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♪♪

Raven: Raven's Home was filmed

in front of a live studio audience.

I just don't understand why we get graded for advisory.

It's not even a real class.

Um, because it teaches us life skills.

Like how to organize our schedules,

and how to effectively communicate our feelings.

But, it's just...

I-I don't...

(groans)

Stay in school, buddy.

Well, I love advisory.

For my volunteer hours,

I helped out my Uncle Mike at the precinct,

and, it turns out,

I'm pretty good at getting people to spill the beans.

(sputters)

Fine! I haven't started any of my hours yet.

Wow, Tess. You're good.

I tried to tell him, Ni. Why's he gotta test me?

Book, I can't believe you haven't started

your volunteer hours yet.

I mean, I fulfilled mine before school even started.

Well, Nia, that's because you were basically born

with all the life skills they teach in advisory.

Aw... Right?

♪ Ohhhh ♪

-♪ Hey ♪ -♪ Yo ♪

♪ Let me tell you somethin' ♪

♪ Had my vision all worked out ♪

♪ But then life had other plans ♪

♪ Tell 'em, Rae ♪

♪ It's crazy when things turn upside down ♪

♪ But ya gotta get up and take that chance ♪

-♪ Maybe I'm just finding my way ♪ -♪ Learning how to fly ♪

-♪ Yeah, we're gonna be okay ♪ -♪ Ya know I got you, right? ♪

♪ It might be wild, but ya know that we make it work ♪

♪ We're just kids caught up in a crazy world ♪

-♪ C'mon! ♪ -♪ It's Raven's Home ♪

-♪ We get loud! ♪ -♪ It's Raven's Home ♪

♪ It's our crowd! ♪

♪ Might be tough, but together we make it look good ♪

♪ Down for each other like family should ♪

♪ It's Raven's Home ♪

♪ When it's tough ♪

♪ It's Raven's Home ♪

♪ We got love ♪

♪ 'Cos no matter the weather, ya know we gon' shine ♪

♪ There for each other, ya know it's our time ♪

(Raven laughing)

Yep! That's us.

(laughing)

♪ ♪

-Stop it. -Chris (on phone): My oh my.

(giggles) Stop!

Ooh, where there's smoke, there's fire.

No, I woke up like this honey, but stop.

Don't stop, don't stop.

Listen, I gave you a ring because I'm gonna be in Chicago

next week, and I would love to get together.

Oh la la!

What? Wing woman!

I got you, gal!

Anyway, yes, I would love to,

but what brings you to Chicago?

Are you hosting another music competition

that my kids will obsess over for way too long?

Actually, I'm emceeing a concert, and I'm checking in

on the Chicago branch of my barbershop chain,

"Radio E-Clips,

by Chris Spring-Lake." Trademark me.

I didn't know that place was yours!

It is always packed.

-Oh, cha-ching! -That's right, mama!

We do alright.

So much that we're understaffed right now,

and I might have to hire an apprentice

just to sweep up all that hair!

Did you hear what Chris Spring-Lake just said?

They need help at his shop!

-I could do my volunteer hours there! -Yeah.

I'm a genius!

Just let him have it.

-Maybe we can meet up-- -Yes, Mom, I would I love to talk to Chris!

What just happened?

Uh, I can volunteer at your shop for free, if you need help.

-It's for school. -Did I just hear you say you'll work for free?

Cha-ching! In fact,

you start this Saturday, 8 AM, baby.

Wow, so soon...

So early.

-Thanks, Chris. -No prob.

Stay tuned until next time.

Booker, you know you just made a commitment to clean up...

for free.

Yep. Aren't you proud of me? (chuckles)

I'm very proud. Very, very proud.

You know what? Orientation starts now. Go get the broom.

We-we have a broom?

Well, that proud moment didn't last long.

♪ ♪

(dishes rattling)

Okay, remember, Levi.

Let us do all the talking,

don't take no for an answer,

and manifest the "yaaass."

Say it back to us, shortbread.

