Ep 8. Cry Wolf

As Told By Ginger Season 1 Episode 8: Cry Wolf

In this episode of As Told By Ginger, Ginger and her friends face a moral dilemma when they are assigned a class project to care for a baby doll for a week. Despite their initial excitement, they quickly realize that the responsibility of caring for a baby is much more difficult than anticipated.

Meanwhile, Dodie begins to spread rumors about a new student named Sasha, claiming that she is a "wolf in sheep's clothing" and hiding a dark secret. Ginger and her friends initially brush off Dodie's claims, but as more rumors spread and Sasha becomes increasingly isolated, they begin to wonder if there is any truth to the allegations.

As the week progresses, the stress of caring for their baby dolls begins to take a toll on Ginger and her friends. They struggle with sleep deprivation, missed social events, and the general struggles of balancing school and parenting. Throughout it all, they are forced to confront the reality that being a parent is a full-time job, and that their carefree teenage years are still far away.

As tensions rise between Sasha and the rest of the school, Ginger becomes determined to uncover the truth about the new student. With the help of her friends, she delves into Sasha's past and discovers a shocking secret that threatens to divide the school. Ultimately, Ginger and her friends must decide whether to act on this information and risk further alienating Sasha, or to keep quiet and continue to perpetuate the rumors.

The episode ends on a bittersweet note as Ginger and her friends complete their week with their baby dolls and return to their normal teenage lives. While they all agree that the project was incredibly difficult, they also feel a new sense of respect for parents and the challenges they face. As for Sasha, her fate remains uncertain as the rumors continue to swirl around her.