‘Step Class’
Season 1, Episode 9 - Aired February 22, 2022
Janine tries to see the best in Ava when she decides to co-manage the after school step class that Janine started. Meanwhile, Gregory's colleagues are shocked by his eating habits.
Quote from Mr. Johnson
Barbara: Well, I don't know about sexy, but my favorite day of the week is Sunday. The good Lord's day.
Mr. Johnson: My favorite day is Tuesday.
Jacob: Fascinating. Why?
Mr. Johnson: Because it's trash day.
Jacob: Yeah, mm-hmm. That checks out.
Quote from Janine
Janine: [aside to camera] I get that Ava hasn't historically been the most reliable, but she seems really excited about this, and I think we're gonna make a great team. Step's all about the fundamentals. She's the "fun," and I'm "damentals." Doesn't sound right.
Quote from Ava
Janine: Uh, [clears throat] what's the problem?
Ava: This royalty-free music is wack, and these moves are tired. Where'd you get this routine from? Barney?
Janine: The Big Book of Step.
Ava: I'm gonna assume that's Barney. How did you manage to make stepping dorky? Somebody put on some good music.
Girl: Like Cardi?
Ava: Great minds. Let's move this to the floor. We gonna need some room.
[aside to camera:]
Janine: So, this is becoming like the crocodile-parakeet video. She's the crocodile.
Quote from Ava
Ava: You know, Thursday is low-key the sexiest day of the week.
Melissa: What? Are you kidding me? Saturday's the sexiest day. It's not called Thursday Night Fever.
Jacob: I'm partial to Wine Down Wednesdays myself. Little Pinot, [British accent] little Peaky Blinders.
Gregory: You all do know what sexy means, right?
Ava: Oh, I know. Look, Thursday is the sexiest day because it's not as carefree as Friday and Saturday. You got to come back to work and deal with what you've done.
Gregory: Sounds like regret.
Ava: That's sexy, right?
Quote from Janine
Janine: Mondays are my absolute favorite day because that's when I get to come back here and see all you guys again.
Barbara: Fail! Fail. That's a fail.
Gregory: The worst day of the week.
Quote from Ava
Ava: Who gave you permission to put this on my wall? Is this Comic Sans? [school bell rings] Wait a minute. A step class? Why am I just finding out about this? I've only been on vacation for a week.
Janine: Well, Ava, this has been going on for three weeks, and you signed off on it.
Ava: Oh, I sign anything that's put in front of me. That's how I ended up cosigning my ex's car loan. [chuckles]
Janine: Thanks for your support. It's been going great.
Ava: Well, it could be going better. Step was my thing in college! Certainly wasn't academics. I hate school. I was my sorority's Step Master! We won the step show six years in a row.
Melissa: Wait. Six years? That- [Barbara nudges Melissa]
Quote from Ava
Ava: You know what? We should teach your step class together.
Janine: Together? Like, you and me?
Ava: What else does "together" mean?
Janine: You do know that this happens after school?
Barbara: And when the bell rings, all that's left of you is a lingering aroma of Shalimar.
Ava: Um, excuse me. It's Fenty. And the bell signals the end of the day.
Melissa: Okay. You know there's no extra money involved, right?
Ava: Why y'all jumping me?! Can I not do something out of the goodness of my heart?
Janine: Well, you know what? If you can commit, then I'd be more than happy to have another pair of feet around. [chuckles]
Ava: Well, don't say it like that, but I'll be there. And I would ask what I would bring, but I already know that I'm enough. [chuckles]
Quote from Melissa
Barbara: Well, I think it's a fine pizza, but it is nothing compared to the burrata pizza at Pauly's. Mwah!
Jacob: Best pizza in Philly is from Federico's. They put this mushroom extract in the sauce that just kind of relaxes you to high heaven.
Melissa: Yeah, you're both wrong.
[aside to camera:]
Melissa: What makes Philly-style pizza? Uh, five things. You got your crust, sauce, cheese, maybe some toppings, and the last thing... It's made in Philadelphia.
Quote from Ava
Ava: I got the tacos! Now, who got the tea?
Girl: I heard Miss Cooper is dating Mr. Peace and Coach Wilson.
Ava: Ooh! Now, that's scandalous.
Janine: Um, we actually usually begin class by doing some stretches to make sure our bodies are properly warmed up.
Ava: Can't warm up on an empty stomach.
Janine: You can't just pump them full of burritos, 'cause they'll all throw up.
Ava: Stepping is half stepping and half farting around. They got to bond.
Janine: The way we bond is via structure and discipline.
Ava: Nah, it's about who would have your back at 3:00 A.M. at the after-after-party.
Janine: Yeah, people having your back by learning the steps is a sign that they'll have your back out there.
Ava: Janine! Are you saying you'd square up on a stranger for me? Go ahead and get stuff started. I'll be back after I finish my exciting blue slushy.
Quote from Ava
Janine: Okay, they're not even following the routine. Look, the point of this class was to teach them structure and responsibility, not Cardi B lyrics.
Ava: Do you ever talk about anything other than structure and responsibility?
Janine: Yes, pride and leadership.
Ava: Step is supposed to be fun and about expressing yourself. You use that to create a routine.
Janine: Well, we have been working on that routine really, really hard, and the kids would be devastated if we had to start over.
Ava: Devastated?
Janine: Yeah.
Ava: [scoffs] How many of y'all wanna do a new routine? [all hands go up]
Janine: Oh, my... Jasmine!
Ava: The people have spoken, Lori Leftfoot. [chuckles] [sings] ♪ I think it's time for you to move back ♪ Try to keep up.