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Synopsis: “Video is having trouble coming up with a Father’s Day present, so Jem suggests creating a film featuring video footage of their fathers and an original song. Everyone is excited except for Kimber, who is sad about having no father to celebrate with and refuses to write the song.”

Summary: Episode 33 (S2E7) is written by returning Jem writer, Roger Slifer.

We open with Jem and the Holograms shooting a music video for “When It’s Only Me And The Music,” which is odd because this is an old song from the two-part episode: “The Music Awards.” Didn’t they already make a video for this song?

Jem tells Video that she’s directly responsible for creating the band’s unique image and that if there’s anything she can do to help, she should let her know. Video tells Jem the only help she needs is figuring out what to get her father for Father’s Day. Raya suggests the Holograms produce a music video for Video’s father. Shana suggests they incorporate clips of their own fathers. Aja mentions she thinks she has some old home movies they can include. Jem tells everyone to gather their home movies and meet her back at Starlight Mansion. Meanwhile, Kimber is looking rather miffed.

Jerrica and Kimber drive back to Starlight Mansion. Jerrica asks her sister why she’s being so quiet and Kimber tells her the video is a terrible idea. It has nothing to do with their musical careers, it’s completely off track and she’s against it. Jerrica seems surprised at Kimber’s reaction and tells her she’s being selfish, after all, Video is their friend and she needs the band’s support. Kimber stays quiet and ignores Jerrica. Jerrica gets annoyed, grabs Kimber’s shoulder, and forces her to confront her and answer her. Jerrica asks Kimber to dig some old home movies out of the attic of their father.

Cue Jem and the Holograms music video: “Something Is Missing In My Life”.

After spending an extended period of time in the attic, perusing canisters of old home movies and reminiscing, Kimber heads down to the living room where Shana is setting up a projector. Shana asks Video how she’s going to present the movie to her father. Video explains they’re going to throw a special father’s day banquet in her home town this weekend–everyone is going to be there. Kimber decides not to stick around and Jerrica tells her she better get started on writing the new song they need for the father’s day movie, as it needs to be done by tomorrow. Shana notices Kimber’s attitude and asks: “What’s with her?” Jerrica says Kimber is having one of her “tantrums.”

At the Gabor estate, Pizzazz asks her father what he wants to do for father’s day. Mr. Gabor tells Pizzzaz that he’s far too busy and needs to finish his reports, though, if she wants to buy him a present, he’s okay with it, so long as she doesn’t spend too much money. Pizzazz gets upset and insists she’s a famous rock star and has her own money. Pizzazz decides she needs to leave and get far away from her father. Clash invites her and the rest of the Misfits to go to a father’s day banquet in her home town of Mulberry. Pizzazz thinks the name of her city sounds like a new soda for wimps. Pizzazz is in disbelief at the very idea that people would go to a father’s day banquet as no one’s father adores them, like Clash claims.

The Misfits arrive in the town of Mulberry (Arkansa?) and pull up to Clash’s childhood home. Her father comes running out to greet Clash and gives her a big hug. Pizzazz stands with her jaw open in disbelief as they embrace—he really does adore her. As this is happening, the Misfits notice Video across the street, visiting her parents.

The Misfits practically invite themselves over for dinner at Video’s parents home. After a satisfying meal, Clash asks if they can watch some of her old home movies, to giv…

Synopsis: “A wealthy young man, Prescott Wentworth, who is completely obsessed with Jem offers a reward to anyone who can tell him her real name. The Misfits convince him to build an exact replica of Starlight Mansion and hire actors to pose as The Holograms.”

Summary: Episode 32 (S2E6) is written by returning Jem writer, Beth Bornstein (Hot Time In Hawaii).

We open with The Misfits, relaxing and listening to their own music, which seems odd (Makin’ Mischief is playing in the background). Pizzazz finds an ad in the newspaper by Prescott Wentworth, an independently wealth man who’s obsessed with Jem. His offer is a substantial sum of money to anyone who can reveal her true identity. Pizzazz believe’s Prescott is the key to destroying Jem’s career, so they decide to meet with him.

