1 00:00:07,674 --> 00:00:09,008 - Hey, Jocelyn, uh, 2 00:00:09,092 --> 00:00:10,844 would you ever tag me in one of your videos? 3 00:00:10,927 --> 00:00:13,596 I'd love to get more followers. - I'll do it for 50 bucks. 4 00:00:13,680 --> 00:00:15,765 - Whoa, Whitney, you look like shit. 5 00:00:15,849 --> 00:00:17,392 - Uh, sorry, I didn't realize 6 00:00:17,475 --> 00:00:19,602 this dorm meeting was a formal event. 7 00:00:19,686 --> 00:00:21,020 - No, it's amazing. 8 00:00:21,104 --> 00:00:22,689 You look like a celebrity taking out the trash. 9 00:00:22,772 --> 00:00:24,566 I wish I had the confidence to look that bad. 10 00:00:24,649 --> 00:00:26,985 - All right, my favorite FreshThem. 11 00:00:27,068 --> 00:00:29,112 As you know, it is Parents' Weekend. 12 00:00:29,195 --> 00:00:30,613 - Yay. 13 00:00:30,697 --> 00:00:32,449 - My juggling group will be performing at the brunch, 14 00:00:32,532 --> 00:00:34,993 if you are looking for something super fun to do. 15 00:00:35,076 --> 00:00:36,661 - Ooh, Whitney, I'd love to fit in 16 00:00:36,745 --> 00:00:38,037 a quick TikTok with your mom. 17 00:00:38,121 --> 00:00:39,748 I mean, it is sponsored by Chex Mix, 18 00:00:39,831 --> 00:00:42,625 so she cannot mention any other crunchy snack brands. 19 00:00:42,709 --> 00:00:45,795 - All right, look, I get that my mom is exciting, 20 00:00:45,879 --> 00:00:47,338 but my dad's coming, too. 21 00:00:47,422 --> 00:00:48,757 He's pretty cool. He's a musician. 22 00:00:48,840 --> 00:00:50,091 - Whoa. 23 00:00:50,175 --> 00:00:51,760 - I can't find him online. Is he famous? 24 00:00:51,843 --> 00:00:54,554 - He's a very well respected bassist in the Bay Area. 25 00:00:54,637 --> 00:00:56,347 - Well, if your mom wasn't a senator, 26 00:00:56,431 --> 00:00:57,974 that would probably be cooler. 27 00:00:58,057 --> 00:01:00,643 - Frude, I'm just gonna jump in here for a second. 28 00:01:00,727 --> 00:01:02,312 Um, before our families arrive, 29 00:01:02,395 --> 00:01:04,189 I think we should all quickly share any lies 30 00:01:04,272 --> 00:01:06,316 we've told them that we'd like each other to corroborate. 31 00:01:06,399 --> 00:01:08,067 - Oh, hell, yes. Yes, that's smart. 32 00:01:08,151 --> 00:01:10,487 - Finally, an actual reason to have one of these meetings. 33 00:01:10,570 --> 00:01:11,863 - Hey. - I'll start. 34 00:01:11,946 --> 00:01:13,740 My parents think I'm a neuroscience major, 35 00:01:13,823 --> 00:01:15,033 which I'm clearly not. 36 00:01:15,116 --> 00:01:17,160 Also, they think I've washed my sheets. 37 00:01:17,243 --> 00:01:18,661 - I told my dad that all of our textbooks 38 00:01:18,745 --> 00:01:20,038 come from Net-a-Porter, 39 00:01:20,121 --> 00:01:21,331 and that is why he's getting charges. 40 00:01:21,414 --> 00:01:22,791 - Oh, good one. 41 00:01:22,874 --> 00:01:24,501 - My parents think I go to church every weekend. 42 00:01:24,584 --> 00:01:26,503 I made up a priest. His name is Father Steve. 43 00:01:26,586 --> 00:01:28,046 And he's guiding me on my faith journey. 44 00:01:28,129 --> 00:01:29,422 - So good. 45 00:01:29,506 --> 00:01:31,216 - I told my mom I joined the Young Republicans. 46 00:01:31,299 --> 00:01:33,092 I didn't. I'm just trying to fuck with her. 47 00:01:33,176 --> 00:01:34,677 But please corroborate. 48 00:01:34,761 --> 00:01:36,638 - My parents cannot know I'm gay. 49 00:01:36,721 --> 00:01:38,056 - Oh. - What? 50 00:01:38,139 --> 00:01:39,390 - Might want to change that shirt. 51 00:01:39,474 --> 00:01:41,851 - All right, I have about 50 of them. 52 00:01:41,935 --> 00:01:43,144 - Wow. - All right. 53 00:01:43,228 --> 00:01:45,355 No one mention my fake ID business 54 00:01:45,438 --> 00:01:47,899 or my OnlyFans or my-- - I am leaving the room. 55 00:01:47,982 --> 00:01:51,736 I cannot hear these things, and I am leaving the room. 56 00:01:51,820 --> 00:01:55,532 - ♪ Don't say you were there when you weren't ♪ 57 00:01:55,615 --> 00:01:57,033 ♪ 'Cause I don't think ♪ 58 00:01:57,116 --> 00:01:59,369 ♪ You were there when I was hurtin' ♪ 59 00:01:59,452 --> 00:02:03,540 ♪ And now I don't know if I want to come home ♪ 60 00:02:03,623 --> 00:02:05,291 ♪ No, I don't know... ♪ 61 00:02:05,375 --> 00:02:07,043 - [laughs] So I said to Barack, 62 00:02:07,126 --> 00:02:08,795 "You cannot break the glass ceiling 63 00:02:08,878 --> 00:02:11,381 without getting some glass in your eye." 64 00:02:11,464 --> 00:02:12,799 [laughing] 65 00:02:12,882 --> 00:02:14,592 - My mom is so fake, it's insane. 66 00:02:14,676 --> 00:02:17,053 - I think she's very inspiring. 67 00:02:17,137 --> 00:02:19,722 - Are you wearing, like, an African dress? 68 00:02:19,806 --> 00:02:22,433 - It's not African. It's tribal-themed. 