Church of Happyology: Elevation is inspired by elements of Scientology and other UFO cults, as well as cult-y fitness programs like Soul Cycle.
Friendship Moment: Twyla knew it was a cult; her mom tried to recruit her into it. She was just trying to support Alexis.
Good Parents: Both Johnny and Moira are good parents to David and Patrick, giving them advice about being Happily Married.
Lampshade Hanging: Patrick asks if the Rose family teasing one of their number for a weird, unanticipated and unanticipatable fuck-up "happens every night".
Ponzi: Elevation is also a thinly veiled pyramid scheme. Instead of Lulu Lemon, there's a Lulu Lime.
Scam Religion: Elevation isn't just a fitness company. It's also a full-on cult.
Sequel Episode: Moira is invited back to the winery where she made a disastrous commercial in season one. This time, she brings David and they both get drunk on the awful wine.
Spirited Competitor: Patrick is intensely invested in the professional baseball game he's watching.
Title Drop: Patrick puns that the wine they're naming after Moira should be the "Moira Rosé"... Yes, that's the name of the wine.
Twerp Sweating: Roland encourages Johnny to do this with Patrick. Johnny does not. Instead he has a heartfelt conversation with Patrick about how much Patrick loves and supports his son.
