Ep 6. That Girl Strikes Again
- TV-14
- May 14, 2013
- 19 min
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7.9 (174)
Jenna's roller coaster ride with her love life continues in Awkward. season 3 episode 6 titled "That Girl Strikes Again." Jenna has been trying to figure out her feelings towards Matty and Colin, and she's still questioning whether she made the right choice by choosing Colin. Jenna is also having trouble figuring out how to balance her romantic relationships with her friendships.
This episode opens with Jenna showing off her new hairstyle to Tamara and Ming, her best friends. They are concerned when Jenna pulls out her phone to send a flirty text to Colin. Tamara advises Jenna to avoid sending the message and give her some space. But Jenna is desperate to catch Colin's attention and decides to send it anyway. Her plan backfires, and things get worse when the girls' restroom catches on fire, causing a school evacuation.
While outside, Jenna runs into an old friend, Bailey, whom she has not seen since middle school. Bailey is interested in catching up, but Jenna is apprehensive as she recalls being bullied by Bailey in the past. However, Jenna soon discovers that Bailey has changed and is genuinely apologetic for her past behavior.
Meanwhile, Matty is still in love with Jenna and doesn't understand why she chose Colin, and he consults with Jake, his best friend. Jake, in turn, advises Matty to give Jenna space, which leaves Matty feeling confused about his feelings.
Later on, the girls attend a party where Jenna sees Colin with his ex-girlfriend. She immediately feels jealous and starts to question his loyalty. The situation becomes more complicated when Bailey reveals that she and Colin have history, which only fuels Jenna's suspicion.
Jenna runs to the bathroom and overhears a conversation between Colin and Bailey, causing her to jump to conclusions. When she confronts Colin, he denies any wrongdoing, which makes Jenna feel foolish. To add insult to injury, Tamara and Ming reveal that they have been keeping another secret from Jenna, causing her to question their friendship.
In the end, Jenna concludes that she needs to focus on herself and her own happiness rather than trying to please everyone else. She also realizes that her relationships with Colin and Matty are more complex than she first thought and that it might take time to sort things out.
Overall, "That Girl Strikes Again" is an engaging and relatable episode that highlights the ups and downs of teenage relationships. Viewers can see how easily misunderstandings can occur and how important open and honest communication is. The show continues to be a great representation of what it means to be a teenager in today's society.