Ep 13. Yes, Punky, There Is a Santa Claus (2)
- TV-G
- December 16, 1984
- 24 min
Yes, Punky, There Is a Santa Claus (2) is the thirteenth episode of the first season of the popular American sitcom, Punky Brewster. In this episode, Punky and her friends are on a mission to save Christmas for themselves and their neighbors.
Punky and her friends have learned that their apartment building is going to be sold, and the new owner plans to turn it into an office building. This means that everyone in the building will have to move out, including Punky and her foster father, Henry. In addition to the stress of potentially being homeless, Punky is also worried that Christmas will be ruined for herself and her friends.
The episode begins with Punky and her best friend, Cherie, trying to find a way to sneak into the new owner's office and convince him to change his mind about the sale. They are unsuccessful and end up getting caught by security. Meanwhile, Henry is at home trying to come up with a way to make Christmas special for Punky despite their uncertain future.
As the episode progresses, Punky and her friends decide to try a different approach. They come up with a plan to organize a Christmas party for all of the residents of the apartment building. They hope that if they can bring everyone together, they will be able to convince the new owner that the building is more than just an old apartment complex.
Punky and Cherie take charge of planning the party, and they work tirelessly to make it happen. They manage to convince the residents of the building to pitch in with food and decorations, and they even convince Henry to dress up as Santa Claus.
The party is a huge success, and everyone has a wonderful time. However, when the new owner shows up to see what all the commotion is about, he is less than impressed. He tells the residents that his decision is final and that they will all have to move out.
Despite this setback, Punky and her friends refuse to give up. They decide to organize a protest outside of the new owner's office building. They make signs and chant, demanding that he change his mind about the sale.
Their protest gets the attention of the local news, and soon the entire city is talking about their cause. In the end, their efforts pay off, and the new owner changes his mind about the sale of the building. Everyone is overjoyed, and Punky realizes that she and her friends can make a difference if they work together.
Yes, Punky, There Is a Santa Claus (2) is a heartwarming episode that shows the importance of community and working together to overcome challenges. It is a great example of the themes that are present throughout the show, which include friendship, family, and the power of positivity. Fans of the show will love this episode, and newcomers will be drawn in by the engaging story and lovable characters.