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Paula Needs to Get Over Josh!
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Director: Aline Brosh McKennaWriter: Rene Gube
Aired: April 18, 2016 — Season: {{{season}}} — Episode: {{{number}}} — Nielsen ratings: {{{ratings}}}
Description: Relationships are forever changed at Jayma Chan's wedding.


Plot

“
I love this. A chain hotel with French decor and Italian food served tapas-style while a Filipino girl marries a Jewish guy in a lightly Arabian Nights-style wedding. It is so romantic!
”
— Darryl Whitefeather

Back in 1995, a six year old Rebecca Bunch was obsessed with having a movie inspired romance; in 2016 she is in a hospital being treated for a UTI. Her significant other Greg is with her and admits he left a date he was on as soon as he learned about her condition. He leaves when Paula asks to speak to Rebecca alone and runs into Josh after purchasing a balloon. Greg tells Josh he is in a relationship with Rebecca now and warns his friend to back off. Josh does so but reminds Greg that he and Rebecca have a history and a special connection. Meanwhile, Paula is furious at Rebecca for lying and ruining all of her work (♫ After Everything I've Done For You (That You Didn't Ask For) ♫). Paula tells Rebecca she's fooling herself if she thinks she's over Josh and storms off.

Afterwards, Greg accompanies Rebecca back to her apartment after she checks out of the hospital but doesn't stay long as his insecurities about Josh make him leave. At home he discusses this with his father but Greg ignores his dad's advice convincing himself to be aloof around Rebecca. Over at Josh and Valencia's apartment, they discuss their future. He is now looking for a ring and asks that she let him plan this in his own way. At Rebecca's apartment, she talks to Heather about Greg feeling that a special moment needs to happen to solidify their love. Heather tells her to ignore such cliché romantic fantasies and just be honest about her feelings. She also stresses that Rebecca do this in a chill manner so as not to freak Greg out.

Rebecca visits Greg at his home as they both awkwardly pretend to be something they aren't. She finds his invitation to Jayma Chan's wedding and convinces Greg they should go together. Using Paula's tracking device on Lourdes Chan, Rebecca finds her at Cup of boba with Josh's aunt Tita Myrna. She gets re-invited to the wedding after presenting an expensive wedding gift for Jayma. Later at the law firm, Darryl sadly watches on as Paula refuses to accept Rebecca's apology or even talk to her. Rebecca goes to a jewelry store to get ear rings for the wedding and bumps into Josh. The jeweler reveals he is looking at engagement rings for Valencia creating a gloomy tension between him and Rebecca. She congratulates Josh and awkwardly exits the store.

The day of the wedding, Rebecca puts on a fancy dress hoping for romance while Greg wears casual clothing to emphasize his new blasé attitude. After the ceremony was over everyone went to the wedding reception ballroom. It's there that Josh fixates on Rebecca who was entering the room with Greg. Rebecca is enchanted by the festivities as are Darryl and White Josh who are attending wearing matching tuxedos. Greg grabs drinks at the bar and on his way back sees Josh and Rebecca talking. Josh worries that Greg will hurt her but Rebecca assures him she knows what she's doing. When Greg returns Rebecca asks him for a slow dance but instead he makes a goofy spectacle. She pleads with him to be serious but before he can comply the floor is cleared so the bride and groom can have their first dance.

When Rebecca expresses frustration over Greg's attitude he decides to drop the facade and try to enjoy the event. However, they are interrupted again when the floor was cleared once more due to a performance from Josh and the other groomsmen. Greg notices a look between Rebecca and Josh which makes him start drinking heavily. Afterwards, Darryl sees Rebecca looking forlorn while White Josh confronts a drunk Greg. At the Proctor residence, Darryl arrives and convinces Paula that Rebecca needs her. Meanwhile, Tita Myrna gives Josh his grandmothers ring. Josh is appreciative of the gesture until a look from Myrna to Valencia makes him realize he's being manipulated. When Daryl returns with Paula, she and Rebecca run too each other and simultaneously apologize for what happened.

Afterwards Rebecca talks to Paula about Greg and wanting to have the perfect romantic moment with him. Paula advises her not to wait and immediately tell him how she feels. Meanwhile, Josh confronts Valencia in private about her and Myrna's scheme feeling it was another example of her not trusting him. Valencia tells him she lost her patience and knew he wouldn't propose. Josh argues that she never listens to him but she refuses to hear any excuses. Valencia tells him she's done waiting and that they are through. At the same time Rebecca goes to the bar where she finds Greg wasted. Despite this, she tells Greg how she feels about him and asks him for a response. Before he could say anything Greg catches a glimpse of Josh Chan and recalls the courthouse kiss he had with Rebecca.

Instead of being honest Greg reacts indifferently to Rebecca's confession and passes out. White Josh apologizes on Greg's behalf and tells Rebecca he'll see to it that Greg gets home. A disappointed Rebecca stays to watch Tita Myrna sing (♫ One Indescribable Instant ♫) when she Josh texts her. They meet up and drive the wedding Cadillac to a secluded hill top where Josh tells her he and Valencia are over. Josh says he can't stop thinking about Rebecca and reveals he still has the love letter she wrote him years ago. Having gotten the romantic moment she was waiting for she and Josh sleep together. Across town at the Serrano residence a hung over Greg admits to himself that he loves Rebecca. Back at the hilltop, Rebecca confesses that she moved to West Covina specifically for Josh which unsettles him.

