Ep 3. Run Raven Run
- TVG
- November 14, 2003
- 22 min
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7.3 (26)
Raven Baxter is back, and in the third episode of season 2, she finds herself in a fast-paced, high-stakes race against the clock. In "Run Raven Run," Raven's father's restaurant, The Chill Grill, has fallen on hard times, and it's up to Raven to save the day. With her psychic powers on her side, Raven needs to come up with a plan that will bring in customers and revitalize the restaurant.
As she begins to brainstorm, Raven has a vision of a celebrity coming to The Chill Grill for a meal. She knows that if she can make this happen, it will bring in a lot of business and turn things around for her father's struggling restaurant. The problem is, Raven doesn't know who the celebrity is! She spends the day trying to piece together the clues in her vision, but she's no closer to cracking the mystery. That is until she runs into a paparazzi photographer who gives her a vital piece of information.
Raven finds out that the celebrity is a famous rapper named Lil' Z who's in town for a concert. Now that she has the name, Raven is determined to get Lil' Z to come to The Chill Grill. This is where things begin to get complicated. Raven discovers that Lil' Z is staying in a luxurious hotel, and that getting him to come to her father's restaurant will be a challenge. But nothing can stand in Raven's way when she sets her mind to something.
She recruits the help of her friend Chelsea to try and get close to Lil' Z. They hatch a plan to make Lil' Z hungry by sabotaging his snacks and offering him a free meal at The Chill Grill. The plan works, and Lil' Z arrives at the restaurant with a big entourage. However, Raven has not accounted for Lil' Z's diva personality, and she has to work tirelessly to keep him happy and convince him to stay at the restaurant.
Meanwhile, Raven's younger brother, Cory, is busy trying to make some money on the side by betting on how much Lil' Z will eat. This subplot adds some humor to the episode and showcases the sibling rivalry between Raven and Cory.
In the end, Raven succeeds in impressing Lil' Z, and he agrees to perform an impromptu concert at The Chill Grill, much to the delight of the other diners. As Raven looks around the now-packed restaurant, she knows that she's saved her father's business and that her vision has come true.
"Run Raven Run" is a fun, fast-paced episode that showcases Raven's problem-solving skills and her determination to succeed. It's a great example of the show's lighthearted tone and emphasis on family and friendship. Fans of the series will enjoy seeing Raven tackle another challenge with her trademark style and humor.