Ep 17. Change of Heart
- TVPG
- April 29, 1999
- 22 min
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7.4 (26)
Jamie King, the protagonist of The Jamie Foxx Show, is a struggling musician who moves to Hollywood and takes a job at his Aunt and Uncle's hotel, the King's Tower. In season 3 episode 17 titled "Change of Heart," the main plot follows Jamie's love life troubles. Jamie's love interest, Fancy, is fed up with him constantly standing her up for gigs and decides to call off their relationship. In an effort to win her back, Jamie pulls out all the stops and brings her flowers, chocolates, and even a puppy.
However, Fancy is not easily swayed and tells Jamie that he needs to prove himself to her before they can try again. After some self-reflection, Jamie decides that he wants to be more responsible and dependable, and takes on a series of odd jobs around the hotel to show Fancy that he can change. He even goes so far as to take on a wedding gig as a last minute substitute when the original musician doesn't show up. Jamie's performance at the wedding is a hit, and Fancy takes notice of his efforts to become more responsible and reliable.
Meanwhile, Jamie's uncle Junior is also going through some relationship troubles of his own. He is dating a woman named Bernice, but soon realizes that she is more interested in his money than him. Junior confides in Jamie about his dilemma, and after some debate, Jamie comes up with a plan to test Bernice's true intentions. Jamie and Junior pretend to lose all of Junior's money in a fake lottery scam, and then watch as Bernice reveals her true colors and leaves him.
Toward the end of the episode, Jamie attempts to woo Fancy back with a romantic dinner he prepared himself. He serenades her with a song and tells her about the changes he's made in his life. Fancy is moved by Jamie's efforts, and the episode concludes with the two lovers starting anew.
Overall, season 3 episode 17 of The Jamie Foxx Show explores the theme of personal growth and change in relationships. Through Jamie and Junior's experiences, the episode highlights the importance of being responsible, dependable, and true to oneself in relationships.