69 00:02:22,517 --> 00:02:24,102 I was invited to the Black Affinity House. 70 00:02:24,185 --> 00:02:25,603 I wanted to show some respect. 71 00:02:25,687 --> 00:02:28,064 - Well, you look like a Nigerian prom queen. 72 00:02:28,147 --> 00:02:30,817 - Damn it. - I'm sorry. 73 00:02:30,900 --> 00:02:33,319 - Hey, do you know how fancy this restaurant 74 00:02:33,403 --> 00:02:34,904 Leighton chose for tonight is? 75 00:02:34,988 --> 00:02:36,698 Some websites are saying three out of four dollar signs 76 00:02:36,781 --> 00:02:38,408 and others are saying four. 77 00:02:38,491 --> 00:02:40,451 - Uh, yeah, I have no idea. - Hi. 78 00:02:40,535 --> 00:02:43,413 - [gasps] Senator Chase, that was incredible. 79 00:02:43,496 --> 00:02:44,747 Representation matters. - [chuckles] 80 00:02:44,831 --> 00:02:46,457 - I think it was Frederick Douglass 81 00:02:46,541 --> 00:02:48,459 who once said-- - I can't. I'm sorry, I can't. 82 00:02:48,543 --> 00:02:51,462 - Do you mind getting a scone or something? 83 00:02:51,546 --> 00:02:52,797 - Absolutely. 84 00:02:52,881 --> 00:02:56,092 [indistinct chatter] - [chuckles] 85 00:02:56,175 --> 00:02:57,760 Is that girl wearing a dashiki? 86 00:02:57,844 --> 00:02:59,387 - She is. - Mm. 87 00:02:59,470 --> 00:03:01,431 - Uh, hey, Mom, I wanted to talk to you about something. 88 00:03:01,514 --> 00:03:02,932 It's kind of personal. 89 00:03:03,016 --> 00:03:05,518 - Well, can we do it Sunday between 3:30 and 4:30? 90 00:03:05,602 --> 00:03:08,021 I have a board meeting, and then I have to cut the ribbon 91 00:03:08,104 --> 00:03:10,940 for a new all-gender bathroom at the business school. 92 00:03:11,024 --> 00:03:12,442 - You know what? Never mind. 93 00:03:12,525 --> 00:03:14,402 I'll just see you at the restaurant, whatever. 94 00:03:14,485 --> 00:03:16,821 - Thanks, honey, for being so flexible. 95 00:03:16,905 --> 00:03:19,866 [indistinct chatter] 96 00:03:19,949 --> 00:03:22,869 [pop music] 97 00:03:22,952 --> 00:03:26,581 ♪ ♪ 98 00:03:26,664 --> 00:03:28,875 - No, no, no! 99 00:03:28,958 --> 00:03:31,169 Guys, we got to throw the leaves much higher. 100 00:03:31,252 --> 00:03:34,047 They got to explode up into the air, okay? 101 00:03:34,130 --> 00:03:35,715 - Dad, can we please stop, all right? 102 00:03:35,798 --> 00:03:37,133 This is so embarrassing. 103 00:03:37,216 --> 00:03:39,302 - Honey, this picture is very important to me. 104 00:03:39,385 --> 00:03:41,220 I have dreamed of us being an Essex family 105 00:03:41,304 --> 00:03:42,347 since you were a baby. 106 00:03:42,430 --> 00:03:43,973 Come on, I want it to be perfect. 107 00:03:44,057 --> 00:03:46,309 - What about the student-loan protest behind us? 108 00:03:46,392 --> 00:03:48,978 - [sighs] We're lucky to even have student loans. 109 00:03:49,062 --> 00:03:52,190 I don't know. Maybe I can scrub it out later, okay? 110 00:03:52,273 --> 00:03:53,733 Let's just go again real fast 111 00:03:53,816 --> 00:03:55,777 before the sun goes behind the library tower. 112 00:03:55,860 --> 00:03:58,655 Okay, everybody get 30% more leaves. 113 00:03:58,738 --> 00:04:02,408 30%, these are artisanal foliage, very expensive. 114 00:04:02,492 --> 00:04:05,620 Big smiles, perfect family, perfect family. 115 00:04:05,703 --> 00:04:08,039 - Holy shit. 116 00:04:09,374 --> 00:04:11,084 - Here we go. 117 00:04:12,543 --> 00:04:14,253 - Leighton, pay attention. 118 00:04:14,337 --> 00:04:16,214 My facialist begged me to stay out of the sun. 119 00:04:16,297 --> 00:04:17,465 - Sorry. 120 00:04:17,548 --> 00:04:19,175 - Protect Mommy's face. Here we go. 121 00:04:19,258 --> 00:04:21,970 Three, two, one, leaves. [camera shutter clicking] 122 00:04:22,053 --> 00:04:24,138 Perfect. That's the one. That's the one. 123 00:04:24,222 --> 00:04:27,517 - I think we did it. - That's my shit right there. 124 00:04:27,600 --> 00:04:30,436 Yes! Perfect New England family! 125 00:04:30,520 --> 00:04:33,481 [moody rock music] 126 00:04:33,564 --> 00:04:34,983 ♪♪ 127 00:04:35,066 --> 00:04:37,986 - So this is my absolute favorite class. 128 00:04:38,069 --> 00:04:40,196 It's called biochemistry and biophysics. 129 00:04:40,279 --> 00:04:42,365 It meets twice a week, but, honestly, it's so fun, 130 00:04:42,448 --> 00:04:44,367 I wish it met three times. 131 00:04:44,450 --> 00:04:47,245 - Seems so impressive, beta. 132 00:04:47,328 --> 00:04:50,206 So many smart-looking boys. 133 00:04:50,289 --> 00:04:52,250 - Yeah, these are my people. 134 00:04:52,333 --> 00:04:53,501 - Good afternoon. 135 00:04:53,584 --> 00:04:55,962 It's nice to see the parental elements 136 00:04:56,045 --> 00:04:59,048 that combined to create the student compounds. 