Jessi becomes disillusioned with her Hormone Monstress, Connie, feeling that Connie’s influence has turned her into someone she doesn't like. She eventually "breaks up" with Connie to try and rediscover herself.
Nick chooses to "smooch" and gives Missy a respectful kiss, which initially goes smoothly.
To break the awkwardness caused by the Shame Wizard's meddling, Nick invents "Smooch or Share"—a twist on Spin the Bottle where players must either kiss the person the bottle lands on or answer a deeply personal question. [S2E9] Smooch or Share
Andrew, desperate to "out-perv" Missy, admits to masturbating to a picture of Nick's sister, Leah, in Nick's own house. This revelation causes a major rift in their friendship.
Jay ends up kissing Matthew, leading to a surprise make-out session behind the bleachers. This is a pivotal moment for Matthew's character development. Secondary Subplots To break the awkwardness caused by the Shame
Critics and viewers from IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes often highlight this as one of the season's strongest episodes for its balance of vulgarity and genuine growth. Reviewers at Wherever I Look noted that the episode provides necessary catharsis as the characters finally push back against the Shame Wizard's influence. Big Mouth: Season 2/ Episode 9 "Smooch Or Share" - Recap
The two girls bond over their shared experiences of being treated poorly by boys, concluding that their own desires aren't the problem—the "mean jerks" are. Critical Reception Jay ends up kissing Matthew, leading to a
The episode (Big Mouth, Season 2, Episode 9) concludes a high-stakes two-part storyline at the school sleepover, resolving the tensions introduced by the Shame Wizard . Core Storyline: The Game of "Smooch or Share"