Younger season 4 episode 12 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Josh, in Ireland with Clare, plans to marry her for a Green Card. Liza and Maggie arrive for the wedding, grappling with the moral implications of a marriage based on a lie. Liza confronts Josh, learning the marriage is partly for him to explore his relationship with Clare. Amid traditional Irish festivities and personal conflicts, Josh admits his feelings to Liza but decides to proceed with the wedding. The ceremony goes on with underlying tensions, marking a pivotal moment in their lives.

Full Episode S04E12 Recap

### Josh's Call from Ireland - **Location**: Liza's Place - **Characters**: Liza, Josh, Clare - Liza receives a call from Josh, who is in Ireland with Clare. He reveals his plan to marry Clare for a Green Card so she can return to New York. ### Planning the Irish Wedding - **Location**: Ireland - **Characters**: Liza, Maggie, Josh, Clare, Noreen, Peters, Diana - Liza and Maggie travel to Ireland for Josh's wedding. They encounter various challenges, including cultural differences and preparations for a traditional Irish wedding. ### Liza's Dilemma - **Location**: Various Irish settings - **Characters**: Liza, Clare, Maggie, Noreen - Liza grapples with the morality of lying for Josh and Clare's Green Card marriage. Clare asks Liza to vouch for their relationship, making Liza uncomfortable. ### Misadventures in Ireland - **Location**: Irish Countryside - **Characters**: Liza, Maggie, Noreen - Liza experiences the quirks of the Irish countryside, including getting stuck in a peat bog and navigating local customs. ### Josh and Liza's Confrontation - **Location**: Irish Pub - **Characters**: Liza, Josh - Liza confronts Josh about the Green Card marriage and her role in it. Josh admits the marriage is also for him to see where things lead with Clare. ### The Wedding Day - **Location**: Wedding Venue - **Characters**: Liza, Josh, Clare, Wedding Guests - The wedding day arrives with tensions high. Liza lies to protect Josh and Clare's secret, but the truth about the nature of their relationship looms over the festivities. ### Josh's Decision and Aftermath - **Location**: Liza's Room, Wedding Venue - **Characters**: Liza, Josh, Clare - Josh visits Liza, confessing his unresolved feelings. He contemplates calling off the wedding but ultimately decides to proceed with it. ### The Wedding Ceremony - **Location**: Wedding Venue - **Characters**: Josh, Clare, Liza, Wedding Guests - The wedding ceremony is conducted in traditional Irish fashion. Despite the undercurrent of personal conflicts, the ceremony concludes successfully.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Josh when he calls Liza?

Josh is in Ireland.

Why does Josh plan to marry Clare?

Josh plans to marry Clare for a Green Card so she can work in New York.

Who travels to Ireland with Liza?

Maggie travels to Ireland with Liza.

What is Liza's dilemma in Ireland?

Liza is uncomfortable with lying about Josh and Clare's relationship for the Green Card marriage.

How does Liza end up in a peat bog?

Liza wanders into a peat bog during a walk in the Irish countryside.

What is the nature of the wedding Josh and Clare are having?

It's a traditional Irish wedding.

What does Josh reveal to Liza about the marriage?

Josh reveals that the marriage is not just for the Green Card but also for him to explore his relationship with Clare.

Does Liza agree to lie for Josh and Clare?

Liza reluctantly agrees to lie to protect Josh and Clare's secret.

What happens between Liza and Josh before the wedding?

Josh confesses his unresolved feelings to Liza, and they spend the night talking.

Does Josh proceed with the wedding?

Yes, Josh proceeds with the wedding despite his doubts and conversation with Liza.

Younger season 4 episode 12

Irish Goodbye