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Synopsis: “Jem saves Luna Dark from Pizzazz’s guard dogs and The Misfits plot to ruin the Jem Jam with help from Techrat. Meanwhile, Ba Nee goes to great lengths to prove that Randy is her father. Also, Krissie finds out Dominic is not as tough as he seems to be.”

Summary: Episode 24, the conclusion to a two-part series, is written by Jem creator, Christy Marx.

Hot off the heels of part 1, we open with Jem being attacked by the guard dogs of the Gabor estate. Synergy transforms Jem into Pizzazz, thinking that this will fool the dogs, but the plan fails. Jem panics, but Synergy comes to rescue when she creates a hologram of a monstrous and inhuman sized dog.

Inside the mansion, the Misfits hear the guard dogs and rush off the find out what’s gone wrong. This works out as an excellent distraction, because Jem is able to enter the mansion and find out which room Luna Dark is staying in. Jem explains the situation to Luna that she’s been tricked by the Misfits.

Outside, the kennel has been opened and Pizzazz freaks when the dogs have been let loose. Stormer and Roxy tell Pizzazz to call the dogs off, but she admits them that only her father can control them. The Misfits take shelter inside the kennel and close the door. Bad news for the band because Henry Gabor won’t be back home for several days.

Elsewhere, at Starlight Music, we see the Holograms and Starlight girls lounging by the pool. Ba Nee asks Johnny if she’s seen Randy.

Ba Nee catches up with Randy on her roller skates. Whilst jogging, Randy tells Ba Nee that he was in Vietnam, but before she can tell him that he must be her father, foot gets caught and she trips, hurting herself in the process. Randy picks Ba Nee up and takes her back to Starlight Mansion to get looked at. In this moment, Ba Nee embraces Randy and looks to be very happy.

At Starlight Mansion, Dominic tosses a pile of clothes and shoes to Krissie and demands that she have them cleaned. Krissie is furious and refuses, throwing them back at Dominic in disgust. Krissie finally confronts Dominic.

Krissie: Who do you think you are?

Dominic: I’m Dominic the slick, the cool, the hip.

Krissie: The nasty, the loud, the conceited.

Dominic: Listen, I’m a star, baby.

Cue music video: “You May Be A Star”, by Krissie.

Jem and the Holograms decide to practice for the concert with all of the special guests. Dominic walks in and tries to participate, by his mother, Lena, tells him he’s too inexperienced. When Dominic makes a fuss out of it, she tells him not to give him any lip.

In another part of the mansion, some of the Starlight girls are jamming away. Dominic overhears them and proceeds to berate and demoralize them, but the girls aren’t having any of it. A fed up Dominic walks away.

Outside at the pool, a couple of Starlight girls ask Dominic if he can swim. He arrogantly says of course, but he wouldn’t dare swim in the same ocean as Krissie. Krissie loses it and pushes Dominic into the pool. But things don’t go as expected, when Dominic sinks to the bottom. In that moment, Krissie realizes that he can’t actually swim, and dives in to save him.

Krissie: I wouldn’t have pushed you into the pool if I knew you couldn’t swim.

Dominic: I can swim. I was… uh, just teaching you a lesson!

Even after saving his life, Dominic refuses to acknowledge the fact that he lied about being able to swim. It seems he overcompensates in his behaviour, socially, with other people. Dominic is afraid to admit he can’t do something. Krissie ends up feeling petty for him, not anger, in the end.

Later, Jerrica rounds up the Starlight girls to take them on a trip to the zoo. Ba Nee grabs Randy and looks rather disappointed. She seems to have been under the impression Randy was going to take her to the zoo, alone. Jerrica calls Ba…

Synopsis: “The Misfits plot to ruin The Jem Jam, a benefit concert Jem is planning, by tricking Luna Dark into coming with them, while Krissie must deal with Lena Lerner’s spoiled son, Dominic, and Ba Nee is sure that Randy James, a red-haired drummer is her father.”

