Episodes
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
S1E1: "Pilot"
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Tuesday Mar 12, 2019
Welcome to Hot Taking It, where Alix and Laney relive the greatest slow burn fake dating teen lesbian sitcom that was ever canceled too early after three seasons. On this episode, we discuss the Faking It pilot, including one of the most iconic television kisses ever aired.
Tuesday Mar 19, 2019
S1E2: "Homecoming Out"
Tuesday Mar 19, 2019
Tuesday Mar 19, 2019
In episode 2 of Hot Taking It, Alix and Laney take on "Homecoming Out." Amy and Karma deal with the social implications of their fake relationship. Alix and Laney approve of almost everyone's life choices. Liam sucks.
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
S1E3: "We Shall Overcompensate"
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
We dive deeper into the delicious world of Hester High: sexy protests, hunger strikes, and the evil Skwerkle corporation. Karma takes a risk, Amy makes some important discoveries about herself, and Alix and Laney find someone they hate more than Liam.
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
S1E4: "Know Thy Selfie"
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
Karma and Amy don't talk for an entire episode, which is ten thousand years in lesbian time. Laney and Alix consider getting adopted by Karma's parents. Something with a selfie happens at some point, or something. And Liam, a high school sophomore, may or may not be sleeping with a high-powered Google executive. (He is not.)
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
S1E5: "Remember the Croquembouche"
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
This episode has it all: Amy's complex relationship to femininity, Karma showing genuine emotional intelligence, and multiple scenes with people screaming the word "croquembouche." Also, Karma and Amy confess their love for each other. Okay, they don't, but it felt like it. We got pretty emotional.
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
S1E6: "Three to Tango"
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
HELL YEAH, IT'S THIS ONE. For this trio-themed ep, our duo of hosts are joined by a third party... Amy and Karma's tender love. Let Alix and Laney take your hand and lead you through this madcap romp of fanfiction tropes, dance competitions, and threesome choreography. Plus multiple gay kisses. We know: whoa.
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
S1E7: "Faking Up Is Hard To Do"
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
Amy and Karma break up, but not for real, but then for real, but then not for real. Secrets are spilled. Fake secrets are fake spilled. Alix and Laney, like Lauren, just want to be surrounded by this show's minor female characters. Alix controversially weighs in on who is "the Vriska of Faking It."
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
S1E8: "Burnt Toast"
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Straight up, just tell me: is this the most intense episode of Faking It yet? It sure is the one with the most lasting and devastating consequences! Amy’s mom’s wedding provides the perfect stage for Karma, Liam, Pablo and Shane to all bumble around their burgeoning relationships. Even Amy has feelings, just like those trashy woman on reality TV! Goodbye, Season One!
Tuesday May 07, 2019
S2E1: "The Morning Aftermath"
Tuesday May 07, 2019
Tuesday May 07, 2019
Season 2 kicks off with some new season resolutions. Karma promises to stay away from Liam. Shane promises to stop outing people. Both are broken within 20 minutes of television. We find out Lauren's secret, but Amy and Liam keep their secret buried, which makes them pretty bad people. And the Faking It writers pose an important question: is kidnapping really bad if the person you're doing it to sucks? Alix and Laney argue: no.
Tuesday May 14, 2019
S2E2: "You Can't Handle the Truth or Dare"
Tuesday May 14, 2019
Tuesday May 14, 2019
An episode about hostile communication. Between Lauren, Karma and Amy. Between Liam and Shane. Between Shane and his inner good wolf. Luckily your hosts Alix and Laney are here to smooth things over with a gentle recap, because this IS group sharing, Lizbeth.