JEMcast

Synopsis: “A book publisher hears about Jem and the Holograms winning a fashion show and signs them up to make a rock fashion book. The Misfits send Clash out to spy while they try to make their own rock fashion book. Their book is rejected, but Pizzazz’s father buys the rights to the Holograms’ book where they use their new control to make the Holograms look ridiculous. The photographer has proof that Clash and the Misfits are responsible for accidents.”

Summary: Episode 15, written by Rick Merwin. We open in the Starlight Music boardroom, where Robert Arlington, owner of Arlington House Publishing, meets with Jerrica Benton to offer a business proposal to Jem and the Holograms. Jerrica leaves her office and tells Rick she’ll go find Jem, but of course switches to her alter ego and then re-enters the room only moments later. Rick makes a passing reference to a previous episode where the Holograms won a fashion contest and says his idea is to put together a rock fashion book with the band. Jem jumps at the chance to showcase Shana’s fashion and design prowess and accepts, however, she leaves the room with the contract (hilariously labelled CONTRACT) so that Jerrica can sign it. After switching back to Jerrica, she heads back to the boardroom and tells Rick that the contract looks good and she’s ready to sign (Jerrica literally had no time to read that contract).

Cut to the Misfits who are watching Lin-Z announce that Jem and the Holograms will be participating in Arlington House’s Rock Fashion Book. Naturally the Misfits are unimpressed by the news. Typically the Misfits would plan sabotage as their primary tactic, but this time they decide to put together their own rock fashion book and publish it before the Holograms can finish theirs. There’s always a plan b though, and Clash is tasked with keeping an eye on Jem and the Holograms in case things with the fashion book don’t work out.

Roxy: Those no talent turkeys!

On the set of the Holograms photo shoot, the band is in awe of the dolphins at the aquarium. Kimber mentions how cute they are and that she wants one. Jerrica makes a odd remark how she can have one and keep it in the bathtub.

Cut to Jem and the Holograms music video: “Come On In. The Water’s Fine”.

The Holograms get ready for their platform shot, which is a bit dangerous as they have to stand high up on a platform, dangling fish as they wait for killer whales to eat them. When everyone preoccupied, Clash sneaks in and steals the photo shoot location list for the Holograms. The first attempt goes smoothly, but Richard, the photographer says they should do it a few more times to make sure they get the right shot. As they get ready for the second shot, Kimber slips on the platform, but Aja quickly reacts and grabs her. Shana and Jem slip as well and fall into the water. As Aja’s grip begins to slip, Kimber ends up pulling both of them down. The Holograms are not out of danger yet as the killer whales head for the girls. Rio and Richard jump in to save the Kimber and Aja and then grab Shana. But where’s Jem? The water has shorted out her earrings, temporarily disabling the holographic projection. Rio dives back in to look for Jem, but is unsuccessful. Fortunately for Jem, a dolphin comes to her rescue and saves the day. Just in the nick of time as she exits the water, Jem’s hologram returns and Rio embraces her. Feeling relieved but awkward at the embrace, Jem asks Rio to hold her and tells him that Jerrica will understand (scandalous!).

Rio: Look, I better get you over to some towls… and stuff.

After recovering from the accident, the band plans for the next photo shoot location, which is Washington, DC.

Later at the Misfits photo shoot, the band is dictating to their photographer (Harvey) exactly how they want…

Synopsis: “The Music Awards are fast approaching and Eric and the Misfits are still campaigning for the award. Jerrica and the Holograms no longer care at this point—they just want Deidre, Krissie and Ba Nee to come home. Hopefully, the Haven House benefit will bring them back before a social worker closes Starlight House. But the runaways are busy trying to help a new friend who’s mixed up with some criminals. Eventually, they meet up with Danse who reunites them with the Holograms.”

Summary: In case you were all holding on to your butts since last week, it turns out that Danny, Deirdre, Krissie, Ba Nee did not fall to their death at the Misfits concert.

After the concert, Danny and the Starlight runaways are stopped by a the ticket scalper we saw in part 1. He blackmails Danny to earn the $50 he owes for the stolen tickets, otherwise he’ll report them all to the police (because runaways end up in jail?). In an act of kindness, the Starlight girls offer up $23, but Danny decides to own his own problem.

