Ep 19. Had To Be You

Moesha Season 4 Episode 19, titled "Had To Be You," follows the personal and professional challenges faced by its titular character, Moesha Mitchell. As a high school senior and growing young woman, Moesha is still trying to figure out her future while navigating the ups and downs of her relationships with family, friends, and her boyfriend, Q.

At the start of the episode, Moesha is excited because she believes that Q, her long-term boyfriend, is finally going to pop the question and propose to her. The couple have been together for a while, and Moesha is ready to take the next step in their relationship. However, things don't go according to plan when Q reveals that he has decided to forgo a college scholarship and pursue a career in music instead. This causes a rift between Moesha and Q, as she is unsure if this is the right decision for Q and their future together. Meanwhile, Moesha's father, Frank, is experiencing marital turmoil, as he and his wife, Dee, are struggling to connect with each other. Moesha finds herself in the middle of their marital disputes, which only adds to her already mounting stress.

As Moesha navigates her personal life, she is also tasked with organizing the school talent show. Moesha, who is in charge of the show, is determined to make it a success and enlists her friends to help her out. However, things don't go as planned when one of the performers, a talented young woman named Jordan, unexpectedly drops out of the show. Moesha and her friends scramble to find a replacement act, and in the end, they decide to ask Q, who is a talented musician, to perform. This leads to a tense confrontation between Moesha and Q, as she is still unsure about his decision to pursue music instead of his education.

As the talent show approaches, tensions rise and relationships are tested. Moesha's mother confronts her about her hostile behavior towards Q, which causes Moesha to reflect on her own feelings about his decision to pursue music. Meanwhile, Moesha's father confides in her about his own marital struggles with Dee, which convinces Moesha to try and help her parents reconcile. As the talent show finally takes place, Moesha and Q finally have an honest conversation about their relationship and their future plans. Moesha realizes that while she may not agree with all of Q's choices, she loves him and wants to support him. She also realizes that she needs to work on her own communication skills with him.

In the end, the talent show is a success, and Moesha's relationships with both Q and her parents are on the path to reconciliation. The episode concludes with Moesha feeling optimistic about her future, both personally and professionally. With her senior year drawing to a close, Moesha is excited about what the future holds, and is determined to continue growing and learning from her experiences.