into the salon thanks to "Allegra" having stolen Anna's keys. Over at Scott's workplace he waits for Paula's arrival as he and his barbershop quartet are about to sing. Meanwhile, Paula is still at home having lost track of time studying law with her classmate Sunil Odhav. She suddenly remembers Scott's performance but by the time she gets there the West Brovinas are finishing their encore (♫ Let Me Call You Sweetheart ♫). Afterwards Paula apologizes but Scott is upset that she's been so distracted lately. Back at the beauty salon Rebecca successfully erases the video of her hitting the cat. She and Valencia then watch footage of Anna giving the white powdery substance to a client which they learn is used for stimulating eyebrow growth.
They come across another video where Josh told Anna he has feelings for her that he never had with anyone else. At the Proctor residence, Scott is still upset about what happened and tells Paula he's going out to drink with his friend Hank. Meanwhile after returning to West Covina, Rebecca and Valencia arrive at Home Base to commiserate. Although appreciative of Rebecca's friendship Valencia decides not to wallow anymore and opts to take a random guy home with her. Across town, Paula starts to think about Rebecca at the same time her friend has thoughts about her as well. However, despite the fact that they miss each other, they are both unwilling to apologize until the other one does so first (♫ You Go First ♫).
Anna Hicks charges 300$ for a single eyebrow pluck.
Anna Hicks charges 300$ for a single eyebrow pluck.
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Episode songs
Debut:
"Research Me Obsessively" Performed by: Anna Hicks Writers: Rachel Bloon and Adam Schlesinger
Rebecca and Valencia investigate Josh's new girlfriend Anna online.
"Let Me Call You Sweetheart" Performed by: West Brovinas Writers: Beth Slater Whitson
Performance by the West Brovinas.
"You Go First" Performed by: Rebecca and Paula Writers: Rachel Bloom and Adam Schlesinger
Rebecca and Paula want to make up but refuse to apologize first.
Reprise:
"Period Sex" Performed by: Rebecca Bunch Writers: Rachel Bloom, Adam Schlesinger
When Rebecca and Valencia are at the veterinarian clinic with Anna Rebecca sings the chorus of the song.
Leitmotif:
"I'm So Good At Yoga" Performed by: Valencia Perez Writers: Rachel Bloom, Adam Schlesinger
The theme plays when Rebecca and Valencia see a customer of Anna's beauty salon with a white powdery substance.
Continuing or debuting story elements in this episode
Previously:
The Gurl Group Rebecca started with Heather and Valencia is still together.
Rebecca and Paula are still on bad terms after their falling out in the previous episode.
Josh's is still seeing Anna Hicks.
Relationship developments:
The Gurl Group of Rebecca, Valencia and Heather have settled into a more laid back dynamic.
After a few dates Josh Chan and Anna Hicks officially become a couple.
Paula ends up hurting her husband Scott's feelings after failing to show up to his barbershop quartets performance on time. The fallout continues in "Who Is Josh's Soup Fairy?".
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.
