Ep 6. Rehearsal for Romance

Hey Dude was a popular American western comedy television show that aired on Nickelodeon from 1989 to 1991. The show revolved around a group of teenagers who worked and lived in the Bar None Dude Ranch. The sixth episode of the first season of Hey Dude was titled "Rehearsal for Romance".

The episode begins with the ranch owner Mr. Ernst (played by David Brisbin) announcing to the staff that the ranch will be hosting a romantic dinner for couples in the evening. He orders the staff to make sure everything is perfect and to provide excellent service to the guests. Brad (played by Kelly Brown), the female staff member, is shouldered with organizing the dinner event and making sure it runs smoothly.

Meanwhile, Ted (played by David Lascher) is trying to work up the courage to ask Melody (played by Christine Taylor) out on a date. Melody, on the other hand, has been preoccupied with her horse as she has been training it to perform for a horse show. Ted is worried that Melody won't have time for him and that his chance of asking her out will be gone.

Ted eventually works up the courage to ask Melody out, but she refuses, stating that she needs to focus on the horse show. This rejection hits Ted hard, and he turns to Danny (played by Joe Torres), the new guy on the ranch, for advice. Danny suggests that Ted should try to impress Melody by learning a song on the guitar and singing it to her. Ted initially resists the idea but later decides to give it a try.

Meanwhile, Brad is busy organizing the dinner event and is having a hard time getting everyone to cooperate. She has to deal with the kitchen staff, who are arguing over what to cook, and the waiters, who are complaining about wearing uncomfortable clothes.

As the dinner event approaches, Ted struggles with learning the song on the guitar, and Brad has to deal with a mix-up in the kitchen, resulting in the waiters serving the wrong food to the guests. The guests are unhappy, and Brad is frantic as she tries to fix the situation.

In the end, Ted surprises Melody with his guitar and singing skills, but Melody is still hesitant about committing to a date. Brad manages to save the dinner event by improvising and serving a different dish altogether, pleasing the guests. The episode ends with everyone enjoying the romantic atmosphere, and Ted and Melody sharing a moment together.

Overall, "Rehearsal for Romance" is a charming and light-hearted episode that showcases the various personalities of the staff members and their individual struggles. The episode also highlights the importance of teamwork and problem-solving, as Brad and the staff work together to make sure the evening runs smoothly. It's a feel-good episode that is sure to bring a smile to the viewers' faces.