137 00:04:59,132 --> 00:05:01,300 - [laughing] - Dad, cool it. 138 00:05:01,384 --> 00:05:03,344 - He's a very funny man. 139 00:05:03,428 --> 00:05:06,389 [jazzy piano music] 140 00:05:06,472 --> 00:05:09,809 ♪ ♪ 141 00:05:09,892 --> 00:05:11,894 - Don't scratch that car. 142 00:05:11,978 --> 00:05:13,563 [chuckles] 143 00:05:13,646 --> 00:05:16,441 - Dad, you're not gonna be a dick to Whitney's mom, right? 144 00:05:16,524 --> 00:05:19,068 No one needs Sean Hannity at dinner tonight. 145 00:05:19,152 --> 00:05:20,945 - No, I'm not gonna be a dick. 146 00:05:21,029 --> 00:05:23,573 I'm only gonna ask about her insane stance 147 00:05:23,656 --> 00:05:25,074 on inheritance tax. 148 00:05:25,158 --> 00:05:28,286 - So this is the nicest restaurant near campus? 149 00:05:28,369 --> 00:05:30,329 - So sorry it's not the Polo Lounge. 150 00:05:30,413 --> 00:05:32,749 - It's just so earnest. 151 00:05:32,832 --> 00:05:34,625 - Mom, it's good, chill. 152 00:05:34,709 --> 00:05:36,669 Leight, you picked a great place. 153 00:05:36,753 --> 00:05:38,880 - I love how unpretentious you are, Nicholas. 154 00:05:38,963 --> 00:05:40,882 Oh, and you've gotten so built since you've been here. 155 00:05:40,965 --> 00:05:42,467 I hardly recognize you. 156 00:05:42,550 --> 00:05:43,968 - Still doesn't make it any more socially acceptable 157 00:05:44,052 --> 00:05:45,428 that you want to have sex with him. 158 00:05:45,511 --> 00:05:47,221 - Leighton Murray. - Jesus Christ, Leighton. 159 00:05:47,305 --> 00:05:48,765 - Please don't suggest 160 00:05:48,848 --> 00:05:50,391 that your mom wants to have sex with your brother. 161 00:05:50,475 --> 00:05:51,851 - It's disgusting. 162 00:05:51,934 --> 00:05:53,686 Plus, Nico could do so much better than me. 163 00:05:53,770 --> 00:05:55,646 - Yes. - Let's just find our table. 164 00:05:55,730 --> 00:05:58,066 - Wonderful. 165 00:05:58,149 --> 00:05:59,108 - Hi. 166 00:05:59,192 --> 00:06:01,736 [indistinct chatter] 167 00:06:01,819 --> 00:06:04,614 - Oh, there's my girl. - Hi. 168 00:06:04,697 --> 00:06:08,284 - [laughs] Ah! 169 00:06:08,367 --> 00:06:12,246 All right, uh, you're wearing this? 170 00:06:12,330 --> 00:06:16,626 - I mean, it's on my body, so, yes. 171 00:06:16,709 --> 00:06:18,044 - Well, you know what? 172 00:06:18,127 --> 00:06:21,214 With this figure, you could pull off anything. 173 00:06:21,297 --> 00:06:23,299 [chuckles] 174 00:06:23,382 --> 00:06:25,718 Your dad's not here yet. 175 00:06:25,802 --> 00:06:28,429 You can stay out here if you want to. 176 00:06:28,513 --> 00:06:35,603 ♪ ♪ 177 00:06:40,733 --> 00:06:42,276 - Oh, no. 178 00:06:44,403 --> 00:06:46,030 I was so worried about underdressing 179 00:06:46,114 --> 00:06:47,573 that we overdressed. 180 00:06:47,657 --> 00:06:50,493 - Nonsense. We look festive. 181 00:06:50,576 --> 00:06:51,744 Come on. 182 00:06:54,872 --> 00:06:57,500 - Hi. - Sorry we're late. 183 00:06:57,583 --> 00:07:00,503 - Are you going to an event after this? 184 00:07:00,586 --> 00:07:03,798 - Um, we're only attending this dinner. 185 00:07:03,881 --> 00:07:05,758 - Well, I think they look great. 186 00:07:05,842 --> 00:07:07,009 Well, welcome. 187 00:07:07,093 --> 00:07:09,011 They're excited to be here as am I. 188 00:07:09,095 --> 00:07:12,098 I told my security, unless the president is dead, 189 00:07:12,181 --> 00:07:14,183 do not interrupt me. 190 00:07:14,267 --> 00:07:17,353 [awkward laughter] 191 00:07:20,022 --> 00:07:23,693 - I brought little surprise gifts for the girls. 192 00:07:23,776 --> 00:07:25,111 Here you go. 193 00:07:25,194 --> 00:07:27,572 The elderly woman across the street makes them, 194 00:07:27,655 --> 00:07:29,949 keeps her dementia at bay, so... 195 00:07:30,032 --> 00:07:33,828 - Thank you, Ms. Finkle. - Sure. They're purse hooks. 196 00:07:33,911 --> 00:07:37,165 You hang 'em, then our bags never have to touch the ground. 197 00:07:37,248 --> 00:07:39,083 [laughs] 198 00:07:39,167 --> 00:07:41,210 - Bela, you should invent something like this, 199 00:07:41,294 --> 00:07:42,920 like that woman who invented the underwear 200 00:07:43,004 --> 00:07:45,006 that pulls your stomach in. 201 00:07:45,089 --> 00:07:46,465 She's very rich. 202 00:07:46,549 --> 00:07:49,010 - Mm, yeah, I've invested. I'll tell you that. 203 00:07:49,093 --> 00:07:52,305 - Evette, can I just say what an honor it is to meet you? 204 00:07:52,388 --> 00:07:54,432 - Thank you. 205 00:07:54,515 --> 00:07:56,726 - May I ask-- did you fly here private 206 00:07:56,809 --> 00:07:59,312 or first-class on the taxpayers' dollar? 207 00:07:59,395 --> 00:08:01,272 - Dad. - [laughs] 208 00:08:01,355 --> 00:08:04,150 I actually do fly private because of the death threats. 