Ep 1. The New Me

The New Me, the first episode of the fourth season of the animated show Big Mouth, introduces viewers to familiar characters as they explore new challenges and changes in their lives. The episode starts by showing the summer break ending and the students of Bridgeton Middle School returning to school. This time, they are not the same as they were before.

The episode centers around the theme of change as the characters all aim for better versions of themselves in their respective ways. The main character, Nick Birch, wants to change his image and be cooler than he was before. Meanwhile, Andrew Glouberman, who is trying to find positives in life, chooses to think positively about everything. Jessi Glaser, who had moved to the city with her mother in the previous season, returns with newfound confidence and desires to make up her missed classes. Missy Foreman-Greenwald wants to embrace her black heritage more and represent her new identity better.

Throughout the episode, the show depicts each character's struggles in achieving their goals. Nick tries to impress his peers by hanging out with his cousin Tyler, with disastrous consequences. Andrew's positivity leads to him ignoring the reality of his situation, which causes problems for his friends. Jessi puts too much pressure on herself to catch up on classes, and Missy alienates her best friend and her family with her newfound black pride.

Despite these struggles, the characters continue to evolve and grow. Nick realizes the danger of changing his personality for the sake of fitting in and begins to embrace his real self. Andrew realizes that even in positivity, it is important to acknowledge the difficulties and hurdles of life. Jessi learns that it's okay to ask for help and finds solace in a school guidance counselor. Missy realizes that embracing her black heritage means acknowledging and accepting all aspects of herself, including the ones that make her uncomfortable.

In addition to the character transformations, this episode also features several comedic moments, including a hilarious bit in which the school's new vending machine is criticized for serving healthy food and only accepting credit cards.

Overall, The New Me serves as a strong beginning to the fourth season of Big Mouth, combining comedy and character development to deliver a poignant and entertaining episode that sets the stage for the rest of the season. Whether you're a longtime fan of the show or a newcomer, this is an episode that is sure to entertain.