In the second episode of the first season of 2 Broke Girls , titled " And the Break-up Scene ," Max and Caroline begin to navigate their business partnership. While Caroline attempts to professionalize their cupcake venture, she faces resistance from the cynical Max. The title refers to Caroline finally cutting ties with her past life, symbolized by a break-up with her boyfriend, as the duo works on their financial goals. You can find a detailed recap of the episode on TV Fanatic .