That's So Raven (2003) s03e08 Episode Script
Bend It Like Baxter
1 Don't know how to stop! Don't know how to stop! Don't know how to stop! Rae! What are you doing wearing skates in the hallway, girl? Trying to meet a boy.
Rae, you might want to try high heels.
You know, they're a lot cuter.
Plus, they don't roll so much.
Thanks, Chels, but it's all a part of my plan to catch Eric, that cute guy from track team.
Now, you know he only dates athletes, Rae.
That's because he hasn't met me.
Yeah, but, Rae, he's always running.
I mean, how are you gonna get him to slow down? I'm not.
I'm gonna speed up.
Look.
Here he comes.
Give me a push.
Hey, Eric.
How you doin'? Well, that's one way to stop.
Yep, that's me.
Gosh, Rae, when'd you get so bendy? I totally mistook you for my friend Raven.
My name is Natasha, from Russia.
Hi.
I'm Chelsea.
My great-grandfather is from Russia.
Do you know a Vladimir something No, but nice to meet you.
Rae, you're not gonna believe this.
I totally mistook that Russian bendy-girl for you.
She does kind of look like me.
Except for when she does that.
Hey, what's everyone looking at? You fast on the track, but slow on the know, my brother.
It's the girls' gym class.
Check it out.
Who's that? She's an amazing athlete.
Hey, that is Natasha.
She just joined the gymnastics team.
She's from Russia.
I've got to meet her.
Teacher alert.
And that is how a bill becomes law.
You see what I'm talking about? How that connects right there to the features, you know? You see what I'm saying Man, Natasha's definitely my type.
Eric, that's not Natasha.
That's Eric? This ought to be interesting.
And that's how chipmunks store their nuts.
All right, let's get ready for recess.
How cool is that? Come on, Cory.
Cory? Cory! What? Sorry, Jerry.
I couldn't take my eyes off Cindy.
She's almost perfect.
She's got beauty, brains.
All she needs is me.
It's time to make my move.
How's the hair? You don't have any.
Right.
Ok, I'm going in.
Scott.
You look really cool in those glasses.
So, my lady likes the glasses? I seem to have lost my glasses.
Jackpot! Ok, let's see.
Did I lose these? No, but your grandma might have.
How about these? There's a reason someone lost those.
Man, those look really cool.
Yeah, but I can't see Without them.
All right.
Here you go.
Yo, Rae, you are not gonna believe what happened today.
The funniest thing.
Now, that is hilarious.
Chels, he hasn't even said the funny part yet.
Or maybe you just don't get it, Rae.
It's ok.
Please, hurry.
Please.
Well, you know that guy Eric you like? Well, today, you know, we were looking through the window in gym class, and you know that new Russian gymnast Natasha? Yeah, he thought that was you.
That is so funny, right? No.
I thought the first one was funnier.
He thought that I was Natasha? Yeah, and he really liked you.
He likes me? Yeah, except the you that he really likes isn't you.
But it's the me that he thinks he likes Look, let it go, Rae.
If Eric says anything about it just set him straight.
Yeah, come on.
Like I'm'a actually pretend I'm a Russian gymnast.
I heard that.
Hey, Natasha.
Why, hello, Eric.
I heard you was liking me.
I think you're an amazing athlete.
Well, you know how I do.
Hey, would you want to work out together sometime? Just me and you? Well, let me think about this.
I have to cook the Russian dressing.
I have to get the moose and the squirrel and I think I can squeeze you in.
Great! Then it's a date.
Pick you up for a run at 5:00? 5:00? Perfect.
Right before dinner.
5:00 in the morning.
Even better, right before the sun comes up.
All right.
I'll see you then.
All right.
Peace out Ski.
Rae, what are you doing?! You are never gonna pull this off.
You cannot pretend to be Natasha, girl.
Well, this is my only shot to really get to know this guy, and I'm only gonna do it until he gets to know the real me.
Good morning, sir.
I'm here to pick up Natasha.
I guess you don't speak much English? I got it from here, papa.
You can go upstairs.
Wait! No! Why, hello, Eric.
Hey, Natasha.
You ready to run? You know, a better idea, we make pancakes, talk a little bit, and look into each other's eyes.
Hey, if you're not into training, you know, i I got you.
It was a joke.
I gave you pancake test, and you passed.
Now we run.
How far we run? I was thinking we'd do 5.
Minutes? Miles.
Oh, snapski.
So I take it you didn't talk Eric out of the run? I didn't talk him out of the run.
I didn't talk him out of the sit-ups.
I didn't talk him out of the push-ups.
