Ep 18. Tibby Or Not Tibby
- TVPG
- February 8, 1996
- 22 min
Maxine Shaw is a successful lawyer who is a part of a group of friends living in a brownstone in Brooklyn, New York. These friends include Khadijah James, who owns a magazine, Synclaire James-Jones, who works in the office of the magazine as the receptionist, Regine Hunter, who aspires to live an upscale lifestyle, and Kyle Barker, who is a stockbroker.
In this episode, titled "Tibby Or Not Tibby", Maxine's godchild, Tibby, is coming to stay with her for the weekend. Tibby is only eight years old and Maxine has no idea what to do with a child for a whole weekend. Meanwhile, Regine is freaking out about her upcoming 29th birthday, which she thinks marks the end of her glory days.
As the group spends time with Tibby, they all discover different ways to connect with her. Khadijah, being the former basketball star that she is, teaches Tibby how to play basketball. Synclaire discovers Tibby's love of drama and puts together a small play for her and the group to perform. Kyle, who is not the biggest fan of children, learns to connect with Tibby through music and singing.
Regine is still stuck in her own head about getting older until a conversation with Tibby makes her realize that she has a lot to be thankful for in her life. Later, Maxine and Tibby share a moment where Tibby expresses her admiration for Maxine and Maxine realizes the impact that she has on the lives of those around her.
As the weekend comes to a close, Maxine and Tibby say goodbye and the group reflects on what they've learned from having a child around. They all realize that Tibby has brought out a different side of them and that they all have something to learn from children. The episode ends with the group looking forward to what other adventures they will have together.
Overall, "Tibby Or Not Tibby" is a heartwarming episode that showcases the importance of family and friends. The group learns that they can connect with people from all walks of life and that they all have something to give and receive. It is an uplifting and feel-good episode that reminds us all of the importance of kindness, patience, and acceptance.