209 00:08:04,233 --> 00:08:06,903 You must know what it's like to have people want you dead. 210 00:08:06,986 --> 00:08:08,738 [laughter] 211 00:08:08,821 --> 00:08:11,908 - That's great, that's great. Beautiful and funny. 212 00:08:11,991 --> 00:08:13,409 Oh, I'm sorry, 213 00:08:13,492 --> 00:08:16,078 I forgot it's a crime to give a woman compliments now. 214 00:08:16,162 --> 00:08:18,748 - Well, when I hear one, I'll let you know. [laughs] 215 00:08:18,831 --> 00:08:20,791 - Super chilly outside, isn't it? 216 00:08:20,875 --> 00:08:22,376 - Yeah, how cold do we all think it is? 217 00:08:22,460 --> 00:08:25,421 Mom, do you want to guess? - Oh, jeez, I'd love to. 218 00:08:25,504 --> 00:08:26,422 - Okay. 219 00:08:26,505 --> 00:08:32,345 ♪ ♪ 220 00:08:32,428 --> 00:08:34,722 - "Price upon request." 221 00:08:34,805 --> 00:08:36,933 They never do that when it's cheap, do they? 222 00:08:37,016 --> 00:08:39,101 [chuckles] - Is this place okay, Kimberly? 223 00:08:39,185 --> 00:08:41,270 - This is a lovely choice, Leighton. 224 00:08:41,354 --> 00:08:43,356 - If everyone's ready, I'll flag down the waiter. 225 00:08:43,439 --> 00:08:45,024 - Yes. - Oh, sorry. 226 00:08:45,107 --> 00:08:47,318 I think we're still waiting for my dad, if that's okay. 227 00:08:47,401 --> 00:08:48,653 - I mean, did he give an ETA? 228 00:08:48,736 --> 00:08:51,280 - Oh, I'm sure he'll be here very soon. 229 00:08:51,364 --> 00:08:53,950 ♪ ♪ 230 00:08:54,033 --> 00:08:56,035 - This bread is so pretty. 231 00:08:56,118 --> 00:08:58,412 I'm gonna take a picture for your dad. 232 00:08:58,496 --> 00:08:59,580 He loves art. 233 00:09:06,504 --> 00:09:09,131 - Yay! That's a good one. 234 00:09:09,215 --> 00:09:11,300 - Um, everyone, well, 235 00:09:11,384 --> 00:09:14,595 I'd like to say what a delight it is to see all of you again. 236 00:09:14,679 --> 00:09:18,391 And so, to that end, I will be treating tonight. 237 00:09:18,474 --> 00:09:21,936 - Oh, that's so generous. Thank you so much. 238 00:09:22,019 --> 00:09:24,272 - No, no, we should split it. - Oh, Mr. Malhotra, 239 00:09:24,355 --> 00:09:25,856 it really seems like he would like to pay. 240 00:09:25,940 --> 00:09:29,068 - I cannot allow that. - No, just let him pay! 241 00:09:29,151 --> 00:09:31,320 ♪ ♪ 242 00:09:31,404 --> 00:09:33,322 - I actually insist we split it. 243 00:09:33,406 --> 00:09:35,241 Legally any gift or meal 244 00:09:35,324 --> 00:09:38,327 that I receive over $50 is considered a bribe. 245 00:09:38,411 --> 00:09:39,829 - Okay. 246 00:09:39,912 --> 00:09:43,165 - Just so you know, the purse hooks were under $50. 247 00:09:43,249 --> 00:09:44,834 - [sighs] - Are you okay? 248 00:09:44,917 --> 00:09:46,043 - Yeah. 249 00:09:46,127 --> 00:09:48,170 - You're just scratching your neck a lot. 250 00:09:48,254 --> 00:09:50,172 - It's fine. It's hives. It's normal. 251 00:09:50,256 --> 00:09:51,799 Excuse me. 252 00:09:56,012 --> 00:09:57,763 I get it, my hives are disgusting. 253 00:09:57,847 --> 00:09:59,849 I think this dress is making it worse. 254 00:09:59,932 --> 00:10:02,643 - Take my credit card for your share of dinner? 255 00:10:02,727 --> 00:10:04,395 - No. - You are clearly stressed out 256 00:10:04,478 --> 00:10:05,688 about how much it costs. 257 00:10:05,771 --> 00:10:07,398 All right, I feel terrible. 258 00:10:07,481 --> 00:10:09,567 - Then why did you choose such an expensive restaurant? 259 00:10:09,650 --> 00:10:11,152 There are things on this menu 260 00:10:11,235 --> 00:10:12,862 that cost more than my mom's plane ticket here. 261 00:10:12,945 --> 00:10:14,280 - Just please take my card. 262 00:10:14,363 --> 00:10:16,198 Okay, my parents won't even notice it 263 00:10:16,282 --> 00:10:18,868 on the statement, really, just... 264 00:10:18,951 --> 00:10:20,369 please. 265 00:10:21,954 --> 00:10:25,207 - Thank you, Leighton. 266 00:10:25,291 --> 00:10:29,295 ♪ ♪ 267 00:10:29,378 --> 00:10:30,588 - Everything good? - Mm-hmm. 268 00:10:30,671 --> 00:10:33,341 - I'm sorry. We really need to order. 269 00:10:33,424 --> 00:10:35,217 My wife's blood sugar is spiking. 270 00:10:35,301 --> 00:10:37,011 - It's true. I could faint. 271 00:10:37,094 --> 00:10:38,888 Maybe Nico could catch me with those strong arms. 272 00:10:38,971 --> 00:10:41,599 - Mom, chill. Just have some bread. 273 00:10:41,682 --> 00:10:43,476 - I'm having bread. - Stop it. 274 00:10:43,559 --> 00:10:45,102 - Why would you tell me to stop it? 275 00:10:45,186 --> 00:10:46,729 - Please stop it. You're embarrassing yourself. 276 00:10:46,812 --> 00:10:49,190 - I'm embarrassing no one. - It is Parents' Weekend. 