Ep 1. Hangin' with Mr.Super

In the first episode of The PJs, titled "Hangin' with Mr. Super," viewers are introduced to the residents of the Hilton Jacobs housing project, located in the inner city. The episode centers around the arrival of rich and powerful superhero Mr. Super, who has come to the housing project to promote his new line of cereal.

As the episode begins, Thurgood Stubbs, the head of the Jacobs family, is seen lamenting about the poor state of the housing project and his position as the building superintendent. Thurgood is joined by his wife Muriel, who is cooking up a storm in the kitchen, and their two children, Calvin and Juicy.

Mr. Super, accompanied by his assistant, arrives in the housing project in a helicopter and is welcomed by all the residents, who are in awe of the famous superhero. However, Thurgood is skeptical of Mr. Super's intentions and is envious of his wealth and fame.

In one of the notable scenes of the episode, Mr. Super decides to help Thurgood fix the broken elevator, much to Thurgood's delight. However, things take a turn for the worse when Thurgood attempts to use the elevator, and it malfunctions, nearly killing him.

As Thurgood recuperates in the hospital, Mr. Super visits him and admits that he doesn't have all the answers and that he is just as vulnerable as anyone else. This scene is significant as it humanizes Mr. Super and shows his vulnerable side.

Throughout the episode, viewers get to know the other colorful characters that reside in the housing project, including Juicy's boyfriend Smokey, a laid-back pot-smoker, and the sarcastic superintendent of the rival housing project, Mrs. Avery.

The episode's commentary on issues related to systemic poverty, race, and class, make it a significant and thought-provoking episode. Despite the heavy themes, the show manages to maintain a lighthearted tone and has several comedic moments that keep viewers engaged.

Ultimately, the episode ends on a positive note, with Thurgood returning home from the hospital, and Mr. Super sticking around to be a part of the community.

Overall, "Hangin' with Mr. Super" is an excellent debut episode for The PJs. It establishes the show's setting and characters while also exploring some serious themes. With its humor, heart, and social commentary, it sets a high bar for the rest of the series.