Ep 5. It's Not About You

Andi Mack Season 1 Episode 5, titled "It's Not About You," follows Andi as she tries to deal with her mixed emotions regarding the revelation that her older sister Bex is actually her mother and the strict control that her grandmother has on her life. Andi tries to plan a new career path that doesn't involve her grandmother's control, but her plans are met with unexpected obstacles.

The episode starts with Andi obsessing over her mystery box and what it could mean for her future. She tries to enlist her friends, Cyrus and Buffy, to help her figure it out, but they are preoccupied with their own problems. Cyrus is struggling with finding a place to fit in at school, and Buffy is dealing with a frenemy from her past who is trying to befriend her again.

Andi's grandmother Celia becomes increasingly controlling, making Andi feel suffocated and frustrated. Andi rebels against her grandmother's strict rules, causing a rift between them. She then attempts to find a solution by looking for a new career path, but is met with difficulty as all her ideas are shot down by her grandmother.

Meanwhile, Cyrus tries to join the Ultimate Frisbee team, but is rejected due to his lack of athleticism. Buffy tries to navigate the territorial waters of high school friendships and is forced to confront her past when her frenemy, Iris, returns to school.

Andi eventually decides to take matters into her own hands and create her own business, but she learns quickly that starting a business is not easy. She enlists the help of Cyrus and Buffy, but they all quickly realize that they need the support of their friends to make it successful.

As their friendship is tested, Andi, Cyrus, and Buffy are forced to confront the fact that life is not always about what they want. They each learn valuable lessons about the importance of compromise, sacrifice, and humility.

The episode ends with Andi finding the courage to confront her grandmother and express how she feels about her controlling ways. Although it's not a perfect resolution, Andi feels empowered to make her own choices and take control of her life.