So when are you gonna tell him the truth, Rae? When you're married and have 10 kids? I can't even tell him.
I'm in too deep.
It's ok.
You don't have to pretend to be something you're not.
I like you just the way you are.
I can tell him! Eric's gonna be ok with everything.
Rae.
Even the 10 kids? Natasha, hey.
Hey, Eric.
I'm not i know.
But it's ok.
You don't have to pretend to be something you're not.
I like you just the way you are.
You do? Yeah.
I mean, obviously, you're not a runner.
You're just an incredible gymnast.
But a few more of those 5 A.
M.
jogs, and you'll be feeling it.
I'm feeling it now.
It's what I feel in this area.
Natasha, I want to know everything about you.
I want to know about your culture, your language, your hopes, your dreams.
Why don't you just start with her name? Hush Ski.
Hush Hushski.
Hushski, that is my dog.
He is siberian polar poodle.
I have a German Shepherd.
Hey, we can run with our dogs! I'll see you at 5:00.
Ok.
Great! Now I have to find a siberian polar poodle who can jog.
I know one! Wait.
He's not in very good shape.
Good morning, sir.
Or should I say it's Russian.
It's ok, papa.
I take it from here.
I take it from here.
Hey, why are you here? I told you I was too sick to run.
I have something for you, and I brought a treat for hushski, too.
That's so sweet.
Aren't you gonna give it to him? Why, yes.
I i go give it to him right now, but you have to wait here, because hushski's not very good with strangers.
Hushski? Come here, boy Take this, hushski! Now, what do you have for me? Close your eyes.
Closing eyes.
Get your mouth ready for a big surprise.
Open wide.
It's solyanka.
Sol-a-what-a? You know, Russian fish soup with pickles, sour cream, and fish heads.
I got 'cause you were sick.
Don't you like it? Yes, very delicious.
Filled with fish-heady goodness.
Then eat up.
I don't really That's Ok.
Well, you know what? Yes, I think we're done with the soup.
It's it's starting to do the trick.
Great.
Then you're ready for the meet? No meat, please! The soup is working.
I tell you that.
No, your big gymnastics meet today against Jefferson.
The meet.
Yes Listen, Eric, there is something I should tell you.
Jefferson.
You know, they beat us at track because they cheated.
That's That's very, very terrible, Eric.
Yeah.
What's worse is that they lied about it afterwards.
That's the one thing I can't stand is a liar! I'm sorry to go off like that.
What was it you wanted to tell me? It was nothing.
Ok.
Well, I'll see you at the meet.
Go, Bayside! Go, Bayside! Go to the base of the side.
Ok, I'm looking good.
Yeah, but can you see? I can see my future, and Cindy is in it.
Hi, Cory.
Hey You.
Who said that? Cindy.
Hey, what's up, girl? When did you start wearing glasses? Well, I usually only wear them when I drive.
You're funny, and those glasses are cool.
Well, thanks.
I picked 'em out myself.
What was that? I dropped my pen.
Could you get it for me? Yeah.
Where is it? On the floor.
Where's that? Under your feet.
Right.
Here you go, baby.
You know, now that we've broken the ice, I think maybe you and I should get to know each other a little better.
I know you very well, Cory Baxter.
Ms.
Applebaum? I didn't know you wore glasses.
It's kind of a new thing.
Well, stop these shenanigans and take your seat.
If I can find my seat.
Cory, my display! How could you? It wasn't easy.
Good, you guys are here.
You ready to hear my plan? Wait a minute.
I'm not getting entangled in your web of lies.
Fine.
I'll go find someone else.
Me, me, me! Pick me! Chels, you were just against this whole thing.
Well, I know, but I hate feeling left out.
Yeah.
Me, too.
I guess you can count us both in, Rae.
Great.
Now, go find Eric and tell him that I have a bad case of the nerves, and I can't compete while he's in the room, so he has to watch me through the window.
Right! So he'll be looking at Natasha through the window, but he'll really be thinking he's looking at you.
Exactly.
And then when the meet is over, I'll appear in the hallway, and he'll tell me what a great job I did, and we'll live happily ever after.
In your big web of lies.
Yeah, something like that.
Ok, go find Eric.
I'm on it.
My ankle! Rae.
I hope she's ok.
Yeah, 'cause if Natasha can't compete, then Then Natasha can't compete, and I'm off the hook.
Let's go tell Eddie the plan is over! Eddie! Eddie! Eddie! Natasha? Eric, we were looking for the little girls' room.
In Russia, we call it "the Eddie.
" Natasha, you're walking.
But I heard you sprained your ankle.
You did? But I see what's going on.
