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[instrumental music]

[upbeat music]

♪O-o-u ♪

♪O-u-a-a-a-u... ♪

-Dad, seriously, stop! -[Peter]What?

[Peter]You asked me to tape your performance.

No. The one on Friday!

When we crush the Holiday Showdown!

Yeah. We're gonna be superstars!

[static]

We learned everything already, okay?

This is not what we rehearsed.

Listen, we get that buzzer, our one shot is over!

Okay? Just follow my lead. Everything's gonna be fine.

-Oh! I think I'm gonna be sick! -Dad...

Dad, stop it! Okay? We're...

♪Not behind ♪

[instrumental music]

♪Gotta break free ♪

♪ We'll see and I'll be all I can be ♪

♪Yeah-yeah ♪

♪Just give me a chance 'cause it's my time to shine ♪

[music continues]

[party popper pops]

[audience cheering]

♪Whoa-whoa... ♪♪

[buzzer buzzing]

♪Yeah yeah... ♪

[buzzer buzzing]

♪Yeah... ♪

[buzzer buzzing]

♪Ohoh oh ♪

♪Yeah yeah yeah ♪

♪Yea-a-yea-a-h! ♪

[buzzer buzzing]

[sighing]

[Young Ishani]Give me that buzzer, you...

[shutter clicking]

♪We've been in... I see you lookin' this way... ♪

[man] Let's go, girl. You got this.

Today is the best day of your life!

♪Go hit that new new ♪

♪ We bring that good energy... ♪

[machine beeping]

[exhaling]

Jessalyn!

How's my favorite new client?

I'm being attacked! Did you see my post?

No. Let me see.

♪We got that big wow... ♪

Ooh! [chuckles] The one of you by the pool with

the "Save The Orphans" hashtag and "Imagine" lyrics?

Yeah. It's a great song.

I'm-I'm just showing my support for the orphans.

Haters need to stop attacking the people who are

trying to help.

[man] Come on! Push it!

OMG! Do you have guy over right now?

No. No.

[Jessalyn]Is that why you're so out of breath?

[Jessalyn]Stop! OMG! I love this for you.

You seem like a loner.

Yeah. Okay.

Uh, delete the video, I'll send over an apology for you to post.

-Okay? -Um...

Actually, you're my assistant, not my manager.

Just order some coconut water for me, okay?

Stress make me so dehydrated.

[laughs]

Just don't forget my straws next time, okay?

Bye.

♪Ooh-wo-wo ♪

♪Ah-ah-ah! ♪

[instrumental music]

♪Ah-ah-ah! ♪

♪Ooh-wo-wo ♪

♪We got that big wow... ♪

[Mei-Ling] Thank you so much for tips on the bucket hat.

So cool. I appreciate all of your support

as I work on my latest single.

Yes, yes. Chad and I will do an update together soon.

But until then...

Mwah.

We love you all.

Bye!

[sighs]

Okay.

[shutter clicking]

[Chad] Mei-Ling.

Where's my passport?

Chad, our therapist said that

we should be spending more time together,

if we want to save our marriage.

People are asking where you are.

London calls.

Myla wants to record at Abbey Road.

She's going with you?

Abbey Road? But you said

it was impossible to get that studio.

Well, yes, for you. Not for her.

She's the hottest thing right now.

But she only does auto-tune.

When has that ever mattered?

[phone buzzing]

Hey! Papa Peter!

[Kyla] Mom, please?

[Taijah] Baby, you gonna eat your food?

Don't just pick at it.

At least do the tour.

West Parkdale Academy is totally legit!

Going to an arts school will only limit your future.

-I know I want to be a singer. -You gonna help me out here?

Feel like you got this, babe.

[sighs]

I wasted my high school years on songwriting.

And when my music failed, I had nothing.

I know you're a good singer,

but you'll find other passions, like me.

Insurance is not a passion.

Trust me. Steady paycheck and benefits are a dream come true.

[Kyla] Dad, help me out here.

Uh...

I love you?

[sighs]

Uh, I love you, too?

[Taijah sighs]

-Hey, Peter. -Taijah!

Uh, Just checking to make sure you're still

able to help me pack tomorrow?

-I'm gonna miss that place. -[Peter]I know.

But, it's time to downsize.

Ciao!

Ciao!

I need to get out of here.

I can't wait to see you!

-You sure you're coming? -I will be there.

I'm not gonna let you down.

Oh, by the way. I have this client that I'm working with--

Great! I'll see you tomorrow.

Bye to you, too.

[instrumental music]

Why would anyone live in this weather?

[door opens]

-[Peter] Oh! -Hey!

[door closes]

Welcome back!

-Hey, dad. -[Peter] How was the flight?

-It was good. -Ah.

[Peter sighs]

I got you some of those Gulab Jamuns you like.

Oh. I cut out refined sugar.

Doctor's orders.

Okay then, never mind.

[Peter exhaling]

Walkin' a little slow there, pops. You good?

Oh. I-I'm fine. Just a little tired.

I didn't sleep.

Uh, too excited about today. [chuckles]

Yeah, I guess. We have a lot of, uh,

we have a lot of work to do.

Actually, we won't be alone.

I asked a few people to help us.

-Okay. -Hello!

[both chuckle]

[Mei-Ling chuckles]

-Yeah! Papa Peter! -Oh!

You should know that I've been doing Pilates every day,

so my core is nice and strong and ready to help with...

moving.

Hi, Ishani.

Hi, Mei-Ling.

[Taijah] Hey-hey-hey! I know you're off refined sugar,

so I sweetened it with dates.