The kids follow the ticket scalper back to his home, if you can call it that (which is a little creepy). There are broken windows and garbage everywhere. It looks as if the scalper and his roommate are squatting. As unscrupulous as this scalper seems to be, he offers the girls and Danny food while he mentions to his roommate that Danny is a sucker because he ripped off the concert tickets, so he stands to make pure profit.

Later at Starlight House, the Holograms arrive home after an unsuccessful search for Deirdre, Krissie, and Ba Nee. In part 1, we were introduced to Jack Sobieski, a social worker who received an anonymous tip (from Pizzazz) about missing orphans. He is waiting for the Holograms and demands an explanation for their whereabouts. Ashely interrupts and lies by saying that they’re handing out leaflets for the Haven House benefit. Sobieski gives Jerrica a stern warning that if the missing girls don’t show up at the benefit, he’ll recommend that all of the orphans be placed in new foster homes.

On the rooftop of Misfits Music, Eric and Techrat prepare the Misfits for a little hand gliding mischief. They decide to drop flyers to promote the band all over the city, which causes a taxi cab driver’s vision to be restricted, inevitably causing it to crash.

Cue Misfits music video: “You Oughta See The View From Here”.

Roxy and Stormer land their gliders in the park, but Pizzazz is missing. When Eric inquires where she went, Techrat admits that she’s testing his new laser gun. This seems to greatly concern Eric.

Eric: Where’s Pizzazz?

Techrat: She’s testing my new laser gun for me.

Eric: You let Pizzazz loose with a laser gun?

Techrat: It was her idea!

Cut to Pizzazz gliding around Starlight Music, she uses Techrat’s laser to engrave a fake moustache on Jem’s billboard. Regrettably, things go awry when the misuse of the laser gun causes the billboard to collapse and come crashing through Jerrica’s office, putting her and the Hologram’s in harm’s way.

Aja: What could have caused it?

Kimber: I bet it was the Misfits.

Shana: Look, it’s Pizzazz!

Fortunately for Jerrica, no one was hurt. Jerrica then asks Synergy to create a hologram of an abnormally sized hawk, which freaks Pizzazz and causes her to crash down into a pond. Though Pizzazz survives the crash, Techrat’s laser is destroyed. Techrat is not pleased by this.

Techrat: My laser. Look what you’ve done. My beautiful laser. You’ve wrecked it.

Pizzazz: One my word and I’ll wreck you!

Meanwhile, Danny accepts a request from the ticket scalper to do a job for him. Deirdre, Krissie, and Ba Nee try to help, but Krissie suggests they ask Jerrica for help. Deirdre decides to follow Danny because he will need their help, so the rest of the Starlight girls f…

Synopsis: “The Holograms and the Misfits are totally focused on beating each other at the annual Music Awards. During all of this, three of the Starlight Girls run away because they feel neglected by Jerrica and the others. Meanwhile, Video introduces the band to Danse, a talented dancer who has a special request for them. And Eric hires a new secret weapon to make trouble for his rivals.”

Summary: We open with Deirdre, one of the Starlight girls, rocking out with her guitar in her bedroom. The other girls mention it’s time to watch Lin-Z’s show and so they all head downstairs.

On the TV, Lin-Z announces the big annual Music Awards, and it looks like both Jem and the Hologram’s and the Misfits will be vying for best rock band.

Later on at Pizzazz’s mansion, the Misfits and Eric Raymond are concerned for their future. With Jerrica Benton in control of Starlight Music, Eric is going to be out of a job. Pizzazz does not see an issue here, as she has an excellent resource to tap into: her father.

Pizzazz marches into Harvey Gabor’s office and asks him to buy a music company. Being the usual neglectful father we’ve known him to be, Mr. Gabor is far too preoccupied with completing a report than to listen to his daughter’s request. After disrupting his work, he cedes to Pizzazz’s demands and tells her to buy whatever she needs and let the bank handle it.

Jerrica decides to take the Starlight girls shopping for their back to school clothes. Just as they arrive at the store, we get a music video.

Cue Jem and the Hologram’s music video: “She Makes An Impression”.

Deirdre tries to show Jerrica a costume that looks like like Jem’s, but is quickly dismissed because Jerrica is too preoccupied with other things.

Later at Starlight Music, Jerrica’s worst nightmare is realized when across the street, a sign goes up reading: “Misfits Music.”

Jerrica: It’s my worst nightmare come true.

Jerrica decides to find out what’s going on and heads over, but she’s suddenly confronted by Eric Raymond’s old secretary.