At Prescott Wentworth’s mansion, the Misfits are invited in. Prescott greets the band and assumes that they’ve come to divulge Jem’s secret identity. When Pizzazz tells him they don’t know yet, Prescott has a temper tantrum and destroys a priceless vase. The Misfits tell Prescott they have a plan to uncover Jem’s identity. Their proposal: if Prescott fronts the money for the entire operation, they’ll do the detective work. Prescott accepts, on the condition that Jem doesn’t get hurt–he rather die than do anything to upset Jem.

At Starlight Music, a limo driver pulls up and tells Jem to get in, even though she doesn’t recognize him. He explains that Kimber sent the limo to pick her up and drive her back to Starlight Mansion and that it’s part of her birthday present. Even though it’s not Jem’s birthday and this is clearly questionable, Jem accepts the invitation.

Jem arrives at Starlight Mansion, or is it? She’s greeted by the rest of the Holograms and Starlight orphans, who all wish her happy birthday. Jem tries to explain to everyone that it’s not her birthday, but everyone completely ignores her. If this is a joke, it sure isn’t funny, because Jem is exhausted and decides to head to her bedroom for some R & R. She questions what’s really going on, but is at a loss as to why everyone is acting so strange.

Cut to Jem and the Holograms music video: “Nightmare”.

Rio wakes Jem after hearing her scream in her sleep. Rio asks her if she wants to talk about her dream and Jem almost tells him it was about Jerrica. Jem explains to Rio how her friends have been acting strange and that threw a surprise party, even though it wasn’t her birthday. Rio tries to console Jem, saying if only her friends knew her real identity like he does. Jem is shocked by Rio’s words, as she has never told him the truth. When did Rio find out? Who told him? Before Rio can answer, the Starlight girls tell Jem to come downstairs for a birthday present from Video. Video seats Jem down in front of the TV and they begin watching a documentary about Jem’s life, only something is very wrong about this picture. The events being shown in the video aren’t accurate at all. Jem stops the movie right when the question is posed: “Who is she really, folks?” Jem feels like she’s losing her mind, which upsets to Video. Jem tries to tell the rest of the Holograms that it’s not really her in the documentary, so they ask her who she really is. Jem seems like she’s about to reveal her real identity. We see the Misfits and Prescott Wentworth watching from a surveillance camera, eagerly anticipating Jem to reveal the truth. At this point, Jem finally realizes something truly bizarre is going on (it’s about time). Why would the Holograms ask what her real identity is? Her bandmates are her closest friends and they already know the truth. Has the Misfits ruse been revealed? It seems that the actors they hired to impersonate the Holograms have not done a convincing enough job.

Cut to Misfits music video: “Who…

Synopsis: “Upset with the way their bands treat them and over Jerrica’s objections, Kimber and Stormer form a friendship and subsequently decide to form a duo and begin performing together.”

Summary: Episode 31 (S2E5) is written by Marv Wolfman, and Cherie Wilkerson.

We open with Jem and the Holograms debating if the song on the flip side of their next single should be up tempo or not. Kimber insists on doing a slow ballad, but she’s out voted by the rest of her bandmates. When Kimber asks Jerrica why she won’t listen to the lyrics she wrote, Jerrica tells her there’s no time since their single is already late and they must get on with the rehearsal.

Jem, Aja, Shana, and Raya want a love song, but Kimber still thinks a ballad is the way to go. The rest of Kimber’s bandmates begin practicing and ignore her request. Jem says the rest of the band knows what their doing, and Aja says that Kimber has to do what she’s told, because everyone is older than her (how patronizing!). Kimber is furious and kicks over her keyboard. On the way out, she tells the rest of the Holograms that they clearly don’t care much about their opinion. Jem, Aja, Shana, and Raya try to console her and tell her that they do, but it’s too late and Kimber leaves (they have a funny way of showing that her opinions matter).