277 00:10:49,273 --> 00:10:51,192 - It is Parents' Weekend, so act like a parent. 278 00:10:51,275 --> 00:10:52,735 - What is that supposed to mean? 279 00:10:52,818 --> 00:10:53,944 - You know what it means. 280 00:10:54,028 --> 00:10:56,655 Let's get to the important stuff. 281 00:10:56,739 --> 00:10:59,325 Your love lives. - [chuckles] Oh. 282 00:10:59,408 --> 00:11:00,951 - Who has a boyfriend? 283 00:11:01,035 --> 00:11:03,371 - Mom, we've literally been here for, like, six weeks. 284 00:11:03,454 --> 00:11:05,039 - Whitney, you're gorgeous. 285 00:11:05,122 --> 00:11:06,999 I'm sure someone's caught your eye. 286 00:11:07,083 --> 00:11:08,376 - Not really. 287 00:11:08,459 --> 00:11:10,544 I'm too busy with soccer to have a boyfriend. 288 00:11:10,628 --> 00:11:13,798 - Oh, boo. [cell phone vibrates] 289 00:11:13,881 --> 00:11:15,841 - Oh, excuse me. I have to take this. 290 00:11:15,925 --> 00:11:17,968 Can you order my dad the rack of lamb? 291 00:11:18,052 --> 00:11:20,304 He'll be here so soon. - Yeah, of course. 292 00:11:20,388 --> 00:11:21,764 - Thankfully for us, 293 00:11:21,847 --> 00:11:24,767 Bela has never been too distracted by boys. 294 00:11:24,850 --> 00:11:28,312 [laughter] 295 00:11:28,396 --> 00:11:29,480 - What's so funny? 296 00:11:29,563 --> 00:11:31,524 - Bela is the biggest-- 297 00:11:31,607 --> 00:11:33,192 - Bookworm. 298 00:11:33,275 --> 00:11:35,111 I'm always studying. 299 00:11:36,695 --> 00:11:39,407 - The Asian way-- that's very smart of you. 300 00:11:39,490 --> 00:11:42,493 Kimberly, what about you? Are you dating anyone? 301 00:11:42,576 --> 00:11:45,121 - Oh, no, I don't have a dating--a boyfriend. 302 00:11:45,204 --> 00:11:46,455 I'm not dating a boyfriend. 303 00:11:46,539 --> 00:11:49,083 - Oh, your nerves say otherwise. 304 00:11:49,166 --> 00:11:52,586 - Are you seeing someone? - No, I'm definitely not. 305 00:11:52,670 --> 00:11:54,380 - Mom, stop badgering them. 306 00:11:54,463 --> 00:11:56,757 Maybe they don't want to discuss their private lives 307 00:11:56,841 --> 00:11:58,592 with you, huh? - I'm ordering. 308 00:11:58,676 --> 00:12:00,344 - Hey, are you at the train station? 309 00:12:00,428 --> 00:12:02,138 I can take Mom's car and come get you. 310 00:12:02,221 --> 00:12:03,973 - Honey, I'm in San Jose. 311 00:12:04,056 --> 00:12:06,225 - You're in San Jose? Why? 312 00:12:06,308 --> 00:12:07,977 - Actually, pretty exciting. 313 00:12:08,060 --> 00:12:10,646 The Barbary Coast needed a bassist to fill in tonight, 314 00:12:10,729 --> 00:12:11,689 and I said, yes. 315 00:12:11,772 --> 00:12:13,149 - But it's Parents' Weekend. 316 00:12:13,232 --> 00:12:15,901 - I know, honey. I wish I could be there. 317 00:12:15,985 --> 00:12:18,195 - But, Dad... 318 00:12:18,279 --> 00:12:19,864 Are you serious? 319 00:12:19,947 --> 00:12:23,993 - Honey, I just want to make something of myself. 320 00:12:24,076 --> 00:12:26,162 - Uh, I'm happy for you. 321 00:12:26,245 --> 00:12:27,997 - I love you. 322 00:12:28,080 --> 00:12:28,998 - Love you, too. 323 00:12:29,081 --> 00:12:30,416 - Have fun. 324 00:12:30,499 --> 00:12:33,043 ♪ ♪ 325 00:12:33,127 --> 00:12:34,503 [toilet flushes] 326 00:12:34,587 --> 00:12:36,839 - [sighs] Kimberly and her mother are so sweet. 327 00:12:36,922 --> 00:12:41,594 Bless their hearts. And this sad little thing-- 328 00:12:41,677 --> 00:12:43,012 - Mom, that was a gift. 329 00:12:43,095 --> 00:12:44,763 At least wrap it in a paper towel or something 330 00:12:44,847 --> 00:12:46,182 before you throw it in the trash. 331 00:12:46,265 --> 00:12:47,433 - Whatever, isn't it funny 332 00:12:47,516 --> 00:12:49,185 how the ones with the cheapest purses 333 00:12:49,268 --> 00:12:51,854 are always the most concerned about getting them dirty? 334 00:12:51,937 --> 00:12:54,273 - Okay, I get it, all right? You hate my roommates. 335 00:12:54,356 --> 00:12:55,816 Great, let's move on. 336 00:12:55,900 --> 00:12:57,693 - Oh, I don't hate them. They're just-- 337 00:12:57,776 --> 00:13:00,613 they're not as sophisticated as your friends back home, 338 00:13:00,696 --> 00:13:03,574 and you have to admit these girls are quirky. 339 00:13:03,657 --> 00:13:04,950 - [scoffs] As quirky as you? 340 00:13:05,034 --> 00:13:07,995 An anorexic housewife who shoplifts? 341 00:13:11,790 --> 00:13:13,250 Mom, I'm sorry. I didn't mean-- 342 00:13:13,334 --> 00:13:15,878 - You think you are so much better than me, 343 00:13:15,961 --> 00:13:19,840 but, sweetheart, you and I are exactly the same. 344 00:13:23,719 --> 00:13:29,808 ♪ ♪ 345 00:13:31,352 --> 00:13:32,937 - Wow, Carol, thank you. 346 00:13:33,020 --> 00:13:35,648 This is so convenient. Thank you so much. 347 00:13:35,731 --> 00:13:37,566 - You're welcome. 