Ep 8. Saving Psychic Raven
- TVG
- February 21, 2003
- 22 min
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7.6 (110)
Raven Baxter has a special gift; she can see into the future. In season 1, episode 8 of That's So Raven, titled "Saving Psychic Raven," Raven's psychic abilities are put to the test when she misinterprets a vision.
The episode begins with Raven having a vision of her parents being upset with her. She is unsure why, but assumes it's because of her poor grades. Raven begins to stress about her first report card, which is due to come out soon. Her father, Victor, offers to tutor her in math, which she quickly declines. Her friend, Chelsea, suggests to Raven that she should be studying more instead of spending so much time trying to see into the future. The two girls make a pact to focus on their schoolwork instead of Raven's visions.
As Raven is walking to school the next day, she has another vision, this time of a woman's purse being stolen by a thief. She doesn't recognize the woman in the vision, but knows she has to help her. Raven and Chelsea then see the woman from Raven's vision walking down the street and decide to follow her to make sure she's okay. The woman is targeted by a thief, and Raven uses her psychic abilities to help the woman and retrieve her stolen purse.
After the incident, Raven receives a lot of media attention for her heroic act. She then has another vision, this time of an elderly woman who loses her life savings of $10,000. Raven is determined to save the woman's money and enlists the help of her little brother, Cory, to come up with a plan. They decide to set up a fake account in the woman's name to protect her savings.
Meanwhile, Raven is still stressing over her report card, which could potentially ruin her chances of going to college and becoming a fashion designer. Her parents then reveal to Raven that they are not upset with her grades; instead, they want her to focus more on her education and less on her psychic abilities.
As the episode progresses, Raven's plan to save the woman's money takes a turn for the worse when her father accidentally puts the money into the wrong account. The situation quickly spirals out of control as the woman believes Raven and her family have stolen the money.
Without giving away any spoilers, the rest of the episode revolves around Raven trying to make things right and clear her family's name. Saving Psychic Raven is packed with suspense, drama, and humor. It's a great example of the show's ability to blend humor and serious topics together while still appealing to a younger audience.
Overall, That's So Raven, season 1, episode 8, is a great addition to the show's lineup. It showcases Raven's psychic abilities and her willingness to help others, even if it means risking her own reputation. The episode's themes of honesty, family, and education are all important lessons that children can learn from and apply to their own lives.