Ep 13. I Am What I Scam

Jamie King is back in his charming and hilarious self in the thirteenth episode of the first season of The Jamie Foxx Show titled "I Am What I Scam." In this episode, Jamie becomes a victim of fraud and decides to turn the tables on the perpetrator.

The episode opens with Jamie excitedly showing his new Porsche to his best friend, Braxton P. Hartnabrig. Braxton doesn't share Jamie's enthusiasm and warns him about the repercussions of owning a car with such a high profile. In the next scene, Jamie is seen having lunch at his favorite restaurant. While he is checking his bill, he realizes that he has been scammed. The restaurant has charged him a whopping four hundred dollars for a single cheeseburger.

Jamie is outraged and decides to track down the scam artist. He and Braxton go to the address listed on the restaurant bill and find a man named Earl Washington. Earl confesses to scamming people out of their money but refuses to return Jamie's money. Instead, he invites Jamie to join him in his scam to make some quick cash.

Initially, Jamie is reluctant to join Earl but agrees after Braxton reminds him that he owes him a lot of money. Earl and Jamie go to a hotel room where Earl teaches Jamie how to scam people. Earl shows Jamie how he gets credit cards in the name of deceased people and uses them to buy expensive items like jewelry and computers. Jamie is initially hesitant but eventually gives in to Earl's charm.

The next scene shows Earl and Jamie at a high-end jewelry store where they use the stolen credit cards to buy diamond watches. They are caught by the store owner but Earl talks his way out of the situation, leaving Jamie behind. Jamie is arrested and put in jail. He calls his sister, who bails him out. Jamie is now worried that he will lose his job as a hotel employee if his boss finds out about his criminal record.

Determined to right his wrongs, Jamie decides to take down Earl and end his scamming ways. He and Braxton come up with a plan to lure Earl into a trap. They create a fake credit card in the name of Jamie's boss, and Earl takes the bait. Earl and his gang come to the hotel to buy expensive items using the fake credit card, but Jamie and Braxton call the police. A chase ensues, and Earl is eventually caught and arrested.

In the end, Jamie learns an important lesson about honesty and integrity. He apologizes to his boss and is relieved when he finds out that his job is safe. Jamie also realizes the value of his friendship with Braxton and the importance of staying true to himself. The episode ends with Jamie and Braxton having a drink at their favorite bar and reflecting on their crazy adventure.

Overall, "I Am What I Scam" is a hilarious and entertaining episode of The Jamie Foxx Show. It combines comedy, drama, and action, and keeps the audience engaged throughout. It also delivers an important message about the consequences of dishonesty and the value of friendship. Fans of the show and newcomers alike will enjoy this episode and be left wanting more.