348 00:13:37,650 --> 00:13:39,568 - Wait, this shit actually works 349 00:13:39,652 --> 00:13:42,905 - Yeah, Mrs. Pratt says it can hold up to 45 pounds. 350 00:13:42,988 --> 00:13:44,573 - Yes! 351 00:13:44,657 --> 00:13:47,576 - Well, not to be a nagging parent, 352 00:13:47,660 --> 00:13:49,912 but what is everyone majoring in? 353 00:13:49,995 --> 00:13:52,081 When I went to Stanford, I was a double major 354 00:13:52,164 --> 00:13:55,251 in African American studies and women's studies. 355 00:13:55,334 --> 00:13:58,462 - [chuckles] - Is there something funny? 356 00:14:00,422 --> 00:14:04,260 - Just all these majors with "studies" after it-- 357 00:14:04,343 --> 00:14:08,264 you know, gender studies, Islamic studies. 358 00:14:08,347 --> 00:14:10,057 Whatever happened to good old-fashioned degrees, 359 00:14:10,140 --> 00:14:14,478 like chem, econ, history, you know? 360 00:14:15,521 --> 00:14:17,064 - I'm majoring in neuroscience. 361 00:14:17,147 --> 00:14:19,400 - Oh. - It's my passion. 362 00:14:19,483 --> 00:14:21,569 - Beta, isn't that Professor Harpin? 363 00:14:21,652 --> 00:14:23,612 You should go to his table and greet him. 364 00:14:23,696 --> 00:14:25,155 It shows respect. 365 00:14:25,239 --> 00:14:27,032 - I don't want to bother him. He's with his wife. 366 00:14:27,116 --> 00:14:28,784 What if she's leaving him or telling him she's gay? 367 00:14:28,867 --> 00:14:31,662 That could be hella awkward. - What nonsense. 368 00:14:31,745 --> 00:14:33,872 Go say hi right now. 369 00:14:33,956 --> 00:14:36,125 - Uh, I will be back. 370 00:14:38,919 --> 00:14:40,379 - Good girl, she's a good girl. 371 00:14:40,462 --> 00:14:43,382 [indistinct chatter] 372 00:14:45,467 --> 00:14:48,262 - Hey, Prof, it's Bela from biochem. 373 00:14:48,345 --> 00:14:49,847 I just want to say, great lecture today. 374 00:14:49,930 --> 00:14:51,682 Actually, all your lectures are great, 375 00:14:51,765 --> 00:14:53,892 but today's was a banger. 376 00:14:53,976 --> 00:14:55,644 - Thanks. 377 00:14:55,728 --> 00:14:57,104 - Wonderful lecture today. 378 00:14:57,187 --> 00:14:59,732 Nevaan Malhotra, Bela's father. 379 00:14:59,815 --> 00:15:01,859 I wanted to thank you with something. 380 00:15:01,942 --> 00:15:05,154 Show this card at any Subway restaurant, 381 00:15:05,237 --> 00:15:07,364 and you'll be pleased you did. 382 00:15:07,448 --> 00:15:10,576 - Um, I'm sorry, but I think there's been a mistake. 383 00:15:10,659 --> 00:15:13,704 I pride myself knowing my students, 384 00:15:13,787 --> 00:15:16,206 and you're not one of them. 385 00:15:18,542 --> 00:15:21,337 - Nico, how's French going? 386 00:15:21,420 --> 00:15:22,546 Oh. 387 00:15:22,630 --> 00:15:24,548 - Oh, Kimmy's taking French, too. 388 00:15:24,632 --> 00:15:26,425 Let me hear something from you guys. 389 00:15:26,508 --> 00:15:28,802 I want to hear this French. [Nicholas chuckles] 390 00:15:36,018 --> 00:15:38,979 [laughter] 391 00:15:43,275 --> 00:15:45,402 - Ah, isn't he good? 392 00:15:46,904 --> 00:15:48,155 [laughter] 393 00:15:48,238 --> 00:15:51,617 - I wish I understood them, but I don't! 394 00:15:51,700 --> 00:15:56,080 - Who ordered the rack of lamb? - Oh, uh, just put it here. 395 00:15:56,163 --> 00:15:59,500 My father won't be joining us tonight. 396 00:15:59,583 --> 00:16:03,128 - Wait, he's not making Parents' Weekend? 397 00:16:03,212 --> 00:16:05,130 Oh, sweetheart, that's horrible. 398 00:16:05,214 --> 00:16:08,384 - Oh, it was kind of a work emergency. 399 00:16:08,467 --> 00:16:12,096 - Work emergency? I thought he was a musician. 400 00:16:13,639 --> 00:16:15,057 - Uh-uh, no. 401 00:16:15,140 --> 00:16:18,018 Look, I do not like my ex-husband. 402 00:16:18,102 --> 00:16:19,561 He's a flake, 403 00:16:19,645 --> 00:16:22,064 and I don't think he owns one single button-down shirt, 404 00:16:22,147 --> 00:16:25,567 but you do not make my daughter feel bad about it. 405 00:16:25,651 --> 00:16:28,153 - Evette, I did not-- - It's Senator Chase, Henry. 406 00:16:28,237 --> 00:16:29,530 I saw the little eye-roll 407 00:16:29,613 --> 00:16:31,699 you gave your wife about my ex-husband. 408 00:16:31,782 --> 00:16:33,242 Don't do that to my kid. 409 00:16:33,325 --> 00:16:35,828 You wait until you get to the hotel for that shit. 410 00:16:35,911 --> 00:16:37,621 Come on! 411 00:16:39,707 --> 00:16:41,500 - Whitney, I'm so sorry. 412 00:16:43,627 --> 00:16:45,170 - It's okay. 413 00:16:47,798 --> 00:16:50,259 [sighs] 414 00:16:50,342 --> 00:16:55,264 ♪ ♪ 415 00:16:55,347 --> 00:16:58,016 - Reena, may we borrow you for a family conversation? 