You talk, no no's,

and yaaass.

I think he's ready.

(inaudible)

Look at these single moms,

who sacrifice so much for us.

Here! Let us finish doing those dishes for you.

Both: Aw...

-(chuckles) -What do you want?

Well, uh, Lil Dribble is doing

that free concert series downtown next Saturday,

and we were wondering--

I love Lil Dribble!

I love him! Oh, oh! We will take you! Yes!

Yeah! Beats in the Park? Yes!

Sounds like some good ol' wholesome, family fun!

-Yeah, Beats in the Park! -Oh!

Both: Beats in the Park! Beats in the Park!

-(indistinct chanting) -We were thinking,

um, maybe we could take

the train by ourselves, if that's cool?

So, y-you wanna meet us there, or...

No, no...

-What? -No, Chels. I-I think they wanna go

-to the concert by themselves? -What?

And I think they wanna take the train.

Chelsea: Oh...

-Wow, lemme think about that, um... -Yeah...

No.

Ms. B, it's a day concert, and it'll be super safe.

The only protection we'll need is sunscreen,

and you better believe your girl is packing. Okurr?

Look, we're teenagers,

and we're mature now.

You're mature? Well, what about Levi?

-(slurping) -Mom, did you start

your milkshake before you spit out your gum?

He's the mature adult, I get it.

But taking the train can be confusing.

Are you guys sure you're ready?

Yes. Look, Mom, I've already downloaded the app,

and mapped out the route.

I mean, can I be any more ready to go to this concert?

Alright, listen, if I say yes,

if I say yes,

you have to call me the second you get lost,

or you run into anything shady,

or you just really wanna call your mom

and tell her how much you miss her and love her and you just--

All: Yaaass!

Thank you, Mom.

(all chattering)

Chelsea: Yaaass! Yaaass! Yaaass!

Yaaass!

So, just to clarify, we're not invited?

♪ ♪

I'm just saying, you young people don't understand

the value of community,

with your "i" this and your "i" that.

I used to know every person in my neighborhood

by name and hat size.

Matter of fact, I cut Michelle Obama's granddaddy's hair

with these here clippers.

Wow, Mr. Arthur. You know, that is amazing.

I still know what's what.

Now you watch me do that flossy floss dance

you young people are doing all over MeTubes.

-Oh! Oh! -(cheering)

Okay, Mr. Arthur, I see you!

Yeah! See, y'all think y'all came up with everything.

We called that the Tuskegee Twist back in the day!

(cheering)

(indistinct chatter)

-Okay. -Arthur: Yeah! (laughs)

I see you guys are trying to get the party started

without the big boss. Whoa!

(all cheering)

I got this made for you! I got this made for you!

Hoo! Hoo...

Okay. Whoo!

-You good? -Yeah, yeah, no, I'm good. I'm real good.

Not a bad gig, huh?

No, I'm having fun! This place is great.

Right? Radio E-Clips is more than a business.

The barbershop has always been the hub of the community.

You laugh, you talk,

and you floss. Hey!

♪ ♪

(typing)

(loud sigh)

(louder sigh)

Okay, alright.

I'm fluent in Raven Baxter,

and two sighs in a row means,

"I'm in my feels." What's up?

Chelsea, I-I don't know if I feel comfortable

with the kids going downtown by themselves.

You know, are they ready? Should we have agreed to that?

What if they never want us to take them anywhere ever again?

I mean, we're fun at a concert, Chels. We are fun!

Yes, yes, Rae! Come on, Beats in the Park?

-Beats in the Park! -Beats in the Park!

Both (chanting): Beats in the Park! Beats in the Park! Beats in the Park!

-Yeah! -Beats in the (crying)...

Listen, Rae.

-We're the most fun. -Yeah!

You know, but our kids are getting older.

They're gonna start exercising their independence more,

and, as parents,

I think we have to meet 'em halfway.

-Yeah, you're right. Or, -Yeah.

we could follow them to make sure they're okay!

