Nobody Wants This Recap: You Can’t Unsee Something Like That

 

Joanne’s family is delightfully chaotic, and it’s impossible not to love them. In the

 latest episode of Nobody Wants This, Joanne and Noah’s relationship is tested

 when her parents, Henry and Lynn, along with Henry’s new boyfriend, Pat,

 unexpectedly crash what was supposed to be a low-key Vanderpump Rules night.

 The result? Easily the funniest episode to date. Written by Jane Becker and

 directed by Karen Maine, "This Ick" hits all the right rom-com notes: hilarious

 family dynamics, relatable relationship tension, and Adam Brody nailing a

 ridiculous Italian accent as he yells “prego” over a jar of pasta sauce. What more

 could you want from a rom-com?

The episode kicks off when Joanne’s sister, Morgan, starts complaining that

 Joanne’s new relationship is hurting their podcast. Downloads are dropping, and

 the comments? Brutal. Morgan insists that Noah is the problem and suggests it's

 time for her to meet him properly — surely she’ll see what all the fuss is about,

 even if she jokingly assumes they’re having “freaky rabbi sex through a hole in a

 sheet.” Joanne takes the challenge in stride, certain that once Morgan spends

 some

 time with Noah, she’ll warm up to him. After all, he’s funny! He even brings a literal

 sheet with a hole in it as a joke to break the ice. Morgan, despite herself, seems a

 little impressed.

Things are going well until Henry, Lynn, and Pat announce they’re coming over. This

 throws Noah into full “Meet the Parents” mode, and his anxiety skyrockets. He’s

 suddenly in a panic about everything, from the lack of snacks to being dressed in

 his basketball clothes. Ignoring Joanne’s reassurances that her parents are not

 worth the stress, Noah heads out to fix the situation, returning not in a blazer but

 in what he emphatically calls a “sport coat” — over a hoodie, no less — with an

 oversized bouquet of sunflowers. Joanne’s mother, Lynn, takes one look at him and

 exclaims, “Oy vey, a rabbi!” before comparing him to Billy Joel and going on about

 how Billy Joel’s birthday is just three days after hers. It's hilariously off-kilter, and

 by the time Henry casually mentions how podiatry is a steady profession because

 “almost everyone has feet,” you can’t help but wish they were regulars on the

 show.

Noah’s stress, however, doesn’t seem to fade. He’s trying way too hard, and Joanne

 can’t help but cringe. His Italian-accented “prego” in response to Morgan offering

 to put the sunflowers in an old pasta sauce jar is particularly cringeworthy. For

 Joanne, it’s a bit too much — she’s hit “the ick,” that irredeemable moment where

 everything about your partner suddenly feels wrong. Morgan knows the feeling

 well; she once broke up with a guy after seeing him jog with a backpack, and

 Joanne herself once dumped someone over a disastrous game of ping pong.

 Joanne can’t quite admit it, but the relationship feels doomed.

And yet, just when we think Joanne might call it quits, Noah has a moment of

 clarity. After chatting with Lynn in the kitchen and witnessing firsthand how

 difficult it is for her to watch her ex-husband in a happy relationship, he realizes

 something important. He pulls Joanne aside, fully aware that his over-the-top

 behavior has pushed her to the brink. But he’s not apologizing for trying to make a

 good impression on her family — he’s trying to be the guy she deserves.

This heartfelt moment is what Nobody Wants This does so well. Beneath the

 chaotic humor and absurd family antics, there’s a core of genuine emotion. Noah’s

 willingness to confront Joanne’s doubts, to address the unspoken tension head-

on, transforms what could have been a break-up into a breakthrough. By the end

 of the episode, it’s clear that despite the cringeworthy moments, Noah and Joanne

 are stronger for it.

The episode shines thanks to the pitch-perfect chemistry between the ensemble

 cast, blending awkward family moments with sweet, earnest romance. From

 Henry’s goofy podiatry jokes to Lynn’s barely contained jealousy, everyone plays

 their part in making the episode both laugh-out-loud funny and surprisingly

 touching. And, of course, Adam Brody’s absurd Italian accent is the cherry on top

 of this delightful rom-com sundae.

In short, Nobody Wants This delivers one of its best episodes yet. It’s a perfect mix

 of laugh-out-loud moments, relatable relationship drama, and heartfelt family

 dynamics. Joanne’s family may be unhinged, but in the best way possible, and

 you’ll find yourself wishing for more of their hilarious dysfunction.