Ep 9. Employee Of The Month

Employee Of The Month is the ninth episode of the first season of the Canadian animated series 6teen. The show is about a group of six teenage friends who hang out at the Galleria Mall in the fictional city of Toronto. Each episode follows the group as they navigate the ups and downs of adolescence while working part-time jobs and dealing with everyday problems.

In this episode, the gang finds out that the Galleria Mall is introducing an "Employee of the Month" award that comes with a bonus of $200. The award is based on a customer satisfaction rating system where shoppers can rate their shopping experience on a scale of 1 to 10, and the employee with the highest rating at the end of the month wins.

Jude, who works at the mall's ice rink, initially thinks that he's got the award in the bag since he's the only employee at the rink and he's always been friendly to the skaters. However, he's shocked when he finds out that Caitlin, who works at a clothing store, has a higher rating than he does.

Jude is baffled about how Caitlin could be beating him since he thinks all she does is gossip with her coworkers and try on clothes all day. To his dismay, the gang tells him that Caitlin isn't the only tough competition - all of them are in the running, and competition is stiff.

Meanwhile, Nikki is trying to find a job at the mall so she can be eligible for the award. She initially applies at a cool clothing store but is turned down by the snobby manager, and then applies at a fast food joint where she doesn't have much success either.

While Nikki is job hunting, Caitlin is making an effort to keep her rating high. She starts going out of her way to please the customers, offering them free coffee and answering their questions with enthusiasm. Everyone is impressed by Caitlin's commitment, except for Jonesy who sees right through her.

Jonesy, who works at a video store, is determined to win the award himself. He starts sweet-talking customers and faking a British accent to make himself more appealing. However, his plan backfires when he accidentally drops his accent in front of a customer, revealing that he's not actually British.

Jude, who is feeling defeated, decides to give up on the award since he thinks the competition is impossible to beat. However, his friends encourage him to try harder, and he comes up with a plan to boost his rating: he decides to give free lessons to skaters who want to learn how to do tricks on the ice.

Jude's plan works, and he starts getting high ratings from his skating pupils. Nikki eventually lands a job at a food court, and she also starts getting good ratings since she's always polite and friendly to the customers.

The gang continues to compete for the award until the final day of the contest. The winner is announced during a ceremony at the mall, where everyone gathers to find out which employee will be crowned the best. In the end, the winner is revealed, and the gang is shocked to find out who it is.

Employee Of The Month is a fun and entertaining episode that explores the dynamics of competition and motivation. With its colorful cast of characters and relatable themes, this show is a must-watch for anyone who loves animated comedies.