'Big Mouth' Season 7 Finale: A Fresh Start

Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Big Mouth Season 7.

The Big Picture

In Big Mouth Season 7, Jessi and Missy confront daunting challenges as they navigate the transition to high school, courageously making decisions guided by their instincts.

The friendship between Matthew and Caleb shines through in their unwavering support and genuine care for one another, highlighting their growth and maturity.

Andrew displays growth by learning to apologize and take responsibility for his actions, indicating a level of maturity. However, his friendship with Nick encounters challenges in the upcoming season.

Netflix's animated series, Big Mouth, recently concluded its seventh season. The season continued to boldly and provocatively explore the topic of puberty, often presenting risqué and cringe-worthy moments. This season marked a pivotal point for the main characters - Nick, Andrew, Jessi, and Missy - as they faced the conclusion of their middle school years and the daunting beginning of high school. As the series comes to a close, the friends must navigate the transition into high school, which brings both exciting opportunities and trepidation. While some old issues are resolved, new problems are also introduced, such as Missy's homeschooling and the emergence of a new friend who threatens Andrew's position in the group. The seventh season of Big Mouth concludes with a sense of new beginnings, highlighting the progress the characters have made while reminding us of the challenges they still face as teenagers.

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Cast Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Fred Armisen, Jordan Peele, Jason Mantzoukas, Maya Rudolph, Pamela AdlonRelease Date September 29, 2017Main Genre Animation

Jessi and Missy Grapple with Change in 'Big Mouth' Season 7

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All the characters in Big Mouth are "going through changes," especially Jessi and Missy as they prepare for high school. Jessi finds herself at odds with an older high schooler, Lulu, but eventually forms a connection with her after witnessing her working a demeaning job in the mall's food court. Jessi decides to align herself with Lulu's "burnout" group, making a bold decision based on her own feelings.

Meanwhile, Missy is scared to start high school without her boyfriend, Elijah, who has been accepted into his dream school. A new monster named Dread appears and starts to take control of Missy's life, leading her to lie to avoid school. After confiding in her parents, Missy has an emotional breakthrough and temporarily switches to homeschooling. Though it may not be a perfect solution, Missy learns the importance of being honest about her overwhelming anxiety. In the end, both Jessi and Missy discover the rewards and catharsis that come from opening up about their difficult feelings.

Matthew and Caleb Form a True Friendship in Season 7

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Matthew (Andrew Rannells) and Caleb (Joe Wengert) initially appear to be an unlikely duo, but their partnership on the school newscast leads to a memorable day at the shopping mall. This shared experience strengthens their bond and offers a poignant storyline of friendship, which is given space to unfold in the penultimate episode. Caleb, who is neurodivergent, faces a setback when his regular schoolbag is misplaced, triggering anxiety represented by Tito the Anxiety Mosquito. Despite his discomfort, Caleb bravely continues shopping with Matthew out of loyalty. However, the overwhelming sensory stimulation becomes too much, prompting Caleb to step out for a break. Transparently explaining his discomfort to Matthew, Caleb enables his friend to advocate for practical changes within the store for better accessibility. Caleb's trust in Matthew pays off when he reciprocates by providing excellent fashion and styling guidance for Matthew's transition to high school. Their trust-filled friendship is heartening to witness and highlights their growth as they approach high school.

Andrew Grows As A Character By Saying Goodbye to His Past Selves

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Meanwhile, Andrew finds himself tormented by apparitions of his future and past selves. He must navigate the repercussions of unintentionally touching Timon, a girl dating an older classmate, inappropriately, which puts him at risk of irreversible harm. Desperately retracing his steps into the past, Andrew strives to determine how far back he must go to rectify his most regrettable actions. Eventually, he has an epiphany - he cannot undo the chaos and damage caused by his uncontrollable hormones. However, he realizes that he does possess the power to sincerely apologize and take responsibility for the consequences of his behavior. Andrew offers a heartfelt apology to Timon, resulting in a positive outcome for his future self. This marks a significant turning point in Andrew's journey towards maturity, as he reflects on the comical and awkward experiences of his previous seasons, filled with embarrassing mishaps, questionable choices, and risky physical mishaps.

Nick and Andrew's Friendship Looks Rocky for Season 8

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At the dawn of the cast's new school, Nick finds himself in a completely different environment. Nick and Andrew embark on a journey, stowing away in Nick's brother Judd's car, aiming to become more rebellious like Judd. However, their adventure ends with them getting high and their mothers reprimanding a drug dealer. Nick's mom, Diane, decides to intervene to prevent Nick from following in Judd's footsteps. This results in Nick being sent to an upscale private school, which unfortunately means being separated from his best friend, Andrew. When Andrew learns the news, he becomes upset and angry about Nick leaving him.

To make matters worse, Nick befriends another student at his new school, who also happens to be named Andrew. This leads to a humorous confrontation between the two Andrews, each feeling threatened and competing to use Nick's toilet. This amusing cliffhanger highlights the tested friendship between the boys and sets the stage for their new adventures. It leaves us eagerly anticipating the eighth and final season of Big Mouth, where the characters will likely navigate the challenges of puberty's middle and later stages as they inevitably grow up.

Big Mouth's Season 7 on Netflix U.S. offers exceptional content, including imaginative musical numbers that portray the experience of puberty worldwide. The show highlights character development, illustrating their progress and growth, alongside the exciting addition of guest star Megan Thee Stallion as a hormone monster. Furthermore, Season 7 introduces new and captivating friendships. The endearing characters of Big Mouth exhibit both the ability to change and mature, while also providing moments of entertaining mishaps. As the season concludes, we eagerly anticipate the final showdown, curious about what lies ahead for them. Enjoy streaming Big Mouth Season 7 on Netflix now.

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