You do? Eddie told me the truth.
Which truth? The truth about you having a bad case of nerves.
But you didn't have to fake an ankle injury to get out of competing.
You know what? I'm gonna leave you two alone, and I'm gonna go use "the Eddie.
" Natasha, I can't let you do this.
You have a commitment to your team, to your school, and to yourself.
You're a great gymnast.
You gotta get out there and do your best.
I can't.
I I have to tell you something.
I know.
I really like you, too.
Come on.
Ok.
Attention, ladies and gentlemen, there's been a cancellation.
Natasha bubinski will not be competing in the floor exercise.
I'll take care of it.
Ok.
Hold up.
Natasha's back.
She's fine, and she's ready to go.
Ok.
Next on the floor, Natasha Bubinski.
Go get 'em! Ok.
The destination is a secret place in town The situation is hangin' on the line No more excuses, we've got to find a way Natasha, come on! What are you doing? Tick-tocking away I can see the answer I can see the light We're gonna make it happen, gonna make it right One more chance to find romance One more try to make you mine One more chance to find romance What is she doing out there? I don't know, but knowing her, she's just getting warmed up.
The destination is a secret place in town The situation is hanging on the line No more excuses, we've got to find a way I hear the clock go ticking, tick-tocking away I can see the answer, I can see the light We're gonna make it happen, gonna make it right Come on, Natasha! You can do it! One more chance to find romance Do what? One more try to make it right I knew this would be interesting.
One more chance to find romance One more try to make it right So how'd I do? Man, y'all are strict.
Hey Hey, Eric, I can I can explain.
You're not Natasha Bubinski, are you? Well, who are you? Raven Bubaxter.
Eric, listen I'm really sorry I lied to you, and, Natasha, I'm sorry I pretended to be you.
Why'd you do it? Because I really wanted to meet you, but you wanted to meet her.
You did? Yeah.
I guess it's just how it's meant to be.
Maybe it was.
So, do you like solyanka? I love solyanka.
I know where they make the best.
Y'all know they got fish heads in it, right? So, Rae, you ok? Yeah.
Good.
'Cause you up next on the balance beam.
Ok, here are your ice packs.
Now, this one is for the headache you got from wearing someone else's glasses and completely destroying your classroom.
And this one is for pretending to be a Russian gymnast and bruising every bone in your body.
Now, I hope you kids learned a lesson from all this.
Be yourself.
Be yourself.
It's a lot less painful.
Yeah!
Rae, you might want to try high heels.
You know, they're a lot cuter.
Plus, they don't roll so much.
Thanks, Chels, but it's all a part of my plan to catch Eric, that cute guy from track team.
Now, you know he only dates athletes, Rae.
That's because he hasn't met me.
Yeah, but, Rae, he's always running.
I mean, how are you gonna get him to slow down? I'm not.
I'm gonna speed up.
Look.
Here he comes.
Give me a push.
Hey, Eric.
How you doin'? Well, that's one way to stop.
Yep, that's me.
Gosh, Rae, when'd you get so bendy? I totally mistook you for my friend Raven.
My name is Natasha, from Russia.
Hi.
I'm Chelsea.
My great-grandfather is from Russia.
Do you know a Vladimir something No, but nice to meet you.
Rae, you're not gonna believe this.
I totally mistook that Russian bendy-girl for you.
She does kind of look like me.
Except for when she does that.
Hey, what's everyone looking at? You fast on the track, but slow on the know, my brother.
It's the girls' gym class.
Check it out.
Who's that? She's an amazing athlete.
Hey, that is Natasha.
She just joined the gymnastics team.
She's from Russia.
I've got to meet her.
Teacher alert.
And that is how a bill becomes law.
You see what I'm talking about? How that connects right there to the features, you know? You see what I'm saying Man, Natasha's definitely my type.
Eric, that's not Natasha.
That's Eric? This ought to be interesting.
And that's how chipmunks store their nuts.
All right, let's get ready for recess.
How cool is that? Come on, Cory.
Cory? Cory! What? Sorry, Jerry.
I couldn't take my eyes off Cindy.
She's almost perfect.
She's got beauty, brains.
All she needs is me.
It's time to make my move.
How's the hair? You don't have any.
Right.
Ok, I'm going in.
Scott.
You look really cool in those glasses.
So, my lady likes the glasses? I seem to have lost my glasses.
Jackpot! Ok, let's see.
Did I lose these? No, but your grandma might have.
How about these? There's a reason someone lost those.
Man, those look really cool.
Yeah, but I can't see Without them.
All right.
Here you go.
Yo, Rae, you are not gonna believe what happened today.
