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Mommie Nearest is the sixteenth episode (36th overall) of the second season which was broadcast on June 9, 2002.

The Meaning Of Life Lesson[]

"Sometimes she gets a little caught up in herself and needs to be reminded she has children." - Courtney Gripling

”I’ve learned a lesson: be careful what you ask for or be happy with what you already got.” - Carl Foutley

Synopsis[]

Courtney's mother has to stay in the hospital after a bad facelift, causing Courtney to find comfort in Lois. Ginger becomes jealous of Lois and Courtney's bond, especially when Courtney has to stay in their house for a few days. Meanwhile, Dr. Dave convinces Carl to wear a fake chin before going into surgery to make his real one larger.

Appearances []

  • Ginger Foutley 
  • Carl Foutley 
  • Courtney Gripling 
  • Macie Lightfoot 
  • Hoodsey Bishop 
  • Dodie Bishop 
  • Lois Foutley 
  • Terrence 
  • Miranda Killgallen 
  • Blake Gripling 
  • Dr. Juan
  • Running Doctor 
  • Dr. Dave
  • Claire Gripling 
  • TV Announcer 
  • Brandon Higsby (cameo)

Quotes[]

Courtney: (answering Ginger's question) 5:30. Can you believe it? Up with the pheasants.
Ginger: Uh, you mean the chickens.
Courtney: Those, too.  


Courtney: Well, mama I hope you've learned your lesson. There's just no trusting a medical facility called "Same Day Nip and Tuck."


Miranda: (talking about Mrs. Gripling) Ugh. You better come quick, Mrs. Foutley. Now she's in pain. 
Lois: What happened? 
Miranda: She just found out this isn't a private room. 


Dodie: Well, there's helpful and then there's Courtney helpful. 


Continuity []

  • Macie and Dodie recall Courtney's traits from the episode "Season of Caprice". 

Trivia []

  • Darren does not appear in this episode.
  • The title of the episode is a reference to the novel and film adaptation Mommie Dearest. 
  • Hoodsey mentions that his mother and Carl have the same skin tone while Hodsey is putting makeup on Carl's fake chin in the school bathroom.

Errors []

  • The top of Miranda's ponytail disappears for one frame when she talks about Claire's botched face lift. 

Gallery[]

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