-Also no gluten, no diary... -Mm.

-No way. -Hi. It's, uh, been a while.

Ah, your dad didn't mention you were coming.

Nice to see you.

-And you, too, Mei-Ling. -Same.

Great. You're all here. [sighs]

What's going on, dad?

I just needed my best team with me. [exhales]

Oh, come on. You all used to

get along so well together... Squad 3D!

We haven't seen each other since high school.

Actually, we stopped talking during high school.

After the Holiday Showdown specifically.

All the more reason you have a lot of catch... [sighs]

-Dad? -[Peter] I'm okay.

-What's wrong? -I'll go get some water.

-And my pills, please. -Yeah.

-Are you okay? -Ah, just a little light-headed.

I, I forgot to take my morning pill. [exhales]

Well, can I do something? Do you...

Actually, I ordered a vegan holiday basket

from the Christmas market for us to share.

Maybe you three could go pick it up?

-Are you serious? -Oh.

'Tis the season?

[Ishani scoffs]

So you still with, um, Mark...

-Marcus. -Marcus.

-Ooh! These are so cute. -Yeah.

Still going strong, you know?

-Nice. -High school sweetheart.

-Who knew? -Ooh, look at you.

Uh, so how's, uh...

Kyla? Kyla, right?

-Good. -Nice.

The birthday cards your dad signs on your behalf

are a nice touch.

-He does that? -Mm-hm.

Oh.

-It's nice candy canes. -Mm-hm.

One, two, three, booty on fleek!

[shutter clicks]

There you go. Thank you.

[both chuckle]

-That's so sweet. Aw. -So sweet.

-She must've loved that. -Yeah. It's really nice.

How are you? How, how, how you been?

[Ishani] Doing great. Yeah.

I've been into managing recently.

-Okay. -And, uh... Yeah.

You told me an actor, singer...

-Ho-ho-ho! -Great talent, recently...

Happy holidays!

Hang on.

Is this a Squad 3D reunion show?

-Do we know you? -I'm Santa.

You look like Santa's coked out cousin.

Don't be creepy, just tell us.

Taijah! Rude. Sorry, Santa.

Classic non-believers.

Hey, then why would I have...

[sighing]

this?

My Santa-senses tell me...

you're not the best of friends any more.

Hey, how about a photo for old times' sake, huh?

-No. -No, that's okay.

-Thank you though. We're good. -Oh, actually, could I just...

-[Santa] Hey, hey, hey... -Grab... Just really quick...

-No, no, no! No freebies. -Sorry.

Come on, help a freelancer out.

-Okay, let's take a photo. -All right.

There we go.

Now try and look a little less

like you hate each other's company.

And...

-Beautiful! -Great. Thank you.

Hey, play the nice elf, will ya?

-[Santa] Thank you. -Have you ever seen him?

I've never seen him before.

[Santa] It's a shame.

A bond like yours isn't something to let slip.

I hope you find your way back to it.

Thanks.

-Okay, what was up with that.. -I don't know.

This is why Kyla is not going to an art school.

Actors.

[Ishani] Two hour wait for a gift basket?

I mean, your dad couldn't have known

they were behind on orders.

He totally planned this.

At least we can drink while we wait.

Well, maybe Santa was right.

Did you guys ever think about the Holiday Showdown?

-You know, regrets? -I'm sorry, Mei-Ling.

What do you have to regret?

I mean, no matter how crap we were,

Courtney Taylor still made you the star.

-[Taijah] Mm. -Right.

Yeah, no. I have, like, so much love and millions of followers.

I guess I just meant more like you guys.

[Taijah] I had Kyla right after that.

She's the best thing that ever happened to me.

Yeah! No regrets. I'm, um...

I'm working with some great talent now.

It's going amazing.

[phone buzzing]

Oh, my God! Speaking of which...

Hello, Jessalyn. How is my favorite client?

Hashtag-Worst Assistant Ever!

Wrong coconut water, dummy!

Not to worry, I did that on purpose.

I thought you might appreciate this company's

more sustainable packaging.

[Jessalyn]I didn't ask you to do that.

God, you're bossy.

Look, just have Momo's coat cleaned by Friday. Okay?

-[Jessalyn]Or you're fired. -Momo?

[chuckles] Okay. Love you too.

Bye.

-Momo? -Who's Momo?

It's her pet pig.

[both laughing]

Nice.

Yo!

What's the hold up?

Hey! That's the holiday spirit.

-What can I get you? -Mm.

-Another round. -Oh. And three big waters.

-I'll be right back. -Thank you.

[Ishani chuckles]

Hey, that guy kinda looks like that Santa Claus, no?

I don't know.

He's got my Merlot goggles on.

[Courtney]"That performance, just stab me with a knife."

"My house plant has more charisma." "Thanks, and no."

Join me, Courtney Taylor,

on "America's Show and Tell" tonight!

[clapping]

She's still got it.

The celebrity judge who ruined my life everyone!

Yeah, I did hear that the industry blacklisted you

after her restraining order.

And anger management classes.

And hospitalization for a mental breakdown.

Plus, my father wouldn't speak to me for months.

Thank you for the sad replay of my life.

[Ishani sighing]

Fine.

I mean, I have regrets.

The Holiday Showdown for sure.

You know what?

I do have one regret.

I regret wasting all my time on Squad 3D,

when I should have been studying and gone to college.

Would have improved my life tremendously.

Crap, you, uh, you really got boring.

-You know what I regret? -What?

I regret not showing those popular kids how cool I am.

Yeah. I bet they'd want me a part of their posse now.