Summary: Episode 23, the first in a two-part series, is written by Jem creator, Christy Marx.

We open at a by invitation only banquet, hosted by Jem and the Holograms, where they plan on announcing a benefit concert with some special guests. The Misfits are anxiously awaiting Jem’s announcement as the benefit has been kept secret. Eric Raymond has brought Techrat with him, who gives Clash a special camera that will wireless send whatever footage she takes, to a mobile screen so that the rest of the Misfits can see what’s going on. Clash is disguised as a reporter and makes an attempt to find out what’s going on at the banquet. Before Clash can enter, she sees Ba Nee and lies about her father asking to see her in the lobby. Not knowing that Ba Nee doesn’t know her father, Clash’s plan works. Ba Nee asks Clash if he had red hair, and naturally Clash goes along with it and acknowledges. Ba Nee runs off.

In lobby, Ashley finds Ba Nee and asks why she ran off. Ba Nee says a lady told her that her father was waiting for her, but Ashley tries to explain she doesn’t have one. Ba Nee is understandably upset as this is a sensitive subject for her. All Ba Nee seems to know about her father, is that he was American and had red hair. She vows to find her father someday.

In the dining hall, Krissie offers refreshments to some of the guests, but a young boy sporting a leather jacket, rudely asks her for a drink.

Jem takes the stage and announces the Jem Jem. A benefit concert featuring many talented musicians, including: the grand master of rhythm and blues, Rowan Owens, Ron Cox, Lena Lerner (and her son, Dominic), and Luna Dark.

After watching Jem’s announcement, the Misfits are baffled at how Jem managed to secure such top talent for the concert. They want to retaliate but don’t have any clue what to do. Eric Raymond steps in and tells them to wear some special costumes he’s prepared, and that they should just trust him. Stormer is taken aback by the clearly unfashionable and horrible design of the outfits.

Jem announces the final guest: Johnny Deacon. Ashley and the other Starlight girls are pushed out of the way as a few people rush to the stage. A man pushes Ashley aside and says: “look out, little girl.” Ashley vows that someday, people will be asking for her photo.

Cut to a music video by Ashley: “I Can See Me”.

The Misfits disrupt the banquet as they walk in wearing ridiculous body hugging latex suits, with a multitude of obscenely bright flashing lasers. They try to divert the crowds attention by announce their new “improved” look. Jem is furious that the Misfits have crashed the event and dismisses their involvement in the Jem Jam when Johnny Deacon asks if they’re part of it.

A mob of angry punks, who happen to be staunch Jem fans, crash the party. They start questioning who is a real Jem fan and begin attacking several camera men, destroying their equipment. Pizzazz tells Jem that she “sure has some creepy friends,” however Jem denies any relation with them. As some of the guests follow Clash and the Misfits, Aja uses her martial arts training to take down one of the thugs. Jem notices some of the punks trying to steal the Holograms’ equipment, but quickly quashes their attempt by using Synergy to make the guitars look like they’re monsters. Rio and Johnny kick a few punks out, while the rest of the Holograms and Starlight girls work together to capture the remaining few.

Jem: Synergy, I need some punk repellent.

Jem invites the Jem Jam guests to stay at Starlight…

Synopsis: “Eric Raymond panics when he finds out that Starlight Music is sponsoring the world’s best driver for the Indy 500, Martino Grandzetti. The gamblers he’s dealing with will take their displeasure out on him if their driver doesn’t win the race.”

Summary: Episode 22, is written by Roger Slifer, who famously went on to co-create the character Lobo for DC Comics and tragically died earlier this year.

We open with Pizzazz throwing darts at a headshot of Eric Raymond.

Pizzazz: I. Want. To. Go (throws darts).

Roxy: You missed the bullseye (speaking with mouth full of food).

Pizzazz: I’m sick of looking at his ugly mug anyway.