And when I mean "we," I mean you,

'cause I got a date with Chris Spring-Lake. (laughs)

I don't know. That sounds kinda helicoptery, Rae, and plus,

how do you know I don't have a date, too? Huh? Huh? Huh?

It's possible, okay?

Chels, we're meeting them halfway.

And it'll be fun. You know, you can pretend like you're a...

a secret agent!

-Ooh! (laughs) -Right?

Well, I've always wanted to play that role.

I could dress in disguise, you know,

and call myself, um... Sherane LaBeau!

Woman of mystery!

-Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! -(laughing)

She has a name! And a-- and a tagline--

Dun dun dun!

(laughing)

-And a music cue! -There it is!

Yeah! Let's do it!

♪ ♪

Okay, stand back, stand back, stand back, Levi, stand back.

Watch and learn. I got them steady mama hands.

Alright.

-(bangs door) -Family, I'm home from work!

I win! Again!

Mom, that's not how the game works!

It is when you buy it. (laughs)

Aw, come on, now. Is this how things are gonna be?

Yeah, I come home from work

to y'all in here fighting over a game?

I mean, really, I am out there earning--

Nothing yet.

You're making those volunteer dollars, brah.

Speaking of working for free,

did you ask Mr. Arthur for next Saturday off

so you can go to the concert?

-Nah, not yet, but I-- -Uh, excuse me.

I'm sorry, did you say next Saturday?

But you just started working today.

Yeah, Mom, but I wanna see Lil Dribble.

You made a commitment,

and I expect you to honor that. Full stop.

Man, I'm sorry, guys.

Sorry for what?

Sorry that we all can't go see the concert

because of my job.

Well, that's a little bit of a leap, my guy.

Yeah. Mom said you can't go to the concert

because of your job.

Yeah, the three of us are totally going!

You understand, right, Booker?

Uh, yeah. Yeah. Yeah, no.

No, no, no, no, no.

I kid, I kid.

But, uh, little bro, I need you do me a favor.

Just, uh, I can't reach.

Can you-- can you pull the knife outta my back?

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

Okay!

Pink Line and 18th Street headed downtown.

We're on the right track. (chuckles)

Yeah, but are we on the right platform.

Relax, pinky toe, you're over thinking this.

Yo, did you know that they had more than one platform?

Pssh!

Yes, Tess. Don't worry, we've got this.

It just doesn't seem like the right platform.

W-wait!

I-I thought I just saw my mom.

Are you sure?

There are a lot of redheads in yoga pants up here.

No, no, no, she was...

Never mind. Let's just go.

Phew! Huh! That was close.

The name's, uh,

Sherane LaBeau,

and you saw... nothing!

(hip hop music playing)

Hey oh. Is that-- is that Lil Dribble?

Oh! I like that boy.

I used to cut his granddaddy's hair.

Biggest head I ever seen.

(chuckling)

Charged him by the square foot.

(laughter)

Uh, you get it, son?

Because his head was so big.

That's a barber joke.

(forced laughing)

Yeah, yeah, that was a... (clears throat)

That's a good one, Mr. Arthur. (chuckles)

(whooshing)

Sure, work is not the most important thing in life.

You got to live it up.

(whooshing)

You alright, son?

You looking like you just saw a ghost.

(coughing)

Uh, actually, Mr. Arthur, I, um,

I-I don't feel too well.

You ain't gonna get the rest of us sick.

You go tell your mama to come pick you up.

Thanks, Mr. Arthur. You know what?

I'ma text my mama right now and, uh, go sleep this off.

Hey! Don't give it to me.

Toss it in the back and put some of that blue water on it.

All these kids getting sick all the time.

I blame all that hand sanitizer.

It's making their immune system weak.

Plus, these WiFi waves probably have something to do with it, too.

Yo, yo, yo, Nia! Call me back!

I just called a Scut, and I'm on my way to meet you guys.

Yep, yep, yep. Your boy's going to the concert now.

Booker's out! Bla-ta-ta!

