And the Blind Spot
Overview: Max and Caroline must prove their cleaning skills to Sophie in order to be hired as maids for her cleaning business.
Air date: 2/6/2012
Directed by: Ted Wass
Guest Stars: Jennifer Coolidge as Sophie Kachinsky, Brad Grunberg as Big Bill, Joey Baker as Hot Body.
Review By: Jason Schulte
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In 2 Broke Girls Season 1, Episode 15, “And the Blind Spot,” Max and Caroline find themselves once again caught between friendship, frustration, and the never-ending struggle to get their cupcake business off the ground. This episode lands somewhere in the middle of the pack. It is not one of the funniest or most memorable episodes of the season, but it is also far from a bad one.
The main story centers on Sophie, who starts pushing the idea that Caroline is holding Max back. When Max and Caroline need extra money to fund a website for their cupcake business, they turn to Sophie for cleaning work. That seems simple enough, but Caroline’s complete lack of cleaning skills quickly becomes a problem. What starts as a chance to make progress turns into another test of whether Max and Caroline can actually function as partners.
Sophie’s role in the episode adds plenty of energy, especially as she tries to get inside Max’s head. Jennifer Coolidge continues to bring a big, bold presence to the series, and her character works best when she is stirring things up just enough to make Max and Caroline question where they stand with each other.
One pattern that is becoming more noticeable in 2 Broke Girls is how often the show puts Max and Caroline at odds. Conflict can definitely add humor and tension, but the stronger moments usually happen when they stop fighting and remember they are better together. This episode follows that same pattern. There is friction, there are hurt feelings, and there are plenty of sarcastic remarks, but the real payoff comes from seeing the two of them find their way back to the same side.
Overall, “And the Blind Spot” is a decent episode of 2 Broke Girls. It may not stand out as one of the season’s best, but it does continue to build the dynamic between Max, Caroline, and Sophie. The episode works best as another reminder that Max and Caroline’s friendship is messy, imperfect, and sometimes frustrating, but it is also the heart of the show.