Ep 9. James Randolph High School Twentieth Reunion

The show Party Down revolves around a group of aspiring actors working for a catering company in Los Angeles while trying to fulfill their dreams. In season 1 episode 9, "James Randolph High School Twentieth Reunion," the Party Down team caters a high school reunion at a hotel.

The episode begins with Ron, the team leader, assigning each member of the crew their job for the night. Casey, the actress, is in charge of serving drinks, Henry, the failed actor, is in charge of the food, and Kyle, the clueless rookie, is in charge of keeping the bathroom clean.

As they start setting up, Steve Guttenberg, the famous actor, arrives as a graduate from the high school and starts catching up with his old classmates. Meanwhile, Henry is trying to impress his former high school crush, Lizzie, who is now a successful doctor.

As the guests start arriving, the Party Down team starts getting busy. Casey helps a former classmate, Constance, with her marital problems while Kyle tries to fit in with the guests. Henry and Lizzie reconnect and reminisce about the past.

Suddenly, chaos erupts when a group of rowdy high school jocks arrive and start causing trouble. They start throwing food and breaking things, causing the team to scramble to clean up the mess. Ron tries to solve the problem by engaging with the jocks and offering them more alcohol.

In the meantime, Steve Guttenberg is trying to impress a former flame, but his attempts are failing. The Party Down team tries to help him by setting up a romantic dinner for him and his ex-girlfriend. However, things don't go as planned when the jocks crash the dinner and ruin the ambiance.

As the night starts winding down, the guests start leaving and the team starts packing up. As they clean up, they reminisce about their own high school experiences and how it shaped them into who they are today.

Overall, "James Randolph High School Twentieth Reunion" is a hilarious episode with plenty of laughs and relatable moments. The Party Down team navigates the craziness of a high school reunion with their usual wit and humor, making for an entertaining episode.