The Cool Kids Season 1 Episode 12 Margaret Jr.

The Cool Kids is a television sitcom that premiered on the Fox network on September 28, 2018. Created by Charlie Day and Paul Fruchbom, the show follows a group of elderly friends in a retirement community, who refuse to let their age interrupt their vibrant social lives. The show features an ensemble cast of actors including David Alan Grier, Martin Mull, Leslie Jordan, and Vicki Lawrence.

In episode 12 of season 1, titled "Margaret Jr.," the Cool Kids find themselves in a bit of a predicament when they realize that Margaret's granddaughter, Margaret Jr., is coming to visit the following week. Margaret, who has always been known as a bit of a rebel in her youth, had previously lied to her granddaughter about her own wild past, claiming that she had spent her youth as a nun. Now, with her granddaughter coming to visit, Margaret is nervous that her lies will be exposed, and she'll be exposed as a fraud in front of her own flesh and blood.

Determined to keep her secret safe, Margaret enlists the help of her friends, Charlie, Sid, and Hank. Together, they come up with a plan to create a fake "nunnery" within the retirement community to show Margaret Jr. that her grandmother is, in fact, a true woman of faith. But when Margaret Jr. arrives earlier than expected, the Cool Kids are forced to improvise and quickly bring their hastily constructed nunnery up to standard.

As the four friends band together to create a believable façade for Margaret's granddaughter, they start to realize that perhaps acting like nuns isn't the best way to go about proving Margaret's character. They decide to switch tacks and opt for a more honest approach. They admit Margaret's past and the wild times they all shared together, no longer hiding behind the veneer of a fake "nunnery." Margaret's granddaughter is pleasantly surprised and appreciates hearing the truth, showing that sometimes honesty is indeed the best policy.

Throughout the episode, Margaret grapples with the idea of being found out as a liar and ultimately learns the importance of honesty and facing one's own past. The hijinks of the Cool Kids never fail to entertain, but this episode in particular highlights the importance of friendship and how those bonds can help one overcome their fears and insecurities.

Overall, "Margaret Jr." is a heartwarming episode that showcases the strengths of the ensemble cast and the importance of being true to oneself. The show is a refreshing take on the traditional sitcom format, and this episode is no exception.