416 00:16:58,100 --> 00:17:02,020 Bela has something to explain out back behind the restaurant. 417 00:17:03,564 --> 00:17:05,149 - Excuse me. 418 00:17:05,232 --> 00:17:09,028 ♪ ♪ 419 00:17:09,111 --> 00:17:10,779 - How could you lie to us like that? 420 00:17:10,863 --> 00:17:14,324 - I can't believe I almost gave him a golden Subway card. 421 00:17:14,408 --> 00:17:15,909 That's unlimited subs. 422 00:17:15,993 --> 00:17:17,786 - I'm sorry, I'm not taking biochem because I know 423 00:17:17,870 --> 00:17:20,789 what I want to do with my life, and it's not being a doctor. 424 00:17:20,873 --> 00:17:23,041 I want to be a comedy writer. - [scoffs] 425 00:17:23,125 --> 00:17:24,710 - And I'm, like, making progress 426 00:17:24,793 --> 00:17:27,254 and pledging a really exclusive comedy-writing group. 427 00:17:27,337 --> 00:17:28,881 And you guys love the funny stuff. 428 00:17:28,964 --> 00:17:31,216 - I like "Young Sheldon," and that is it. 429 00:17:31,300 --> 00:17:32,801 Bela, this school is very expensive, 430 00:17:32,885 --> 00:17:36,096 and we are paying for you to study and learn, 431 00:17:36,180 --> 00:17:38,557 not play around. 432 00:17:38,640 --> 00:17:39,850 [sighs] 433 00:17:39,933 --> 00:17:43,979 [insects chirping] 434 00:17:44,062 --> 00:17:45,439 - [sighs] 435 00:17:45,522 --> 00:17:47,149 - My girlfriends, you know, they just keep them. 436 00:17:47,232 --> 00:17:49,485 My best cook pan, remember, Peggy had that, 437 00:17:49,568 --> 00:17:51,361 and I never saw it again. 438 00:17:51,445 --> 00:17:54,698 So I just cook in those toss-away tins now. 439 00:17:54,782 --> 00:17:56,200 You should really use the real lemons, 440 00:17:56,283 --> 00:17:59,161 but, you know, in Arizona, it's offensive. 441 00:17:59,244 --> 00:18:01,830 If you get the thin stuff, it's gonna burn right through that, 442 00:18:01,914 --> 00:18:03,749 then your top is ruined, anyway, on the pie. 443 00:18:03,832 --> 00:18:05,667 So, well, that's just one of my tricks. 444 00:18:05,751 --> 00:18:10,172 ♪ ♪ 445 00:18:10,255 --> 00:18:13,175 [indistinct chatter] 446 00:18:13,258 --> 00:18:16,303 - Oh, I-- Mm. 447 00:18:16,386 --> 00:18:18,931 - Okay, let's see here. 448 00:18:19,014 --> 00:18:21,058 Leighton, why is your card in here? 449 00:18:21,141 --> 00:18:22,643 - Oh, um, I-- 450 00:18:22,726 --> 00:18:27,189 - It's my card, the Malhotras, Senator Chase, 451 00:18:27,272 --> 00:18:28,857 and yours. 452 00:18:28,941 --> 00:18:30,692 - Wait, we didn't pay? 453 00:18:33,445 --> 00:18:37,366 Leighton, why did you pay for our dinner? 454 00:18:37,449 --> 00:18:39,535 - Oh, um... 455 00:18:39,618 --> 00:18:42,037 it--it--it was a surprise treat. 456 00:18:42,120 --> 00:18:44,581 - I asked her to. 457 00:18:44,665 --> 00:18:50,712 ♪ ♪ 458 00:18:50,796 --> 00:18:53,340 - [chuckles awkwardly] 459 00:18:53,423 --> 00:18:55,467 It's... [clears throat] 460 00:18:55,551 --> 00:18:58,095 Silly. Here you go, Leighton. Sorry. 461 00:18:58,178 --> 00:18:59,721 - Well, Carol, don't worry about it. 462 00:18:59,805 --> 00:19:02,099 - No, no, I insist. - Carol, it's fine. 463 00:19:02,182 --> 00:19:04,685 - I'm paying for our portion... 464 00:19:04,768 --> 00:19:08,564 of the bill, so it's end of discussion. 465 00:19:14,903 --> 00:19:16,530 - Ma'am, your card. 466 00:19:18,991 --> 00:19:21,952 - Thank you for saying that about Dad. 467 00:19:22,035 --> 00:19:24,371 It meant a lot to me that you defended him, 468 00:19:24,454 --> 00:19:27,082 and the look on Leighton's dad's face-- 469 00:19:27,165 --> 00:19:28,542 - He was right about your dad. 470 00:19:28,625 --> 00:19:31,837 I'm so sick of making excuses for him. 471 00:19:31,920 --> 00:19:33,839 I show up, you hate me. 472 00:19:33,922 --> 00:19:37,634 He doesn't show up, you love him. 473 00:19:37,718 --> 00:19:41,138 Whitney, one day you're gonna realize 474 00:19:41,221 --> 00:19:45,183 he doesn't deserve the pedestal you put him on. 475 00:19:45,267 --> 00:19:49,229 [moody indie music] 476 00:19:49,313 --> 00:19:56,069 ♪ ♪ 477 00:19:56,153 --> 00:19:59,698 - I'm going to ask the valet what's taking so long. 478 00:19:59,781 --> 00:20:03,327 - [groans] He's so mad. - Mm, he'll be fine. 479 00:20:03,410 --> 00:20:06,663 Bela, I know how much this dream means to you, 480 00:20:06,747 --> 00:20:08,957 but we need you to protect your future, 481 00:20:09,041 --> 00:20:12,711 just in case you don't become the next Amy Schumer. 482 00:20:12,794 --> 00:20:14,671 - I'm impressed you remembered her name. 483 00:20:14,755 --> 00:20:16,131 - Ha, of course I do. 484 00:20:16,214 --> 00:20:18,467 You spent years watching her videos-- 485 00:20:18,550 --> 00:20:20,302 boobs, sex, funny stuff. 