'Outmatched' Episode 7: Fans are impressed as Nicole learns to tap dance in just '4 hours'
Spoiler alert for 'Outmatched' Season 1 Episode 7 - 'Failing'
This episode revealed Nicole's (Ashley Boettcher) impressive talent when the oldest genius of this constantly frustrated family, masters the art of tap dancing. Why you may ask? To try to lose a competition, but, she won anyway. Fans loved the way Boettcher portrayed the character, thus successfully making her character one of the highlights of this episode.
'Failing' saw Cay (Maggie Lawson) and Mike (Jason Biggs) try to teach their genius daughter Nicole about failing. She has never once failed at anything in the real world and in order to prepare her for what could only be a jolting emotional breakdown, they get the brightest idea. A beauty pageant! Here is where their ever hilarious daughter showcases her skills. "I can watch your tap dance all day long. It’s hilariously amazing. #Outmatched," tweeted a fan.
Being the genius that she is, Nicole had managed to learn a brand new skill involving strenuous effort in record time. "@BoettcherAshley Nicole, master of the tap dance...in 4 hours! #Outmatched," tweeted a fan. "She tap dances pretty well if you ask me. #Outmatched," tweeted another.
With fans tweeting about the Nicoles moves, Seth Raab, a writer on the show, tweeted "@BoettcherAshley choreographed her own dance tonight. That’s an example of “empowering your actors.” Or “being lazy.” Or “not having the budget for a choreographer.” #Outmatched."
Nicole was definitely a fan favorite this episode, granted she was the middle of the storyline. Actress Ashley Boettcher has portrayed the genius character very well, from hilarious quirks to baffling reactions. If you missed the episode, you can catch the clips of the dance number anywhere on twitter, "Nicole, you a tap-dancing goddess! @BoettcherAshley #Outmatched," tweeted another fan.
Did Nicole really learn how important failure is? We'll find out in the coming episodes.
'Outmatched' airs Thursdays at 7.30 pm CST on FOX.