The funniest thing.
Now, that is hilarious.
Chels, he hasn't even said the funny part yet.
Or maybe you just don't get it, Rae.
It's ok.
Please, hurry.
Please.
Well, you know that guy Eric you like? Well, today, you know, we were looking through the window in gym class, and you know that new Russian gymnast Natasha? Yeah, he thought that was you.
That is so funny, right? No.
I thought the first one was funnier.
He thought that I was Natasha? Yeah, and he really liked you.
He likes me? Yeah, except the you that he really likes isn't you.
But it's the me that he thinks he likes Look, let it go, Rae.
If Eric says anything about it just set him straight.
Yeah, come on.
Like I'm'a actually pretend I'm a Russian gymnast.
I heard that.
Hey, Natasha.
Why, hello, Eric.
I heard you was liking me.
I think you're an amazing athlete.
Well, you know how I do.
Hey, would you want to work out together sometime? Just me and you? Well, let me think about this.
I have to cook the Russian dressing.
I have to get the moose and the squirrel and I think I can squeeze you in.
Great! Then it's a date.
Pick you up for a run at 5:00? 5:00? Perfect.
Right before dinner.
5:00 in the morning.
Even better, right before the sun comes up.
All right.
I'll see you then.
All right.
Peace out Ski.
Rae, what are you doing?! You are never gonna pull this off.
You cannot pretend to be Natasha, girl.
Well, this is my only shot to really get to know this guy, and I'm only gonna do it until he gets to know the real me.
Good morning, sir.
I'm here to pick up Natasha.
I guess you don't speak much English? I got it from here, papa.
You can go upstairs.
Wait! No! Why, hello, Eric.
Hey, Natasha.
You ready to run? You know, a better idea, we make pancakes, talk a little bit, and look into each other's eyes.
Hey, if you're not into training, you know, i I got you.
It was a joke.
I gave you pancake test, and you passed.
Now we run.
How far we run? I was thinking we'd do 5.
Minutes? Miles.
Oh, snapski.
So I take it you didn't talk Eric out of the run? I didn't talk him out of the run.
I didn't talk him out of the sit-ups.
I didn't talk him out of the push-ups.
So when are you gonna tell him the truth, Rae? When you're married and have 10 kids? I can't even tell him.
I'm in too deep.
It's ok.
You don't have to pretend to be something you're not.
I like you just the way you are.
I can tell him! Eric's gonna be ok with everything.
Rae.
Even the 10 kids? Natasha, hey.
Hey, Eric.
I'm not i know.
But it's ok.
You don't have to pretend to be something you're not.
I like you just the way you are.
You do? Yeah.
I mean, obviously, you're not a runner.
You're just an incredible gymnast.
But a few more of those 5 A.
M.
jogs, and you'll be feeling it.
I'm feeling it now.
It's what I feel in this area.
Natasha, I want to know everything about you.
I want to know about your culture, your language, your hopes, your dreams.
Why don't you just start with her name? Hush Ski.
Hush Hushski.
Hushski, that is my dog.
He is siberian polar poodle.
I have a German Shepherd.
Hey, we can run with our dogs! I'll see you at 5:00.
Ok.
Great! Now I have to find a siberian polar poodle who can jog.
I know one! Wait.
He's not in very good shape.
Good morning, sir.
Or should I say it's Russian.
It's ok, papa.
I take it from here.
I take it from here.
Hey, why are you here? I told you I was too sick to run.
I have something for you, and I brought a treat for hushski, too.
That's so sweet.
Aren't you gonna give it to him? Why, yes.
I i go give it to him right now, but you have to wait here, because hushski's not very good with strangers.
Hushski? Come here, boy Take this, hushski! Now, what do you have for me? Close your eyes.
Closing eyes.
Get your mouth ready for a big surprise.
Open wide.
It's solyanka.
Sol-a-what-a? You know, Russian fish soup with pickles, sour cream, and fish heads.
I got 'cause you were sick.
Don't you like it? Yes, very delicious.
Filled with fish-heady goodness.
Then eat up.
I don't really That's Ok.
Well, you know what? Yes, I think we're done with the soup.
It's it's starting to do the trick.
Great.
Then you're ready for the meet? No meat, please! The soup is working.
I tell you that.
No, your big gymnastics meet today against Jefferson.
The meet.
Yes Listen, Eric, there is something I should tell you.
Jefferson.
You know, they beat us at track because they cheated.
That's That's very, very terrible, Eric.
Yeah.
What's worse is that they lied about it afterwards.
That's the one thing I can't stand is a liar! I'm sorry to go off like that.
