Best Friends Whenever season 1 episode 1 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Shelby and Cyd discover they can time travel after a laser experiment gone wrong in their friend Barry's lab. They initially use their newfound power to try and fix a disastrous attempt by Shelby to ask Cameron to the dance, which leads to a misunderstanding and a fallout. As they navigate their time travel abilities, they glimpse a future where they are no longer friends, prompting a deep reflection on their relationship. They reconcile, valuing their unique differences and resolving to share their living space more equitably, embracing the challenges and opportunities their time travel ability brings to their friendship.

Full Episode S01E01 Recap

### Opening Scene: Wake-Up Chaos - Cyd is woken up by Shelby, excited about their living arrangement. - Cyd mentions her parents are on an archaeological dig in Peru for three years, possibly longer. - They discuss the affection Shelby's brothers have for Cyd, shown through a comedic video. ### Moving In and Morning Routine - Discussion about making the room feel more like Cyd's space. - The girls hurry to school, bypassing breakfast despite Cyd's hunger, to execute Shelby's plan to ask Cameron to the dance. ### Barry's Lab Visit - The girls visit Barry's lab, where he's conducting an experiment that goes awry, inadvertently giving them time travel abilities. ### The Plan Goes Wrong - Shelby's elaborate plan to ask Cameron to the dance is mistakenly triggered by Cyd, leading to confusion and a fall out. ### Time Travel Realization - After a series of events, Shelby and Cyd realize they have the ability to time travel, leading to a repeat of their morning. ### Attempt to Fix the Day - They decide to use their newfound power to try and correct the mishaps of the day, particularly focusing on the dance proposal. ### Future Glimpse and Fallout - A jump to the future reveals Shelby and Cyd have not spoken for two years, leading to revelations about their friendship. ### Reconciliation and Understanding - They reconcile, understanding the importance of their differences and the depth of their friendship. ### Control Over Time Travel - They discover hugging while thinking of a specific time triggers their time travel, using it to start the day over again with a new perspective. ### The Dance Proposal Aftermath - Despite deciding Cameron isn't as important, they realize the school setup for the dance proposal is still active, leading to unintended consequences. ### The Episode Concludes - Shelby and Cyd embrace their time travel ability, realizing it brings both opportunities and challenges to their friendship.

Frequently Asked Questions

What triggers Shelby and Cyd's ability to time travel?

Their time travel ability is triggered by a laser accident in Barry's lab.

How do Shelby and Cyd realize they can control their time travel?

They discover that hugging while thinking of a specific time allows them to control their time travel.

What was Shelby's plan to ask Cameron to the dance?

Shelby's plan involved triggering the school's P.A. system to play Cameron's favorite music, flooding the hall with his favorite body spray, and using confetti cannons, all while Shelby stood in front of Cameron's locker.

Why do Shelby and Cyd have a fallout in the future?

They have a fallout over a misunderstanding involving Cyd supposedly asking Cameron to the dance, which escalates their underlying issues regarding living together.

How do Shelby and Cyd reconcile their differences?

They reconcile after realizing the importance of their friendship and the value of their differences, resolving to make their shared room feel more like both of theirs.

What mistake do Shelby and Cyd make with their time travel ability at the end of the episode?

They inadvertently trigger a setup at school meant for the dance proposal, leading to a surprise acceptance from a confused student.

Can Shelby and Cyd control when and where they time travel to?

They can control when they time travel by thinking of a specific time while in physical contact, but the process is new to them, and they are still learning its limits and consequences.

Best Friends Whenever season 1 episode 1

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