Ep 16. Most Hated Man on Campus

In Smart Guy season 2 episode 16, entitled "Most Hated Man on Campus," we see T.J. struggle with the newfound responsibility of being a Resident Assistant (RA) in the college dorms. As the youngest RA on campus, T.J. faces pushback from his fellow residents who think he is too young and inexperienced to handle the responsibility of the job. They view him as a "tattle-tale" and have even given him the nickname "The Kiss of Death" because of his strict adherence to the rules.

One particular resident, R.J., seems to go out of his way to make T.J.'s job difficult. R.J. is the "most hated man on campus" due to his constant rule-breaking and tendency to disturb other residents' peace. T.J. feels conflicted about how to handle R.J.'s behavior. He knows he has to enforce the rules, but he also wants to be fair and give R.J. a chance to change.

Meanwhile, T.J.'s older brother Marcus is dealing with his own issues on campus. He is pursuing his dream of being a music producer but is struggling to get his big break. His friend Mo, a successful rapper, offers to help Marcus by introducing him to a music executive. However, Marcus soon learns that Mo's help comes with a catch - he wants Marcus to prioritize Mo's music before his own.

As the episode progresses, T.J. continues to struggle with R.J.'s behavior and ultimately has to make a tough decision about how to handle him. Marcus also has to make a difficult decision about his career and whether he is willing to compromise his own music for the sake of his friend's success.

"Most Hated Man on Campus" tackles themes of responsibility, fairness, and compromise. It highlights the challenges of living on a college campus and the pressure that comes with trying to pursue your dreams while also adhering to rules and expectations. The episode showcases the growth and development of both T.J. and Marcus as they navigate these challenges and learn important life lessons.