Child celeb Derek Masters returns to Stoneybrook from L.A., and–guess what–his parents need a sitter. In keeping with an emerging pattern for Jessi-centric books, stars align for her to take on most of the gigs with the new charge, and she and the BSC help him process some setbacks at school and settle back into everyday suburban Connecticut life. Derek returns the favor by coaching Jessi through a series of high-stakes auditions for Swan Lake, and even has her considering new outlets for her performative (and workaholic) energies…

Microwave your Kid Cuisine of choice, then join us and the fam in front of the TV for some appointment viewing and conversation as we revisit Jessi and the Superbrat.

As mentioned on this episode:

A bit of what Jan Carr has been up to since 1989, plus a couple media references that Karen brought to mind with her play and costume choices:

The Muppet Movie (1979)

Dressed up E.T.

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