Ep 1. Pilot

Kenan & Kel is a family comedy series that aired from 1996 to 2000 on Nickelodeon. The show follows the misadventures of two friends, Kenan Rockmore (Kenan Thompson) and Kel Kimble (Kel Mitchell), as they navigate their teenage years in Chicago. The series premiered on August 17, 1996, with the episode titled "Pilot."

The episode begins with Kenan devising a plan to buy a car by selling his parents’ items online without their knowledge. Kel comes over to help Kenan with his scheme, and the two venture into the Rockmore's basement to find something to sell. After rummaging through some old boxes, the boys stumble upon a mysterious plastic container that belongs to Kenan's parents.

Curiosity gets the best of them, and the boys decide to open the container, only to discover that it contains a strange, glowing liquid. Thinking it's some kind of experiential cleaning solution, the boys decide to use it to clean up some slime that accidentally spilled on the couch. However, things take a turn for the bizarre when the liquid causes the couch to come to life and develop a personality of its own.

The boys are shocked but quickly realize that they can use the living couch to their advantage. They invite their crushes, Sheryl and Kyra, over, hoping to impress them with their newfound discovery. However, things don't go according to plan when the couch goes haywire and causes chaos in the living room.

Kenan and Kel have to think fast to stop the living couch before their parents get home. In a series of comical events, they manage to trap the living couch back into the container, but not without making a huge mess in the living room.

In the end, Kenan's parents come home earlier than expected and catch the boys in the act of trying to sell their belongings. Kenan has to come clean about his intentions and apologize for his actions. Luckily, his parents understand and forgive him in the end.

The episode ends on a positive note, with Kenan and Kel cleaning up the mess they made and reflecting on the events of the day, as they devour one of Kel's signature orange soda and tuna sandwiches.

Overall, the pilot episode of Kenan & Kel sets the stage for the series' comedic tone and the dynamic between the two main characters. The show proves to be a lighthearted and hilarious take on teenage friendships and the hijinks they get into, and the first episode is an excellent introduction to the world of Kenan and Kel.