Ep 16. Jr. Sells His Car
- TVPG
- February 4, 2004
- 20 min
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6.5 (96)
In the episode titled "Jr. Sells His Car," of the popular family sitcom "My Wife and Kids," Michael Kyle (played by Damon Wayans) is planning on buying his dream car - a 1967 Mustang. However, there's a catch - he doesn't have enough money to pay for it. His son Junior (George O. Gore II) offers to sell his car to help his father fulfill his dream, but things don't go exactly as planned.
The episode starts with Michael and Junior discussing the possibility of buying the Mustang. Junior suggests that he could sell his car to contribute towards Michael's dream car purchase. Michael is initially hesitant, but Junior convinces him by stating that his car is old and he wants a new one anyway. Michael agrees to the plan and the two of them start preparing to sell Junior's car. Junior does all the advertising for the car while Michael deals with the potential buyers.
The first potential buyer that comes to the house is a young woman who is interested in the car. However, Junior is more interested in flirting with the young woman than in selling the car. Michael realizes this and dismisses her, stating that she is not a serious buyer. In the next scene, a man named Jack (Noah Gray-Cabey) arrives at the house. Jack is looking for a car to buy for his father, who is disabled and needs a car with hand controls. Junior initially dismisses Jack's request, thinking that he is just another potential buyer trying to haggle the price down. However, Michael sees this as an opportunity to do good and decides to help Jack by offering him a deal on the car that he can't refuse.
As the episode progresses, Michael and Junior disagree on how to sell the car. Junior wants to sell it for a high price, while Michael feels that they should just sell it for a reasonable amount to someone who really needs it. Junior is worried that if they do not sell the car for a high amount, he will not be able to buy a new car. Michael tries to explain to Junior about the importance of helping others and the value of doing good for those in need. Junior is not convinced and decides to sell the car to a man who is willing to pay a high price for it.
However, things take a turn when the new owner of the car turns out to be a conman. He takes the car and all the money that Junior received from him and disappears without a trace. Junior is devastated and feels that he has let his father down by being too interested in himself instead of thinking about the bigger picture. However, Michael comforts him and tells him that he is proud of him for wanting to help him. The episode ends with Michael and Junior deciding to look for the stolen car and the conman who took it.
Overall, "Jr. Sells His Car" is a heartwarming episode that teaches the importance of helping those in need and the joy of doing good. It is a great example of the show's trademark blend of humor and sentiment, and demonstrates the close relationship between Michael and his children. It is an episode that is sure to leave viewers feeling uplifted and inspired.