[s1e2] Wigs May 2026

In "Wigs," Alexa (Paris Berelc) and Katie (Isabel May) deal with the immediate aftermath of shaving their heads to keep Alexa's leukemia diagnosis a secret as they start high school. The girls search for a "colorful solution" to maintain appearances, leading them to a wig shop, while Alexa’s father, Dave, struggles to adjust to his daughter's new look. Critical Review & Themes

: The episode focuses on the "secret" of Alexa's illness. While some viewers feel the show oversimplifies the struggle of cancer by focusing on social standing, others appreciate the focus on "hope" and the idea that "friendship is the best medicine". [S1E2] Wigs

The episode balances the heavy reality of childhood cancer with the lighthearted, multi-camera sitcom format. In "Wigs," Alexa (Paris Berelc) and Katie (Isabel

: "Wigs" further establishes the family dynamics, contrasting Katie’s single-mom household (Jennifer) with Alexa’s more affluent family. Jennifer is portrayed as a hardworking single mother, while Dave is shown as a father who sometimes struggles to face negative emotions. While some viewers feel the show oversimplifies the