Somebody Somewhere Season 3 Episode 7 Recap: The final episode of Season 3 of Somebody, Somewhere ends the touching, slice-of-life journey we’ve been on with the people of Manhattan, Kansas. Episode 7 was written by Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen, Bridget Everett, and Lennon Parham, who also directed it. It gives fans the emotional closure they’ve been waiting for while also celebrating the connections that make this show so special.
Sam and Tricia’s Journey Through Grief
At the start of the show, Sam (Bridget Everett) was dealing with the death of her sister Holly. In the finale, her grief brings her closer to Tricia. Tricia faces her pain head-on when she realizes they forgot Holly’s birthday for the first time. She goes into Holly’s old home, which is now Sam’s, for the first time since Holly’s death.
A great moment is when they talk openly about their grief. Tricia tells Sam that she is afraid that moving on will mean losing Holly, but Sam reassures her that love and grief can live together. This honest talk between sisters shows how far they’ve come. Sam used to be paralyzed by grief, but now she helps her sister get through it by giving Tricia Holly’s necklace as a sign of healing.
Joel’s Big Change
The episode goes back to Joel’s problems with faith and belonging. Last week, he talked about how his complicated feelings about the church were making him feel empty. Joel takes a brave step forward this week by going back to Pastor Deb’s church. Joel finally feels like he can connect with someone after hearing her say, “I’ve been waiting for you!”
Because he is more clear now, he has an honest talk with his partner, Brad. Brad is upset, but Joel has changed—he doesn’t try to hide how he feels anymore. The fact that he felt comfortable enough to tell Brad about this shows how his friendship with Sam helped him go from being hesitant to being sure of himself.
The Strong Bond Between Sam and Joel
In the end, Sam and Joel’s friendship is the most important thing. Joel (Jeff Hiller) tells Sam how much she’s changed his life, which is a very touching act of thanks. In flashbacks to Season 1, we remember how Sam told her early on that she might not be “friendship material.” The sincere answer from Joel, “I think you’re my person” shows how close they are.
This scene shows how well the show can balance humor and sadness. For example; Joel’s emotional relief is shown by his funny “murder” of Sam’s toilet.
At the end of the scene, Tricia smells Sam’s sweater and laughs, which is a trademark of Somebody Somewhere. The sweater still smells like her shift at an animal shelter. This show is a great example of the bittersweet beauty of life because it finds humor even when things are sad.
Iceland and Sam’s Self-Discovery
In this episode, Sam’s dream of Iceland (Ólafur Darri Ólafsson) is brought up again. The dream is a metaphor for her desire to discover new things, have new experiences, and connect with herself. She has grown because she is now ready to take risks, make changes and value her relationships. Sam has been on a journey to find joy and meaning in her life again and Iceland may always be a dream.
A Sad and Sweet Farewell
Sam sings Miley Cyrus’s “The Climb” at the end of the finale, which is a fitting end to a show that celebrates life’s ups and downs. It’s in her strong, honest voice that Somebody Somewhere comes alive; a show about finding beauty in the everyday and strength in community. As we say goodbye to Manhattan, Kansas, it’s hard not to feel both sad and happy at the same time. This was such a rare and beautiful show.
In an interview with TVLine, Bridget Everett called Somebody Somewhere “a gift,” talking about how the show mixes humor, sadness, and happiness in a way that feels very real. She said she was thankful to be a part of a show that connected with viewers by showing the ups and downs of real life. In his speech, Everett said that the show shows the beauty in everyday things and can make you laugh or cry.
Everett talked about the finale and how it gave the characters a meaningful ending while staying true to the show’s heartfelt tone. She really liked how her character, Sam, went through a lot of emotions and how close everyone in the cast was to each other. Everett says that the show’s success comes from how it handles grief, growth and love while still being realistic and relatable.
As a powerful and uplifting way to say goodbye to the show, Everett’s performance of Miley Cyrus’s “The Climb” in the finale was also very important to her. Somebody Somewhere wasn’t just a TV show for Everett; it was a reminder of how important it is to find joy and connection in the little things in life.
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