2 Broke Girls season 2 episode 17 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Max and Caroline's cupcake shop sees a surge in hipster customers thanks to new '90s-themed flyers. They face a legal challenge when street performer J. Petto fakes an injury outside their shop and sues them. Lacking insurance, they confront Petto and negotiate to settle the lawsuit. To avoid court, they cleverly blackmail him using his beloved marionette, Pierre. The incident makes them reflect on their business dream and the importance of mutual support, though they still forego getting insurance.

Full Episode S02E17 Recap

### Scene 1: Cupcake Shop Chaos - Max and Caroline discuss the influx of hipster customers at their cupcake shop. - Caroline reveals she created new flyers with '90s themed cupcake names to attract hipsters. - They observe a street performer, J. Petto, with a marionette outside their shop. ### Scene 2: Confrontation with J. Petto - Max and Caroline ask J. Petto to move away from their shop. - J. Petto falls and pretends to be injured, setting up a lawsuit against the cupcake shop. ### Scene 3: Lawsuit Panic - Max and Caroline are served a lawsuit for J. Petto's alleged injuries. - They realize they don't have insurance and decide to confront J. Petto to settle the matter. ### Scene 4: J. Petto's Apartment - They visit J. Petto's apartment, filled with marionettes, to negotiate. - J. Petto demands $1,000 for damages to his marionette, Pierre. ### Scene 5: Raising Money - Max and Caroline participate in a '90s trivia contest at a bar to raise money. ### Scene 6: The Final Showdown - They return to J. Petto with the money, but he demands an additional $500. - Max and Caroline refuse and steal Pierre as leverage. ### Scene 7: Blackmailing J. Petto - They blackmail J. Petto with compromising photos of Pierre. - J. Petto agrees to drop the lawsuit in exchange for Pierre's return. ### Scene 8: Reflection and Resolution - Max and Caroline reflect on their dream and the importance of having each other's support. - They acknowledge the need for insurance but decide to take their chances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the theme of the new flyers Caroline created for the cupcake shop?

The flyers have '90s themed cupcake names to attract hipsters.

Who is J. Petto?

J. Petto is a street performer with a marionette who performs outside Max and Caroline's cupcake shop.

What happens to J. Petto outside the cupcake shop?

J. Petto pretends to fall and be injured to set up a lawsuit against the cupcake shop.

What legal issue do Max and Caroline face?

They are served with a lawsuit for J. Petto's alleged injuries.

Why are Max and Caroline worried about the lawsuit?

They don't have insurance for their business.

How much money does J. Petto demand for damages?

J. Petto initially demands $1,000 for damages to his marionette, Pierre.

What do Max and Caroline do to raise money?

They participate in a '90s trivia contest at a bar.

What tactic do Max and Caroline use to negotiate with J. Petto?

They steal his marionette, Pierre, and use it as leverage.

What is the outcome of the negotiation with J. Petto?

J. Petto agrees to drop the lawsuit in exchange for the return of Pierre.

Do Max and Caroline decide to get insurance for their shop?

They acknowledge the need for insurance but decide to take their chances.

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