Ep 14. True Fear
- TV-G
- May 8, 2010
- 23 min
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True Jackson, VP season 2 episode 14, entitled "True Fear," follows True and her friends as they try to overcome their fears and gain more confidence. The episode starts with True having a nightmare about being chased by a giant spider, which makes her scared of spiders in real life. Mr. Madigan encourages True to overcome her fear by facing it head-on, and True decides to take the advice to heart.
Meanwhile, Amanda is preparing for a big presentation to investors, but she's terrified of public speaking. True offers to help Amanda overcome her fear by giving her tips and tricks to calm her nerves, but Amanda's stubbornness and ego cause her to reject True's help. Amanda's fear turns into a full-blown panic attack during the presentation, and True comes to the rescue by stepping in and delivering the presentation on Amanda's behalf.
The other members of the Mad Style team also face their fears in this episode. Ryan is afraid of heights, but he needs to scale a tall ladder to help set up a photoshoot. Lulu has a fear of failure, but True convinces her to try out for the school talent show. Mikey is terrified of singing in front of people, but True helps him find the courage to perform at the school talent show.
Throughout the episode, True discovers that facing her fear of spiders isn't as easy as she thought. She tries to find various methods to overcome her phobia, such as hypnotherapy, exposure therapy, and even using a spiderweb prop during a photoshoot. However, she still finds herself paralyzed with fear when confronted with a real spider. In the end, it's her friendship with Amanda that helps True overcome her fear. When True sees Amanda panicking during her presentation, she realizes that fear is a natural emotion that everyone experiences. She decides to use her own fear of spiders as an opportunity to connect with Amanda and help her feel less alone in her own fear.
Overall, "True Fear" is a heartwarming and uplifting episode that showcases the power of friendship and the importance of overcoming our fears. The Mad Style team comes together to support each other and overcome their individual fears, making them a stronger and more confident group. True's journey to conquer her fear of spiders teaches us that facing our fears isn't always easy, but with the help of friends and a little bit of bravery, we can overcome even the most daunting challenges.