-Mei-Ling, that is just sad. -Don't tell her what to regret!

[Mei-Ling] Yeah, thank you.

-But it is kinda sad. -Thank you.

Uh-uh, screw you! I didn't judge your guys' stuff.

[Taijah] You totally did!

I'll see you over there.

Hey! I thought I recognized those yells.

Ahh! [laughing]

-Sup, cuz? -Hey, Caleb!

-Oh! What're you doing home? -[Mei-Ling] Hi.

Auntie Donna said you was workin'.

Well, the boss didn't need her private chef for the holidays.

[Caleb] Looks like I came back just in time for the fireworks.

[Taijah] Yeah.

I know, it's been a minute, right?

[Mei-Ling sighing]

Ishani. It's been a little while.

It has.

Wow. You've, uh, changed. [chuckles]

All right!

-On the house. -Ahh!

-It's free. -Um, that's not what we ordered.

Yeah.

That's why I said, "On the house."

It's a special blend of holiday magic.

-A Mistletoe Time Machine. -Looks like a bubble bath.

I think I did see them on TikTok once.

So, you all got me in on this, right?

-Yeah. Yeah. -Yeah. Yeah, yeah.

-Hey! -Let's do this.

[Santa] Oh, I wouldn't, ah... Ah...

-[Caleb] Cheery? -Yeah, there's...

Ah, hey, hey, hey! Not yet, ya heathens! There's a toast.

Years go by, but if time came back,

could you get on a different track?

A chance to redo your one regret,

with some potential not yet met.

To showcase is your merry mission.

And then it's... [clicks fingers]

Poof!

[Taijah] Mm.

Ah, why didn't that last part rhyme?

[all laughing]

It's for emphasis.

Poof-ing is a...

Poof-ing is an old Nordic tradition.

It's very vital. Okay, now, drink your drinks.

It's bad luck if you don't.

-Okay, cheers! -Cheers!

-Mmm. -Mmm.

-Oh, this is yummy. -That is good.

[indistinct chattering]

-It's not my fault. -Yes, it is.

I take it, the market didn't go so well?

Not exactly, dad.

I just came by to say goodnight, Peter.

I'll be by tomorrow after Kyla's school tour.

Uh, what about a movie night?

I made the Squad 3D special, popcorn and gummy worms.

No, no, no. I just booked a 6:00 am flight back.

This negativity is ruining my vibes.

I'm sorry I won't be able to help you pack, Papa Peter.

-Yeah. Way to be a team player. -It's called self-care.

Okay, you two go wait in the living room.

Ishani, can I have a word?

Ouch!

[both sighing]

I don't even know who those people are anymore, dad.

It just takes some time to get reacquainted.

You need real friends in your life.

I'm fine.

Take the popcorn, watch a movie.

Dad, if they want to leave, I'm not stopping them.

[sighs] Okay. I have popcorn if you guys want.

Wow. Really?

[yawning]

[thud]

[instrumental music]

[alarm ringing]

Mmm.

Ow! Watch it!

Ah! That was my boob!

Why do my boobs hurt?

Why are you in my bed?

Oh. [chuckles] Still roughin' Team Jacob pretty hard I see.

What?

How did...

Mei-Ling? Wake up!

[sighing]

[all] Eew!

What the...

Oh, no! My flight!

Wha-wha, what time is it?

A flip phone?

Ugh, these buttons are offensive.

-What's going on? -I don't know.

I feel nauseous. I knew I drank too much.

I took these posters down before I went to college.

Why would my dad put these back up?

[Peter] Time for school, girls.

School?

Wh-wh-wh... What?!

-Whoa! What is happening? -[Peter] What?

Why're you look at me like that?

-I'm I dead? Is this heaven? -Is it?

-Uh, what's the date? -December 16th.

No, the year, dad. What's the year?

2008. Did you guys sneak in booze last night?

Would it bad if we did?

[Peter] You're 17, so, yes. Very bad.

Be ready and outside in five.

Where're we going?

Hah!

Oh, good one. Maybe that's the last time

I let you have a weeknight sleepover.

I don't think you got any studying done.

Oh, wha...

[door opens]

Study?

[door creaks]

You guys heard 2008 and 17, right?

[all shriek]

Go, go, go!

Okay. How did this happen?

We cannot have seriously gone back in time.

This is a fever dream from those stupid drinks.

[gasps]

Santa drugged us!

Oh, yeah. This actually does feel

like a bad trip I had at Coachella once.

No. We can't all be in each others' dream-trip, whatever!

Look, there's gotta be an explanation for this.

Oh, I am going to kick Santa's...

Oh, my God! It's our photo.

"Years go by, but if time came back,

could you get on a different track?

A chance to redo your one regret, with some potential

not yet met, to showcase is your merry mission.

And then it's poof!"

Yeah, Santa was definitely on drugs.

Like a spell sending us back in time?

This doesn't make any sense.

[sighs]

I just wanted to see if you're real.

Why me? Pinch her.

[Mei-Ling groaning]

No! I'm sensitive.

Mei-Ling, wake me up.

I have to go on a dumb arts school tour tomorrow. Okay?

If my husband goes, my baby comes back a mime.

-Mm-mm! No! -Hit me! [groans]

-Ishani, you know you want to. -I do. And no.

-Do it. Do it! -No.

[Taijah groans]

-Dang! -Ooh! Shoot!

-I thought that'd work. -Ooh!

[Peter] Come on, girls. Let's go!

Oh, I'm not goin' to school.

We-we-well, bu-but he's waiting for us.

Wha... what shall we do?