Pizzazz: When you run you out of business…

Roxy: You can come work for us…

Stormer: Ya, cleaning windows!

Eric: See you at the music awards… when we win.

When Jerrica exists the building, Eric gives the go ahead to Techrat, who runs a computer program that starts up an video sequence on the massive video screen above Misfits Music. As Jerrica storms off, fuming, the Misfits laugh at Jerrica’s expense.

At Starlight house, Jerrica collects her band members to discuss Misfits problems. Suddenly, Jerrica is stopped by Deirdre who wants to show her a song she’s been working on. Unfortunately for Deirdre, she’s rebuffed once again because Jerrica is too busy with other matters.

Cut to Eric Raymond who meets with Techrat (in an underground parking lot) to discuss a new electronic jamming device, they decide to drive somewhere and test it. The Misfits decide to come along for the ride, but when Pizzazz and Stormer sit in the backseat next to Techrat, he is visibly unnerved by their closeness. It turns out that he’s agoraphobic.

At Starlight mansion, the Hologram’s meet in Synergy’s secret room to discuss what they’re going to do for the music awards. Jerrica asks Synergy to “cook up something extra special.” And so Synergy projects new outfits for the band and a laser show.

Trouble lurks just outside Starlight mansion when Techrat tests his electronic jamming device. After pointing it at the mansion, the front gate opens by itself. On the inside, havoc is wreaked when the lights start flickering and other electronic devices start to malfunction, including Synergy. Jem and the Hologram’s dive for cover when Synergy’s holographic projects and lasers start shooting in every direction (this does not make any sense. So Synergy’s projects can…

Synopsis: “Both Jem and the Holograms and the Misfits have been invited to compete in a rock fashion show in Venice, Italy. Shana, the Holograms’ designer, is nervous about competing against professional designers but is determined to seize this opportunity. As for the Misfits, they suffer a major setback when their designer falls ill before producing their costumes. But they have a backup plan: steal Shana’s designs before the big night!”

Summary: We open with Ashley expressing interest in fashion design to Shana, who teaches her how to draw. Shana is interrupted and leaves Ashley when Kimber tells her to join everyone downstairs for some exciting news.

Ashley: I got a million ideas in my head, Shana, but I can’t prove it. Would you teach me how to draw clothes and models and stuff.

Shana: Ashley, I can try, if you’re willing to work at it. Draw a stick figure, then use coloured markers to hang the clothes on the figure. Think you can do it?

Ashley: Sure, looks easy. Thanks!

The Holograms and some of the Starlight orphans huddle around the TV to watch Lin-Z announce that music promoter, Tony Cassini, is putting on a rock fashion show in Venice, Italy. The top winners will be in Cassini’s ambitious rock music video. Contestants have been selected from all over the world, including England, Japan, Norway, Brazil, Jamaica, and Australia. Although he hasn’t chosen American participtants yet, rumours are going around that the Limp Lizards, The Misfits, and of course Jem and The Holograms, are being considered. In an exclusive, Cassini shows up to announce his choice to represent America.

Cassini: Well, the decision was very difficult. The youth, the vibrancy of American rock fashions, muah! (makes a kissing sound). Benissimo. Fantastico! I can’t decide between The Misfits and Jem and the Holograms. They’re so different and yet so uh… now. Since I can’t decide, I invite them both to the Venice competition!

Meanwhile, Pizzazz and the rest of The Misfits are confident that they have the Holograms beat since they have a professional fashion designer.

Pizzazz: What, how could they tie with us when we have a professional designer?

Roxy: Ya, she’s just an amateur. But ya know, amateurs get shook under pressure!

Naturally, Roxy decides to intimidate Shana by calling her up and expressing how defeated she already is, considering they have Bobby Stark, a famous and professional fashion designer.

Shana: Starlight house, Shana speaking.

Roxy: Just the wimp I was looking for.

Shana: What do you want, Roxy?

Roxy: To save you the effort of Venice, chump. Bobby Stark is our designer.

Shana: I’m impressed, so?

Roxy: He’s way out of your league.

Pizzazz: You’re just a potato sack seamstress for a bunch of orphans.

Visibly upset after the phone call with Roxy, Ashley approaches Shana and tries to share some of the artwork she’s come up with, but Shana seems preoccupied and brushes her off. Shana decides to head back to her office and get to work on some of the designs for the competition, but Roxy’s words have clearly upset her, throwing a wrench in her creativity. Aja, Kimber, and Jerrica enter and try to install some confidence in Shana, but it doesn’t seem to work all that well.

