2 Broke Girls season 5 episode 21 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

A power outage at the diner leads to comical exchanges among the staff. Meanwhile, Max and Caroline's dessert bar construction annoys their neighbor, Angie, who runs a pizza place. To expand their space, they plot to use Caroline's boyfriend, Randy, to charm Angie. This involves Randy accompanying Angie to her high school reunion, where Max and Caroline, in a humorous twist, pretend to be part of Angie's past. Their antics successfully secure the rental space they need for their dessert bar.

Full Episode S05E21 Recap

### The Diner in the Dark - The episode opens in the diner with a power outage. Characters Max, Caroline, Earl, Han, and Oleg humorously adapt to the situation, making light-hearted comments about the lack of light and its effects. - Earl accidentally steps on someone's foot, and Max makes a quip about not being able to see Earl in the dark, but clarifies it's not a racist remark. - Han, the diner manager, tries to maintain order, emphasizing that everyone is still on duty despite the power cut. ### Dessert Bar Dreams - Caroline reveals their new dessert bar is under construction, though it's not finished yet. She enlists Max and Caroline for a preview. - The construction site prompts various humorous remarks from the characters, comparing it to an unfinished project and joking about the use of diner items in the construction. ### Construction Troubles and Neighborly Tensions - The noise and mess from the construction cause issues with the neighboring pizza place, run by Angie and her brother Angelo. - Angie complains about the impact on her business and the physical state of her office due to the construction work next door. - The group visits Angie's office to see the damage, encountering a chaotic and cluttered space. ### A Plan to Expand - Max and Caroline consider expanding their shop by renting the back office of the pizza place. - They strategize on how to persuade Angie to agree to this plan, considering the use of Randy, Caroline's boyfriend, to charm her. ### High School Reunion Side Plot - Randy agrees to take Angie to her high school reunion as part of the plan to get the rental space. - Max and Caroline later learn that it's actually Angelo who controls the lease, not Angie. ### The High School Reunion - At the reunion, Max and Caroline, dressed in 80s attire, attempt to negotiate with Angelo about renting the space. - A dramatic scene unfolds with Angie pretending Randy is her cheating boyfriend, leading to a staged catfight with Caroline. ### The Deal is Struck - Amidst the chaos of the reunion, Caroline successfully negotiates with Angelo for the rental space. - The episode ends with Max and Randy sharing a dance, reflecting on the events and their high school experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the diner dark at the beginning of the episode?

The power is out in the whole building.

Who steps on someone's foot in the dark?

Earl.

What construction project are Max and Caroline involved in?

They are constructing a new dessert bar.

What issue does the neighboring pizza place have with the construction?

The construction noise and mess are affecting their business.

Who runs the neighboring pizza place?

Angie and her brother Angelo.

What event does Randy agree to attend with Angie?

Her high school reunion.

Why do Max and Caroline go to the high school reunion?

To negotiate with Angelo about renting the back office of the pizza place.

How do Max and Caroline dress for the high school reunion?

In 1980s attire.

Who is in charge of leasing the back office at the pizza place?

Angelo.

What fake scenario unfolds at the high school reunion?

Angie pretends Randy is her cheating boyfriend, leading to a staged catfight with Caroline.

Does Caroline succeed in negotiating for the rental space?

Yes, she successfully negotiates with Angelo.

How does the episode end?

With Max and Randy sharing a dance and reflecting on the events.

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