Ep 12. Groundhog Day
- TV14
- February 1, 2018
- 21 min
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7.6 (817)
In Superstore season 3 episode 12, titled "Groundhog Day," the employees of Cloud 9 find themselves stuck in a time loop, reliving the same day over and over again. The day begins like any other, but soon after the employees arrive for work, they realize they're experiencing déjà vu... over and over again.
As each day restarts, the employees begin to realize that they can anticipate certain events and try to change them, leading to some creative problem-solving and hilarious results. For example, Jonah tries to save Mateo from knocking over a display, Garrett tries to stop a customer from trying on a pair of shoes too small for him, and Sandra takes the opportunity to confess her feelings for Jerry.
Throughout the episode, the employees try to figure out why they're stuck in this time loop and how to break free from it. Some characters become frustrated and anxious, while others try to make the best of the situation.
Meanwhile, outside the store, Glenn is dealing with a personal crisis of his own. His wife has gone into labor at the hospital, but he can't leave the store because of the time loop. He enlists the help of Cheyenne and Dina to assist his wife, leading to some unexpected complications.
As the employees continue to relive the same day, they come to a greater understanding of each other and their relationships begin to deepen. They also discover some surprising things about themselves, and are forced to confront some uncomfortable truths.
Overall, Superstore season 3 episode 12 is a fast-paced and entertaining episode that demonstrates the strong comedic writing and character development that has made the show a success. It's a must-watch for fans of the series looking for a fun and fresh take on the classic "time loop" trope.