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Many sitcoms have earned a place in the hearts of TV watchers. Some such favorites include The Office, Seinfeld, Friends, and How I Met Your Mother. Many fans of these sitcoms can name a few favorite scenes or quotes from these universally great comedies.
Superstore, although shorter than most sitcoms, has its equal share of fantastic and humorous moments. This is primarily thanks to its large ensemble of humorous characters that have differing personalities, which make for a good dynamic. Such fun duos include Jonah (Ben Feldman) and Amy (America Ferrera), Glen (Mark McKinney) and Dina (Lauren Ash), and Mateo (Nico Santos) and Cheyenne (Nichole Sakura). However, while it is short, the short series makes for more impactful and memorable moments than other sitcoms, and it allowed for the series to end on a good note, as opposed to some series that dragged on far too long.
15 "Employee Appreciation Day"
Season 4, Episode 22 (2019)
The Cloud 9 crew looks at something off camera in Superstore.Image via NBC
Amy and Jonah end up on opposite sides of an argument about labor rights in “Employee Appreciation Day.” When Cloud 9 celebrates their employees with ice cream and Frisbees, Jonah calls out Amy’s efforts as manipulation tactics to stop efforts to unionize. A professional disagreement becomes increasingly more personal between the two, but ultimately it’s Mateo who takes the biggest hit when corporate calls in ICE to inspect the labor force.
“Employee Appreciation Day” gave fans a heartbreaker of an ending to close Season 4. In a storyline that feels especially timely, the store’s coordinated effort to protect one of their own from being deported has moments of comedy via strong character work while still building tension throughout. Although the runtime is less than 22 minutes, the episode feels like a feature-length movie, and those who had been with the show since day one were left stunned by the time the credits rolled. —Brad LaCour
14 "Golden Globes Party"
Season 3, Episode 9 (2018)
Everyone looks at the TV in Amy's house in Superstore.Image via NBC
Amy is determined to throw a party after her divorce in “Golden Globes Party.” In a rare moment away from the store, the Cloud 9 team shows up at Amy’s house for her annual Golden Globes Party, but the pressure is on the host now that she’s missing ex-husband Adam (Ryan Gaul) to organize it. Unfortunately, throwing a party proves harder than it looks, especially when Amy doesn't know how to work the grill or work the TV.
Even though the character dynamics are generally the same, seeing everyone outside of Cloud 9 is a nice chance to see them in a more relaxed setting. Of course, relaxing for everyone other than Amy, who works so hard to get a win in her personal life without asking for help. From the missing pictures of Adam on the family frame piece to Dina making the ultimate sacrifice to eat a bird, the episode is full of funny moments. If nothing else, “Golden Globes Party” is a PSA for why you can’t cook barbecue in a microwave, in case that was necessary information to have. —Brad LaCour
13 "Guns, Pills and Birds"
Season 2, Episode 3 (2016)
Jonah and Garrett talk in the gun section in Superstore.Image via NBC
Jonah’s resistance to working the gun counter at Cloud 9 opens up a conversation about controversial things the store has in stock, leading Glenn to discover the pharmacy sells the morning-after pill. As Jonah and Glenn take their own personal stands, one crow that flies into the store turns into many when Dana tries to humanely evict the intruder. Before the shift is over, the store will host an open carry protest, Glenn selling pills to anyone who walks by, and a shopping bag that Dana shouldn’t open.
“Guns, Pills and Birds” is a prime example of how Superstore can address uncomfortable issues like gun control or unplanned pregnancies in a humorous way. All three plotlines weave together so perfectly, smoothly hopping from one to the other before they all meet, not wasting a moment in the episode. Ethics are tested, conflicting viewpoints are critiqued, and birds are hunted using ridiculous non-lethal methods. Everything a good sitcom needs. —Brad LaCour
12 "Sal's Dead"
Season 3, Episode 5 (2017)
Sal's dead body hangs out of the wall in Superstore.Image via NBC
Resident creep Sal (Sean Whalen) hasn’t been causing any trouble at Cloud 9, and there turns out to be a good reason why in “Sal’s Dead.” It’s once again Halloween season at the store, and Sal provides a lifelike decoration when his dead body is discovered inside the wall next to the women’s restroom. While Mateo tries on Sal’s personality, Amy inadvertently plays matchmaker for Jonas when she pretends to be him on a dating app.
Superstore has some of its best moments when it leans into especially dark humor, as showcased in “Sal’s Dead.” Mateo’s transformation in Sal is a thin premise that’s easy to forgive when he hilariously embraces the dead coworkers' more alarming personality traits. On the less morbid side of the episode, the romance between Jonah and Kelly (Kelly Stables) is introduced, which sets up more complications for the teased and delayed romance with Amy. —Brad LaCour
11 "Black Friday"
Season 2, Episode 9 (2016)
The Cloud 9 crew looks exhausted in Superstore.Image via NBC
When the Cloud 9 employees show up before sunrise, and angry mobs gather outside the locked doors, it can only mean one thing: Black Friday. This is Jonah’s first year seeing the retail riots up close, and while he’s excited, the rest of the store is less than enthusiastic. If the shift can’t get any worse, a bout of food poisoning rips through the staff, thinning the numbers down to those who are too ill to leave the store.