Pizzazz reaches towards a carton of eggs, grabs an egg, and hurls it across the room. Instead of hitting the bullseye, the door opens at the least opportune moment and the egg collides with Eric’s face.

Eric: Pizzazz!

Pizzazz: Stormer says you’re going to a big party tonight for all the race car drivers, but that we’re not going.

Eric: That’s right, Pizazz, it’s by invitation only. And you’re not invited.

Eric tells the Misfits that he has some important negotiations to conclude, and that he can’t afford any distractions. The Misfits remind Eric that he promised the band would perform at the Indy 500 victory celebration. Eric reassures them they will, but he has to do things his way. Pizzazz insists on going to the party.

We cut to a private dinner meeting where Eric is being introduced to a rather burly man, named Vice. Vice is a handyman who cleans up when things, or people, get sloppy. Martin Grandzetti–the world’s greatest race car driver–is the primary concern as he never loses a race. It turns out that Eric has bribed Grandzetti’s sponsor to pull out from the race. Eric has entered his own driver into the race, with a specially modified non-regulation engine to give him an edge. Receiving an undisclosed large sum of money, Eric places a bet on car 007, expecting that he’ll be able to collect the winnings since he has rigged the race. A man in a terrible yellow suite drops Eric’s table to pick up the briefcase (who clearly seems to be voiced by Charlie Adler).

Shortly after Eric’s nefarious transaction takes place, an announcer notifies the entire dining hall that Grandzetti’s sponsor has unfortunately dropped out, however, Starlight Music has generously offered to take its place. This is a setback that Eric certainly did not expect. I suppose we are to assume that Starlight Music is in a financially comfortable area at this point in Jem and the Holograms’ career.

When the announcement is made, music cues and a giant star shaped stage dramatically descends.

Cut to Jem and the Holograms music video: “I’m Coming From Behind”.

Outside the auto club, the Misfits try to figure out a way to get inside. Pizzazz decides suggests they steal the Rockin’ Roadster and crash it, right into the club.

Inside the club, Grandzetti thanks Jem, Holograms, and Jerrica for their support, as without them, he wouldn’t be racing in the Indy 500. When Grandzetti asks where Jerrica is–she earlier told him she would be there, Jem says Jerrica must be around somewhere. As Jem and Grandzetti are talking, the Misfits crash through the front doors of the club in the Rockin’ Roadster (did Jem leave the keys in the car, or do the Misfits know how to hot wire a car?). The Misfits take the Roadster for a joy ride, colliding into tables and nearly hitting a few patrons.

Pizzazz: That will teach you not to invite the Misfits to your party!

Grandzetti quickly reacts, jumps into one of the cars propped onto a stage, stars the engine, and races after the Misfits. Whilst all of this is happening, my question is: how large is this club? At the speed that it looks like they’re going, it seems like the chase lasts for an…

Synopsis: “When Jem and The Holograms perform a cover of a song called “Rock and Roll Is Forever” at an outdoor concert, they infuriate an elderly singer named Bobby Bailey, who turns out to be the lead singer of a 50’s rock and roll band called Bobby Bailey and the Tornadoes.”

Summary: Episode 21, written by Sandy Fries. We open with Jem and the Holograms performing a cover of the 1954 classic, “Rock and Roll Is Forever.”

Cut to Jem and the Holograms music video: “Rock and Roll Is Forever”.

After the Holograms finish performing, an irate Bobby Bailey makes his way to stage, heckling the band. A security guard intervenes and prevents him from reaching the stage.

Bobby Bailey: Boo, that was lousy. You got that song all wrong! You guys really stunk!

Security guard: Hey pops, cool out.

Bobby: I’ll clean you out, jack. You lay one hand on me and I’ll punch out your lights.

Back stage in the Holograms’ dressing room, Kimber asks the girls if they noticed the angry man razzing their set. We then hear Bobby Bailey arguing with the guards as he intrudes and enters the dressing room.