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After having sex, Rebecca tells Josh that she moved West Covina just for him.



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In a Podcast for Vulture.com, co-creators Rachel Bloom and Aline Brosh McKenna discussed that this episode originally came in at 55 minutes and they had to trim it down to forty. This included cutting an imaginary dance sequence between Greg and Rebecca.
Filming of a deleted scene.

Quotes

veSeason One Episodes
Michael McDonald as Darryl Whitefeather    "Pilot" N/A
Directed by: Marc Webb - Written by: Aline Brosh McKenna and Rachel Bloom

New York attorney Rebecca Bunch moves to West Covina to pursue her ex-boyfriend Josh Chan.

1x1 main photo    "Josh Just Happens to Live Here!" October 12, 2015
Directed by: Marc Webb - Written by: Rachel Bloom & Aline Brosh MCKenna

New York lawyer Rebecca Bunch makes an impulsive decision to move to West Covina, California.

1x2 main photo    "Josh's Girlfriend is Really Cool!" October 19, 2015
Directed by: Don Scardino - Written by: Rachel Bloom & Aline Brosh McKenna

Rebecca unexpectedly bonds with Valencia much to the dismay of Josh and Paula.

1x3 main photo    "I Hope Josh Comes to My Party!" October 26, 2015
Directed by: Tamra Davis - Written by: Rachel Bloom & Aline Brosh McKenna

Rebecca thows a party in order to get quality time with Josh.

1x4 main photo    "I'm Going on a Date with Josh's Friend!" November 2, 2015
Directed by: Stuart McDonald - Written by: Erin Ehrlich

Greg asks Rebecca out on a date while Josh hopes to land the job of his dreams.

Josh and I Are Good People! main photo    "Josh and I Are Good People!" November 9, 2015
Directed by: Alex Hardcastle - Written by: Michael Hitchcock

Rebecca goes to extremes to prove Greg that he's wrong about her being a terrible person.

My First Thanksgiving With Josh! main photo    "My First Thanksgiving With Josh!" November 23, 2015
Directed by: Joanna Kerns - Written by: Rene Gube

Rebecca gets invited to Josh's family Thanksgiving dinner where she hopes to impress his parents.

I'm So Happy That Josh is So Happy main photo    "I'm So Happy That Josh Is So Happy!" November 28, 2015
Directed by: Lawrence Trilling - Written by: Sono Patel

Rebecca becomes depressed after Josh and Valencia move in together.

My Mom, Greg's Mom and Josh's Sweet Dance Moves! main photo    "My Mom, Greg's Mom and Josh's Sweet Dance Moves!" November 30, 2015
Directed by: Steven Tsuchida - Written by: Rachel Specter & Audrey Wauchope

Rebecca's mother visits; Greg and Heather go to Christmas dinner with his mother and step family.

I'm Going to the Beach with Josh and His Friends! main photo    "I'm Going to the Beach with Josh and His Friends!" November 30, 2015
Directed by: Kenny Ortega - Written by: Dan Gregor & Doug Mand

Rebecca rents a party bus to hang out with Josh and his friends at the beach.

I'm Back at Camp with Josh main photo    "I'm Back at Camp with Josh!" February 1, 2016
Directed by: Michael Shultz - Written by: Jack Dolgen

Rebecca volunteers at a youth camp with Josh; Darryl invites Greg, Hector and White Josh over to his place for a party.

1x11 main photo    "That Text Was Not Meant for Josh!" February 8, 2016
Directed by: Daisy Meyer - Written by: Elisabeth Kiernan Averick

Rebecca accidentally sends a text meant for Paula concerning Josh to Josh himself.

Queso    "Josh and I Work on a Case!" February 22, 2016
Directed by: Steven Tsuchida - Written by: Aline Brosh McKenna & Rachel Bloom

Rebecca recruits Josh to help work on a case.

1x13 Promotional photo 5    "Josh and I Go to Los Angeles!" February 29, 2016
Directed by: Michael Patrick Jann - Written by: Aline Brosh McKenna

Rebecca faces off against her New York rival Audra Levine.

Josh is Going to Hawaii! Main photo    "Josh is Going to Hawaii!" March 6, 2016
Directed by: Erin Erhlich - Written by: Sono Patel

Rebecca is convinced by Paula to chase after Josh who is going to Hawaii.

1x15 Promotional photo 4    "Josh Has No Idea Where I Am!" 3/21/16
Directed by: Steven Tsuchida - Written by: Aline Brosh McKenna and Rachel Bloom

While on a plane trip Rebecca has a therapy session with Dr.Akopian.

1x16 Promotional photo 5    "Josh's Sister is Getting Married!" 3/28/2016
Directed by: Alex Hardcastle - Written by: Audrey Wauchope and Rachel Spector

Rebecca is asked to be a bridesmaid in Josh's sisters wedding.

1x17 Promotional photo 6    "Why Is Josh in a Bad Mood?" 4/11/2016
Directed by: Joanna Kerns - Written by: Jack Dolgen

Paula suspects Rebecca of having a steamy affair and Josh is upset when he discovers who that is with.

1x18 Promotional photo 9    "Paula Needs to Get Over Josh!" 4/18/2016
Directed by: Aline Brosh McKenna - Written by: Rene Gube

Relationships are forever changed at Jayma Chan's wedding.

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