Ep 3. Sister Act / Lil' T
- TVY7
- August 5, 2015
- 22 min
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In "Sister Act/Lil' T," the third episode of season 1 of the animated series Alvinnn!!! and the Chipmunks, the focus shifts to the Chipettes, the female counterparts to the famous singing chipmunk trio.
In "Sister Act," the first segment of the episode, Brittany, one of the Chipettes, is dismayed when she learns that her older sister Jeanette is coming to stay with them for a visit. Although Jeanette is intelligent and talented, she's also extremely slow-moving and frequently loses track of time.
Brittany is worried that Jeanette's tardiness and unfocused demeanor will cause her sister to embarrass her in front of her friends. She schemes to keep Jeanette occupied and out of sight by giving her a list of errands to run that will take all day.
Jeanette happily complies with Brittany's requests, taking on various tasks around town. But when she discovers that Brittany has lured her away so that she can be the star of her own dance video, Jeanette is hurt and feels rejected by her sister.
The second segment of the episode, "Lil' T," centers around Theodore, the youngest member of the Chipmunks. Theodore is excited when a rapper, Lil' T, comes to town to film a music video.
Theodore idolizes Lil' T and wants to be just like him, so he starts emulating his style and fashion sense. However, Alvin warns him that Lil' T's language and behavior might not be appropriate for a Chipmunk like Theodore.
Despite Alvin's concerns, Theodore continues to mimic Lil' T's mannerisms, even going so far as to sneak away from home to watch him film his music video.
In the end, Theodore realizes that he doesn't want to compromise his values or language just to fit in with a certain crowd. He learns that it's important to be true to himself and to respect his own ideas and beliefs, no matter who he's trying to impress.
"Sister Act/Lil' T" is an enjoyable episode of Alvinnn!!! and the Chipmunks that showcases the personalities and interests of the different Chipmunk characters while imparting positive messages about familial love, self-expression, and personal values.