Ep 5. The Pal

The Pal is the fifth episode of the first season of the Nickelodeon teen sitcom Unfabulous. The show revolves around the life of a thirteen-year-old girl named Addie Singer, who navigates through the ups and downs of middle school with her two best friends, Geena Fabiano and Zack Carter-Schwartz.

In this episode, Addie is excited to start her art class but is disappointed when she learns that her best friend Geena is not going to be in the same class. She ends up sitting next to her schoolmate, Randy Pincherson, a boy who's always been mean to her. Meanwhile, Geena is appointed as a member of the student council along with her arch-nemesis, the popular girl, Mary Ferry. She pressures Geena to sabotage the council's plans to throw a fundraiser for the eighth-grade trip.

Addie struggles to find a common ground with Randy who seems to have a changed personality. He's nicer to her and even volunteers to be her art partner. However, Addie remains skeptical of his intentions and finds it hard to trust him. Her suspicions about Randy are confirmed when she learns that he's been stealing her sketches and copying them as his own.

At the same time, Geena finds herself in a dilemma as she has to choose between staying loyal to her friend Addie or getting on board with Mary to disrupt the fundraiser. She eventually decides to do the right thing and helps Addie expose Randy for stealing her artwork.

As the episode progresses, Addie learns an important lesson about friendship and trust. She realizes that people can change despite their past behavior and that she should give Randy a chance. Geena also learns a lesson about the importance of standing up for what's right, even if it means going against friends.

The Pal is a heartwarming episode that deals with themes of friendship, trust, and loyalty. It highlights the importance of being open-minded towards others and learning to forgive and forget. The show's relatable characters and witty dialogue make it an enjoyable watch for kids and teenagers alike.