A show taking place in a retail chain is obligated to focus one episode on arguably the busiest day of the year, but that also means the expectations for such an episode are higher. Superstore delivers big with its Black Friday story, satirizing the take-no-prisoners attitude the customers have to grabbing deals before they’re gone, while the staff turn on one another over whose potluck dish made them all sick. The highlight goes to Garrett, who motivates the team with a speech about doing the bare minimum and saving the day. —Brad LaCour
10 "All-Nighter"
Season 1, Episode 9 (2016)
The employees wrap up in blankets in the store and chat in Superstore episode All-Nighter.Image via NBC
Cloud 9 employees are stuck at the superstore to complete unfinished tasks assigned at the last minute by corporate. Although the employees stick around to complete these new tasks, corporate ends up locking their employees in the store overnight due to automatic locks on the store that occur after a certain time period.
This episode provides more insight into the characters, mostly Glenn, who quickly becomes a fan favorite despite his overly optimistic attitude in such a sour situation, especially when his car gets stolen by a stranger in a mishap to get something out of the glove compartment. Eventually, everyone breaks free of their molds and starts to party all night, leading to some fun moments between the characters.
9 "Halloween Theft"
Season 2, Episode 6 (2016)
The employees wearing costumes gather and look concerned in Superstore episode Halloween Theft.Image via NBC
Dina is on the lookout for Halloween shoplifters and encourages Cloud 9 employees to do the same. Throughout the episode, Dina interrogates shoppers about what they plan to purchase and their uses for them, essentially harassing them and the other employees over her paranoia. Meanwhile, Mateo and his secret boyfriend Jeff make plans for a date later on. Garett (Colton Dunn) struggles with his attraction towards Dina while dressed in a "sexy cop" Halloween costume.
This episode was a fun one, being able to see every character in a costume, especially Dina, who was initially opposed to the idea at first. This opposition and later assimilation allowed for her relationship with Garett to somewhat deepen. Furthermore, other smaller relationships — Jeff and Mateo, for example — are developed. More importantly, who doesn't love a Halloween-themed episode?
8 "Video Game Release"
Season 3, Episode 13 (2018)
Customers dressed in renaissance garb outside the store in Superstore episode Video Game Release.Image via NBC
A new video game releases at Cloud 9, and Amy asks Dina if she can reserve a copy of the game, though Dina denies her the opportunity. As a result, Jonah attempts to help Amy secure her own copy of the game. Meanwhile, Sandra and Glenn team up to prove that they are not the doormats that Dina believes them to be.
It was nice seeing two of the nicest pushovers in Superstore gain an air of confidence as they took control of their lives and acted like the higher-ups they are (though they could have been gentler about it). It was also funny to see how Glenn and Sandra (Kaliko Kauahi) make the perfect duo who realize that their harsh, strict, and uptight attitudes have consequences. Meanwhile, it was nice to see Jonah and Amy work together, as similar to Glenn and Sandra, they work hilariously off each other, being able to tag off and play on each other's humor.
7 "Secret Shopper"
Season 1, Episode 6 (2016)
The employees gather around a laptop computer in the break room in Superstore episode Secret Shopper.Image via NBC
This episode examines the concept of the secret shopper, which frightens Glenn due to the consequences that follow after a secret shopper. This brings to question everyone's test scores, and Jonah states he received a 100% on corporate policy, to which Amy scoffs at only because she believes that the tests don't matter. Meanwhile, Dina begins to sniff out fake shoppers to prove that she can identify a secret shopper at any cost.
This episode was another fun one. Being as new as the show was, it included plenty of new moments between Jonah and Amy, cementing them as a fan-favorite duo of the cast and proving that the two maintain good humor with each other. It was also fun seeing Glenn overthink the whole secret shopper, as he already is an overthinker, so his being even more on edge just adds to the episode.
6 "Delivery Day"
Season 4, Episode 5 (2018)
Dina about to give birth in a hospital with Jerusha and Glenn nearby in Superstore episode Delivery Day.Image via NBC
Dina is due for her delivery, although she is late. Meanwhile, Amy goes into labor early. "Delivery Day" narrows in on, as the episode title implies, the delivery day for both women, providing commentary on the healthcare system in a humorous way. While Dina enjoys her time in the delivery room, she hits on her new male doctor. Meanwhile, Garrett struggles with signing a congratulations card.
"Delivery Day" is a very funny episode that highlights the differences between high-quality healthcare and low-quality healthcare, ultimately revealing the difference in wealth between Amy and her boss Glenn (whom Dina is a surrogate). The funniest part of this sitcom episode is ultimately the struggle with Amy’s delivery versus the enjoyment that Dina is going through, making it almost reminiscent of How to Expect When You’re Expecting when two women in a single family have differing pregnancies.
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