Shana: You don’t understand. I’m just not prepared to be judged by famous designers, let alone compete with Bobby Stark.

Jerrica: Who is tense and negative person who’s pretending to be Shana?

Shana: I’m scared, that’s who.

Cue Jem and the Hologram’s music video: “It Depends On The Mood I’m In”.

After an inspiring song, Shana seems to have got her groove back and produces the final designs for the competition. Whilst packing for the flight, Shana leaves the container with her drawings outside the door and walks away. In this bri…

Synopsis: “Jem and the Holograms take a much needed vacation to the Colorado mountains. There they meet Rick Franklin, owner of a ski resort and old friend of Howard Sands. The girls find out that Rick’s resort is being threatened by a rival ski resort owned by none other then Eric Raymond. To settle the dispute over which resort controls the mountain, Jem and the Holograms challenge the Misfits to a ski race.”

Summary:

We open with Jem and the Holograms driving on a snow covered mountain road as they head to a Colorado ski resort for a vacation escape.

Kimber: I want to concentrate on some handsome ski bum.

But when the band arrives at the lodge, they interrupt a heated argument between Rick Franklin, the resort owner, and the bank. It turns out that Rick is behind in his mortgage payments. If he doesn’t pay it by the end of the week, he loses everything he’s worked for. A lot of the resort’s loyal customers have not been returning, no thanks in part to frequent and suspicious breakdowns. There’s also a new competitive resort who’s been stealing Rick’s customers, just further down the mountain.

Aja: We’re on top of the world. Isn’t the peace and quiet great?

After signing in, Aja takes in the fresh air and looks forward to the band’s vacation, but her enthusiasm is cut short when a snowball collides with her head. Pizzazz and the rest of The Misfits pull up in Skidoos .

Pizzazz: Well look who’s here. Little miss pink hair and the singalongs.

Cue The Misfits music video: “You Gotta Be Fast”

The Holograms chase after The Misfits on ski as they attempt to quell any mischief they will attempt to create. Along the way, Clash stealthily awaits on a snowy tree top until Shana passes by. Just at the right moment, Clash kicks a giant pile of snow onto Shana. Next up Roxy and Stormer set a trap for Aja and Kimber and yank a cord that causes them to trip. Last but not least, Pizzazz waits patiently to ambush Jem and proceeds to rapidly pelt her with snowballs. All is not lost though when Svenson, the resort’s very best ski instructor comes to the rescue. It doesn’t take long for Rio to show up, where he catches Svenson and Jem together and immediately has a fit of jealousy.

Rio: I’ll bet you are. I brought the equipment. You can practice now, if you’ve got the time.

Jem: Rio, what are you getting so upset about? He was just helping me out? Anyway, I thought it was Jerrica that you cared about.

Svenson: No Leo, you can’t have two girlfriends and me with none.

Rio: She’s yours, Romeo. And the name’s Rio.

Kimber: What a hunk. If you don’t want Svenson, I’ll take him.

Back at the lodge, things aren’t looking good for Rick when a mob of angry customers complain about faulty gear. They threaten to leave for his competitor’s resort, where it’s safe. Kimber and her quick thinking comes up with a plan to put on a concert, since they have to practice anyway. Jem pleads with the angry guests to give the resort another chance, in exchange for a free concert. Rick also makes a promise that if his customers don’t have a good time, he’ll refund their money.

Rick: I built this place with my bare hands, and now turnip squeezing banker is going to get the best of me. Speak of the devil…

Outside the lodge, after Rick chats with Jem about the history of his ski resort, a limo rolls up with Eric Raymond and the banker, which we later discover is colluding with Eric to put Rick out of business. Naturally Eric’s concern is that if Jem and the Holograms are allowed to put on a concert, it will attract many paying customers. This can’t be allowed to pass as it means ownership of the resort and mountain will remain in Rick’s honourable hands.

Later in the day, one of the ski lifts comes partially free from the cable that supports it (no…

Synopsis: “Rio, Jem and the Holograms are flying to China at the request of the Chinese government. The band has a huge fan base in China and they have the honor of performing a concert tour that includes the Great Wall itself. At the airport, Eric Raymond and the Misfits notice how reluctant Jem is to part with her earrings. They decide to steal the earrings, make copies to wear and then lead them on a chase around the city.”

