[s2e16] — A-c-- Action!

Each family member struggles to assert their individual desires (like Dylan's wish for a quiet birthday) against the collective DiMeo "whirlwind." 📺 Production Context Air Date: Originally aired on March 14, 2018 , on ABC.

Directed by Bill Purple with a teleplay by Carrie Rosen and Zach Anner . [S2E16] A-C-- ACTION!

Jimmy and Kenneth realize they have almost nothing in common. When they finally find a shared interest, it quickly devolves into a fierce, high-stakes competition. 💡 Thematic Analysis Each family member struggles to assert their individual

JJ’s mall excursion highlights the tension between his desire for independence and his family’s ingrained habit of over-supervision. When they finally find a shared interest, it

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The episode continues the series' tradition of "naming" episodes with JJ's communication board style (e.g., S-I-- SILENT N-I-- NIGHT ). Key themes include:

Maya ( Minnie Driver ) attempts to throw a surprise party for Dylan’s birthday, despite Dylan’s explicit refusal to have one.