Lord Lobster Cheddar Biscuits
S2 E2: The Last Supper
Bless the Harts, 2021.
Picture this: a banner day in Greenpoint, North Carolina, home of proud underdogs and an even prouder stock of ostrich wranglers.
Yes, that’s right, we’re back in the beloved hemisphere of Bless the Harts for an episode so meta it might just crack open its own fourth wall. In “The Last Supper,” our protagonist Jenny Hart faces a foe more daunting than her mother Betty’s scowl on a bad hair day: a new chain restaurant—and not just any chain, folks—this is Lord Lobster, a crustacean extravaganza that arrives in Greenpoint with the force of ten Starbucks popping up on a single block. When the fancy sign of Lord Lobster flickers its neon shellfish grin, The Last Supper’s loyal patrons start going starry-eyed over platter specials so large they might violate local maritime laws. Naturally, Jenny and the rest of the townsfolk hatch a scheme to rescue their beloved diner by filming a wholesome community commercial, only to find that corralling amateur actors is as easy as wrangling Wayne’s ostriches (cue Wayne’s earlier bird adventures referenced in the show). Things get chaotic, comedic, and crustacean-tastic, as this episode offers a playful parody of real-life chains like Red Lobster and all the latte-laden quick-service juggernauts among us.
Now, dear connoisseurs of comedic television, prepare for some behind-the-scenes intrigue: Though billed as a Season 2 episode, “The Last Supper” was originally produced during Season 1, a revelation that will doubtlessly rock your worldview. Such a switcheroo results in the subtle presence of continuity winks, including the aforementioned ostriches and various inside jokes that longtime viewers will recognize like treasured heirlooms. Creator Emily Spivey (an SNL alum who’s probably responsible for half of America’s comedic irreverence) and executive producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (yes, those guys behind The LEGO Movie and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse) inject a seamless synergy into every storyline. The writers’ room, brimming with a swirl of animated fandom and Southern influences, ensures each episode retains its singular cocktail of big-hearted chaos, fried comfort, and sly commentary. Not only do they pay homage to their comedic roots, they also continue to sharpen their satiric edge on small-town American life—somewhere between a church potluck and a sold-out rock concert at the local VFW. It’s as if the entire Bless the Harts team got together, pulled up a plate of hush puppies, and said, “What if we parodied chain restaurants with our signature witty wink?” The result is “The Last Supper,” an episode you’ll want to devour with extra cheddar biscuits.
Make it! Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits from Damn Delicious.