Summary: This episode opens with the Holograms onboard a plane as they descend into China, where the band has been invited by the Chinese government to perform at the Summer Palace. The Misfits are along for the ride, but regrettably didn’t get booked for the performance. They don’t seem to be as enthusiastic about the beautiful view of the Great Wall as the Hologram’s are.

Eric Raymond: Roxy, you don’t want to see the view?

Roxy: Who cares about seeing a big wall, right Stormer?

After disembarking, The Misfits are enraged when a small group of fans waiting for them have misspelled the groups name as “Misfats.” How can you possibly get a band’s name wrong, even in another language? It’s not that difficult.

Within the first few minutes of this episode, trouble finds its way to Jem when she goes through airport security. Jem’s earrings set off the metal detectors and she’s denied entrance when she refuses to remove them. Before catastrophe strikes, she’s saved when a high ranking representative of the chairman excuses Jem from going through standard security processes.

During the limo ride from the airport, The Misfits and Eric finally clue in after 10 episodes that Jem’s earrings, which she always wears, are incredibly important to her. It seems odd that she never takes them off, especially when requested of her during customs. This gives Eric an idea that he can use the earrings as leverage against Jem and the Holograms, with the ultimate goal that The Misfits will perform at the concert.

The Holograms decide to use some of their spare time to partake in a relaxing mineral bath, but Jem says she has to take off the earrings because she’s concerned that the mineral water may short out the circuits. Jem removes the earrings and sits in the pool, but she doesn’t transform back to Jerrica. If Jem didn’t want to remove the earrings in customs, for fear that the holographic illusion would be no more, why doesn’t she turn back to Jerrica immediately when entering the pool? Jem quickly decides to get an early start to the day and gets out of the pool and finally turns back to Jerrica. It turns out that the earrings were stolen by Stormer.

The Holograms regrettably decline from performing at the concert, since without the earrings which create Jerrica’s holographic persona, there’s no way Jem can make an appearance. Conveniently, The Misfits appear and volunteer to replace them. Meanwhile, Rio shows up and is surprised to Jerrica. When Rio questions Jerrica about Jem’s whereabouts and why she can’t perform, Jerrica provides nothing more than a cryptic response that “she just can’t” and then shuts the conversation down and says “I don’t want to talk about it.” This is completely unreasonable. Could Jerrica not have come up with some kind of reason, such as Jem got food poisoning? Jerrica’s utter lack of creativity is ponderous.

When The Misfits perform, Jerrica notices that Pizzazz, Stormer, and Roxy, are all wearing earrings that look like copies of Jem’s, only that one of them must be the originals. What a fantastic f-you to the Holograms.

After the concert, Jem and the Holograms attempt to reclaim the original earrings by chasing after The Misfits in a ricksha. This of course is an excellent moment to cut to a music video by The Misfits called “You Can’t Catch Me”.

We see The Misfits messing with the…

Synopsis: “Jem and the Holograms are invited to perform at a concert benefitting the victims of world hunger. When The Misfits learn of the concert, they try to horn in. Sally Brand, the woman behind the World Hunger Shindig tells them they can perform, but can’t be on the live album unless another group backs out. Eric Raymond schemes to keep the Holograms away from the concert and to make a tidy sum of money for himself in the process.”

Summary: We start with the Holograms being flown by helicopter to a private BBQ with Sally Brand, the person in charge of the World Hunger Shindig. Michael Sheehan, the actor that voices Rio, does a terrible stereotypical Texan accent as the helicopter pilot.

At the BBQ, Sally Brand is introduced as the host, by a fellow in a cowboy hat, who yet again appears to be voiced by Michael Sheehan (hilarious). Sally introduces Ellen Sue Tanner to the crowd as the chairwoman of the World Hunger Foundation. The premise for the concert, which is to be held at the Houston Astrodome, was based on Ellen’s bet to Sally that she couldn’t raise eight million dollars within one week. Naturally, Sally accepted the bet. Without further ado, Sally brings Shawn Harrison on stage and introduces him as both “English teen idol” and the person in charge of signing bands to the concert. The Holograms run on stage to perform a song.

Jem and the Holograms music video: “We Can Make A Difference.”

After the Holograms finish their number, they introduce themselves to Sally. Shawn asks the band who wrote the song. Kimber, in her usual shy demeanour tells him that she wrote it. So far it seems like Kimber is immediately smitten with any attractive man she meets. Jem asks to be excused as she think she’s getting sick and leaves the party to go rest. This is used as an excuse to switch back to Jerrica Benton see Rio and the others expecting to see her.