♪ ♪

Well, I hate to say I told you we'd get lost,

-but-- -(clears throat)

Uh, but I don't need to!

Glad we're on the same page!

Yaaass!

What if we take the Pink Line

all the way to Polk street,

and then hop on the Blue Line Express to save time?

What? No! No, no, no!

Yes! Yeah, so if we get off there,

we're only three blocks to the pizza spot--

(posh accent): Well, I definitely wouldn't take that Blue Line

to Millennium Park! No, sir, no, no!

I'd take the Pink Line all the way downtown!

You guys hear that? Maybe we're headed in the wrong direction.

(English accent): Oh, thank goodness that mysterious woman

told me to take the Pink Line downtown

to the Lil Dribble concert! Ah!

That is the universe talking to us!

Okay, we've gotta stay on that Pink Line.

The universe sounds a lot like my mom.

Whoa, that's deep, my dude.

No, like my actual mom.

That's less deep, my dude.

Booker's on the way to the concert.

Yeah, guys, we've gotta stay on that Pink Line.

(Sherane accent): Hey, Rae Rae! How's the coffee date with Chris?

Uh, Sherane, can you put Chels on, please?

Sure, toots!

(normal voice): Chelsea speaking! Who's this?

The kids, Chels!

Oh, oh! They're fine, they're fine.

We're at Pulaski Station right now.

Pulaski Station? Ugh, I knew they would get lost.

-I'm coming to get you. -No, Rae!

They're fine! I got them on the right track.

You should've seen it! It was some of my best work.

I even brought out...

(English accent): Claudia Montclair.

Oh, there's two of them now!

(normal voice): That you know of.

Well, I am bringing Booker a sandwich.

I am so proud of him for

not going to that concert and honoring his commitment.

Well, also because this meat is about to expire. (sniffs)

♪ ♪

(trimmer buzzing)

(shoes squeaking)

Oh, this hair is hazardous!

-Uh, I'm, uh, -(grunt)

I'm sorry, young lady, but we're a little understaffed today.

Our sweeper boy went home sick this morning.

-Oh, did he? -Yes, ma'am.

Uh, his mama picked him up right out there.

Well, he said she was his mama,

but he looked more like a Russian Scut driver.

But hey, it's 2019. Who am I to say who the boy's mama is?

He took a Scut?

Well, I'm his mama, and he's not home,

and I know exactly where he is,

and he is gon' get it.

-Uh oh. -(barbershop oohing)

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

Now, l-let me get this straight.

Your boy ran out on his commitment.

I don't know what you teach him at home, but woof!

(oohing)

Okay. Alright, excuse me, alright.

That is my son's mistake.

That isn't fair to me, Mr. Arthur.

Whoa, whoa, whoa! Now,

did y'all... Did y'all here that?

All: Mm-hmm.

Apparently,

life got fair.

When did that happen?

'Cause it seems to me,

I got a floor full of hair.

How is that fair?

(grumble)

-Where's the broom? -Over there.

♪ ♪

Achoo!

I'm telling you, the girl's a natural.

She jumped right in there and did some mama duty. (chuckles)

Well, speaking of mama duty,

seems like the rush is over, so, if you don't mind...

Oh no, go on. Get outta here.

Get your son. Discipline him.

Tell him, "I walked off the same job you walked off."

You're not gonna get me with that again, Mr. Arthur.

-Worth a try. -(laughing)

(sighs)

♪ ♪

Great. Somehow, we're at the end of the Green Line

because apparently, on the weekends,

the Green Line turns into the Pink Line,

and doesn't stop downtown.

So, you know what that means?

No concert.

We'll never make it in time.

Gosh! Why can't Lil Dribble just perform

in a wide open space outside so that it's easy to find?

You mean like a park in the center of the city?

Sorry. I have no more yaaass in me.

Chelsea (English accent): Well, maybe someone

sent you in the wrong direction?

-Aunt Chels? -Miss G?

I knew it was you!

(laughs) Well, obviously!

