Suburgatory Season 2 Episode 6 Friendship Fish

As Tessa settles into her new life in the suburbs, she finds herself navigating the complexities of high school social hierarchies and navigating the intricate web of relationships that exist within the community. In season 2 episode 6, titled "Friendship Fish," Tessa finds herself struggling to maintain a friendship with her new best friend, Lisa.

At the start of the episode, Tessa and Lisa are excited to attend a school-sponsored charity event, a fish fry, together. However, things quickly take a turn for the worse when Lisa abandons Tessa to hang out with the popular crowd. Feeling hurt and rejected, Tessa forces herself to befriend other students in an attempt to fit in, but quickly realizes that these new friendships are shallow and lack the depth of her friendship with Lisa.

Meanwhile, Tessa's father, George, is struggling with his own social problems. He's been having problems with his neighbor, Fred, who's been using his wood chipper at all hours of the day and night. After several failed attempts to resolve the issue, George decides to take matters into his own hands and confronts Fred directly. This confrontation results in a heated argument that nearly comes to blows.

As the fish fry continues, tensions between Tessa and Lisa mount as they compete in a game of "Cornhole" against the popular girls. Tessa becomes increasingly frustrated with Lisa's lack of loyalty, while Lisa insists that she's just trying to fit in. Finally, Tessa reaches a breaking point and confronts Lisa, telling her that she's tired of being treated like a backup friend.

The two girls have a heart-to-heart conversation that resolves their differences and strengthens their friendship. Lisa admits that she's been struggling to find her place in the social hierarchy and that she sometimes gets caught up in trying to be popular. Tessa reassures Lisa that she doesn't need to change who she is to fit in and that their friendship is more important than trying to impress others.

In the end, George and Fred also resolve their differences and come to a mutual understanding. Fred agrees to limit his use of the wood chipper to reasonable hours, and George apologizes for his aggressive behavior. The episode ends with Tessa and Lisa reconciling and enjoying the rest of the fish fry together.

Overall, "Friendship Fish" is an episode that explores the complexities of teenage friendships and the pressures of fitting in. It shows how even the strongest friendships can be tested when faced with the lure of popularity and social acceptance. Through the characters of Tessa and Lisa, the episode encourages viewers to stay true to themselves and to value the importance of loyalty and friendship above all else.