Bobby: That song. That song was all wrong.

Kimber: What makes you such an authority on how we should be playing that song?

Bobby: I’m an authority, because I wrote the song when your daddy was in diapers! My name is Bobby Bailey.

Jem: Bobby Bailey of Bobby Bailey and the Tornados?

Bobby: That’s right little girl.

Jem and the Holograms, along with Bobby Bailey, make their way to the condemned apartment building he’s been living in for the past 25 years. When they arrive, the front entrance is boarded up, but that doesn’t stop Bobby from removing the 2x4s blocking the way. Bobby claims the building is in great shape, although we can clearly see it’s a little worse for wear. Aja asks what the reason is for the condemned sign. Bobby explains that the weasel who owns it wants to tear it down and build a factory.

Cut to Eric Raymond, who is “relaxing” by demolishing an old building. For some reason the Misfits are with him.

Eric: Ah, how relaxing.

Stormer: You sure got weird hobbies, Eric.

Pizzazz: I think it looks like fun.

Eric: Once they’re demolished, I’m going to build the biggest record factory on the east coast.

Roxy: Wow!

Back at the apartment, Bobby shows the Holograms into what used to be the recording studio that his band, the Tornados, recorded all of their gold albums in. But it’s been a long time since that space has been a recording studio. Now, it’s transformed into Bobby’s living quarters.

Eric drives the wrecking ball truck to the final building needing to be demolished, which just so happens to be Bobby Bailey’s building. Eric asks for the Misfits help. What’s in it for them? Once his new record factory is built, their album will be the first one to be cut.

Stormer: Why does it matter where our next album is cut?

Eric: It matters because… Well. It matters, because I’m going to throw the biggest opening party bash you’ve ever seen, and the Misfits are going to perform the ceremonies.

Regrettably, before Eric can enumerate the details of his plan, Pizzazz grabs the controls and proceeds to demolish the building. Eric panics and tries to stop her, warning her that people are still in the building. Eric tries to wrestle the controls away from Pizzazz, all while saying he’s going to be sued for any damages. The wrecking ball is out of control and both the Misfits and Eric abandon the machine.

Bobby and the Holograms exit the building to find out what all of the commotion is about. Bobby notices that Eric is responsible for the out of control machine, runs over to it, and manages to turn it off before any serious harm can come about.

Bobby: Eric, you stupid turkey!

Kimber makes a comment about Bobby not being…

Synopsis: “During a cruise The Misfits play a trick on Jem and The Holograms that backfire and they all fall overboard. Stranded on a deserted island, both rock bands must learn to survive together.”

Tempest’s summary: Episode 20, written by Mary Skrenes. Jem & the Holograms board a cruise ship, cruelly leaving the Starlight girls behind to fend for themselves. The Misfits come, too, even though Eric hates the sea. They’re convinced that the Holograms on the boat because they’re trying to pull off a publicity stunt.

As the holograms get ready to go enjoy life on the boat, Jem informs them that Jerrica will be the one going out to have fun and spend quality time with her sweetie.

Rio is back and everything is terrible again.

Rio and Jerrica share a beautiful sunset together off the back of the boat.

The Captain is a creepy fan of theirs. The Misfits are super upset that the Holograms are at the Captain’s table when they aren’t.

Rio thinks the ship is awesome. But the Misfits hate everything. Oops, that prompts the Captain to have Jem sing a song.

“Throughout history the sea has lured hearts with its promise of romance and adventure” SET YOUR SAILS BITCHES.

Why are they pirates in this music video?

The shadiest looking crew member pretends that the crew wants to surprise the Captain for his birthday. we should know from the way he’s drawn that he is up to no good.

He puts them in a lifeboat and pretends they will pop up and sing. oops, the Misfits have arranged to actually drop them the fuck off the boat. And because of incompetence, they all fall over the side and die.

Ah, there’s that interference!

