Ep 16. The Contest
- January 30, 1999
- 24 min
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7.4 (46)
Kenan & Kel was an American sitcom that aired on Nickelodeon from 1996 to 2000. The show follows the misadventures of two best friends, Kenan Thompson (played by himself) and Kel Kimble (played by Kel Mitchell) in their hometown of Chicago. The third season of the show premiered in 1998 and ran for 22 episodes. The 16th episode of season 3 is called "The Contest".
In this episode, Kenan and Kel enter a radio contest to win a new car. They have to answer a series of trivia questions correctly, and the winner of the contest will be announced live on the air. Kenan is confident that he and Kel will win the car, but their preparation for the contest doesn't go as planned. Kel keeps getting distracted by his cravings for orange soda, and Kenan's strict study schedule is interrupted when he has to take care of his little sister, Kyra.
As the contest draws closer, Kenan and Kel's confidence starts to waver. They realize that they might not know the answers to all the questions, and they start to panic. To make matters worse, their rival, Roger, is also competing in the contest, and he is determined to win the car.
The day of the contest arrives, and Kenan and Kel are more nervous than ever. They make their way to the radio station, where they are greeted by the host of the contest, DJ Demolition. DJ Demolition is a tough talker who doesn't suffer fools gladly, and Kenan and Kel immediately feel intimidated by him.
The contest begins, and Kenan and Kel are neck-and-neck with Roger. They answer the first few questions correctly, but then they start to stumble. Kel's mind wanders, and Kenan gets confused by some of the trickier questions. Roger, on the other hand, is on fire. He seems to know every answer, and he's not afraid to let everyone know it.
As the contest progresses, the tension starts to mount. Kenan and Kel are determined to win the car, but they're not sure they can do it. They start to argue with each other, and their friendship is put to the test. Meanwhile, Roger is getting more and more confident, and he's sure that the car is his.
In the end, it all comes down to one last question. Kenan and Kel are tied with Roger, and whoever answers the question correctly will win the car. DJ Demolition reads out the question, and all three contestants hold their breath. The question is a tough one, and it seems like nobody knows the answer.
But then, Kel has a sudden flash of inspiration. He remembers a random fact that he heard on a TV show, and he blurts out the answer. DJ Demolition checks his notes, and then he announces the winner. Kenan and Kel have won the car!
The two friends are overjoyed, and they celebrate by jumping up and down and hugging each other. They can't believe that they actually won, and they feel like they're on top of the world. As they leave the radio station and climb into their new car, they can't stop grinning from ear to ear.
"The Contest" is a classic episode of Kenan & Kel that captures the spirit of the show perfectly. It's funny, it's heartfelt, and it's full of memorable moments. Fans of the show will love watching Kenan and Kel compete for the car, and they'll be rooting for them until the very end.