You inherited my keen intuition.

No. I saw you, and then I heard you.

Go ahead and say it, Aunt Chels.

You and Mom were right. We're not ready to go out on our own.

Might as well take my room and put me back in a crib.

Oh, Nia, come on!

Come on, don't be ridiculous!

You could never fit in a crib, alright?

Look. It was my fault you got lost.

Well, actually, it was Sherane.

She sent you in the wrong direction, but don't feel bad.

She got Claudia lost, too.

Levi, I think your mom's got a little train brain.

Yo, Miss G, how many fingers am I holding up?

Uh, none!

(laughing) Oh.

That hand. (scoffs) Two.

She's fine.

Anyway, your mom and I just wanted to make sure

you guys were safe!

But I couldn't just follow you around as myself!

You know, that would be weird, right?

So! I came up with Sherane!

(English accent): And Claudia!

(normal voice): Oh, and if things went really south,

(Cockney accent): I would've been an old chimney sweep, I would I would!

(laughing)

♪ ♪

Hey, Chris! I had a, uh,

feeling that I would run into you here!

Booker, it's Saturday!

Shouldn't you be working at the shop right now?

Yeah, but I decided to come to the concert instead

because, uh, it's not all about work. You gotta enjoy life, too.

Sure. Work isn't the most important thing in life.

You got to live it up.

-(chuckles) -Yeah! Yeah.

-That exactly. -But...

(shutter snaps)

You got to take care of your responsibilities first.

Oh... Yeah, but,

I mean, you're here, too. You're living it up.

Yes, but I'm still working

as emcee of this concert

because the Spring-Lake always stays flowing.

That's a good T-shirt idea right there.

Man, you stay hustling, don't you?

Always. If you handle your business right,

you can get to the point where work and play

become the same thing!

But to get there, you gotta do the work first.

I hear you.

Ooh! Ooh!

Oh, boy, you gon' git it!

Skipping out on work?

Going around places without me knowing?

Having me sweep up hair for you--

Mom! Chris already told me why I was wrong,

and I realize that I shouldn't have done that. I'm sorry.

You also shouldn't have interrupted me

before I had time to set you straight!

If I were you, I would let her finish.

You are in trouble!

I understand, Mom. And you know what?

I have certainly learned my lesson here.

I'm just glad that we can all enjoy the concert now.

(sighs)

Did he just try that?

Did you just see what he--

Did he just try that? You tried it!

You tried it!

I am taking you back to the barbershop,

so you can apologize to Mr. Arthur,

and then I am taking you home

'cause you got chores.

♪ ♪

Well, after that, I just said, uh,

"Let me just shave it off.

They'll never call you Hair Jordan."

-(all laughing) -Hair Jordan! Hair Jordan, did you hear that?

Mr. Arthur, you tell great stories.

-Oh, thank you. -Yeah, and you look great for your age. (chuckles)

Which is...

Uh, uh, uh! People on punishment

don't get to ask questions.

Not until they finish washing the dishes,

and then you gotta, you know, vacuum.

Vacuum? Your broom broke?

You right, Mr. Arthur. You right, you right.

Why don't you go get the broom and the dustpan?

(muttering)

Hey! Who wants homemade caramel cake?

(impressed chatter)

Oh my goodness! You baked that yourself?

-Wow, he's a keeper. -Okay!

Oh, and by the way, next month,

Lil Dribble will be doing another concert here,

and I am gonna be hooking you kids up with free tickets!

(excited chatter)

Mom, will you...

Yes, I will take you.

Thank you, Chris!

Moms, Mr. Arthur,

this is just-- this is just a wonderful moment for all us.

-(taps table) -Did he just...

-Did he just do it? -Mm-hmm.

He tried it, didn't he?

He tried it again!

You tried it!

Booker, you have to work and earn that free ticket,

and by the way, I don't see a broom

or a dustpan in your hands!

I'm a go...

I love a woman who's strict.

-Get your elbows off the table. -Oh, oh, oh!

♪ ♪