Okay, look. If we can't wake ourselves up,

I just say we go with the flow, stick together

until we figure things out. Okay?

-All right. -Okay.

Put something on so you blend in.

-We must look 17, right? -No. Okay, high school day.

-Oh, wow. These take me back. -[Mei-Ling] Is this yours?

-What about this? Does this... -[Mei-Ling] No.

No. Take that off. That's terrible.

[crying]

Yeah. That's definitely something you would've worn.

-With this kinda belt, I think. -Stop!

Do you-do you have asthma? Just breathe.

-No! No! No! -Mei-Ling! Oh, my God!

-Breathe. -Oh, no! It's not helpful.

[indistinct yelling]

We look like BIPOC Taylor Swift, Avril Lavigne,

and the cast of Gossip Girl.

Did anyone realize all our icons were white chicks?

Well, I guess it's time to change the media.

[bell ringing]

[Ross]Good morning Eagle Hills High students.

A reminder to get your tickets for the first ever

District Holiday Showdown!

Support your peers as they compete

for the chance of a lifetime.

Single ladies.

At least this dream has taste.

Nickelback. Why?

[Taijah scoffs]

Guys. Guys. It's real.

-I can touch them. -I don't know.

She didn't even look at me. That weird me.

Am I sweating? I think I'm sweating.

-Do I stink? -You'll be okay.

I don't think I could do this.

-Ooh! -[Ishani] Sorry.

-Caleb! -Oh!

-Thank God you guys look old. -Hey.

Okay, wait. So you can, you can tell.

That's... that must be a part of the spell.

Spell?

That Santa guy, I think he put something

in our Mistletoe drinks last night.

Do you hear yourself? That doesn't even make sense.

Well, my abs do feel pretty awesome.

Well, at least I'm trying to figure something out, Taijah.

I say we just try and blend in a little bit more

until we figure things out.

Okay.

[Ross] Stop right there.

Who are you?

'Cause all I see is future superstars!

[laughing]

Principal Ross, hi.

I got to tell you, I'm psyched the Squad 3D is representing

at the Holiday Showdown!

We're going to kick North Moody's buttocks!

Thank you for the support.

Eh, math class first period, right?

-Yeah. -Let me walk you there.

I've got some ideas to run by you.

[vocalizing]

I forgot how much he fan boy'd.

The Showdown.

This all must have something to do with that, right?

Uh, what do I do now?

Second bell's already rung, Ms. Rai.

Go to class. We'll figure things out. Go.

[instrumental music]

[laughing]

Problem?

I don't even know where to begin with this one, Mr. Sanchez.

[snickers]

[sighing]

Psst. Taij.

[gasps]

Marcus!

I totally forgot about you.

Like you could.

You still want me to pick you up after Squad 3D rehearsal today?

Ah-huh.

And, go.

Wow! I really never paid attention in class.

[Mr. Sanchez] Ms. Bojanowski.

Remember we all went to the "stop the crop"

assembly last week?

Wow. Seriously?

That dude's nips are practically showing.

What's wrong with my nips?

I don't make the rules,

I just recommend them to the school board.

Ms. Bojanowski, detention.

-Cheating, are we? -No... No, no. I...

Uh, I don't even know what I'm doing. It's probably all wrong.

[Mr. Sanchez] Aiding and abetting is still cheating.

-Detention. -No, uh...

Arm feeling good for the big game, pal?

I've got five bills on it, so don't let me down.

-[Mr. Sanchez] What's this? -Lyrics.

They're actually pretty good.

-With a few tweaks... -Destroying school property.

Detention.

-Uh, Mr. Sanchez. Hi. -[Mr. Sanchez] Mm?

-I'd like detention, too. -[Mr. Sanchez] Why?

Because I think you're a toxic prick.

[Mr. Sanchez] Well, your wish just came true.

Detention!

[instrumental music]

Ishani.

I was going over the spell in class

and I figured out what we need to do.

You guys. We need to win the Holiday Showdown.

Absolutely not.

"A chance to redo your one regret

with some potential not yet met."

You guys, Why else are we here in this exact time?

-This is our unmet potential. -Hm.

And imagine how different our

lives would've been if we'd actually won?

Yeah, i-it is the moment that changed everything.

-Guys, the world needs Squad 3D. -[Mei-Ling] Mm.

[Ishani] And, we get to go home after the talent show.

What?

"To showcase is your merry mission. And then it's poof!"

You haven't even proven if any of this is real.

Well, you can't prove that it's not either.

Like I can't float, or talk to animals

which is my usual go to when I'm under the influence.

[Ishani] See? Doing the Showdown is our only chance

of figuring this out.

I mean, if this is a dream-trip-whatever,

we've got nothing to lose.

And if it's real, we've only got future success to gain.

[sighs] Of all the times we had got to go back to...

-Uh! Oh, fine. -Yes!

I'll do this dumb show, if it gets me out of this nightmare.

[Ishani grunts]

Ah! How're we gonna get to the studio in 15 minutes?

-What do you mean? -Squad 3D rehearsal.

Marcus told me.

[Ishani clears throat]

May I?

Hi. Um, So we're Squad 3D,

kind of this year's racehorse for the Showdown.

You see, we're actually supposed to be rehearsing now.

Uh, wouldn't wanna lose to, uh, North Moody High School

in front of "Show and Tell's Courtney Taylor," am I right?

That's right. Okay.

[instrumental music]

[Mei-Ling vocalizing]

-Hey. You made it. -Barely.

I had to do a poem in front of the whole class.

Is it plagiarism if it hasn't happened yet?

