: This episode captures the genuine anxiety of starting high school and the intense pressure to conform.
: Like many 90s sitcoms tackling "social issues," the plot follows a very standard path. You know exactly how the confrontation with Cassie will end from the moment she pulls out a cigarette.
: Kellie Shanygne Williams (Laura) does a great job portraying the internal conflict between wanting to be popular and staying true to her values.
In this episode, the focus shifts to Laura Winslow as she begins her first day of high school. She quickly learns that the social hierarchy is a minefield when she is befriended by a "cool" girl named Cassie. However, the friendship comes with a price: Cassie expects Laura to smoke to fit in.
: This episode captures the genuine anxiety of starting high school and the intense pressure to conform.
: Like many 90s sitcoms tackling "social issues," the plot follows a very standard path. You know exactly how the confrontation with Cassie will end from the moment she pulls out a cigarette.
: Kellie Shanygne Williams (Laura) does a great job portraying the internal conflict between wanting to be popular and staying true to her values.
In this episode, the focus shifts to Laura Winslow as she begins her first day of high school. She quickly learns that the social hierarchy is a minefield when she is befriended by a "cool" girl named Cassie. However, the friendship comes with a price: Cassie expects Laura to smoke to fit in.