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…