What was it you wanted to tell me? It was nothing.
Ok.
Well, I'll see you at the meet.
Go, Bayside! Go, Bayside! Go to the base of the side.
Ok, I'm looking good.
Yeah, but can you see? I can see my future, and Cindy is in it.
Hi, Cory.
Hey You.
Who said that? Cindy.
Hey, what's up, girl? When did you start wearing glasses? Well, I usually only wear them when I drive.
You're funny, and those glasses are cool.
Well, thanks.
I picked 'em out myself.
What was that? I dropped my pen.
Could you get it for me? Yeah.
Where is it? On the floor.
Where's that? Under your feet.
Right.
Here you go, baby.
You know, now that we've broken the ice, I think maybe you and I should get to know each other a little better.
I know you very well, Cory Baxter.
Ms.
Applebaum? I didn't know you wore glasses.
It's kind of a new thing.
Well, stop these shenanigans and take your seat.
If I can find my seat.
Cory, my display! How could you? It wasn't easy.
Good, you guys are here.
You ready to hear my plan? Wait a minute.
I'm not getting entangled in your web of lies.
Fine.
I'll go find someone else.
Me, me, me! Pick me! Chels, you were just against this whole thing.
Well, I know, but I hate feeling left out.
Yeah.
Me, too.
I guess you can count us both in, Rae.
Great.
Now, go find Eric and tell him that I have a bad case of the nerves, and I can't compete while he's in the room, so he has to watch me through the window.
Right! So he'll be looking at Natasha through the window, but he'll really be thinking he's looking at you.
Exactly.
And then when the meet is over, I'll appear in the hallway, and he'll tell me what a great job I did, and we'll live happily ever after.
In your big web of lies.
Yeah, something like that.
Ok, go find Eric.
I'm on it.
My ankle! Rae.
I hope she's ok.
Yeah, 'cause if Natasha can't compete, then Then Natasha can't compete, and I'm off the hook.
Let's go tell Eddie the plan is over! Eddie! Eddie! Eddie! Natasha? Eric, we were looking for the little girls' room.
In Russia, we call it "the Eddie.
" Natasha, you're walking.
But I heard you sprained your ankle.
You did? But I see what's going on.
You do? Eddie told me the truth.
Which truth? The truth about you having a bad case of nerves.
But you didn't have to fake an ankle injury to get out of competing.
You know what? I'm gonna leave you two alone, and I'm gonna go use "the Eddie.
" Natasha, I can't let you do this.
You have a commitment to your team, to your school, and to yourself.
You're a great gymnast.
You gotta get out there and do your best.
I can't.
I I have to tell you something.
I know.
I really like you, too.
Come on.
Ok.
Attention, ladies and gentlemen, there's been a cancellation.
Natasha bubinski will not be competing in the floor exercise.
I'll take care of it.
Ok.
Hold up.
Natasha's back.
She's fine, and she's ready to go.
Ok.
Next on the floor, Natasha Bubinski.
Go get 'em! Ok.
The destination is a secret place in town The situation is hangin' on the line No more excuses, we've got to find a way Natasha, come on! What are you doing? Tick-tocking away I can see the answer I can see the light We're gonna make it happen, gonna make it right One more chance to find romance One more try to make you mine One more chance to find romance What is she doing out there? I don't know, but knowing her, she's just getting warmed up.
The destination is a secret place in town The situation is hanging on the line No more excuses, we've got to find a way I hear the clock go ticking, tick-tocking away I can see the answer, I can see the light We're gonna make it happen, gonna make it right Come on, Natasha! You can do it! One more chance to find romance Do what? One more try to make it right I knew this would be interesting.
One more chance to find romance One more try to make it right So how'd I do? Man, y'all are strict.
Hey Hey, Eric, I can I can explain.
You're not Natasha Bubinski, are you? Well, who are you? Raven Bubaxter.
Eric, listen I'm really sorry I lied to you, and, Natasha, I'm sorry I pretended to be you.
Why'd you do it? Because I really wanted to meet you, but you wanted to meet her.
You did? Yeah.
I guess it's just how it's meant to be.
Maybe it was.
So, do you like solyanka? I love solyanka.
I know where they make the best.
Y'all know they got fish heads in it, right? So, Rae, you ok? Yeah.
Good.
'Cause you up next on the balance beam.
Ok, here are your ice packs.
Now, this one is for the headache you got from wearing someone else's glasses and completely destroying your classroom.
And this one is for pretending to be a Russian gymnast and bruising every bone in your body.
Now, I hope you kids learned a lesson from all this.
Be yourself.
Be yourself.
It's a lot less painful.
Yeah!