Sally: Jerrica Benton? Feel like I know ya with all them talks on the phone.

Sally introduces C.B Dodd, a man who’s fortunes lie in the oil industry but who wishes to invest in a record company. Unfortunately the conversation is cut rather short when the Misfits make a grand entrance in a low riding car (possibly a Cadillac) with what appear to be bull horns on the front. The Misfits don’t even wait for Eric Raymond to introduce them to Ms. Brown. Eric the and the Misfits ingratiate themselves upon Sally since they are eager to perform at the World Hunger Shindig. Sally accepts, but stipulates they will not be on the live album unless someone backs out. Eric and the Misfits are invited to stay together in Sally’s guest house, but Eric is not enthused by the idea.

Eric Raymond: Makes a groaning noise.

The Holograms try to warn Sally about Eric because of his checkered past, but Sally is quite aware of who he is and acknowledges that she knows he’s a “weasel.”

Pizzazz: Hi Shawn. It’s been a year since I saw you in that crummy little club in London. Are you still into fighting all-comers?

Shawn: Not anymore ol’ girl, so run along.

Author note: I don’t get why everyone is so mean to Pizzazz and turns her away, even when she’s being nice. She’s perfectly attractive.

At the guest quarters, we see a very frustrated Eric Raymond who is struggling to get his cowboy boots off. That seems understandable since he’s not used to the attire of urban cowboy. Pizzazz comes storming in and yells are Eric after finding out the band will be doing the concert without being paid. To add insult to injury, they won’t be on the live concert album. Eric seems to have everything worked out (or does he?) when he tells the Misfits not to worry, that they’ll be on the album and it will be their ticket to “international recognition.”

Stormer: What are you getting out of this, Eric?

Eric:…

Synopsis: “Jem, Rio, the Holograms and most of the movie crew quit the film after Kimber and Jeff’s close call in the explosions. Unfazed, the Misfits decide to start the movie from scratch, doubling its budget in the process. As for the Holograms, they resume work on the original Starbright script with the hope that the film’s profits will cover the costs of Ba Nee’s operation. Which movie will be a success?”

Summary: Picking up where episode 7 left off, Kimber ends up in a near fatal explosion on the set of Starbright. Trapped amidst the flames, Jeff races to Kimber’s rescue on his motorcycle. Weak and faint, Jeff carries Kimber to the Nurse to get her looked after. An argument breaks out when Jem blames Roxy for accident, but the rest of the misfits lie and act as Roxy’s alibi, claiming she was with the group the entire time. The blame quickly shifts to Eric Raymond, but he passes the buck to the technician, who of course then passes it on to Clash.

Clash: I didn’t touch a thing! (bangs wrist cymbals)

Infuriated with the way the production was being handled, Jem and the Holograms quit, along with Rio. This creates a mutiny within and a majority of the crew ends up leaving, forcing Eric Raymond and the Misfits to consider re-writing the entire script and hiring new people. Pizzazz suggests asking her father for additional funding, as the production budget will have to double as a result of the sudden changes.

Back at the nurses office, Kimber is given a clean bill of health. Finally coming to her senses about the way she’s treated Jeff in the past, she seems surprised that he saved her life.

Jeff: Kimber, I’d ride through fire for you.

Kimber: You already did.

At Starlight mansion, Jerrica reads a bedtime story to Ba Nee. Ba Nee is still in good spirits about how Jem is going to help her get the eye surgery she needs. Shana confronts Jerrica about not being able to to tell her the truth, that she hasn’t raised the $250,000 needed for the operation. Jerrica seems more determined than ever not to let Ba Nee down.

Jem and the crew of Starbright brainstorm about how they can raise money for Ba Nee’s operation. They decide to make their own indie movie, on a shoestring budget, just like they used to for their early music videos. Each of the crew volunteer to help out with the production, from costumes, to makeup, to set design.

(Cue Jem and the Holograms music video: “Putting It All Together”)

Clash pulls up in her car and stops to talk to video about the rumours that Jem was making her own movie. This scene is a flashback and is cut short where we see Clash telling the Misfits that Video said to her: “You can tell the Misfits that Jem and the Holograms are going to make you look like the phoney trash you are.” The Misfits then devise a plan to infiltrate the Holograms’ production with a spy. Clash is sent to Georgia, the Misfit’s makeup artist to give her a disguise (of course they lie about the reason why she needs to be made up).

