21 Moments From "Never Have I Ever" That Prove It's One Of The Best Teen Comedies Ever
If you're in the mood for feel-good teenage dramedy with a pinch of cringe and a good helping of heart, you need to check out Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher's Never Have I Ever on Netflix.
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Devi, the fearless protagonist, is not perfect, but she's got a mostly good heart (and a fiercely competitive side, especially if you're Ben Gross). Is she messy? Yeah. Will she make you cry? Also yeah. Needless to say, you might even find yourself relating to her and her hijinks!
To celebrate season two, we've rounded up our hands-down favorite moments from the show so far!
Warning: Spoilers ahead for seasons one and two of Never Have I Ever!
1.When Devi proposes hooking up with Paxton.
If you felt a full-body cringe watching this part, that's the normal reaction. But also, this is an absolutely ridiculous moment that showcases the rich terrain of Devi's character — she's not just nerdy, she's brave (read: chaotic).
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 1
2.When Nalini decides not to sell her late husband's bike and rides it alongside the beach.
She's not a regular mom, she's a cool mom!
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 2
3.When Devi has a moment with the coyote.
Devi has a spiritual, Cheryl Strayed Wild moment with a coyote that she thinks is her dad and then literally gets bitten.
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 3
4.When Devi tells off that racist college admissions counselor who advises her to use her dad's death to distinguish herself from other Indian kids.
You go, Devi!
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 4
5.When Andy Samberg narrates Ben's life.
This is actually...perfect casting?
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 6
6.When Nalini brings Ben to dinner after his little cry at her office.
Nalini is low-key a sweetheart! But also we guess you don't have much choice when a teenage boy starts crying at your office after you administer a cortisone shot to his pimple.
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 6
7.When Dr. Ryan tells Nalini that she doesn't need to be strong all of the time.
Niecy Nash kills every scene that she's in, UGH.
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 10
8.When John McEnroe, illustrious tennis champion and Devi's narrator, pops up at the beach.
Along with Ben, John helps her out by yelling to get Nalini's attention.
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 10
9.When Devi and her mom reconcile, and her family spreads her dad's ashes at the beach.
BRB I'm crying.
Which episode it's in: Season 1, Episode 10
10.When Devi's grandma tells Nalini that she's a little lonely.
Not that Nalini *couldn't* tell from her massive plant collection. But anyway, it's a sweet moment where both Nalini and her mother-in-law realize that they have people to lean on.
Which episode it's in: Season 2, Episode 2
11.When Gigi Hadid narrates Paxton's life.
Obviously because they are two hot people who deserve to be taken more seriously!
Which episode it's in: Season 2, Episode 3
12.When Paxton and Devi study together.
After breaking his heart (and being partially responsible for breaking his arm), Devi helps Paxton by becoming his study buddy, utilizing tutoring methods such as rapping Hamilton-style.
13.When Aneesa takes the fall for Devi.
Nothing to see here, Devi's just trying to decolonize her nose.
Which episode it's in: Season 2, Episode 4
14.When Kamala stands up to her sexist lab boss and puts her name on that damn paper to get the credit she deserves.
Honestly, we love to see it!
Which episode it's in: Season 2, Episode 7
15.When Devi sneaks into school during her suspension yet again and truly apologizes to Aneesa.
It's really hard to see Devi do so many messed-up things (like start a rumor about her friend's eating disorder that turns out to be true), but the series doesn't shy away from those moments and shows how one should truly apologize.
Which episode it's in: Season 2, Episode 7
16.When Paxton brings his ojii-chan to history class for his extra credit assignment.
We are crying as much as Paxton's history teacher.
Which episode it's in: Season 2, Episode 9
17.When Dr. Ryan tells Devi that she's not crazy.
She's really smart for someone who has a necklace made from Cookie Monster's turd (per Devi).
Which episode it's in: Season 2, Episode 9
18.When Devi's grandma tells her there's no time for hanging up in this life.
Honestly one of the BEST new characters this season.
Which episode it's in: Season 2, Episode 9
19.When Devi's dad, in a dream, tells her that she's his perfect girl because she's perfect to him.
We know that Devi is so far from perfect, but this moment is so many levels of heartwarming and heartbreaking.
Which episode it's in: Season 2, Episode 10
20.When Kamala runs out of the house to go to the winter dance because she doesn't want to get engaged.
She's our favorite hot nerd.
Which episode it's in: Season 2, Episode 10
21.When Paxton shows up all suave at the dance to officially and publically go out as Devi's boyfriend, but he accidentally drives into her.
Not going to lie, he was acting really shady towards her! But I guess this is kind of poetic justice for him getting hit by a car because of her?
Which episode it's in: Season 2, Episode 10
