Ep 9. The Replacements
- TV-PG
- March 13, 1995
- 22 min
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7.1 (10)
In Cybill season 1 episode 9, titled "The Replacements," Cybill and Maryann are hired for a commercial that needs to be finished quickly. However, when the original actresses drop out, they are replaced by two obnoxious women who are difficult to work with. Meanwhile, Zoey becomes obsessed with her new role in a school play and Ira tries to impress his old crush by playing golf with her.
As Cybill and Maryann arrive on set for their commercial shoot, they quickly discover that the original actresses have dropped out and have been replaced by two clueless and unpleasant women named Cindy and Mindy. Cybill and Maryann attempt to make the best of the situation, but their frustration grows as they struggle to get the commercial done in a timely manner.
In the meantime, Zoey becomes increasingly preoccupied with her role in a school play and begins to neglect her schoolwork. When Cybill tries to reason with her, Zoey becomes defensive and insists that acting is her true passion.
Meanwhile, Ira reunites with an old flame, Sandy, and tries to impress her by playing golf with her. However, things quickly go awry when Ira proves to be a terrible player and ends up running over Sandy's foot with a golf cart.
As the day wears on, tensions on the commercial set continue to rise, and Cybill and Maryann ultimately decide to take matters into their own hands to ensure that the commercial turns out well. When the original actresses unexpectedly show up on set, however, they are left with a difficult decision to make.
Overall, "The Replacements" is an entertaining and humorous episode that showcases the challenges and absurdities of working in the entertainment industry. With its witty writing and engaging performances, it is a must-watch for fans of the show.