Suburgatory Season 2 Episode 11 Yakult Leader
- January 30, 2013
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6.9 (139)
Tessa is an intelligent and sarcastic teenager who has been transplanted from the big city to the suburbs along with her father George. In the episode "Yakult Leader," Tessa's best friend Lisa introduces her to a mysterious new product called Yakult. Yakult is a fermented milk drink that is supposed to be good for digestion and overall health, and Lisa has become obsessed with it.
Tessa is skeptical at first, but after trying Yakult herself, she finds that it does seem to have some positive effects on her health. She becomes more and more interested in this strange beverage, and even starts doing research on it.
Meanwhile, George is struggling with his own issues. He and his girlfriend Dallas have been fighting a lot lately, and he's not sure what to do about it. He confides in Tessa, who tries to help him figure things out.
As Tessa continues her investigation into Yakult, she discovers that there is a local Yakult chapter that meets regularly to discuss the drink and its benefits. She decides to attend one of these meetings, where she meets the leader of the group - a woman named Sheila Shay.
Sheila is a quirky and eccentric woman who is very passionate about Yakult. She welcomes Tessa into the group and encourages her to try more and more Yakult. Tessa starts attending meetings regularly and becomes more and more involved in the Yakult community.
Meanwhile, George and Dallas continue to struggle in their relationship. George starts to realize that he might be the one causing all the problems, as he is still dealing with the emotional fallout from his divorce. He decides to try to make amends with Dallas and work on their relationship.
As the episode progresses, both Tessa and George come to important realizations about themselves. Tessa realizes that she has been using Yakult to avoid dealing with her real problems, while George realizes that he needs to be more open and honest with Dallas if he wants their relationship to work.
In the end, both of them learn valuable lessons and emerge from their experiences stronger and more self-aware than before. The episode is a satisfying exploration of the complexities of relationships and the ways in which we try to avoid dealing with our emotions.