Ep 2. Cool Dad

Clarissa Explains It All is a show from the 90s about a young girl named Clarissa who shares her thoughts about her life and her teenage experiences with the audience. The second season of the show is all about Clarissa and her adventures with her friends, family, and school.

In episode 2 of season 2, titled "Cool Dad", Clarissa's dad gets a cool new job as an advertising executive. Clarissa initially thinks it's great that her dad got a new job, but when she realizes that this means her dad will be working more and won't have as much time to spend with her, she becomes disappointed. Clarissa decides to take matters into her own hands and tries to find ways to bond with her dad and convince him to spend more time with her.

Clarissa first tries to involve her dad in her hobbies by asking him to help her make a video for her school project. However, her dad's idea of "helping" involves taking over the entire project and turning it into a cheesy commercial for his company. Clarissa is frustrated and disappointed, but she doesn't give up. She decides instead to try to get her dad interested in something that she likes.

Clarissa invites her dad to join her at a local record store to check out some new CDs. Clarissa's dad is hesitant at first, but when he realizes how much Clarissa loves music, he starts to get interested too. Clarissa and her dad spend the afternoon listening to new CDs, talking about music, and having a great time. Clarissa is thrilled that she was able to spend some quality time with her dad doing something they both enjoy.

Later, Clarissa's dad surprises her by showing up at her school during a free period. He takes her out for ice cream and they spend the afternoon hanging out together. Clarissa is overjoyed that her dad has made an effort to spend more time with her, and she realizes that sometimes all it takes is a little effort and understanding to strengthen a relationship.

Overall, "Cool Dad" is a heartwarming episode that highlights the importance of family and the efforts we can make to connect with those we love. It is a reminder that even when things change and life gets busy, we can always find ways to make time for the people who matter most. Clarissa's dad may have started out as just a cool new job, but through their experiences together, he becomes an even cooler dad who Clarissa knows she can count on.