Video decides to film a documentary about the making of the Jem movie. She interviews the cast and crew and discovers that everyone is working on the movie pro bono. Rio divulges what his role in the movie is.

Rio: You see I play Johnny Stone. I start out as a selfish rocker, but Jem shows me how to share.

Jem tells video that Starlight Music will be releasing the movie soundtrack and that all proceeds will be going to the Starlight Foundation for Foster Girls.

On the set of the Misfits movie, a flustered Eric Raymond is shocked at the sight of orangutangs on the set.

Eric: Orangutans, who ordered the orangutans?

Pizzazz: I ordered the orangutans, Eric. Bring them up here!

Eric: Pizzazz. Pizzazz! I… I’m the director… I… I’m supposed to…

Pizzazz: Shutup Eric. I’ll do what I…

Synopsis: “Ba Nee will go blind if she doesn’t undergo expensive eye surgery within the next few weeks. Unfortunately, Jerrica’s financial options are limited after she learns that Eric Raymond used the money from Starlight Music to promote the Misfits. Her only option is for Jem and the Holograms to finish making Starbright. But that won’t be easy now that the Misfits are in complete control over the production.”

Summary: Opening on a rather somber note, Jerrica is presented with shocking news that an experimental laser eye surgery for Ba Nee will cost $250,000. How will Jerrica raise the capital? Will Ba Nee’s vision be saved?

Jem: She’s only 8 years old. It can’t happen. I won’t let it happen. There must be some treatment.

On the drive home from the ophthalmologist, Ba Nee asks Jerrica if her eyes will be okay. Wanting to spare her of any concern, Jerrica tells Ba Nee that her eyes will be just fine.

At Starlight house, the Holograms brainstorm how they can raise the money for Ba Nee’s operation. Naturally, Starlight Music is the most obvious source of money, being a successful record company.

The Holograms make their way to Starlight Music, only to discover a rather empty lobby and a man moving boxes of important documents.

Kimber: This place is like a tomb!

When they demand to know what’s going on, we discover that Starlight Music has not been paying their bills. Joanie explains to Jerrica that she tried to warn her, but the phone company disconnected their lines. Joanie shares a startling revelation that the majority of the company’s money has been diverted to promotion for the Misfits by Eric Raymond.

Jem: We’ll straighten this mess out. I’m in charge now, Joanie.

In order to pay for Ba Nee’s operation, Jerrica concedes that the Holograms must finish the movie. Jerrica meets with Eric to tell him the band is back in the production. Eric stipulates that if he were to allow this, it will have to be on his terms.

Eric: If I let Jem and the Holograms come back, it will be on my terms. I need an assistant, someone to run around for me.

Begrudgingly, Jerrica accepts Eric’s terms.

At the studio, Eric breaks the news to the Misfits that Jem and the Holograms are back in the movie, but assures Pizzazz it will be on his terms. Meanwhile, Clash argues with Video that she shouldn’t be wasting tape on the Holograms because they’re conceited. Video accidentally divulges the true reason for the Holograms’ return: they’re doing it just to raise enough money to pay for Ba Nee’s eye surgery.

Clash explains to the Misfits the true nature of why the Holograms have return to the movie production. They decide to take advantage of the desperate financial situation the Holograms are in, by ordering them around, starting with kicking them out of their own dressing room.

Cue Misfits video: “Congratulations.”

Completely ignoring the perfectly handsome Jeff once again, Kimber instead tries to get the attention of Nick Mann.

Glad you’re back Kimber!

Kimber: Hiiiiii Nick. Did you miss me?

Jeff: Excuse me while I go talk to the wall.

Nick: Oh, were you gone?

In the studio hallway, we see Rio tell Jem that he’s surprised she didn’t have more pride (I assuming he’s talking about her sudden return to the production of the movie). Their conversation is cut short when Pizzazz comes calling.

Pizzazz: Riooooo. Rio, darling, I need you.

Reduced to Eric Raymond’s assistant, he calls for Jerrica to bring him a cup of coffee. But Jerrica is put into a difficult situation where Eric demands Jem’s presence, but wants Jerrica to stay by his side. She manages to whisper into her earrings that Synergy should create a hologram of Jem. Eric falls for the convincing facade and proceeds to block the next scene that needs filming. Eric sets up…

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