486 00:20:20,385 --> 00:20:23,347 - Damn, Mom. 487 00:20:23,430 --> 00:20:25,390 - Beta, I cut you a deal. 488 00:20:25,474 --> 00:20:27,059 You promise me that you will take 489 00:20:27,142 --> 00:20:29,603 that professor's biochemistry course next semester, 490 00:20:29,686 --> 00:20:32,189 and I will work on your father, 491 00:20:32,272 --> 00:20:35,651 get him to be a little more supportive. 492 00:20:35,734 --> 00:20:37,945 - I can do that. 493 00:20:38,028 --> 00:20:40,489 Also, I need money to buy books and underwear. 494 00:20:40,572 --> 00:20:43,075 - I already put an envelope on your dresser. 495 00:20:43,158 --> 00:20:45,535 [laughs] 496 00:20:45,619 --> 00:20:49,122 ♪ ♪ 497 00:20:49,206 --> 00:20:51,041 - [sighs] 498 00:20:51,124 --> 00:20:56,129 ♪ ♪ 499 00:20:56,213 --> 00:20:58,674 - I'm sorry if I embarrassed you at dinner tonight. 500 00:20:58,757 --> 00:21:01,843 - Oh, you mean when you made me look like a street urchin 501 00:21:01,927 --> 00:21:03,595 in front of the rich people? 502 00:21:03,679 --> 00:21:05,222 [chuckles] 503 00:21:05,305 --> 00:21:08,392 I knew dinner was gonna be expensive--I'd saved for it. 504 00:21:08,475 --> 00:21:10,018 - I just freaked out. 505 00:21:10,102 --> 00:21:12,938 Fitting in at Essex has been harder than I expected. 506 00:21:13,021 --> 00:21:15,774 - Speaking of fitting in, where'd you get that coat? 507 00:21:15,857 --> 00:21:18,694 It's not the one I shipped you. 508 00:21:18,777 --> 00:21:21,947 - It's Leighton's. 509 00:21:22,030 --> 00:21:23,991 - Oh, boy. 510 00:21:24,074 --> 00:21:27,327 Honey, I am so proud of you for being here. 511 00:21:27,411 --> 00:21:30,038 And I want you to have every amazing experience 512 00:21:30,122 --> 00:21:31,289 this place has to offer. 513 00:21:31,373 --> 00:21:33,875 I just don't want you to pretend 514 00:21:33,959 --> 00:21:36,211 to be somebody you're not. 515 00:21:36,294 --> 00:21:37,671 - I'm not. 516 00:21:37,754 --> 00:21:41,883 - I think you've changed a little since Move-in Day, 517 00:21:41,967 --> 00:21:46,138 and I'm not saying in a bad way, I'm just... 518 00:21:46,221 --> 00:21:48,015 I'm noticing it. 519 00:21:49,641 --> 00:21:51,143 Hey, it's okay. 520 00:21:51,226 --> 00:21:53,729 Want to walk me back to the hotel? 521 00:21:53,812 --> 00:21:55,147 - Yeah 522 00:21:55,230 --> 00:21:59,317 ♪ ♪ 523 00:22:00,819 --> 00:22:02,654 - All I said was-- 524 00:22:02,738 --> 00:22:05,407 - You know, I feel like she's not here for the right reasons. 525 00:22:05,490 --> 00:22:07,451 And, honestly, neither is she. 526 00:22:07,534 --> 00:22:10,996 [indistinct chatter on laptop] 527 00:22:11,079 --> 00:22:13,373 - I think I like you better than anyone I know. 528 00:22:13,457 --> 00:22:16,084 - Oh, no, that is so sad. 529 00:22:16,168 --> 00:22:18,503 We've only known each other for, like, four weeks. 530 00:22:18,587 --> 00:22:20,589 - Okay, well, I don't like a lot of people. 531 00:22:20,672 --> 00:22:23,258 - Nah, don't compliment me and then water it down. 532 00:22:23,341 --> 00:22:26,178 I want to feel that full-blown compliment. 533 00:22:28,346 --> 00:22:30,015 Tell me how you like me. 534 00:22:30,098 --> 00:22:31,933 - No! - Tell me how you like me! 535 00:22:32,017 --> 00:22:33,935 - Get off me, you little weirdo! 536 00:22:34,019 --> 00:22:36,354 Come on, you're pushing my boob! 537 00:22:36,438 --> 00:22:39,399 [electronic music] 538 00:22:39,483 --> 00:22:46,573 ♪ ♪ 539 00:22:55,123 --> 00:22:56,792 [knock at door] 540 00:22:56,875 --> 00:22:59,169 - That dinner fucking sucked. 541 00:22:59,252 --> 00:23:01,963 - It wasn't that bad. 542 00:23:02,047 --> 00:23:04,591 Like, for what it's worth, 543 00:23:04,674 --> 00:23:09,012 I don't think of you as poor or anything like that. 544 00:23:09,096 --> 00:23:11,306 - I am, though. 545 00:23:11,389 --> 00:23:15,102 I am kind of poor, and that's okay. 546 00:23:15,185 --> 00:23:16,603 I just-- 547 00:23:16,686 --> 00:23:19,481 I wish I could still, like... 548 00:23:19,564 --> 00:23:21,858 belong here. 549 00:23:21,942 --> 00:23:24,277 - What, at Essex? 550 00:23:24,361 --> 00:23:26,029 You already do. 551 00:23:27,739 --> 00:23:29,574 - Thank you. [chuckles] 552 00:23:29,658 --> 00:23:36,748 ♪ ♪ 553 00:23:52,889 --> 00:23:54,850 - Should we go to your room? 554 00:23:54,933 --> 00:23:58,311 - Actually, I should probably get to bed. 555 00:23:58,395 --> 00:24:01,690 I want to get a full eight hours of sleep in. 556 00:24:01,773 --> 00:24:03,275 - Oh, okay. 557 00:24:03,358 --> 00:24:04,818 - [chuckles] 558 00:24:04,901 --> 00:24:06,444 I'm kidding. 559 00:24:06,528 --> 00:24:08,446 Let's go. 560 00:24:10,574 --> 00:24:17,664 ♪ ♪ 561 00:25:38,161 --> 00:25:39,246 - Go to bed.