Synergy is, once again, the worst and not helpful.

Jem thinks stormer saw her as Jerrica under the water. Jem has a plan. Get along with the Misfits and survive? Hahahahaha.

Stormer asks after Jerrica. Insisting that Jerrica saved her even though none of the other Misfits saw her. They see an arrow in the sand and assume Jerrica went into the jungle to the highest point. At least this is what Jem hopes they believe.

Shana gets her angry lack woman on and tells Pizzazz they are all gonna work together or so help her…

I think earrings were about to come off.

They start to gather food and build shelter. Even though Pizzazz is reluctant at first, she helps Kimber catch a fish.

But trouble lurks in the jungle.

Put more wood on the fire. I want those flames roaring higher. You can’t be soft and survive. “It takes a lot.”

The Misfits take the survival kit while the holograms are sleeping. Pizzazz thinks that Jerrica is off making the whole thing a publicity stunt for Jem.

They are attacked by wild boars. Because. This is literally the island of Lord of the Flies.

The holograms save them. With Synergy. fucking synergy.

This is the first kindling on the fire of Kimber & Stormer’s lesbian relationship.

They encounter wildlife! it’s not okay. But then they find a pool of water and it is okay.

Synergy creates a Hologram of Jerrica and none of it makes any sense.

The Misfits chase after hologram Jerrica and they run to the top of the cliff.

They hear drumbeats.

There is a white man on this island wearing a tribal mask. What… the fuck. the entire fuck.

And he’s got a cockney accent.

Angus B., a hermit since I got my heart broke. he falls for Stormer immediately. What.

Kimber and Jem have a tender moment that Kimber ruins immediately.

Dude has a radio transmitter that miraculously works. Rio has stubble, everything is horrible. The ship comes for them.

Rio and Jerrica hug.

RIO DIDN’T FUCKING FIND YOU.

Kimber is all like: we can be friends! Hahahahahahaha Misfits say no.

This purple stubble is not okay.

Why are there two music videos and a public service announcement?

Detailed summary: Episode 20 opens with Jem and the Holograms, as well as the…

Synopsis: “While touring the small European country of Morvania, Kimber meets Princess Adriana, the teenage heir to the throne who happens to look exactly like her. When Adriana escapes from her room, her power-hungry cousin, Lexa, hires her henchmen to track her down and bring her back. When Kimber and Adriana bump into each other, Lexa’s henchmen discover Kimber (who they think is Adriana), kidnap and lock her in a tower.”

Summary: Episode 19, written by Christy Marx and Ellen Guon. We open with Jem and the Holograms taking a trip to the small European country of Morvania. They’ve been invited by the royal family. Whilst looking out the window towards the airport as they arrive, it doesn’t take Kimber very long to crack a joke about the airport being larger than the country itself. The rest of the Holograms tell Kimber to behave, because they’re getting the “royal treatment.” Kimber promises to behave herself.

The Holograms arrive at a first class hotel: Hotel Victor. As the band is escorted to their suite, we cut to princess Adriana, who appears to be fed up with completing her royal duties (of signing papers). What are these papers and why are they important? Adrianna’s “royal cousin,” Lexa enters and gives her a hard time about sending a private jet all the way to America, just so she could bring Jem and the Holograms to Morvania for a private concert. Meanwhile, Lexa and Dimitrios find the princess increasingly difficult to control, so they plan a nefarious plot to get rid of her after the concert.

The princess decides to escape from her bedroom, after reaching her limit of being commanded around. Lexa asks Dimitrios to send his henchmen after Adrianna to bring her back to the palace.

Cut to the Misfits at the airport as they arrive in Morvania. Pizzazz, Stormer, and Roxy question Eric about the lack of press, but her reminds them they are in the country as tourists. When asked what the plan was, all Eric can say is that he’s working on it. Once again, why do the Misfits continue to work with such an ill prepared manager?

