Derry Girls

Ma Mary and Aunt Sarah are preparing for their 1977 school reunion, reuniting with former classmates. The occasion drags them back to an eventful time twenty years earlier, when their own gang, together, were once excited to finally be leaving.

"The Reunion" is a programme presented as an episode. It falls within the general category of a television programme and is classified under the episode genre. The show centres on a specific gathering, offering viewers a glimpse into a particular moment in the lives of its characters. The episode centres on the reunion itself. In this instalment, Ma Mary and Aunt Sarah find themselves getting ready for their class reunion from 1977. As they organise the event, the preparations act as a catalyst, pulling them back to a lively period two decades earlier when their own gang was buzzing with excitement about moving on. The duo's preparations involve revisiting old photographs, selecting attire, and recalling the details of the school days they shared. Through these actions, the episode highlights how the simple act of planning a reunion can stir up vivid recollections, allowing Ma Mary and Aunt Sarah to reconnect with the feelings they experienced back then. The narrative also touches on the youthful energy of their gang, who were eager to depart for new horizons. This sense of anticipation, mirrored in the present‑day reunion, underscores the enduring bond between the characters and the era that shaped them, linking past excitement with present reflection. Both women reminisce about the excitement they felt back then.