I don't know. But look, I've got some new production notes,

I want you to look at later, okay?

Oh, right. You're the theater tech for the show.

Surprised you remembered my number.

She didn't. I did.

Ah! waitin' on that...

-[both] Bomp, bomp! -[all laugh]

Ah-ha. I found our Showdown lyrics.

Okay. Okay, let's do it. I think I got it.

Let's hit it. Okay.

[instrumental music]

♪Ooh we've had our share of ups and downs ♪

♪I wasn't always a greatest friend ♪

♪There's a time you needed me the most ♪

♪And then I let you down ♪

[music continues]

♪If only I knew it was the end... ♪

Sorry, guys. That Mistletoe drink didn't agree with me.

-Take five. -Just take it easy.

-Yeah. Just take it easy. -[Ishani] Whoa.

[Mie-Ling gasps]

It's Blake.

-Blake just texted me. -What? How?

I-I-I wrote my number on the test he cheated off of.

Guys, this is my chance at

finally joining the popular kids.

I have never understood your obsession with them.

Well, they're super intimidating, like...

like high school gods that walk in slow motion.

And Blake is their king.

Ah, Mei-Ling, just why don't you forget about them?

-That's what my therapist says. -Okay.

Taijah, are you feeling any better now to do--

Oh, but, I wouldn't need her

if I had actual love and acceptance

from the people who bullied me in the first place.

That's great. Mei-Ling, we've got other objectives--

I can have more than one objective.

Those popular kids are gonna love me. [squeals]

Healing old wounds, guys.

-Bye! -She's got a point.

We're actually gonna treat this like a redo.

It's my chance to hike up my grades

and actually get into college.

No, come on, Taijah. You promised.

What? You wanted me to take this seriously.

-Well, you were a D student. -Oh.

-So you don't think I can. -No, I didn't say that.

I just...

Hey, she's just, she's just joking.

She's just, she's just playing.

She didn't mean it. She's...

Let's go, babe.

Where're you two going?

-Why did you have to say that? -Because it's the truth.

-You don't tell her that. -Did you see them?

None of them know how to rehearse.

I'm literally the only one doing anything.

Here.

So what am I goin' do?

[instrumental music]

You seemed determined about something.

I am. I stayed up all night coming up with new ideas

for the performance, I think it's really gonna make it pop.

-Hey, what's up, Brett? -Oh. Ah...

[instrumental music]

But, uh, no confetti cannons this time.

We really need to be rehearsing more if we want to

win this thing.

-Yeah, yeah. Yeah, sure. -Great.

So, I'll find Taijah and I'll see you

at the studio after class, yeah?

Ah-huh.

Oh, ah...

Are you okay? Hello?

-Ah... Oh, sorry. -No, it's, it's cool. I...

God! That's how I know you.

You painted my diorama yesterday. [chuckles]

Lucky you weren't busy, huh?

You know what?

I'm glad you gave me your number.

-You are? -Yeah.

I feel like I got a good little thing going here.

What kind of little thing?

I got an essay I think you could do a real good job on.

-Um... -Yeah? Oh, sick!

It's due by last period, right? So... [grunts]

Thanks, June.

Uh...

It's Mei-Ling.

[instrumental music]

You're actually studying.

I thought you're just trying to piss off Ishani.

Boy, bye. Not everything is about Ishani.

With a degree, I can get a higher paying

job at the insurance company.

You do know that the semester ends like a day after tomorrow.

-Right? -That's why I have a plan, cuz.

All right. Straight-B's gets me into the two colleges near home.

[sighs] My worst grades,

P.E., English, Math and Science.

Math, C-minus...

I blew the test, but Mr. Sanchez

will let me do a make-up at lunch.

[shudders] All you have to do is relearn algebra.

English, C.

I have a presentation onRomeo and Julietfor which

I'll use Kyla's five minute version.

It totally killed when she did it.

Plagiarizing off your 14 year old.

Lastly, Science, D.

I've missed four labs and a final project.

But I've scheduled to make-up every day after school.

See.

-That's all I got to do. -Wow!

You're really grabbing this pass thing by the balls, huh?

Ah-huh.

You know what? If I'd start working in the kitchens

around this time,

I'd probably have my own Michelin Star

restaurant right now.

Yo, I'm gonna get a job. Right after rehearsals with Ishani.

She said she's got some new ideas. See you there?

Ahh. Can't. Too much to do.

-Send her my regards. -You know that cold, cuz.

[upbeat music]

♪You need to stop and get clever... ♪

[groans]

♪You need to stop and get clever ♪

♪I'm gonna turn it up ♪

♪I'm gonna take it down ♪

[groans]

♪I'm gonna turn it up and then I'm gonna take it flawless ♪

[music continues]

♪I'm gonna turn it up ♪

♪I'm gonna take it down ♪

[Taijah sighs]

♪ I'm gonna turn it up and then I'm gonna take it ♪

♪Down down ♪

Oh-oh-oh! Oh-oh! Oh, no!

♪You need to stop and get clever...♪

Oh... [coughs]

♪You need to stop and get clever♪♪

"The eco-diversity of the Amazon in the 20th century."

What? Mei-Ling, what're you doing?

We've got rehearsals in five.

What's with the fairytale music?

[Mei-Ling] He's you hero too?

Okay, you-you-you promise not to judge?

Fine.

I'm doing Blake's homework.

Are you still trying to be one of the popular kids?

Yes. And I figured out my in.

I'm gonna date Blake.

-Why do you like that wing-nut? -It's not even that I like him.