At a local market, the Holograms are doing some shopping. Kimber is trying to purchase an item from a vendor, when princess Adrianna bumps into her. While this event is unfolding, Dimitrios and his henchmen begin their search.

The Misfits run into the Holograms and decide to trash them.

Cut to Jem and the Holograms music video: Here Comes Trouble.

The Hologram’s decide to leave and escape the Misfits, but when they bump into who they think is Kimber (it’s really Adrianna), they grab her. Adrianna just goes along with it after realizing Dimitrios is looking for her.

Elsewhere, Kimber is captured and taken to a prison cell. Kimber demands to be released and tells Lexa and Dimitrios that she’s not the princess. It takes a while, but they begin to realize they may have captured the wrong person. Thus, a new plan must be devised.

Kimber manages to escape her cell leaping to a window ledge. Below the ledge is an incredibly long drop to the ocean, but Kimber makes the jump with no where else to go. Fortunately, she avoid colliding with the rocks and plunges into the water. Dimitrios and his henchmen chase after her in a power boat, but fail to capture her.

At Hotel Victoria, Jerrica wakes up Adrianna. Adrianna requests breakfast in bed, but Jerrica says they have a rehearsal for the concert in 30 minutes. The Holograms head to the stage to practice, but when Adrianna tries to play the keyboard, it’s clear she’s never played the instrument before. Before Adrianna can explain herself, Lexa walks in and interrupts them with a message from the princess. Lexa is surprised to see a woman who looks exactly like the princess. When Lexa asks who she is, Jem introduces her as Kimber, her sister. Adrianna requests to speak…

Synopsis: “The Misfits and The Holograms are both invited to compete in the “Battle of the Music Stars” in Honolulu. Eric’s hired thug, Zipper supplies the Misfits with rigged sports equipment to give them the edge in the competition. Later on, Kimber is kidnapped, and the Holograms have to find her in time to compete in the final event.”

Summary: Episode 18, written by Beth Bornstein. We open with Aja instructing an intensive aerobics session for the Holograms and the Starlight girls. The doorbell rings and Jerrica is delivered a priority letter, stating that Jem and the Holograms have been invited to participate in the annual “Battle of the Music Stars” competition in Honolulu, Hawaii. The winner will receive not only a trophy, but a chance to perform at the governor’s mansion.

Cut to the “special music star buffet” where the Misfits decide to celebrate their invitation by filling up their plates. Stormer raises concerns about gorging on the free food and suggests that the band should start training for the competition. Naturally, Pizzazz says there’s no need, as they’re going to higher Zipper as their coach, to train them in “the art of cheating.”

During the flight to Hawaii, Kimber leaves her seat and heads to the bar to order a large pineapple juice. She clumsily bumps into a man named Steve and spills her drink. It turns out, Steve is also heading to Honolulu. Fortunately for the Holograms, Steve knows a lot about sports and offers to help coach the band.

Later at the beach, we see Jem and the Holograms exercising on the beach, while the Misfits lounge in the sun. Stormer observes the Holograms exercising and decides to go for a run on the beach, but she’s stopped by Zipper.

Zipper: No need to do that, Stormer. With old Zipper here, you won’t have to do nothing. Nothing legal, that is.

Zipper has brought some “special” equipment with him to give the Misfits the upper hand in the competition, starting with some very James Bond style bicycles. On the bike, it features an electromagnet, which can pull you up to whoever is in front of you, rear tire slashing spikes, and an oil slick. Before Zipper can finish explaining all of the bikes tricks to Roxy, she takes off and starts pushing random buttons, which sets off the oil slick, causing Zipper to lose control.

Pizzazz helps Zipper test his modified pole vault, which artificially helps propel whoever uses it with no effort (via a hidden spring at the base of the pole).

Speaking of springs, Stormer is given special running shoes which feature springs that help her reach new heights. Those must be some seriously industrial strength springs.

