Ep 12. Sh-Boing-Boing
- TVPG
- November 25, 1996
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Malcolm & Eddie is a sitcom that aired on UPN from 1996 to 2000. The show follows the lives and misadventures of two best friends, Malcolm McGee (Malcolm-Jamal Warner) and Eddie Sherman (Eddie Griffin), as they try to run a bar in Kansas City, Missouri.
In season 1 episode 12, titled "Sh-Boing-Boing", Malcolm and Eddie find themselves in a bit of trouble when they forget to pay their insurance premium, and as a result, their bar is no longer insured. They soon realize the gravity of their mistake when a health inspector pays a visit and threatens to shut them down unless they clean up their act.
As if that wasn't enough, Eddie also breaks his leg while trying to take down a sign on the roof. With the bar in danger of being closed and Eddie out of commission, Malcolm and his girlfriend, Nicolette (Karen Malina White), must band together to keep the bar running smoothly.
Meanwhile, Malcolm's sister, Kelly (Valarie Pettiford), comes to visit and tries to get Malcolm to invest in a new invention she's come up with called the Sh-Boing-Boing. Kelly is convinced that it will make millions, but Malcolm is skeptical. However, he eventually decides to invest in the product, which leads to some hilarious misadventures when they try to sell it.
Throughout the episode, the friends and family of Malcolm and Eddie come together to help them out of their various predicaments. In the end, they manage to save the bar, and Eddie's injury turns out to be a blessing in disguise as they discover a hidden stash of stolen goods in the process of repairing the damage to the roof.
Overall, "Sh-Boing-Boing" is a comedic episode that showcases the friendship and camaraderie between Malcolm and Eddie and their ability to overcome adversity together. The episode also features a great guest performance by Pettiford, who brings a fun dynamic to the already hilarious cast.