Whoever said the customer’s always right has never shopped at Cloud 9.
Oftentimes, the funniest moments on Superstore take place between the scenes. With that in mind, TVLine is revisiting some of the wackiest, most outrageous customer interstitials from the past six seasons of the NBC comedy, ahead of its March 25 series finale (NBC, 8/7c; view photos).
Among our picks — and there were several hundred to choose from! — are an unlikely meet-cute, an unorthodox laundry night and at least one shopping cart melee. You’ll also find misplaced groceries, misplaced children (!), and several tricks and treats of the Halloween variety, including a Stanley Kubrick homage.
This introduction also comes with a warning: If you’ve ever worked retail, some of the following images may trigger your PTSD. Take, for instance, when Brett is put in charge of dressing room put-backs. Or when one COVID-conscious woman goes shopping for a new mask. There’s also an unfortunate diaper-changing incident, and several “free samples” we can’t unsee.
Scroll down to see our picks for the very best Superstore customer interstitials, then hit the comments to list off some of your faves.
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A ROMANCE FOR THE AGES
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot Cloud 9: Where the “H” in Preparation H stands for a match made in heaven.
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SAY YES TO THE DRESS...
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot …as long as it doesn’t clash with your tracking anklet.
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THE OVERPROTECTIVE MOTHER
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot This mom-to-be is locked and loaded as she peruses Cloud 9’s adorable assortment of onesies.
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WHEN CLOUD 9 GIVES CVS A RUN FOR ITS MONEY...
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot All she purchased was the one energy drink!
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GROCERY SHOPPING DO'S AND DON'TS
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot Always be sure to check to label. And we can’t believe we have to say this, but don’t buy unrefrigerated meat.
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THE DREADED PRODUCE BAG
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot Who among us hasn’t struggled to separate the plastic when shopping for fresh fruits and veggies?
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GTL: GYM + TAN + LAUNDRY
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot Why pay for a Peloton when there’s an obvious, cost-effective alternative in Cardio Equipment? Or purchase a new pair of slacks when you can run a load of delicates in Kitchen and Home Appliances?
As for the Toddlers & Tiaras situation in Aisle 4? That’s best left for the professionals at Child Protective Services.
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SHOPPING CART MELEES
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot Some customers refuse to play nice in a crowded aisle. (Hey, isn’t that the Toddlers & Tiaras mom?)
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DRESSING ROOM NIGHTMARES, PART 1
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot Anyone who’s ever worked retail knows exactly how Brett feels the moment this inconsiderate shopper dumps a pile of clothes on his neatly folded put-backs.
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DRESSING ROOM NIGHTMARES, PART 2
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot Then again, at least she wore pants out of the dressing room. And made it to the dressing room.
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SPARE CHANGE
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot Never be the guy who pays with all nickels. Or the guy who holds up the CoinStar line.
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OPTICAL ILLUSIONS, PART 1
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot What looks like an aisle may just be a cardboard cutout of an aisle.
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OPTICIAL ILLUSIONS, PART 2
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot Sometimes, a fellow Cloud 9 shopper is hiding in plain sight.
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HALLOWEEN
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot Superstore fans love a good jump scare… right?
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HALLOWEEN II
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot What about the occasional Shining homage?
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HALLOWEEN III
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot Myrtle’s convinced it’s her time when she spots a customer dressed as Death itself.
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MANNEQUIN GETS MANHANDLED
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot Someone please get this woman a date immediately.
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FUN AND GAMES, PART 1
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot A leaky roof leaves one shopper determined to make his way through an unintended maze.
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FUN AND GAMES, PART 2
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot Who cares if someone could’ve been seriously injured? She got a strike!
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POTTY HUMOR
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot Some people give no s–ts. Others leave their baby’s s–t in the snack food aisle.
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THE CHILDREN OF CLOUD 9, PART 1
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot Parents lose track of their kids all the time at Cloud 9…
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THE CHILDREN OF CLOUD 9, PART 2
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot …like, all of the time.
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THE CHILDREN OF CLOUD 9, PART 3
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot If you do bring a kid to the store, be sure to leave with the same one.
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THE CHILDREN OF CLOUD 9, PART 4
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot Also make sure they’re not suffocating to death.
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COVID SAFETY
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot Always wear your mask — the keyword here being your.
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SNACK TIME, PART 1
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot Someone remind us to avoid the frozen yogurt toppings…
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SNACK TIME, PART 2
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot …and the coffee bar!
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SNACK TIME, PART 3
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot Maybe let’s all agree to eat someplace else entirely?
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SNACK TIME, PART 4
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot But if you’re going to eat at Cloud 9, try to be considerate with the samples.
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SNACK TIME, PART 5
Image Credit: Peacock screenshot At least try to stick to food. And remember to always have a heavenly day.
Looking for even more Superstore customer interstitials? Click here to watch ’em on a continuous loop.
