Ep 9. I Want To Meet Your Mom

I Am Jazz follows the life of Jazz Jennings, a transgender teenager, as she navigates the challenges of adolescence while also dealing with the complexities of being transgender. In season 5 episode 9, titled "I Want To Meet Your Mom," Jazz's friend Noelle comes over for a sleepover and the two discuss their respective experiences with coming out. Noelle shares that she hasn't come out to her mother yet, but really wants to. Jazz offers to help Noelle come out to her mother by having Noelle's mother come over to Jazz's house to talk.

The episode also documents Jazz's continued struggles with her weight and her efforts to get a tummy tuck to remove excess skin left over from her weight loss surgery. As she prepares for the surgery, Jazz talks candidly about her journey to love her body, even though she still struggles with accepting her scars and excess skin.

Additionally, Jazz's parents discuss their desire for Jazz to go to therapy to work through some of her emotional issues related to her gender identity and her body image. Jazz initially resists therapy, but eventually agrees to go because she realizes that it could be helpful.

Throughout the episode, Jazz's siblings and friends are featured, providing a glimpse into Jazz's life outside of her struggles with her body and gender identity. Jazz's sister, Ari, in particular, provides a refreshing perspective as she expresses her support for Jazz while also teasing her in a loving way.

Overall, "I Want To Meet Your Mom" is an emotional episode that provides a look into the complexities of coming out to loved ones and the struggles of body acceptance. Jazz's openness and vulnerability are inspiring as she shares her journey with the viewers. The episode also highlights the importance of having a strong support system, whether it's friends, family or therapists, as one navigates the challenges of growing up as a transgender person.