Ep 5. Mary Anne and the Great Romance

The Baby-Sitters Club is back with season 2 and this time around, Mary Anne is at the center of a heartwarming episode titled Mary Anne and the Great Romance. In this episode, Mary Anne is faced with navigating the world of teenage love, and the challenges that come with it.

The episode starts off with Mary Anne struggling with feelings of jealousy towards Dawn, who has been spending more time with Logan, Mary Anne's crush. She confides in her best friend, Kristy, who urges her to be honest with Logan about her feelings. Mary Anne is hesitant, but eventually decides to take Kristy's advice and tell Logan how she feels.

As Mary Anne prepares to talk to Logan, she also takes on a babysitting job for her neighbor's daughter, Bailey. Bailey is a quirky and precocious little girl who is wise beyond her years. She quickly becomes attached to Mary Anne and begins to see her as a role model.

Meanwhile, Mary Anne's father starts dating a woman named Sharon, who is sweet and kind but also has a teenage son named Derek. Mary Anne is initially hesitant about the new relationship but eventually warms up to Sharon and Derek. She even goes on a double date with her dad and Sharon, and Logan and Dawn.

As Mary Anne continues to navigate her crush on Logan, she also helps Bailey with her own romantic quandary. Bailey has a crush on a boy named Michael, who she doesn't think is interested in her. Mary Anne encourages Bailey to be confident and tells her that she deserves someone who likes her for who she is.

Mary Anne also takes her own advice and tells Logan how she feels. Logan is surprised but also touched by Mary Anne's honesty. He tells her that he's flattered but that he only sees her as a friend. Mary Anne is disappointed but also relieved that she was brave enough to share her feelings.

In the end, Mary Anne realizes that she doesn't need Logan to be happy. She has her friends, family, and job with the Baby-Sitters Club. She also realizes that she doesn't need to change who she is for someone else. She can be herself and the right person will appreciate her for that.

Overall, Mary Anne and the Great Romance is a heartwarming episode with an important message about self-love and confidence. It's a must-watch for fans of The Baby-Sitters Club and anyone who has ever had a crush or struggled with self-doubt.