At Misfits Music, a similar argument breaks out between Stormer and the rest of the band. Whilst under the gun to finish their latest album, Stormer’s ideas and pitches are vastly ignored and belittled by Pizzazz, Roxy, and Jetta. Stormer tells her bandmates she hates them all and storms off (pun not intended).

Elsewhere, Kimber heads to a local music venue called “The Scene” (The Limp Lizards can be heard playing in the background). At the bar, Kimber orders a peach shake (extra thick). Stormer shows up and ends up sitting right next to Kimber and orders a vanilla cola (a double) and a hot fudge sundae (three scoops with a banana). The Limp Lizards finish their set, but Stormer gets upset as she came to The Scene to hear music. Stormer and Kimber notice each other. Stormer makes a snarky remark about how she’s surprised that her sister lets her out after 4:30. As the two exchange insults, the spotlight is thrust upon them as they’re recognized as celebrities. The venue manager tries to convince Kimber and Stormer to come up to the stage and play, but the two are hesitant. They give in after the crowd cheers them on.

Stormer: I rather swallow tar than sing with you.

Kimber: I’d choke first!

Cut to music video by Kimber and Stormer: “I’m Okay”.

The Scene’s owner encourages Kimber and Stormer to come back and play together as an ensemble. They both mutually agree to start working together and come back the following night.

The following day, at Starlight House, Kimber is in her room getting ready to go out for the evening. Jerrica stops by and asks why her sister won’t talk to her. Kimber says she has nothing to say. Jerrica notices her sister is getting ready and asks her if she’s going out. Kimber responds with attitude and says “any problem with that?” Kimber tells Jerrica she doesn’t really care what she does or think, so it’s pointless in asking her invasive questions. Kimber leaves and is picked up by her new friend, Stormer. Jerrica doesn’t seem to recognize who’s in the car and Kimber gets in, saying “I finally found out who my real friends are. Don’t wait up for me.”

We cut to a quick scene showing Kimber and Stormer playing their hit song “I’m Okay” to a busy club. Meanwhile, at Misfits Music, Pizzazz, Roxy, and Jetta are struggling to put a single song together. Pizzazz claims she hates Stormer. If it wasn’t abundantly clear to you before, it should be now, that both Kimber and Stormer are the glue that hold each other’s bands…

Synopsis: “Jerrica, stressed-out from dealing with tax forms and the usual trouble at home and the office, gets into trouble with a nasty-tempered Jem impersonator, whose outrageous, public meltdowns and temper tantrums threaten to destroy the real Jem’s career.”

Summary: Episode 30 (S2E4) is written by Buzz Dixon.

We open with an exhausted looking Jerrica Benton, who’s tired of dealing with tax returns and the stresses of home life and troublesome orphans. A fight breaks out between two Starlight orphans over a baseball game. One of them breaks a window and Jerrica breaks up the fight. Aja, Shana, Raya, and Kimber walk in and suggest she go shopping to take her mind off things. Unfortunately for Jerrica, being the oldest and most responsible one, she has to file tax returns while the rest of the Holograms head to Fashion Plaza Mall.

In her office, looking frustrated, Jerrica grabs her coffee and heads to the studio to take a break.

Cut to a music video: “Imagine Me”.

Jerrica leaves the studio and Rio walks by, telling her he thought he heard Jem’s voice. Jerrica makes an excuse and says he did, but she was playing back a tape. Rio invites Jerrica to lunch, but she turns him down saying she has too much work and asks for a rain cheque. Rio heads to his car and Jem catches up with him to ask if she can join him for lunch. Jem tells Rio she hopes he’s not taking her to “some cheap place,” but Rio tells her he’s taking her to the “Red Rock Cafe.”