It's just that teenage Mei-Ling needs him to like her.

He-he's the archetype to every man I've ever dated.

It's like, I've been seeking his approval my entire life.

And now I'm gonna get it, so I can move on.

-He's a minor. -Nope. He's 18.

Failed fifth grade three times.

-Tsk. -Okay.

-We'll rehearse tomorrow? -Better show up.

I will. I will.

-Thank you for understanding. -[Ishani] Mm-hm.

[instrumental music]

-Oh, hi. -Hi.

Taijah's not coming.

She's got some science labs to do.

-Seriously? -Yeah.

I mean, winning the Showdown is the only reason we're here.

I don't understand what are people doing.

Are these the plans?

[Ishani] Yeah.

Show me.

Okay.

So that's the front of the stage.

And that's us.

And these are the fembot backup dancers, right?

Okay, shut up, Caleb. I dream big.

I can tell by the three-part rotating stage.

-It's a brainstorm. -Mm-hm.

And I figured that we can narrow things down together

in rehearsal.

Which is not happening anymore, so...

Yeah.

I'm sorry about that.

No, that's fine. I mean, you're here. So...

Actually, if we're not gonna do rehearsals,

I was gonna hand out my resumes to the kitchens.

You know, build up my food empire that way, hm?

Oh.

You have your own redo.

You know what? It's cool. I can do this on my own.

Actually, I don't think you can.

These things right here are horrible.

-Like, you're bad. -Okay.

That's because you don't have my vision.

You know what?

I can hand out resumes tomorrow.

Looks like we got a lot of work to do.

And you clearly need my help. Let's see.

Okay then, where do you want to start?

We need like a four-part rotating stage.

-A four-part rotating stage? -Yeah. We need like...

Three more fembot backup dancers.

So you do like the fembot backup dancers?

Of course. They're only fembot...

Hey.

-Hey. -You got it?

Uh...

Yeah.

God!

Is that... Is that four pages for the bibliography?

Yeah, I-I might have padded it to add word count.

Thanks, that's-that's... [sighs]

Hey. Why didn't you tell me your name wasn't June?

Oh, I just thought you were being ironic or something. I...

That's... All right, well, um, anyways,

I'm having a party tonight, and I think you should come.

474 Liberty Ave, all right?

[instrumental music]

Slow-motion power?

I have it now?

[squeals]

Oh, it's gonna be so much better this time around.

Oh. Yo, Taij!

-Yo! Cuz. -No.

I got the lunch-ladies to try my focaccia recipe.

-Mm-hm. -Mmm.

Man, I'm Jaime Oliver in this school system.

[chuckles]

-Oh! Oh! -Taij.

Oh, I'm so tired all the time.

I don't know how I got through this before?

-How the grades goin'? -Oh, they're going.

[sighing]

[chuckling] I threw up in phys-ed.

-Not bad. -Yeah.

Um, I made my math grade even worse.

-Oh. -So I got a bunch of homework.

Science, I still got a big, fat D.

You still think you'll make it to the Squad 3D rehearsals?

You're still worried about Ishani?

Well, you know what I'm going' through.

I know. I know.

But it'd mean a lot to her.

And you two could use each other.

Did you write your resume yet?

Mm-hm.

Ishani doesn't care about what you need.

She only cares about what you can do for her.

You know that's your guys' stuff.

[sighs] I don't understand how you still have a thing for her.

This whole unrequited love bit, it's masochistic.

I'm not getting into this with you, Taijah.

-If she was actually into you-- -[Caleb] Taijah...

Wouldn't you have dated in high school?

-Taijah. -Real talks.

She's using you, Caleb.

[mellow music]

[Ishani] You know when I told my dad that

this was a study session, I didn't mean

for us to actually study.

You guys, we need to discuss the Holiday Showdown.

Oh, before we do that,

Blake invited me to his party tonight!

And I need you both to come with me.

I'm not doing either of those things.

No, please. I need your support.

You know I have a hard time at parties.

And, he said that we could all come by

after I finish his essay.

You're doing his homework?

You're not even that good of a student!

Yeah, agreed. Dingbat's like totally Asian stereotyping you.

Stop calling him names!

He's going to be my boyfriend.

Tonight's the night he's gonna ask me out.

-How do you know that? -Because...

I'm a fierce lady who gets what she wants.

Taijah, if you come, I will introduce you

to the smart group, okay?

So, all the popular kids have someone doing their homework

so that they can party.

I am not bullying children

into doing my schoolwork.

But a tutor could help.

Ishani, if you come,

I promise to do rehearsals tomorrow.

No more postponing.

And I heard that Izzy Liu will be there.

Huh. She's got mad sewing skills for costumes.

Okay, fine!

But promise that we're gonna rehearse tomorrow.

Mm-hmm.

Oh, and did I mention that the party is across town?

Mm.

I have an idea.

[instrumental music]

[gasps]

[rock music over stereo]

I can't believe you guys really know this dance.

There's Hydrogen and Helium,

then Lithium, Beryllium, wait.

How's the song go again?

Caleb, I'm cool now.

Yeah, oh, oh, oh.

I know y'all want some of these. Mm.

Look, I got these fried chicken bites

with, uh, the homemade pepper sauce.

If anyone's palate can handle that type of dopeness.

-It's sick! -Yeah, yeah, dig in, dig in.

See, I convinced Blake to let me cater.

I figured if I hand out my number at these parties,

you know, and build out my business that way.

-Here, try one. -I'm good. Thank you.

Hey, have any of you seen Izzy Liu?

I need her to build some costume ideas just for the Showdown.

