Episode 57 - S3E12 "Girlfight"

Noel gets a job offer in Seattle and celebrates by toilet papering the library with Felicity. A shocking health event pulls Ben back into Avery's mess. Sean tells Meghan he's going to have a bar mitzvah and invites his rabbi over for dinner. Elena studies for the MCATs with DeForrest, but struggles to find a romantic spark with him. We chat about senior pranks, pity kisses, and whether or not men and women can ever be just friends. Rewatch S3E15 "Senioritis" with us!

Ben goes with Avery to Southampton, without Felicity. Noel makes a "break-up kit" to cheer her up, but Felicity decides she can't let Ben go without a fight. Meghan holds a seance, and Sean's skepticism is challenged by the spirit of his Gaboom. Elena is temporarily blinded and meets a warm and friendly classmate, DeForrest. We're joined once again by Felicity superfan and fellow podcaster Kurt of The Strange Sessions podcast. We chat about his favorite moment in the whole series (which occurs in this episode), if he's ever connected with spirits of those who have passed, and his wild story being the Molly of the story when he had to lead a friend around campus while she was visually impaired! Join us and rewatch S3E14 "The Break-Up Kit."Follow Kurt on Instagram at @thestrangesessions and catch the Strange Sessions podcast on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/@thestrangesessions3311 or Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0uP5fglLJU6pznpMEn8ZEX?si=619387aadaf248e2To listen to Kurt's spooky spirit box/Estes Method experience while ghost hunting in Campbellsport, head to The Strange Sessions Season 9 Episode 9: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Gs2wwzClAG47PvjhQ91iz?si=0ZrvQWB8T02jHkT8R54e1g 

Felicity and friends host a screening of Sean's docuventary for Meghan's filmmaker friend, but a citywide blackout sheds light on the secrets being kept among the group. Avery offers to help Ben cheat on a test, which he keeps from Felicity. Meghan and her visiting friend may have a more complicated history than they are letting on. Noel keeps courting Avery, despite her pining for Ben. Elena considers cosmetic surgery after her breakup with Tracy. We discuss three-wick candles, callbacks to seasons 1 and 2, and whether or not Ben's savior complex is really behind his attraction to Avery. Join us as we rewatch S3E13 "Blackout."

Felicity and friends each handle the shooting at their holiday party in different ways. Elena gets Felicity to take a self-defense class with her. One of the victims forms a bond with Ben. Noel finds life meaningless. Tracy returns from Africa with a girlfriend. Meanwhile, Meghan is assigned work at a school, where she has to work with (gasp!) kids. We chat about ambulance rides, what we would want as a "thanks for saving my life" present, and how all the boys (except Sean) disappoint us this episode. Rewatch S3E12 "Girlfight" with us!

The girls prep for a holiday party before break while juggling the surrounding chaos in their lives. James won't stop contacting Molly to get back together, and his threats escalate. Felicity's mom comes to visit and gets a bad impression of Ben while swooning over Noel. Tracy and Elena try to define the relationship after having sex, but an opportunity for Tracy muddies the waters. Sean sells Christmas trees to make a buck, which Meghan insists was her idea. We answer your questions about Ben's protector role, other 90s characters who waited for marriage, and why Felicity fans had to wait four months to find out who was on the receiving end of James' gunshot. Let's rewatch S3E11 "And to All a Good Night" together.If you or a loved one is dealing with domestic violence, free and confidential help is available 24/7. Call 1-800-799-7233, text "START" to 88788, or chat online at thehotline.org. You are not alone, and it is not your fault. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.

Molly returns to the apartment seeking help from Felicity and Ben as James' behavior escalates. Meanwhile, Felicity learns she needs to get an A on a final exam for a class she hasn't attended all semester, on top of working with Noel to pitch Loser Pet Store to executives at Icebox. Sean and Meghan haven't gotten lucky since his surgery, causing insecurities to run wild. Elena and Tracy agree to be friends, but Elena gets jealous when Tracy is selected as a shirtless model for a sexy student calendar. We chat about our favorite guest stars on the show, Ben's character growth, and theories as to why this episode has two different titles. Rewatch S3E10 "Let's Get It On" with us!If you or a loved one is dealing with domestic violence, free and confidential help is available 24/7. Call 1-800-799-7233, text "START" to 88788, or chat online at thehotline.org. You are not alone, and it is not your fault. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.

Felicity gets a new roommate - Molly's drug-dealing/abusing boyfriend, James - and Ben struggles to keep everything he knows under wraps. Noel and Felicity team up on an animated series, Loser Pet Store, combining their graphic design and art skills. The dean calls Elena in to give a statement about her relationship with McGrath, but she worries that speaking out will make her look like a fraud. Meghan feels like she has gotten domesticated since dating Sean and wants to harness her former wild self again. We reminisce about the early days of internet animation series, drug addiction storylines in other teen shows, and, of course, revel in Sean's assless chaps. Join us as we rewatch S3E9 "James and the Giant Piece."If you or someone you know needs help with substance abuse, SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

Javier asks Felicity a BIG favor, as he and Samuel seek to have kids. At Al-Anon meetings, Ben learns more about Molly's boyfriend, James, and his substance abuse. Noel competes for Jane's attention when a lifelong friend, Tricky, enters the picture. Tracy breaks up with Elena, revealing that he knows she slept with Finn. We discuss a whole lot of tropes, from surrogates to egg and sperm donors and "fridging," so buckle up! Let's rewatch S3E8 "A Good Egg."

Ben is home recovering after being jumped by Randy's frat bros when his dad reaches out to Felicity as an emissary to persuade Ben to see him. Noel starts using the insights he illegally obtained from Jane's email to woo her. Sean finds God and his Jewish roots after his testicle surgery, which threatens his future with Meghan, the Wiccan. Elena is in moral turmoil after cheating on Tracy while the campus is abuzz with McGrath's Me Too moment. We answer listener questions, gasp at Noel's egregious stalker behavior, share how often we dance by ourselves at home, marvel at Keri Russell's and John Ritter's performances, and so much more. Come rewatch S3E7 "Kissing Mr. Covington" with us!

Back for another dramatic episode is guest co-host and Felicity fan, Ryan Luis Rodriguez of the One Track Mind and Reels of Justice podcasts! Sean turns the camera on himself this episode, as his outpatient testicle procedure turns out to be more serious than he thought. Richard shares that he's a never-been-kissed virgin. Elena has to pull an all-nighter with Finn while Tracy is gone. Noel meets Jane (played by Tyra Banks) and violates her privacy. Plus, Felicity recruits Randy to persuade Ben that nothing happened between them, but of course, it's a disaster. We discuss the DVD commentary with the expert, Tyra's cultural impact and recent reckoning, and how the ensemble cast really shines in this episode. Join us as we rewatch S3E6 "One Ball, Two Strikes." Follow Ryan on Instagram at @1trackmindpodcast and @reelsofjustice and catch his podcasts One Track Mind and Reels of Justice at:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-track-mind-with-ryan-luis-rodriguez/id1431611476 https://reelsofjustice.buzzsprout.com/