Jem: Anybody who’s anybody eats here. Hey, baldy! We want the best table you got, now!

Jem gets into a spat with the host about getting a table. He invites her to eat somewhere else, but she doesn’t want to take no for an answer. Jem walks over to a table and demands that the couple sitting there leave. When she doesn’t get her way, she grabs a bowl of food and dumps it on the man’s head. Meanwhile, the paparazzi snaps photos of the event. Jem claims the camera man is invading her privacy, grabs his camera, and throws it through the restaurant window. Jem and Rio are escorted out. Rio, frustrated and embarrassed at Jem’s behaviour, leaves after Jem says she can easily get “another flunky.”

A record store owner in the mall asks Jem if she would be able to sign some albums and she suddenly changes her demeanour and agrees. Aja, Shana, Raya, and Kimber walk by the record store and are horrified when they see Jem, having a temper tantrum at the low selling prices of her albums. Jem trashes the record store as she hurls records across the store, causing property damage. Jem storms off before her friends can ask her what’s wrong.

Cut to Starlight Music, Rio knocks on Jerrica’s door and asks to come in and talk. Rio confides in Jerrica and explains that Jem is not the person he thought he knew, and begins to explain the ordeal he experienced at the Red Rock Cafe. Jerrica is shocked and says that’s impossible. The rest of the Holograms enter and ask to speak to Jerrica, alone. The Holograms inquire about the record store fiasco. but Jerrica claims innocence and says she’s been working on tax returns all day. The Holograms don’t seem to believe her story and ask if she’s feeling okay, which doesn’t make Jerrica very happy. Aja suggests she take tomorrow off and come to the music distributor show to take a break–Jerrica agrees.

At the music distributor show, Jerrica and the Holograms are shocked when they see Jem overturn a table and cause a scene, when she insults the boot vendor. The Holograms chase after the Jem imposter, but reach a dead end. The only person at the end of the corridor is a cleaning lady, but she claims no one has been down that way. Jerrica looks like she’s going to have a breakdown and insists the woman is lying (note: we, the audience know this Jem is an imposter, but…

Synopsis: “When Jetta finds Kimber’s diary the Misfits start a scandal to try to ruin the Holograms.”

Summary: Episode 29 (S2E3) is written by Mary Skrenes.

We open with Jem and the Holograms arriving in beautiful Venice Beach, California. Raya is to make her debut interview appearance with the rest of the Holograms on Harriet Horn’s TV show. Raya is nervous about making her first appearance, but the rest of the band give her some much needed encouragement.

The Holograms head down the boardwalk for some shopping, and we cut to:

Jem and the Holograms music video: She Makes An Impression.

Connie and Terry from California Beat are in Venice Beach to catch rock celebrities and see what they’re up to. Whilst they’re waiting for the Misfits to arrive, they ask for Sean. Before Sean heads off to do an interview for California Beat, the Holograms show up and he greets Kimber. Raya is impressed that Kimber knows Sean, “the British teen idol.”

In an interview with Connie and Terry, Sean is asked if he’s looking for any new songs. He says he’s performing at the “Roller Rock out,” a roller skating club and he always keeps his ears open for new material to record. Suddenly things are interrupted when a raucous noise is heard from further down the beach–it’s the Misfits on dune buggies. The Misfits make a spectacular entrance, but as per usual, some of the beach goers end up as collateral damage and get sand in their face. Begrudgingly, Connie rolls tape and begins the interview. Connie asks if the Misfits are going anywhere or just cruising for a vagrancy charge. Jetta says the Misfits have lunch with Mick Jagger, a possible recording session with Michael Jackson, and Pizzazz and Sean Harrison have something going. Connie throws it to Terry and he asks Pizzazz if she’s free for dinner; Pizzazz says “maybe” (in a playful manner). Is this the first time a perfect stranger has asked Pizzazz out where she also had mutual interest?

