Ep 18. Lainey's Mom

Lainey's Mom is the eighteenth episode of Schooled's second season. The episode revolves around Lainey's mom's visit to William Penn Academy, where Lainey is currently working as a music teacher. Lainey's mom, Beverly, has a reputation for being overbearing and meddling, and Lainey is not looking forward to spending the day with her.

As Lainey prepares for her mom's visit, she begins to worry about how Beverly will react to her new job as a teacher. Lainey is afraid that her mom will think less of her for not pursuing a more lucrative career path, and she is also concerned that her mom will criticize her teaching style.

When Beverly arrives, she immediately begins to make her presence known. She criticizes Lainey's choice of clothing, her hairstyle, and even the way she speaks to her students. Lainey tries to brush off her mom's comments, but they continue to wear on her throughout the day.

Meanwhile, CB is struggling to come up with a theme for the school's upcoming dance. He is excited to have Beverly's help, as she was a successful event planner in her youth. However, Beverly's tendency to take over and make all the decisions herself causes tension between her and CB.

As the day goes on, Lainey begins to realize that her mom's criticisms are not about her, but rather reflect Beverly's own insecurities. Lainey confronts her mom about her behavior, and Beverly ultimately apologizes for her actions.

In the end, Beverly and CB come up with a dance theme together, and Lainey is able to appreciate her mom's visit despite their initial struggles. The episode ends on a heartwarming note, with Lainey and her mom sharing a moment of mutual understanding and support.

Overall, Lainey's Mom is a touching episode that explores the complexities of family relationships and the power dynamics that can exist between parents and their adult children. The episode showcases the talented cast's ability to handle both humor and emotion with ease, making it a standout installment in the show's second season.