Ep 4. Mama
- TV-G
- November 17, 2017
- 21 min
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8.2 (32)
Andi Mack season 2 episode 4, titled "Mama," continues the story of Andi as she navigates through important emotional moments in her life. In this episode, Andi's grandma Bex surprises her with a visit from her estranged mother, Celia. Andi is shocked but at the same time thrilled to finally meet her mother.
Meanwhile, Jonah Beck and Cyrus are trying to restore an old bike that they found in the garage. While working on the bike, Cyrus opens up to Jonah and tells him about his feelings for a guy in the school. Jonah tries to encourage Cyrus by saying that he should be more open about his feelings and that he should not be afraid to express himself.
Later, Andi and her new found mother, Celia, go shopping. During their time together, Andi realizes that they do not have much in common and that they do not share any interests. She starts to feel disappointed and discouraged, but obviously, she still wants to get to know her mother.
Back at home, Bex and Celia have an awkward conversation about the past, which leads to a heated argument. Andi tries to mediate the situation and get both of them to see the other's side of the story. Her effort to fix things takes its toll on her and she ends up disappointed as neither of the women seem to be making up.
The next day, Andi's mom invites her and Bex to lunch. Andi is excited for her mom to meet her grandmother, but things don't go as she planned. During the lunch, Andi's mom acts more than just being fussy, driving Andi away from the table. She even tries to compare Andi to the daughter of her new husband.
As Andi's mother continues to talk, she reveals a secret that leaves everyone shocked. Andi is left overwhelmed as she processes the truth of her family's history. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, with Andi still dealing with the revelation while trying to navigate the complicated relationship with her mother.
Overall, "Mama" is an emotional episode that deals with complex family dynamics and the complicated feelings Andi has towards her mother. The episode presents a mature and realistic representation of family conflicts and the struggles people go through to keep their families together, despite their differences.