Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 11 That Text Was Not Meant for Josh!
- TV-14
- February 8, 2016
- 42 min
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8.9 (518)
Rebecca is an accomplished lawyer who has always been driven by her ambitions. However, after a chance encounter with her teenage crush, Josh, she decides to completely turn her life upside down and move from New York City to West Covina, California to try and win him back. In season 1 episode 11 of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend titled "That Text Was Not Meant for Josh!", things start to unravel for Rebecca when she accidentally sends a text to Josh that was meant for someone else.
Rebecca, who is still trying to keep her feelings for Josh under wraps, receives a text from her ex-boyfriend, Greg. The text reads "I miss you" and Rebecca, who is clearly flustered, accidentally sends it to Josh instead of Greg. Josh is understandably confused and Rebecca, in a moment of panic, lies and says that it was a text meant for her therapist.
Rebecca's lie quickly snowballs and leads to a wild sequence of events that involve her trying to prove that she actually has a therapist. In order to do this, she enlists the help of Valencia, who is Josh's girlfriend. Meanwhile, Greg is still trying to figure out what is going on and Rebecca starts to feel guilty about lying to Josh.
As the episode progresses, Rebecca starts to realize that her feelings for Josh are causing her to act irrationally. She becomes more and more desperate to prove that she has a therapist and ends up causing a scene at a local restaurant. Her erratic behavior leads to a confrontation with Valencia and Rebecca is forced to confront the fact that she is in over her head.
"That Text Was Not Meant for Josh!" is a hilarious and cringe-worthy episode that perfectly captures the show's unique blend of comedy and drama. Rachel Bloom, who plays Rebecca, delivers another standout performance as she navigates the tricky situation that she finds herself in. The episode is also notable for featuring some of the show's catchiest musical numbers, including "Feelin' Kinda Naughty" and "I Have Friends".
Overall, "That Text Was Not Meant for Josh!" is a standout episode in an already excellent season of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. It's a perfect example of the show's ability to tackle serious themes like mental health and anxiety in a way that is both poignant and funny. If you're a fan of smart, witty comedy with a big heart, you won't want to miss this one.