Episode Report Card Kim: C+ | Grade It Now! YOU GRADE IT Boooz
By Kim | Season 4 | Episode 5 | Aired on 11.06.2001
Ben and Trevor drown their sorrows in beer at Epstein Bar. Trevor says that his father's going to kill him, and then asks Ben whether his father is a doctor. Ben laughs at the thought. Trevor says that his father is a vascular surgeon, and only talks to Trevor about HMOs and nurses who are stupid, but Trevor's father sleeps with them anyway. And Trevor wants to follow in his father's footsteps because...? Also, are they trying to make me feel bad for Trevor? Because it's not working. I still think he's trouble. Trevor's dad thinks Trevor should be a pathologist and stick to the autopsies, so he can't kill anyone. Ben apologizes for getting Trevor kicked out of class. Trevor says that it's Professor Snark's fault. Ben suggests that they drink another beer together. Because if there's anything that Ben has learned from his father, it's that alcohol is the perfect way to deal with your problems.
Sean and Meghan prepare for the Halloween party. Meghan is dressed as Jackie Kennedy, and I guess Sean is supposed to be Jack, although he looks more like a game-show host. Sean busts out a piss-poor JFK impersonation, and says, "The only thing to fear is fear itself." Meghan informs him that was FDR. Sean says that he talked to a guy who owns what is basically a sweatshop, and that the sock shirts would be very affordable to produce. Meghan doesn't want to sell her look. Sean tries to convince her that it would be a great moneymaking opportunity. Meghan says that she doesn't want to sell them, and that if Sean doesn't understand that, he doesn't understand her. Meghan leaves, telling Sean that she'll see him at the party. Do these two ever stop fighting for five minutes? Sean keeps doing his JFK imitation, and that's really got to stop.
Noel and Javier arrive at the casino. Javier keeps calling his voicemail to see if Samuel called. Javier sees the poster for Lionel Richie, and discovers that the concert is sold out. Noel can't believe it. Javier says, "The American people love Lionel." A scalper overhears Javier saying that he needs Lionel, and offers them tickets for $400 each. Noel and Javier confer. Noel wants to leave, but Javier thinks they can win enough money at the slot machines to buy the tickets. Noel doesn't think that's a good idea, but Javier cannot be dissuaded, and tells Noel to hold his phone, so he can't call Samuel.
The Halloween party is hopping. Felicity bitches to Elena about her class, saying that her students were all calling her "Miss Evening Gown." Elena suggests that she tell them all to mind their own business. Richard shows up in his great costume: Darth Vader. Yeah, that's a great costume. In 1977. Or even 1999. But it's so played in 2001. I guess he could have been Darth Maul. That would have been worse. One could argue that Darth Vader is a classic, but it's not that original. Felicity is way too amused by the costume. Richard is upset to discover that there is no cash prize for best costume. A girl walks by dressed as Princess Leia, and Richard takes off after her. Ew! He's her dad. Also, a similar joke was made on Buffy last week. Felicity is still way too amused by the whole thing, like she's laughing and clapping her hands in glee. Is she drunk?