Sean walks over to chat with Kimber, who is writing lyrics for a potential Holograms song. Kimber says she works out a lot of things in her diary. She can be as silly or as serious as she’s feeling. Sean asks Kimber if he’d write a song for her and then invites her out to dinner. Kimber is called back to set, but forgets her bag and diary. Jetta has a keen eye and notices this, so she grabs the diary and heads back to the hotel with the Misfits.

Jem and the Holograms are interviewed by Connie and Terry for California Beat. Jem announces they’ll be on the Harriet Horn show and Raya is asked how she will feel when she’s “barbecued by Harriet Horn, the queen barracuda of gossip.” Kimber steps in and tells Terry that Ms. Horn doesn’t “incinerate everybody.” Besides, they’re pretty boring as gossip material.

The Misfits are watching the live interview with Jem and the Holograms. They’re angered by the fact that their segment was cut from the show. Stormer looks sad and says no one knows they’re in town.

Pizzazz: Sweet Kimber Benton. I’d love to get something on her! Harriet Horn would beg us to be on her show.

Jetta shows the Misfits Kimber’s diary and reads a passage from it. She suggests the diary must the something they can use against the Holograms.

Jetta: How about sweet little Kimber’s mean streak? Or her crush on Sean Harrison.

Roxy: What’s that?

Jetta: Kimber’s diary,

Roxy: I wouldn’t waste my time.

Jetta: Quotes a passage from Kimber’s diary: “Roxy isn’t dumb, but she is so ignorant.”

Roxy: Oh yeah?!

Jetta: Quotes a passage from Kimber’s diary: “And Pizzazz is just a rich, spoiled brat.”

Pizzazz: Hah, she even bad mouths members of her own group! They’ll be devastated.

At the hotel, the Holograms each receive a letter, with the exception of their newest member: Raya.

The letters read:

Shana…

Synopsis: “As the Holograms deliberate over which semi-finalist will be their new drummer, the Misfits try to bribe one of them to reveal Jem’s secret identity.”

Summary: Episode 28 is written by Christy Marx and is the conclusion to two-part episode: “The Talent Search.”

We open with Jerrica bringing the good news to the Holograms that ticket sales for the talent search concert have sold out. The rest of the band are wondering how Shana would feel about this and if she is still mad about the entire situation. Jerrica suggests it’s time they find out, so she calls up Shana. But before Jerrica has a chance to speak with her, Shana hangs up because of Liz Stratton’s demanding nature. It turns out Shana’s designs for one of Liz’s co-star are so gorgeous, that they make her look better. Liz tears up Shana’s designs and tells her to remember that, when she remakes her designs. Shana is naturally shaken up and questions what she’s gotten herself into.

Cue Jem and the Holograms music video: “Show Me The Way”.

At Misfits Music, Eric Raymond, Pizzazz, Roxy, and Jetta discuss how it’s not going to be easy to bribe Raya to join their record label. Pizzazz suggests “there’s always the other guy” (she’s referring to semi-finalist: Craig Phillips). Stormer walks in and introduces the Misfits to her brother, Craig Phillips. Everyone in the group, including Eric, look surprised. Eric tries to persuade Craig to help them “Destroy” the Misfits. Is he up to the task? All Eric wants to do is reveal Jem’s true identity.

Pizzazz: You see, what’s good for Jem, is bad for the Misfits. And what’s bad for Jem, is good for the Misfits. And what’s good for the Misfits, is good for your dear sweet sister Stormer.

Craig: I’m a little out of touch. None of this really means much to me.

Eric: Does money mean anything to you? Whatever Jem’s promised, I can double it. Triple it.

Craig: I don’t care about money.

After unsuccessfully trying to buy Craig’s allegiance, Jetta tells Stormer to do something about Craig. Pizzazz blackmails her and says that if she doesn’t persuade Craig, she’ll be kicked out of the band. Stormer reminds Craig that if she ever needed anything from him, to just ask. Craig caves and agrees to go along with the plan–but only for Stormer’s sake.

