Ep 8. The Curse of Zoey

Cybill season 1 episode 8, titled "The Curse of Zoey," follows the hilarious misadventures of Cybill Sheridan, an aging actress and single mother, living in Los Angeles.

In this episode, Cybill's daughter Zoey is convinced that a curse has been placed upon her after she unsuccessfully tries out for the school play. To make matters worse, her schoolmate who got the lead role ends up in the hospital with appendicitis.

As Zoey becomes more convinced that she's cursed, she starts to see bad luck everywhere she goes. Meanwhile, Cybill tries to comfort her daughter and convince her that it's all just a coincidence.

Cybill also has her own problems to deal with. She's trying to juggle her acting career, a new boyfriend, and her complicated relationship with her ex-husband. To add to the chaos, her friend Maryann is going through a divorce and staying with her, making it hard to find any peace and quiet in the house.

Despite all of the chaos, Cybill manages to keep a sense of humor throughout the episode and provides some much-needed comic relief.

As the episode progresses, Zoey's bad luck seems to escalate, leading Cybill to seek out the help of a psychic, played by guest star Joan Rivers. But will Joan be able to lift the curse before it's too late?

Overall, "The Curse of Zoey" is a hilarious and heartwarming episode that showcases the show's ability to balance humor and heart in equal measure. It's a must-watch for fans of the series and a great introduction for newcomers.