Ep 4. Know Thy Selfie
- TV-14
- May 13, 2014
- 20 min
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8.5 (215)
In Faking It season 1 episode 4, titled "Know Thy Selfie," the main characters Karma and Amy have been accepted into Hester High School's Homecoming Court. However, their joy is short-lived when they learn that they need to have a date for the dance. Karma is excited to go with her crush Liam, but he surprises her by asking out her best friend Amy instead. Now, Karma is left dateless while Amy struggles with her growing romantic feelings for her best friend.
To make matters worse, the Hester High newspaper is launching a new feature called "Know Thy Selfie," where students submit photos of themselves along with personal quotes. Karma sees this as an opportunity to make Liam jealous and come crawling back to her, so she convinces Amy to take provocative photos to submit for the feature. However, the plan backfires when the photos go viral and cause a scandal, with the girls earning the nickname "Sexual Napalm" from their classmates.
As the fallout from the photos spreads, Karma and Amy must face the consequences of their actions and confront their feelings for each other. Meanwhile, Liam is caught in the middle of their drama and struggles to figure out his own romantic desires.
Throughout the episode, themes of friendship, identity, and acceptance are explored as the characters grapple with their own insecurities and navigate the complicated social hierarchy of high school. "Know Thy Selfie" is a humorous and heartfelt episode that captures the emotionally charged experiences of adolescence.