Carded and Discarded

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

Sam, Neal, and Bill befriend a pretty new transfer student, but soon fear of losing her to the popular crowd and try to win her over with a series of fun things they plan for her. Lindsay, Nick, Daniel, and Ken decide to get fake IDs so they can see a hot local band perform at a bar. However, after they go through the trouble of getting their IDs and going into the bar, the group is stunned to find out who the hot local bands lead singer is.

Our Take

A sweet, funny hour that balances both storylines well. The geeks’ panic over keeping a new friend hits that specific middle school fear of losing someone to cooler people, and Bill gets a great moment with the bartender. The fake ID plot builds to a genuinely surprising reveal that lands perfectly. One of the season’s best, and honestly worth seeking out even if you’ve fallen behind.