Meanwhile, the Holograms continue training with Steve. At the beach, Kimber is swimming and practicing laps, but when Steve mentions she beat her previous record, a shark appears and heads towards her. Steve tries to warn her to swim in, but it doesn’t seem like she hears him right away. Kimber turns around and tries to swim as fast as she can, screaming for help. Steve comes to Kimber’s rescue on a Sea-Doo and fires a harpoon at the Shark, but we see a small spark of electricity and then the Shark explodes, revealing it was entirely mechanical. Where does Zipper find all of this stuff?

Watching the scene unfold from shore, Zipper doesn’t appear to be phased by the failure of his mechanical shark, because he has a lot more in store for Jem and the Holograms. The Misfits compliment Zipper on the food he brought them, but when Zipper says he thought he’d bring them shark since the Holograms were having it, the Misfits promptly spit it out in disgust.

The competition commences with a bicycle race, but things are off to a terrible start when Roxy blows out Shana’s tire, causing Roxy to win the race.

Next up is the pole vault, where Pizzazz end…

Synopsis: “As Jem and the Holograms prepare to release their debut album, Eric hires Zipper to steal it, so the Misfits can use the material for themselves. Pizzazz sends the Holograms anonymous letters with clues that will supposedly lead them to the stolen album, but instead they lead them into dangerous situations. In the end, Pizzazz becomes angry at Eric since they got a French lessons album instead of the debut album.”

Summary: Episode 17, written by Rick Merwin. We open at Starlight recording studios, where Jem and the Holograms are rehearsing “There’s A Melody Playin'”, but Jem stops mid way and accuses someone of playing flat.

Jem: Sommebody’s playing a little flat.

Aja: Nah, couldn’t be me, must be the mic or something.

Shana: Maybe you’re wearing the wrong shoes.

Aja: Nah, my shoes aren’t flat, they’re sharp, don’t ya think?

Cut to the Misfits entering, what appears to be an abandoned building in a rough neighbourhood. Eric Raymond, looking quite unkept, is fast asleep at his desk (the desk itself is old and sparse, as if it were left by previous tenants). Stormer slams the door, waking Eric up. He asks the Misfits why they’re dressed the way they are, and Pizzazz answers “when we didn’t want anyone to see us come into a dump like this.”

Eric promptly places blame on Pizzazz’s father for their current situation, as he banished them from Misfits Music. But there’s a chance they can get back on top. The key is to get back into Mr. Gabor’s good graces, by making him some money, Pizzazz claims. Money is all Pizzazz’s father understands, and she has a plan on how to do it. The plan, is for Eric to find a way to prevent Jem and the Holograms from releasing their debut album. Somehow, he must get his grubby hands on the master tape.

At Starlight Music, the Holograms spend some time making phone calls to make sure the preparations for the release of their album are being done on time. After a short montage of the Jerrica, Shana, Aja, and Kimber speaking with various people, Kimber stretches out on the couch, yawns, and says “it’s hard work, being famous.”

Later, at Starlight Recording Studios, the Holograms record their new single, “There’s A Melody Playin'”.

Cue Jem and the Holograms music video: “There’s A Melody Playin'”

At the dilapidated temporary offices of Eric Raymond, where once again we see him napping, Zipper stealthily climbs in through the window (why didn’t he just use the front door?). Eric offers a bonus if Zipper is able to steal the master tape for the Holograms’ debut album.

Cut to the Gabor estate, where a disheveled looking Eric Raymond knocks and the door. Matilda, the house keeper, answers and says “we don’t want any bums here”. Pizzazz allows Eric in, where he announces to the Misfits that they’re leaving town immediately. Something unfortunate is about to happen to Jem and the Holograms’ master tape, and it’s best if they’re not in town when it happens.

Later that night, Zipper breaks into Starlight Recording Studios and completes his mission: stealing the Holograms’ master tape. When the Holograms discover the bad news from Tim, their producer, he says “it was a real pro job. I can’t even tell how the burglar got in.”

