The primary plot follows Jess’s attempt to intervene when she notices a student being bullied. However, her "adorkable" brand of mediation backfires spectacularly. Brianna, a tech-savvy and ruthless pre-teen, turns her sights on Jess, creating a viral video that mocks Jess’s personality and fashion choices.
"Bully" is a standout because it forces Jess to step outside her comfort zone. Usually, her optimism wins people over; here, she has to realize that some people (even kids) are just mean, and you can't always "sing" your way out of a problem. [S1E14] Bully
The episode highlights the generational gap in "bullying," contrasting Jess’s old-school empathy with the digital cruelty of Brianna’s world. The primary plot follows Jess’s attempt to intervene