No? Okay! Thanks, guys.

Hey, sorry. Have you seen Izzy Liu?

Okay.

Hey.

Didn't think you'd show.

-You didn't? -Glad you did though.

Are you pumped for the Showdown?

Uh, I don't know, are you?

Oh, totally.

I saw you guys at that assembly.

You're-you're like a sick singer.

Oh, I didn't think you noticed.

Oh, ho, I not.. Hey.

You don't have a drink.

Sambuca?

-Yum. -Yeah? Sick! All right.

Yo, who stole my Sambuca?

♪ Walk in the Rome like I'm about to make a move ya ♪

I give up, I don't think Izzy showed.

♪ Get you in a groove ♪

Did you hear me?

♪ Yo yo ♪

♪ Shake it like ♪

♪ Yo yo ♪

♪ Shake it like ♪

♪ Yo yo ♪

♪ Shake it like ♪

♪ Yo yo ♪

♪ Watch out for the crown for the lion ♪

♪ It's got a mouth and it's gonna be bitin' ♪

♪ You wanna talk 'cause I'm gonna be fightin' ♪

♪ Don't test me I just stay silent oh ♪

♪ You don't wanna bring your claws out no more ♪

You wanna dance, huh?

♪ Show me what you got let's dance uh-huh ♪

Caleb? Where are you going?

♪ Like I'm about to make a move ya ♪

♪ All I wanna do ♪

I guess it's just hard for me to be vulnerable

with most people.

I know.

Thanks for making me take a break.

♪ Shake it like ♪

You've been different lately.

♪ Shake it like ♪

You have no idea.

It-it's kind of unbelievable what's been going on.

[laughs]

Oh, it's too much really.

So tell me.

Okay.

♪ Yo yo ♪

-Can you grab our coats? -Yeah.

I'll meet you outside.

♪ You wanna talk 'cause I'm gonna be fightin' ♪

♪ Don't test me I just stay silent oh ♪

-Hey. -Hey.

♪ Trust me you're gonna backdown yo yo ♪

♪ Dance like you're runnin' it down yo yo ♪

♪ Show me what you got let's dance uh-huh ♪

♪ Yo yo ♪

Blake, do you wanna be my date

to the Holiday Showdown?

-Yeah, sure. Why not? -Really?

Yeah, I mean, you're not my usual type,

but, I don't know, there's something, like,

mature, yeah,

there's something mature about you.

♪ Yo yo ♪

-You could be my girlfriend. -I...

Yeah, I... Yeah, if-if--

Yo, come on, who clogged the toilet?

[squealing] Oh, my God!

Be cool, be cool. Just be cool. Okay?

Blake is my boyfriend.

Blake's my boyfriend!

I need to, I need to get out of here.

-Yeah, we need to go. -Okay!

Okay, let's go.

[Mei-Ling] Poor Marcus.

You think she's telling him about time travel?

[Ishani] Looks like it.

That's the same reaction I had.

♪ Yo yo ♪

I did it. I did it. I totally did it!

That went so much smoother than I thought.

And I only hyperventilated a little bit.

No, I still think that guy's a knob.

But I'm proud of you. You actually did it.

You absolutely did it.

I know. I really did do it.

-This is real? -This is real.

[siren wailing]

[woman on PA] Hands up in the air.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, what's happening?

-Just stop talking. -Thank you, officer.

Inside. Now.

[scoffs]

-Dad, I can explain-- -Shh.

We're sorry, Papa Peter.

I knew this was a bad idea.

All right. Who's idea was it to take the car?

-Come on. -Ishani!

Fine, but the party wasn't my idea.

You expect me to believe the girl with social anxiety

convinced you to go to a party?

Yes! Right, Taijah?

I'm sorry, Peter, Mr. Rai.

I know you don't need this.

Yeah. Go upstairs.

You're not the ring leader.

Okay, so it's all my fault and they're off the hook?

You're supposed to be better!

You treat them like precious angels

and I'm the bad egg. You're not...

They're not even your daughters!

Don't use them as your excuse!

Why am I even trying I'm always gonna be wrong?

You're impossible.

Go. I don't wanna talk to you like this.

You know, this is why I don't visit you more often.

What?

Seriously, guys?

I try and do one thing for the team

and you guys let me take the fall again.

-Sorry. -Yeah.

It's just really hard to see him upset.

You guys have been fooling around,

while I have been doing everything

for Squad 3D and the Showdown.

This is all you cared about last time too.

Except this time, some of us have

actual lives after high school to worry about.

'Cause I've done nothing with my mine?

-I didn't say that. -You didn't need to.

It was implied.

You know, you two left me for garbage after that showdown.

No, I got Courtney to drop the charges against you.

After six months of anger management courses.

I couldn't even contact you personally,

I had to literally talk to your manager,

while you Booty Fleeked your way across the country.

You literally attacked the person who was helping me.

-It wasn't my choice. -Don't bother.

She can't hear you over her own self-importance.

What is wrong with you?

You and I used to be best friends.

What happened to that?

You didn't visit me once after my breakdown.

Couldn't even pick up the phone?

-What did I do? -Really?

I called your dad after Kyla was born.

-Did you respond then? -No, I didn't.

Because we weren't friends anymore, remember?

-You'd ghosted me for I don't-- -Nine months!

You didn't tell me when Kyla was born.

-There was no room for me. -Hello!

I'd like to be a part of this mass destruction!

Mei-Ling, your desperation to belong is exhausting.

Everybody wants to belong!

That's all you two were upset about.

Okay, not feeling loved.

And not feeling important enough to each other.

