Ep 23. The Piano
- TV-PG
- April 28, 1997
- 22 min
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8.1 (70)
Cybill season 3 episode 23, titled "The Piano," follows the titular character, Cybill, as she tries to find a gift for her daughter's upcoming graduation. As she searches for the perfect present, she comes across a piano and remembers her own childhood dream of learning to play.
Meanwhile, Maryanne is busy planning her daughter's graduation party and turns to Ira for help. However, tensions arise between the former couple as they struggle to work together.
Caught up in her own world, Cybill becomes more and more obsessed with the piano, eventually deciding to throw caution to the wind and buy it. However, when she realizes the piano won't fit in her car, she enlists the help of Ira to transport it.
The trip to pick up the piano becomes a journey of self-discovery for both Cybill and Ira, as they reminisce about their past and reflect on their present lives. They also confront some unresolved feelings towards each other, leading to a tense and emotional moment.
Back at home, Cybill struggles to find the time and motivation to start playing the piano, but with the support of her friends and family, she eventually overcomes her fears and gives it a try.
As the graduation party approaches, tensions between Maryanne and Ira come to a head, leading to a dramatic confrontation that threatens to ruin the party. But with the help of Cybill and her friends, the situation is diffused, and the party goes on.
In the end, Cybill finally performs a song on the piano for her daughter, bringing tears to everyone's eyes and making for a truly unforgettable graduation celebration.
Overall, "The Piano" is a heartwarming and emotional episode that explores themes of family, friendship, and the power of music to bring people together. Fans of the show will undoubtedly be moved by the touching story and characters they have grown to love.