Punky Brewster (2021) s01e09 Episode Script

1
- Sunny side scrambled,
fried soufflé ♪
Punky Brewster
ain't no rooster ♪
She's an egg gourmet ♪
- Uh-oh.
Punky's rapping to eggs.
That can't be good.
- Nah.
When she raps,
she's in a good mood.
It's when she starts singing
show tunes
that you wanna stay
out of her way.
- [imitating record scratching]
I am in a great mood.
The annual block party
is coming up.
[all groan]
- Block party?
- Each year, the neighborhood
blocks off the street
for a party
with some dumb theme
like, "Fun in the Sun"
or "Take Down
Those Wind Chimes, Karen."
- It's like the apocalypse
with corn dogs.
- The only reason to go is
for the raffle.
- Unfortunately,
you only have, like,
one in a hundred
chances of winning.
- Oh, yo,
we should go together,
get those odds
to one in two hundred.
- Do you just charm
your way through school?
- Well, this year
is gonna be different
because they put
old Brewster in charge,
and I've already got
a great idea for a theme:
the 1980s.
It's gonna be rad to the max.
- I'm not wearing leg warmers.
- How do you dress up
like the '80s?
- For a smart, independent
seven-year-old,
I might have some ideas.
- I'm sorry, but I don't get
your obsession with the '80s.
I'll give you the Rubik's Cube,
but other than that,
it's a cultural desert.
- Not true.
The '80s gave us Run DMC,
scrunchies, "The Goonies"
Even the word "bad" meant good.
"Where's the beef?"
- What beef?
- I figured there'd be
some pushback,
so I curated a list of movies
and music for you guys
to listen to
to get you totally stoked.
- Yeah, Mom, I don't want you
to take this the wrong way,
but God, no.
- "The NeverEnding Story".
- Hannah, no!
- Turn around ♪
And tell me what you see ♪
In her face ♪
- Why are we being punished?
- The mirror of your dreams ♪
The NeverEnding Story ♪
- Help me.
- Hey!
[upbeat music]
Hey!
Hey!
- Every time I turn around ♪
- Hey!
Hey!
Hey!
Hey!
- The items in this box
defined a generation.
Now, they may no longer
hold any financial value,
but they're all still
priceless to me.
- "Say Anything"?
"The Breakfast Club"?
"Footloose"?
"A small Midwestern town
forbids dancing."
- But nothing can stop
Kevin Bacon
from dancing in his tank top.
- Yay.
- Yeah, how are we
supposed to play any of these?
What?
Hello!
With a VCR.
- How are you people
still alive?
- Thanks for bringing
these over.
- Are you kidding?
It's every dad's dream
to impart
his pop culture taste
upon his children.
Hey, could
we talk for a sec?
- Sure.
- So about the other night,
that was
- Yeah, it was
- Fun.
- A total mistake.
- Damn, I knew I should have
gone with total mistake.
- I mean, it was fun but
- No, no.
I I get it.
You made it clear.
You're on your own path,
and I need to respect that.
I will also respect it
if you're up for more kissing.
- Trav.
- All right, fine.
I'm playing by your rules.
- You're listening.
That's new.
- I I just don't want things
to be weird between us.
- It doesn't need to be weird.
I mean, we're co-parents
and friends.
- Yeah, we we just need
to keep it professional.
- A little weird.
[upbeat music]
♪
- Thanks for coming over
and helping
with my '80s homework.
- What is it with old people
and the '80s?
My dad still reminisces
about his mullet.
He calls it "the glory days."
- You know, "Say Anything"
isn't so bad.
I love that Lloyd
and Diane have a song.
We should have a song.
- We do.
The "Law & Order" theme song.
- [laughs]
Wait, for real?
- It was playing
the first time we kissed.
- I'm not sure that counts.
- Of course it does.
Every time my parents watch
a rerun of "Law & Order,"
I think of you.
[imitates "Law & Order" theme]
- So romantic.
♪
- Okay, do you want
to be "Borderline" Madonna,
"Material Girl" Madonna,
"Like a Vir"
"Material Girl," Madonna?
- Mom, did you
and Dad have a song?
- Yeah.
"I'm in Love with a Girl"
by Big Star.
It was playing the first time
he said he loved me.
It was raining, and he held
his jacket over me,
and his lip did
that curl thing.
Or something stupid like that.
Who remembers anymore anyway?
- Me and Brandy
have a song too,
the ice cream truck song.
It was playing the first time
we took him out for a walk,
although it's not
as romantic as your story
because he was pooping.
- [laughs]
Apparently,
Sean and I have a song too,
but I hate it.
- Oh, it can't be that bad.
