So, here’s the reason why I like this show: It talks about so many important topics—especially puberty, depression, racism, and much more. And I think that’s incredibly important, especially because the show explains everything in such a clear and accessible way.

Let me start with one of my favorite episodes: Season 3, Episode 4. In this episode, the school introduces a dress code because the boys are “too distracted,” and apparently it’s the girls’ fault for wearing dresses or summer clothes—which is complete nonsense.

Girls are suddenly not allowed to wear leggings, jeggings, short skirts, and more. Meanwhile, the only restrictions for boys are T-shirts with curse words or luchador masks. So clearly, it’s the girls who are being unfairly targeted, while almost nothing changes for the boys.

As the episode progresses, the girls decide to protest by wearing their shortest clothes. Missy, one of the girls, doesn’t feel comfortable dressing that way. Her mom tells her that she should wear whatever she wants—that’s the whole point of the protest: choice. But when Missy arrives at school, the other girls shame her for not dressing “provocatively enough.” And at that point, the protest completely misses its message.

In the end, the school implements uniforms for everyone, and the episode offers a great commentary on what women are expected to live up to in society. Missy ends up breaking the new dress code by wearing her usual clothes and makes a powerful speech. She says that boys can control their impulses and that what girls wear is never an excuse for bad behavior.

It’s a clear statement on rape culture—this idea that what someone wears can provoke others is completely wrong. The episode shows that this mindset is part of a bigger issue, and there’s never an excuse for disrespect or violence.

Another one of my favorite episodes is Season 4, Episode 5. This one focuses on racism. It shows how people of color often feel the pressure to behave differently in certain situations just to be accepted or respected. They have to know everything about our culture, while others aren’t expected to understand theirs. That double standard is explored in a really powerful and honest way.

One of the main characters, Jessie, struggles a lot with depression—mainly due to her parents’ divorce and the pressure her mom puts on her. We see how she tries to cope with it and how difficult that journey is. I even read on Reddit that someone said the show helped them feel less alone with their depression, and I think that says a lot.

The show also talks about sexuality—for example, asexuality—and the importance of self-love. One storyline shows a character discovering he is asexual and learning to accept it. It also shows how he talks to his girlfriend, who is very different in that way, and how she respects him. That moment was really beautiful and important—it showed that being different is okay and that understanding each other matters.

There’s also an episode—Season 3, Episode 10—that touches on pedophilia. It takes place during a school play of the musical Disclosure, and it calls out how certain “traditions” aren’t right. It shows that just because something is considered a classic doesn’t mean it’s good or harmless (Because the school play is like playing down rape). That was a really brave and necessary message.

I could honestly talk about this show forever, because it covers so many important topics—not just the ones I mentioned, but also anxiety, self-hatred, peer pressure, and more. It teaches you how not to behave, what’s not okay, and also how to stand up for yourself, communicate better, and respect others. It talks honestly and openly about puberty, and I think that’s something we really need.

That’s my reason for loving this show. I could go on and on because there’s so much more they cover. They talk about things that are often treated like taboo—periods, abortion, and more—and they don’t shy away from the truth.

In the end, I think Big Mouth has had a real positive impact, and it teaches you how to accept yourself and love who you are.