The next morning, we see Craig and Aja going for a jog through the park. Craig stops as they cross a bridge and confesses that he only entered the contest to get close to Aja. Aja says she’s glad he did, and they kiss. Craig tells Aja there’s just one thing, he needs to know who Jem really is. Aja gets defensive and says she can’t divulge her identity. Craig flips out.

Craig: There’s just one thing I have to know.

Aja: What’s that?

Craig: Who is Jem?

Aja: I can’t tell you that!

Craig: So, I’m good enough to become your drummer, but not good enough to trust! Maybe I should drop out of the competition.

Aja: Jem keeps her identity secret for good reasons. No matter how I feel about you, I won’t betray Jem’s trust in me.

Craig: I’m sorry. I’ll never ask you again. Aja, I swear.

Aja: I trust you Craig, but Jem’s secret is hers to reveal, not mine.

Craig: Jem who?

At Misfits Music, Craig has an argument with Eric and tells him what happened in the park. Craig is glad that Aja has so much loyalty and integrity as to not reveal her band mate’s identity. Eric’s last ditch effort to try and make Craig feel bad doesn’t work. Eric says he wonders what Aja would think of him if she knew his sister was a Misfit. Craig is furious with Eric’s mind games and leaves.

The Misfits walk in just at the tail end of the argument between Eric and Craig. Pizzazz tells Eric that this is just another of his spectacular failures. Eric makes an excuse that Craig was useless from the beginning, and…

Synopsis: “Problems affect Jem and The Holograms when Shana leaves to pursue a career as fashion designer for actress, Liz Stratton. The Holograms decide to host a Talent Search to find a new drummer. News of this spreads like fire which also catches the attention of The Misfits.”

Summary: Episode 27 is written by Christy Marx.

We open with Shana presenting a dress, which she designed and made for one of the Starlight girls. Shana almost forgets to go to Jem and the Holograms practice session and leaves.

The Holograms get together to practice a new song, but when asks someone else to take over the drums because she wants to play guitar, no one else is up to the task. Anthony Julian barges in before the band gets a chance to get started. Anthony has some exciting news for Shana: He wants her to put on her best dress, because actress Liz Stratton is looking for a new fashion designer and wants to see her designs right away. Shana doesn’t feel confident enough about her abilities, but the rest of the Holograms encourage her to go anyway.

Jerrica, Kimber, and Aja discuss what they’re going to do about the Holograms’ upcoming tour. If Shana accepts Liz Stratton’s job offer, they’ll need to find a new drummer.

At Liz Stratton’s home, Shana’s designs are met with a positive response. With a six month long shooting schedule in three different countries, is Shana up to the task?

Liz Stratton: Marvellous! Exactly the blend of elegance and boldness I’ve been looking for. Anthony, hire her immediately.

Shana: I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this.

Liz: Of course you can’t, dear.

Shana seems torn between her loyalty and obligations to Jem and the Holograms, and pursing her passion of becoming a successful fashion designer. Liz stipulates that if she accepts the job, she will have to forgo drumming duties for the Holograms. This is clearly a big decision to make, and Shana is only given until later that night to accept the job or not. On the way home, Shana contemplates her choices, and Anthony shows his support by saying that whatever decision she makes, just make sure it’s what she really wants.

When Shana arrives, Jerrica, Kimber, and Aja greet her and congratulate her on a job well done. But Shana isn’t quick to abandon the Holograms. When she asks what they’ll do about her absence, her bandmates seem unusually excited to replace her and mention they’ll conduct a talent search. Shana takes this badly and assumes the rest of the Holograms want her out of the band, so she runs up stairs, crying.