- It's the
"Law & Order" theme song.
- Oh, yeah.
That's a problem.
- But this is
my first boyfriend.
A first song is a big deal.
We won't get
this opportunity again.
I want one with soul,
with heart,
with
I don't know, words?
- Then upgrade it.
There should be a grace period
for something as important
as a couple's song.
- Upgrade it.
Yeah.
Thanks, Mom.
- You're mixing Madonnas!
- Can Brandy come
to the block party?
- Oh, honey.
I don't want him to get lost.
- Please.
I'll watch him.
He has to come.
He's a member of the block.
- I'll think about it.
Now, let me show you some
things that I was thinking
Wow.
- What's that?
[somber rock music]
♪
- It's a letter I wrote
to my mom a long time ago.
I never got to deliver it.
I don't even need to open it.
I still know it by heart.
Izzy,
do you think we could do this
a little later?
- Sure.
I get it.
Moms, am I right?
♪
- Dearly beloved.
Ooh ♪
- Okay, Mom put us in charge
of selling all
the raffle tickets, right?
This is our woah.
So majestic.
- I've been watching Prince
videos 24 hours straight.
Honestly, I can no longer tell
where Daniel ends
and the purple one begins.
- Okay, well, snap out of it
because we have to figure out
how to rig the raffle.
- Did Mom tell you
what the prize is?
- No, and I mean, I looked
in all her favorite
hiding spots nothing.
- You know what that means?
It's big.
- Oh, like a dirt bike.
- Or a small
but tasteful watercraft.
Whatever it is, we have to win.
- And I have just the plan.
We pool all our money together
and buy all the tickets we can.
Then we try really hard
not to sell the rest
of the tickets.
- I knew
your low moral standards
would pay off one day.
- We split the prize 50/50.
- $65.
- $2.37, partner.
[rock ballad]
♪
- Hi.
- Hey.
I'm glad you're here.
I could use a hug.
- This is nice.
You and me hugging
beneath a beautiful sky
while this cool song
with relatable lyrics plays
coincidentally from my phone.
I'll never forget this moment.
[pop music playing on phone]
- It's perfect.
R.I.P Fuzzball.
- What?
- I just buried my pet hamster.
I'll think of her
every time I hear this song.
- So will I.
[bright dance music]
- Hey!
Hey!
Hey!
Hey!
♪
Push, push, push,
push, push, push, push.
Two-step!
Ooh!
- Huh.
The '80s was a weird time.
- I feel for kids today.
- I hate to bust
your bubble, Punky,
but the '80s were not perfect.
- Name one thing that was bad.
- Chernobyl, The Challenger,
shoulder pads.
- Okay, but
- Yeah.
And homophobia
was a real problem,
and it didn't get
much better in the '90s.
A lot of us couldn't take
who we wanted to the prom.
- I'm sorry, Cher.
It's not too late.
I mean, we're already
redoing the '80s.
- You're right.
I'ma make up for it
at the block party.
Lauren and I can
make it our prom.
Girl, I'ma take
my fiancée to prom!
- Oh, my God, please tell me
that you're gonna
wear prom dresses and throw up
in the back of a limo.
[knocking]
- Hello, Punky.
- Hello, Travis.
- I procured the tables
for the block party
and will be picking up
the banner
from the print shop
this afternoon.
- Why, thank you, sir.
That just leaves music.
Ooh, we should hire
an '80s cover band.
- Oh, that's a terrible idea.
'80s cover bands are
where musicians go to die.
But I support your vision.
- Good.
Because it's genius.
- Could I trouble you
for a glass of drinking water
before I head back out?
- Why, of course.
- 'Sup, Cherie?
- 'Sup, Travis?
What was that?
He asked for a glass of water?
Girl, he knocked on the door
and now he's gonna help
with the block party?
It's like you two are dating.
Oh, my God!
You're dating!
- Shh.
We're not dating.
We just accidentally kissed.
- Ooh, girl.
I gotta sit down.
- A few times.
- Oh, no.
I gotta walk this out.
- It was a mistake.
It happened the other night.
But can we please talk
about this after he leaves?
- If he leaves.
Girl, he's probably
in there writing
his alternative
milk preferences
on your grocery list.
- I am not taking Travis back.
Just because
he's helping out more,
it doesn't mean
that he's changed.
I mean, he's still a musician.
Now, will you excuse me
while I find
a dependable musician?
Ooh.
This band should be good.
Their number's 867-5309.
[phone ringing]
- [exhales]
Hello.
You've reached Bon Halen.
You call, and we jump so high,
we're living on a prayer.
Can I help you?
- Travis?
- Can I call you back?