Elsewhere, the Misfits are relocated to a resort in an undisclosed location and are enjoying their time away. Pizzazz comes up with a scheme to make things even more difficult for Jem and the Holograms. Since Jem is going to be searching for the master tape, they decide to create a treasure hunt, with “cryptic clues.” Meanwhile, at Starlight Music, the band is confident the Misfits are behind the stolen tape, but they can’t prove it. Concern is growing as they have limited time before they must meet their release deadline, and because they’ve exhausted a great deal of money…

Synopsis: “When the Holograms and the Misfits are in New York auditioning for roles in a Broadway show, Eric announces a cash reward to anyone who can publicly reveal Jem’s secret identity.”

Summary: Episode 16, written by Marv Wolfman. We open at the production office of Bob Merrit, who’s struggling to find a new musical act to spice up his Broadway show. Outside his office, window cleaners are listening to Jem and the Holograms. When Merrit overhears this, he slams the window shut on one of the cleaner’s foot, which causes him to fall over the railing. As the cleaner is dangling, Merrit comes to the realization that music is the key to all of his problems. He then opens the window and begins talking to the cleaner, completely oblivious to the fact that he caused the poor man harm. It turns out that his office was on the second floor, and the cleaner we thought was in danger wasn’t really at all (how anticlimactic).

Bob Merrit: All along I’ve been doing a musical without music!

Elsewhere, Jem and the Holograms are playing a game of volleyball at the beach. Rio watches from the sidelines and engages in a conversation with a friend of his. He admits to still having it bad for Jerrica, but sometimes it’s like they’re so close, but then suddenly they’re strangers. Rio wonders if Jerrica is hiding something. Rio picks up the Showbiz Daily newspaper and gets excited when he reads the headline on the front page: “Merrit Seeks Top Rock Stars for New Broadway Musical.”

The Misfits and Eric Raymond are having a workout session. Eric picks up the Showbiz Daily and mentions Bob Merrit’s Broadway musical as the ticket to the Misfit’s stardom. Raymond suggests the band grabs the part before the Holograms. Surprisingly, the Misfits seem confident with their current level of success and don’t bark at the chance to out perform them for a change.

Roxy: Who cares about Jem and the jerks.

Pizzazz: Ya, we’re the best.

Stormer: But Jem is good. You know, I wonder where she came from. I never heard of her before she joined the Holograms.

Roxy: Maybe little miss perfect is a crook.

Stormer: why don’t anyone know her real name?

Pizzazz: Ya, who does she think she is?

Cut to Misfits music video: “Who Is She, Anyway”.

After the video we cut to a broadcast being played on all the TVs at a local department store. It’s Eric Raymond and the Misfits, asking the question of Jem’s true identify. Raymond even suggest that perhaps the reason for the double identify is because Jem is wanted by the FBI. A reward of $100,000 is offered to anyone who can expose Jem’s real identity. The large sum of money being offered creates a huge problem for Jem, when suddenly the public and the media bombard her with invasive questions, including insinuating that she might be a spy.

Jem, the Holograms, and Rio push through the reporters and escape in a cab. At this point they have no idea why people are harassing them, until the taxi cab driver tells them Eric Raymond is offering “like a billion bux, or something” to reveal Jem’s identify.

The Holograms arrive for their audition to Bob Merrit’s Broadway musical. As they enter, the Misfits have just finished a successful performance which Bob says is one of the best he’s seen, although he has to let the last group perform as well. Jerrica apologizes for being late as they had trouble at the airport. Eric takes the opportunity to call out their tardiness and says the Misfits are clearly the more professional group. He also notices that Jem is absent and inquires where their lead singer is. Jerrica quickly makes an excuse that Jem is already back stage, preparing for the audition, she makes her way to check on her.

Roxy decides to sabotage Jem by messing with the controls at the sound booth. Just as Jerrica says…