Ep 10. High School Reunion

In season 2 episode 10 of The League, titled High School Reunion, the gang heads back to their hometown for their 10-year high school reunion. The episode centers around the group's various interactions with old classmates, and the various emotional struggles that come with returning to a place where they were once heavily invested.

In typical League fashion, the humor in the episode is both crass and irreverent. But the real heart of the episode lies in the various character arcs that are explored. Andre is forced to confront his high school bully and come to terms with his own insecurities, while Ruxin struggles with his feelings towards an old flame who has recently come back into his life. Pete, of course, is just trying to get laid.

The reunion's festivities take place at a nearby hotel, and the group decides to rent a party bus to transport themselves and their high school girlfriends around for the evening. Along the way, there are various hijinks and conflicts, including a run-in with a rival high school who is also having their reunion at the same hotel.

Throughout the episode, there are also various fantasy football shenanigans taking place. Andre, for example, is trying to get Ruxin to trade him a valuable player, while Kevin and Jenny are discussing their roster strategy for the upcoming week. These elements serve to ground the episode in the show's central conceit, while also providing plenty of laughs along the way.

One of the standout scenes of the episode involves Pete trying to hit on a girl from his high school who is now a doctor. His attempts to schmooze her are both cringe-worthy and hilarious, and the scene ultimately provides some much-needed levity amidst the more emotional moments of the episode.

Another great scene involves the group's encounter with their old high school rivals. The two groups engage in a ridiculous dance-off in the hotel lobby, which is both absurdly entertaining and a nice nod to the show's love of absurdity.

Overall, High School Reunion is a solid episode of The League that balances humor and heart in equal measure. The personal struggles of the characters are given weight and sincerity, while the show's trademark humor makes sure that things never get too heavy. If you're a fan of The League, this episode is definitely worth a watch.