Ep 12. A Thanksgiving to Remember
- TVPG
- November 27, 1996
- 21 min
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8.5 (28)
Jamie Foxx's sitcom "The Jamie Foxx Show" is a comedy that revolved around Jamie King (played by Jamie Foxx), an aspiring singer and comedian who moves to Los Angeles to seek his fortune. The show follows his life as he struggles to make it in the entertainment industry, faces challenges and adventures at the hotel where he works, and navigates his personal relationships with his family, friends, and love interests.
In season 1 episode 12, "A Thanksgiving to Remember," Jamie looks forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with his family and friends, but his plans go awry when the hotel staff is called in to work due to a last-minute convention booking. Jamie's boss, Mr. Tower, announces that all employees will have to work on Thanksgiving Day, but Jamie and his co-worker, Braxton, come up with a plan to sneak out of the hotel and enjoy the holiday.
Meanwhile, Jamie's family arrives in town and is disappointed to hear that he won't be able to spend Thanksgiving with them. His sister, Helen, who is recently divorced, is feeling lonely and depressed, and his father, Uncle Junior, is acting strange and secretive. Jamie's mother, on the other hand, tries to keep the spirits up by cooking a big feast for the family and inviting some neighbors over.
As Jamie and Braxton try to escape from the hotel, they run into several obstacles and mishaps, including a run-in with a pickpocket and a fender bender with a police car. They end up getting stranded on the streets and resort to trying to beg for food from restaurants that are closed.
Back at the hotel, the convention guests are causing trouble and taking advantage of the staff. Jamie's co-worker, Fancy, tries to handle the situation but ends up in a heated argument with one of the guests. Eventually, Jamie and Braxton make it back to the hotel, and Jamie helps to diffuse the situation by using his comedy skills to entertain the guests and get them to loosen up.
As the episode comes to an end, Jamie's family arrives at the hotel and is pleasantly surprised to find that he's been working hard to take care of the hotel guests. The family is reunited and has a heartwarming Thanksgiving dinner together, grateful for each other and the blessings in their lives.
Overall, "A Thanksgiving to Remember" is a funny and heartwarming episode that showcases Jamie Foxx's comedic talent and the importance of family and community during the Thanksgiving holiday.