Ep 3. I Hope Josh Comes to My Party!

Rebecca Bunch, the protagonist of "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," is an overachiever who always strives to please everyone around her. In the third episode titled "I Hope Josh Comes to My Party!," she plans to throw a housewarming party in her new apartment to impress her crush Josh Chan, who she's been obsessing over since she randomly ran into him in her hometown grocery store.

Rebecca, who is still learning how to navigate her new life in West Covina, California, hires Valencia, Josh's girlfriend's best friend, to help her plan the party. Valencia, who is initially hesitant to work with Rebecca, agrees to do it after Rebecca offers to pay her. But when Rebecca starts getting too demanding and controlling in the planning process, tension between the two of them starts to build.

Meanwhile, Rebecca's coworker Paula has her own obsession with Josh's friend Greg and convinces Rebecca to invite him to the party. Greg, who is initially reluctant to go, ends up agreeing to come after Paula offers to make him a batch of her famous chicken wings.

As the day of the party approaches, Rebecca becomes more and more anxious about impressing Josh and making the party perfect. But when Valencia accidentally sends out the wrong invitation to all of Rebecca's ex-boyfriends and they all RSVP, Rebecca's anxiety levels reach an all-time high. She enlists Paula's help to get rid of the exes, but things quickly spiral out of control.

At the party, the tension between Rebecca and Valencia continues to grow, and Rebecca's exes start causing chaos. Rebecca tries to keep everything together while also trying to impress Josh, but ends up having a breakdown in front of everyone. In the end, Rebecca learns an important lesson about not trying to please everyone and finally begins to prioritize her own happiness.

Overall, "I Hope Josh Comes to My Party!" is a hilarious and cringeworthy episode that perfectly captures the show's unique blend of comedy and heart. Through Rebecca's struggles, the episode explores themes of identity, self-acceptance, and the pressure to conform to societal expectations. Fans of the show will enjoy seeing Rebecca continue to navigate her new life and relationships in West Covina.