Ep 17. Playing Hooky
- TVPG
- April 7, 1995
- 22 min
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6.4 (41)
Tia and Tamera have always been model students, but when they overhear their mother Lisa discussing her plans for their birthday weekend, they decide to play hooky from school. Their plan is simple - spend the day shopping, eating junk food, and seeing a movie. However, things don't go quite as planned when they run into their principal, Mr. Morgan, and are forced to come up with a cover story.
As they hide from Mr. Morgan, Tia and Tamera run into a group of troublemaking students who convince them to skip their last period and hang out at a local arcade. The girls are hesitant at first, but eventually agree to go along with the plan.
At the arcade, Tia and Tamera have a blast playing video games and hanging out with the other students. However, things take a turn for the worse when they discover that the arcade is actually a front for a gambling ring run by the dangerous local gang, the Dragons.
As the girls try to figure out a way to escape the arcade and get back to school, they run into one of the Dragons' members, who recognizes them from school. Tia and Tamera are forced to use their quick thinking and wits to talk their way out of a dangerous situation.
Eventually, Tia and Tamera manage to escape the arcade and make it back to school just in time to avoid getting caught by Mr. Morgan. However, they quickly realize that they made a mistake in skipping school and decide to come clean to their mother.
In the end, Lisa is understanding of their mistake and forgives them, but insists that they make up for their missed classes. Tia and Tamera learn a valuable lesson about responsibility and the consequences of their actions, and vow to never play hooky again.
Overall, Sister, Sister season 2 episode 17 is a thrilling episode filled with action, humor, and valuable life lessons. It's a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone who enjoys a good coming-of-age story.