Later that evening, Julian arrives at 6pm to pick Shana up. On the way out, Shana takes one last look at her band mates and gives them an opportunity to say that they want her to stay. Jerrica reassures her that they’ll conduct a talent search, and pushes Shana out of the door. Shana is upset and confides in Anthony on the way to Liz Stratton’s place. It’s like the Holograms’ couldn’t get rid of her fast enough. What’s strange is that when Shana first heard the news about the talent search, she was crying and ran upstairs, then suddenly there’s a gap of time that’s lost, and it seems clear that none of her friends tried to console her and explain they just want to be supportive of her endeavours. How could Jerrica be so tone deaf as to just send Shana on her way, when clearly she was upset?

Cut to Starlight Mansion, Jerrica, Kimber, and Aja are feeling sad about having to come down hard on Shana, but they admit it’s because they want what’s best for her. They don’t believe Shana would have left, because of her extreme loyalty to the band, even if it means not pursuing her dream.

The talent search begins when the Holograms start promoting the fact that they’re looking for a new drummer. Radio stations, TV shows, and record stores are…

Synopsis: “Jem hasn’t been heard from in some time and Jerrica doesn’t seem to care. The Misfits waste no time capitalizing on her absence, especially when Owen Beech, the owner of Diskovery Records, promotes a contest awarding a Gold Album and a new car, the Glitter ‘n Gold Roadster, to the winner.”

Summary: Episode 26 is written by Christy Marx.

We open with Anthony Julian shooting a new music video. Meanwhile, Kimber approaches Jerrica and mentions that the Misfits have a number one hit single and suggests that Jem and the Holograms put out a new album before the Glitter and Gold contest. Apparently Jem has’t been around in a while and Jerrica is upset at the very mention of her name. Jem storms off and Rio drops by to introduce Kimber to his friend, Max Conley, who appears to be interested her.

Max: You’re even more gorgeous than your pictures.

Kimber: Oh… really?

Jerrica takes notice of Rio reading a newspaper about Jem and questions if she has competition. Rio denies this and Jerrica becomes furious when reading a blurb from the paper about Jem’s declining career. Max asks Kimber if he can see her again and she makes plans for this coming Saturday. Kimber leaves and Jeff pulls up in a motorcycle (popping a wheelie) to pick her up.

The Misfits pull up to Diskovery Records, where they’re greeted by a mob of excited fans. Inside, Owen Beech, the owner of the record chain is announcing the Glitter and Gold contest. The first group to sell 500,000 albums is the winner. A reporter covering the event asks why the Misfits are the only name on the board. Owen explains he hasn’t picked a competing group yet, and of course the Misfits claim their superiority above all others.

Cut to Misfits music video: “How Does It Feel?”

Jeff drops Kimber off at home and ends up double booking her weekend date plans. How could Kimber so carelessly commit to two dates for Saturday night at 6 o’clock? Jerrica is seen having a heart to heart conversation with Synergy. Jerrica has been feeling down lately and it’s because she admits to being jealous of herself. Synergy tries to help out by creating a hologram of Rio to allow Jerrica to practice divulging her secret identity. Things to do not go as easily as Jerrica planned, when the hologram of Rio says he hates being deceived and equally despises liars. When Rio tells Jerrica he never wants to see her again, Jerrica commands Synergy to turn off the simulation.

Synergy: What’s wrong, Jerrica?

I don’t know what to do. I’m jealous of myself! If only I had the nerve to tell Rio the truth.

Both Jeff and Max show up at the same time to pick Kimber up, but when Kimber realizes what she’s done, a fight breaks out between the two men. All of this is happening in the background as we see Jerrica trying to confide in Rio to tell him who she really is. This is some real daytime soap opera level action right here. Jeff and Max crash through the bedroom window and land in the garden, though unharmed. Both Jeff and Max have been made fools of and decide to not to see Kimber again. It’s not over yet for poor Kimber, because Rio lashes out, calling her a deceptive liar. Kimber breaks down and runs away. Jerrica, feeling protective of her younger sister, rips into Rio and tells him he should at least have listened to what she had to say. Jerrica realizes that she now can’t tell Rio her secret, because clearly he won’t be able to handle it. Rio gets mad, again, and kicks over a potted plant.

