Suburgatory season 2 episode 16 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
George consults a shrink about Noah's infatuation with Carmen, their former housekeeper, who is misdiagnosed as a midlife crisis. Tessa, stressed about college, takes an internship with author Mrs. Werner but finds her superficial. Meanwhile, Noah struggles with unreciprocated feelings for Carmen, leading to a misguided confrontation. Tessa learns the value of genuine qualities over superficial achievements, while Noah faces the reality of Carmen's platonic feelings towards him, marking an emotional yet awkward resolution.
Full Episode S02E16 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Noah's obsession in the episode?
Noah is obsessed with Carmen, his former housekeeper.
How does the shrink diagnose Noah's condition?
The shrink diagnoses it as a midlife crisis and caregiver transference.
What advice is given to George to help Noah?
The advice includes distracting Noah with hobbies and making disparaging remarks about Carmen.
What is Tessa's concern about college?
Tessa is stressed about her college prospects and feels she needs more impressive credentials.
What role does Tessa have at the crystal shop?
Tessa is the senior vice president of prismatic affairs at the crystal shop.
Who does Tessa decide to intern for?
Tessa decides to intern for Mrs. Werner, a published author.
What is the nature of Jill Werner's character as perceived by Dallas and Tessa?
Jill is perceived as cold and detached, which may influence Noah's affection for Carmen.
What does Tessa realize about working for Jill Werner?
Tessa realizes that working for Jill won't teach her as much about being a good person as working for Dallas.
How does Noah deal with his feelings for Carmen?
Noah reminisces about Carmen and struggles to move on, despite attempts to distract himself.
What is the outcome of Noah's confrontation with Carmen?
Carmen clarifies that she only liked Noah as a boss, not romantically.
Why is Jill more concerned about a book review than her marriage?
Jill is shown to be more focused on superficial achievements and her image than her personal relationships.
What leads Noah to believe Carmen reciprocates his feelings?
A misunderstanding and a lack of communication lead Noah to mistakenly believe Carmen has feelings for him.
How does Tessa feel about her internship with Jill by the end?
Tessa feels disillusioned with the internship and believes she can't learn about being a good person from Jill.
What lesson does Tessa learn from her experiences?
Tessa learns the importance of genuine personal qualities over superficial achievements.
How does the episode end for Noah and Carmen?
The episode ends with Noah realizing Carmen doesn't have romantic feelings for him, leading to an emotional and comedic conclusion.