[sighs]
Well, I guess now's
a good time to tell you
the band got offered a tour,
but I turned it down.
- You turned down a tour?
- Yeah.
- To play for Bon Halen?
- It pays well.
People pay stupid amounts
of money
for old music they could just
hear for free on the radio,
which in itself is a comment
on the stunted state
of listening habit
- You said no to a tour?
- Well, it wouldn't be right.
I need to stay home
and be a more present parent.
- Mm-hmm.
[rock music]
♪
- John.
Oh, my gosh.
Crazy running
into each other like this.
- You're standing
outside my front door.
- I know.
It's so romantic.
[pop music playing over phone]
- Everything ♪
Everything is better ♪
Everything,
everything is better ♪
- Oh, I get it.
You're trying to force
a new song on me.
- Only because our song sucks.
- Maybe you can't
slow dance to it,
but the song makes me
think of you
and our incredible first kiss.
- It makes me think
of a crime scene.
- You know what?
If it means so much to you.
This can be our song.
I don't care.
- Well, now it can't.
Because we're having
our first fight.
Another milestone.
Whoo-hoo!
- Can you please take this
with you on your way out?
[door slams]
- Ugh.
- Everything,
everything is better ♪
Everything, everything ♪
- What do you think?
Luftballons or no luftballons?
- Oh, a decision
you'll let me weigh in on.
Fun.
- Cherie, you know how much
I appreciate your opinion,
but with Travis,
there's no decision to be made.
I made it when we got divorced.
- You say that,
but as your best friend,
I can tell
when you're waffling.
And right now,
you're doing the waffle.
- Hey, hey, hey, ladies.
Looking good.
- You're looking good too.
- He's talking
about the decorations.
- I realize that now.
- All right.
It's getting
a little less awkward.
I like this.
Where do you want me?
- I don't want you.
- I meant, where can I help?
- I think the snow cone guy
needs help.
- Perfect.
- I'm waffling.
I mean, look at him.
I feel like a young
Courteney Cox
waiting to be pulled up
on stage to dance.
What do I do?
- I think it's time
we check in
with that gut of yours.
What's it saying?
- It says
that I should talk
to him about the kissing.
- And your heart?
- That I should
listen to my gut.
- And your brain?
- I'll tell you once it stops
screaming, "No, Punky, no!"
- You're gonna figure it out.
- Hey.
I found some of your
old clothes from the '80s.
But none of the shoes matched.
- I've seen people do it.
It's a vibe.
- If she says "Punky Power,"
I'ma straight up lose it.
- What's wrong?
- Nothing.
- Then why are you tearing up?
- You just remind me of
a little girl that I once knew.
- Did she watch dogs, too?
Because I've got
a leash, treats,
poop bags,
and three types of chew toys.
All I need is a dog.
Can I please take Brandy?
- Okay.
- Yes!
I gotta go tell Brandy
the good news.
- Are you gonna be okay?
- Yeah.
- Good, 'cause I got a prom
I gotta get ready for.
- I have something for you.
It isn't a prom
without a corsage.
- Thanks, Punky.
- And I want you home
by midnight.
[upbeat rock music]
[upbeat surf rock music]
[both giggling]
- Look at us.
Two dope prom queens.
- This is actually
making me sentimental.
Principal Lamberg can suck it.
- I recommend investing
in an S&P 500 Index Fund,
but it's up to you
if you want to throw away
your hard-earned cash
on a raffle.
Ooh ♪
- Don't give me that look.
I already gave you half.
[dog whines]
Fine.
Come on, kid.
I can't believe you guys
don't like block parties.
They're the best.
Brandy and I have already had
three snow cones.
Look at our tongues.
- Hmm?
Oh, yeah.
Cool party.
- What's wrong?
- I messed up with Sean,
and now he's mad at me.
- Sorry.
Maybe a snow cone
will cheer you up.
- No, thanks.
Not really
in a fun kind of mood.
- So if you're not gonna use
your snow cone tickets
thanks.
Come on, boy.
[upbeat dance music]
♪
- What's the deal
with you and Mom?
- Nothing.
And I'm cool with that.
[applause]
- Oh, my God.
You guys look amazing.
Awkward prom pic.
[all laugh]
- This was worth the wait.
- Thank you for this, Punky.
You have righted a wrong
for two very angsty teens.
- It's a good day.
- Hold up.
I am sensing
a strange energy with you.
It's almost tranquil.
Punky Brewster,
have you stopped waffling?
- I think maybe
I closed the door too soon.
And maybe the kiss
wasn't a mistake.
Maybe I'm just caught up
in all the nostalgia of it,
but after Travis plays,
I'm gonna talk to him.
