Ep 10. Hoop Schemes
- TVPG
- November 10, 1997
Malcolm & Eddie season 2 episode 10, titled Hoop Schemes, revolves around the two main characters, Malcolm and Eddie, trying to fulfill their dream of owning their own bar and grill. However, they are having trouble securing investors for their business.
Throughout the episode, Malcolm and Eddie come up with various schemes to earn the necessary money to start their business. One of the schemes involves entering an underground basketball tournament where the prize money is enough to fund their business.
The duo forms a basketball team, recruiting their friends and acquaintances to join. However, they quickly realize that their team is no match for the other teams in the tournament, who have professional players and cheat by breaking the rules.
As they continue to play in the tournament, Malcolm and Eddie come up with more creative schemes to increase their chances of winning. They involve dressing up in disguises to infiltrate the other teams and learn their secrets. They also try to bribe the referees to rule in their favor.
Meanwhile, Malcolm’s girlfriend, Nicolette, is rekindling her passion for music and wants to start a career as a singer. Eddie offers to use his connections as a producer to help her record a demo, but their plans are interrupted when a rival producer offers Nicolette a deal that seems too good to be true.
As the tournament reaches its climax, tensions run high as Malcolm and Eddie’s team faces off against their toughest opponents yet. In the end, they must decide whether winning the tournament through cheating is worth compromising their integrity and future business.
Hoop Schemes is a humorous and entertaining episode that showcases the dynamic between Malcolm and Eddie as they navigate through their entrepreneurial dreams. It also touches on themes of ethics and morality, making it a thought-provoking and engaging watch.