Ep 1. Starstruck
- TV-G
- June 15, 2001
- 22 min
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7.5 (49)
Even Stevens season 2 episode 1, named Starstruck, begins with the main characterLouis Stevens getting excited about the guest speaker that is coming to his school. The guest is his favorite actor, Bronson Pinchot, and Louis can't wait to meet him.
As the day of the guest speaker arrives, Louis and his friend Tom get into a bit of trouble when they try to sneak into the auditorium without tickets. They are caught by the school's principal, and Louis is threatened with detention. However, with some quick thinking, Louis manages to convince the principal to let him go - all he has to do is make sure Mr. Pinchot's visit goes smoothly.
After finally making it into the auditorium, Louis gets the chance to ask Mr. Pinchot a question during the Q&A session. However, things quickly go wrong when Louis accidentally spills a cup of soda all over the actor's pants. Mortified, Louis tries to apologize but ends up getting yelled at by Mr. Pinchot.
Determined to make things right, Louis hatches a plan to get Mr. Pinchot a new pair of pants. He enlists the help of his sister Ren, who is an aspiring journalist, to help him find the actor. They eventually track him down to a nearby mall, where they discover that Mr. Pinchot is not the nicest person in real life.
Despite this, Louis and Ren manage to convince him to let them help him find a new pair of pants. They race around the mall, trying on different pants and trying to find the perfect pair for Mr. Pinchot. Along the way, they run into a group of girls who are also fans of the actor, but Louis quickly becomes jealous and accusing Ren of sabotaging his plans.
Finally, Louis finds the perfect pair of pants and presents them to Mr. Pinchot. The actor is initially suspicious of Louis's motives, but is eventually won over by his sincerity and gives him a big hug. Louis leaves the mall feeling proud of himself and happy to have met his idol.
Back at school, Louis confesses the truth about his adventures to his principal and is surprised when he is not punished. In fact, the principal is impressed with Louis's determination and resourcefulness, and thinks that he would be a great candidate for student council. Louis agrees to run for student council, and the episode ends with him feeling excited about the new possibilities that lie ahead.
Overall, Even Stevens season 2 episode 1 is a fun and lighthearted episode that will appeal to fans of the show and anyone who has ever been starstruck by a celebrity. The episode explores themes of friendship, jealousy, and determination, and has a positive message about never giving up on your dreams.