Ep 2. Don't Hate the Player, Hate the Game
- TVPG
- September 25, 1998
- 22 min
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7.4 (36)
Jamie and Braxton go to a nightclub to celebrate their recent success at Jingles 2000. Jamie meets an attractive woman named Danielle and the two hit it off, but Braxton warns Jamie that Danielle is known to be a gold-digger. Despite this warning, Jamie continues to pursue Danielle and invites her to his apartment for dinner.
Meanwhile, Fancy is suspicious of Jamie's motives and enlists the help of Junior to investigate Danielle. They discover that Danielle is indeed a gold-digger and has been involved with several wealthy men in the past. Fancy confronts Jamie about Danielle, but Jamie refuses to listen to her warnings and continues to see Danielle.
At dinner, Danielle reveals that she is interested in Jamie because of his success and wealth. Jamie ends their relationship and realizes that he was wrong to prioritize material things over a genuine connection with someone.
Back at the hotel, Braxton is feeling left out and depressed about his own love life. Jamie helps Braxton realize that he has been focusing too much on finding the perfect woman instead of enjoying the present and having fun.
In the end, Jamie and Braxton reconcile and celebrate their friendship by going out to another nightclub, where Braxton meets a woman who appreciates him for who he is.
Throughout the episode, there are comedic moments and witty one-liners from Jamie, Braxton, and the rest of the cast. The overall theme highlights the importance of relationships built on genuine connections rather than material possessions.