Ep 1. Bad Hair Day

Alexa & Katie is a comedy series that follows the lives of two best friends, Alexa Mendoza and Katie Cooper, as they navigate high school and deal with Alexa's cancer diagnosis. Season 1 episode 1 is called Bad Hair Day and it sets the stage for the rest of the series.

The episode opens with the two girls getting ready for their first day of freshman year of high school. Alexa is concerned about her hair falling out due to chemotherapy, while Katie is excited but nervous about starting high school. Alexa's mom comes in to check on her and they have a heart to heart conversation about Alexa's hair falling out and how it's okay to feel sad but that she needs to stay positive.

The girls arrive at school and meet up with their friend Jennifer, who has changed a lot over the summer. Jennifer is now popular and has developed an interest in fashion. This upsets Katie, who feels like they are being left behind, but Alexa is supportive and tells her to be herself and not worry about what others think.

The next scene shows Alexa at home with her family. Her parents are trying to be positive about her treatment and her brother is trying to get her to watch a movie with him. Alexa is worried about going to school the next day without a wig, but her family assures her that she doesn't need it.

The next day at school, Alexa decides to go without her wig. She is nervous at first but Katie and Jennifer are supportive and tell her how great she looks. They end up having a great day together and even make a new friend, Dave, who is also in their English class.

The episode ends with Alexa's first chemo treatment. Her family and Katie are there to support her, and she wears a silly hat to make it a little less scary. The episode closes with Alexa saying that she knows it's going to be tough, but she has her friends and family by her side.

Overall, Bad Hair Day sets up the themes of friendship, positivity, and overcoming difficult situations that are prevalent throughout the series. It also introduces the character of Alexa who is brave and strong in the face of cancer while also highlighting the importance of having a strong support system.