Ep 11. Mourning Has Broken

Cybill season 2 episode 11, titled "Mourning Has Broken," sees Cybill and Maryann struggling to come to terms with the recent death of their friend and mentor, Diane. The episode opens with Cybill feeling guilty about not having seen Diane before she passed away, and Maryann attempting to comfort her. However, Cybill's grief quickly turns to anger when she discovers that Diane left her a meager inheritance while leaving a large sum of money to Maryann.

The remainder of the episode follows Cybill's attempts to come to terms with her mixed feelings towards Diane and her own mortality. She begins attending a support group for people dealing with grief and loss, where she meets a man named Eddie who is struggling with the death of his wife. The two bond over their shared experiences and begin a tentative flirtation.

Meanwhile, Maryann struggles with her own guilt over the inheritance. She attempts to make amends by giving some of the money to a homeless person, but ultimately realizes that her actions are not enough to assuage her guilt. She turns to her therapist for help and confesses her feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness.

As the episode progresses, the themes of grief and loss are explored in a variety of different ways, from hopeful to desperate. Even the supporting characters grapple with their own struggles - Ira begins to feel the weight of his own mortality and begins planning for his own death, while Zoey worries about her future and her place in the world.

Despite the heavy subject matter, the episode is not without its lighter moments. Cybill's ongoing feud with her ex-husband Jeff provides a few laughs, as does her attempt to put together a funeral playlist for Diane.

Overall, "Mourning Has Broken" is a poignant episode that explores the often difficult and complicated emotions that come with loss. While there are moments of sadness and despair, the episode ultimately offers hope and comfort to those struggling with the death of a loved one.