[both squeal]
- [laughs]
- OMG.
Prom drama.
- Do you guys think I'm crazy?
Am I crazy?
- No!
I mean, yes, but no!
- What should I say?
- Just open your heart
and express yourself.
- You're right.
I don't need
to justify my love.
- You know you two
were speaking
in Madonna song titles, right?
- Yep.
I'm gonna so Madonna
this thing.
- Hey, can I get
a raffle ticket?
- Uh, yeah no, we just
went on break, so no can do.
- That's okay.
I really just wanted
to tell you
I think you're cute.
- You know what?
Take all the raffle tickets
you want.
Here you go.
Free of charge.
- Keep walking, sister.
- This prize better be
worth it.
["Law & Order" theme song]
♪
- Oh, my God.
Where did you get a boombox?
- My dad had it in storage
with a bunch of pictures of him
with his mullet.
I'm sorry, Hannah,
I made a mistake.
A song can't be our song
unless we both want it.
So what do you say
we pick a new one together?
- Well, but now,
I love this one.
Let's still change it though.
- The only thing better
than one snow cone
is two snow cones.
Right, Brandy?
[pop music playing
in the background]
[gasps]
Oh, no.
Oh, no!
Have you seen a dog with
a tongue that looks like this?
Brandy?
Brandy?
[breathing heavily]
Brandy?
Where are you?
There you are.
I'm so sorry I lost you.
It's not because
I don't love you.
- Hey.
Wow.
You look like someone
I used to know.
- The name's Izzy.
- I'm Susan.
Nice to meet you.
- Are you crying?
- I'm just really happy
you found your girl.
- Thanks.
It's a boy.
You know what would
cheer you up?
A snow cone.
- Hello, Chicago!
[cheers and applause]
We are Bon Halen,
and we've got some totally
righteous tunes for you today,
starting with a classic
I'd like to dedicate
to someone very special.
She used to be my best girl.
Now she's my best friend.
This one's for you, Punky.
[The Go-Go's "We Got the Beat]
The beat ♪
[cheers]
[poppy '80s music]
♪
- See the people walking
down the street ♪
Fall in line just watching
all their feet ♪
They don't know
where they want to go ♪
But they're walking in time ♪
They got the beat ♪
They got the beat,
they got the beat ♪
- You look amazing.
- So do you, Mom.
Are you okay?
- Yeah.
♪
- Go-go music
really makes us dance ♪
Doing the pony puts us
in a trance ♪
The Watusi ♪
- See, guys?
This party isn't so bad.
- We have something
to tell you.
The '80s are kind of a blast!
- Oh, yeah.
Totally rad.
- Yeah ♪
We got it!
♪
We got the beat ♪
We got the beat ♪
Everybody, get on your feet ♪
We got the beat ♪
[dog barks]
We know you can dance
to the beat ♪
- Let's bust a move!
[cheers]
- We got the beat ♪
Round and round and round ♪
Whoo!
We got the beat ♪
We got the beat ♪
- You were amazing.
- Thanks.
It's not the dream,
but playing those songs
does make you nostalgic
for what was.
- It sure does.
- I'm glad you clarified
things between us
because I couldn't.
Guess I just had
to finally accept
that you and I are better
in the friend zone.
You were right.
- Dang it!
Why am I always right?
Hey, everyone.
It's time for the raffle.
[indistinct chatter]
- Oh, here we go.
Make sure ours are on top.
- No way.
You've seen mom dig
for prizes in the cereal box.
She goes deep.
- And the winner is
Susan B.!
- No!
- We only sold, like,
five other tickets.
I mean yay!
- Will Susan B. Come up
and claim
your vintage keytar?
- A keytar?
- We wasted $67
trying to win
a glorified accordion?
All that energy
spent lying and scheming.
- I guess we learned
our lesson.
- Yeah.
Don't cheat.
- Eh until you know
it's worth cheating for.
- Hey, guys.
Since Susan didn't claim it
and you were the next ticket,
here you go.
- I guess we're stuck
with the keytar.
- Not necessarily.
Hey.
Want this dumb thing?
- Psh.
Thanks.
Cool, it's worth $500.
Hello, eBay.
- Okay.
Now we learned our lesson.
- I know who Susan B. Is.
I just met her.
She's right over there.
Or was.
She's a nice older lady.
She said I reminded her
of someone she used to know.
- What?
- Kinda weird, 'cause that's
what you said too.
Then she started tearing up,
just like you.
What is it with this outfit?
- Mom?
[upbeat music]
♪
- We're all the same ♪
♪
We belong ♪
All together now ♪
All together now ♪
All together now ♪