Ep 16. Break A Leg

Moesha season 2 episode 16 titled "Break A Leg" follows the life of Moesha, a high school student who is trying to navigate the complexities of adolescence, love, and family. In this episode, Moesha lands the lead role in the school play, "Romeo and Juliet," which is about to be staged in front of a large audience. However, Moesha's confidence is shaken when Hakeem comments on her weight. She begins to question herself and her abilities, causing her to make some questionable decisions.

Meanwhile, Moesha's father, Frank, is dealing with his own issues. He has to make a tough decision about whether or not to fire a friend who works for him. His friend has been working for Frank for years, but his work quality has been declining. Frank is feeling stuck between his friendship and his business.

At school, Moesha feels more pressure when it is announced that a talent scout will be in the audience for the play. Hakeem tries to help Moesha feel better by giving her a new dress, but her self-doubt only intensifies. She weighs herself and becomes more anxious about her weight. In an attempt to lose weight quickly, Moesha takes diet pills, which make her jittery and unwell.

The night of the play arrives and Moesha is barely holding it together. She starts to hallucinate and becomes convinced that her lines are not making sense. After stumbling on a few lines, Moesha leaves the stage, embarrassed, and convinced that she has ruined the play. Her friends try to console her, but nothing seems to help.

Meanwhile, Frank has made his decision to fire his friend, but he is struggling to find the courage to do it. His friend is unaware of what's going on and thinks that he is about to receive a promotion. Frank's hesitation is putting him in an uncomfortable position, and it is causing tension between him and his friend.

The next day, Moesha receives feedback from her drama teacher. He tells her that, despite her struggles during the play, she was fantastic. Moesha is surprised and relieved to hear this. Later that day, she sees Hakeem in the hallway and confronts him about his comments regarding her weight. Hakeem denies any malice, saying that he thought he was helping her. Moesha accepts his explanation and the two make up.

Finally, Frank summons his friend into his office to let him go. It is a tough conversation, but it goes better than Frank expected. His friend is understanding and even offers to train his replacement. Frank is relieved and grateful to have such a great friend.

In the end, Moesha learns a valuable lesson about self-acceptance and trusting her abilities. The episode highlights the importance of good communication and honesty in relationships, whether they be personal or professional. Despite the challenges faced by the characters, the episode ends on a hopeful note, reminding viewers that even in the face of adversity, things have a way of working out in the end.