Later on, Jerrica makes her way to see Owen Beech about entering the Glitter and Gold contest. Owen tells the Misfits he’s considering the Fifth Avenue Boys, which are being represented by Starlight Music. When Jerrica overhears Eric Raymond say the Fifth Avenue Boys will come begging to him after Jerrica ruins their…

Synopsis: “An eccentric artist, Fitzgerald Beck, is the art director for Jem and The Holograms’ new video. His art dealer is using his sculptures to smuggle stolen diamonds. The Misfits discover this and plan to rig the sculptures to explode onstage while Jem and the Holograms are filming a music video. The police blame Jem and the Holograms for the diamond theft. Will the band be able to find evidence to clear their name?”

Summary: Episode 25 is written by David Wise.

We open with Jem and the Holograms arriving in New York City. As the band makes an attempt to leave the airport, they’re mobbed by the press, who ask them questions regarding the length of their stay and what they’ll be doing. Kimber answers a reporter by asking him if he reads the paper, because apparently they made an announcement that they’ll be shooting their new music video. The Misfits are close by, watching the Holograms get all of the attention. Stormer and Roxy are not happy about how Eric dropped the ball, but Pizzazz actually promises to make sure their stay in New York is a disaster.

In the limo ride to the hotel, Anthony Julian and Video join the Holograms to tell them about the new art director for the music video: Fitzgerald Beck. But when Julian mentions Beck’s name, the Holograms admit they haven’t heard of him.

Video: He’s only the hottest conceptual artist in America.

Anthony: These are some of his performance works. You’ll understand more at this party he’s throwing.

Cut to Fitzgerald’s party as the Holograms walk in and are greeted by a collection of very peculiar robot art pieces.

Aja: I guess sometimes more is less.

A man takes the stage and stands in front of a glossy black grand piano, with mallet in hand. Kimber asks a lady standing next to her what he’s about to do, and she tells Kimber that he’s about to perform Fitzgerald Beck’s piano sonata. The man immediately starts to smash the piano with the mallet. Moments later, we see a chainsaw come down on the piano, tearing it to shreds. Kimber asks what the performer is doing, and the lady explains he’s now entering the second movement.

On the set of the new Jem and the Holograms music video, Jem impatiently remarks at Fitzgerald’s Beck’s tardiness.

Jem: Does this guy bother to show up for anything?

Clearly, Jem is remarking at the fact that Fitzgerald didn’t both to show up at his own party. But just as Jem complains about him not showing up to set, suddenly the Holograms are splashed with a rainbow of paint from above. We see Fitzgerald repelling down on a rope to meet the band.

Julian: He’s coming down. You don’t want to hurt his feelings. You know how sensitive artists are. Jem, meet Fitzgerald Beck.

Fitzgerald: You know, you fascinate me.

Jem: Oh ya? You sure have a funny way of showing it.

Wouldn’t the Holograms’ expensive equipment be damaged by the paint? This stunt seems very poorly thought out on Beck’s part.

Elsewhere, Jem and the Holograms continue to a different location to shoot another scene for their music video–this time, it’s on a boat which is hauling heaps of putrid garbage.

Kimber: So much for our glamorous image.

Aja: I think we lost that the day Fitzgerald Beck walked into our lives.

Whilst Julian is explaining how the shoot will work, on the garbage boat, we see Pizzazz sabotaging the motor and/or possibly the electrical system, with the Misfits watching behind her.

Julian calls “action” on the camera boat, but as Fitzgerald fiddles with the remote control system, he realizes it’s broken. The garbage boat begins speeding out of control and the Holograms begin to lose sight of the camera boat. Danger is fast approaching as the Holograms get close to crossing paths with a large cruise ship. Jem heads to the control room to try and get a han…