That's all anyone is ever upset about.

Get woke.

I know that, because I paid a really expensive therapist

to tell me that.

And-and, FYI, I know Booty on Fleek was crap.

Okay, I just wish I had some real friends

to tell me that when I was making it.

At least I wouldn't have felt so lost.

Well, I guess we'll never find out.

[mellow music]

[sighs]

[indistinct chatter]

-Blakey! -Hey, you.

Hi.

What's up, cuz?

I just got the extra supplies for you.

-Thanks for being there, cuz. -Always.

Sweden provides feminine hygiene products for free

in all high schools.

Hey, yo, you see this?

Yeah. Oh, man.

Yeah, it's good that way.

Hey.

You wanna really shake things up?

♪ Boom shaka laka laka ♪

♪ Ahh ♪

♪ Umm-ma-ma umm-ma-ma hey ♪

♪ Hey ♪

♪ Umm-ma-ma umm-ma-ma ♪

♪ Ahh ♪

♪ Hey ♪

[laughing]

Oh, yeah!

♪ Umm-ma-ma umm-ma-ma hey ♪

[retching]

Blake.

♪ Umm-ma-ma umm-ma-ma hey ♪

♪ Umm-ma-ma umm-ma-ma umm-ma-ma hey ♪♪

[Ishani] That was wild. I haven't had so much fun in ages.

[Daria] Did you see the look on their faces?

No. I didn't even look at them.

I saw one of the football bros walk out of the bathroom

like he soiled his pants.

You rock.

This feels amazing.

Just not waiting for permission to do anything.

Just making a difference.

It's, like, powerful

sharing your experiences with someone.

Sometimes it just feels like you're the only one

going through stuff.

Totally. Hashtag MeToo.

You too, what?

Okay, we have a lot of work to do.

♪ Umm-ma-ma umm-ma-ma ♪

♪ Ahh ♪

♪ Hey ♪

♪ Ahh ♪

♪ Umm-ma-ma umm-ma-ma ♪

You two can march straight down to Principal Ross' office.

We were planning on it.

♪ Umm-ma-ma umm-ma-ma hey ♪

♪ Umm-ma-ma umm-ma-ma umm-ma-ma hey ♪♪

-[Peter] I'm sorry, Ross. -Peter, it's okay.

Our families go way back, kid.

This just isn't like you.

Return the toilet paper to the boys' rooms

and we can look past this, hmm?

Why is toilet paper an essential item?

Give the girls free hygiene products,

retract the crop top rule, and then we can talk.

You're in no position, young lady.

We've established I can't do anything right by you.

I might as well do something right by me.

-That's it! You're grounded! -I'm already grounded!

No, no Holiday Showdown then!

Ehh-hee, he-hu-ha, let's not go too far.

I mean, Squad 3D is our racehorse.

Why can't you see me?

I've never seen you come down on her that hard before.

What...

How things been going with you and the...

They're monitoring it.

I haven't told Ishani yet

because it's early days.

And she was young when Mira died.

But I-I don't wanna put anything more on her.

Especially since, with the right medication,

it could be years before I need dialysis.

Well, anything you need, Pete.

I want some advice on how to handle teenagers.

[sighs]

-Ishani. Ishani, wait. Ishani... -What were you thinking?

-What does it matter? -Is everything okay?

We saw Papa Peter get into the principal's office.

-What does he have? -What?

Those red and white pills.

You knew where they were.

It's chronic kidney disease.

I found out a few years ago

because he started needing more help

because of fatigue.

He's probably early stages now

so you didn't notice any of the symptoms.

You seem to know a lot.

He asked me not to tell you.

Since your breakdown, he's been really worried

about your stress levels.

Yeah, what happened in there?

He grounded me from the Holiday Showdown.

But it's not like it matters anyways, right?

That's my thing.

-So it's no big deal, right? -Yeah.

Yes. Yeah.

[phone rings]

Sorry.

Um, Blake needs to talk.

His sister's hamster died.

-They were close. -You hear yourself, right?

Grief does strange things to a person.

It's fine, Mei-Ling. You can go. We don't need you.

I should go too. Caleb's helping me with my project.

Yeah, don't-don't let me stop you.

[indistinct chatter]

Come on, let's go!

All right, sweethearts.

Let's make room for the athletes.

Come on.

[instrumental music]

Science. Technology. Engineering. Art. And Math!

A new way to integrate critical thinking, into our childr--

-Ah. Mm-hmm. -Our education!

Now for thepiece de resistance!

The project that shows it all.

[indistinct chatter]

A water bottle bridge.

Mathematically designed and scientifically created.

Built to hold the weight of a real human.

This human!

-You sure about this? -No.

I've only advocated for these projects.

I never made one.

It's go big or go home now.

[exhales]

[drumroll]

-[groans] -You okay, cuz?

♪ You're the sun and I'm a flower ♪

♪Your radiation gives me all my power ♪

♪ You're a sexy hot ball of fire ♪

♪ I'm gonna love you till I die ♪

♪ Till I die your... ♪

-Yeah, it's-- -I-it's not about us.

Oh, okay. Cool, 'cause that was, like, really bad.

I'm not a ball of fire.

I don't think that's physically possible.

Yeah, it was just a first draft.

What?

Did you just flirt with her?

No. Get... Hey.

Anyways, I didn't say we were exclusive. So...

Yeah, you did, that's why you gave me this stupid ring!

Oh, no, no, that's more like

a "I think you're really cool" ring, you know?

Come on. You're getting a little too needy, Mei.

It's Mei-Ling.

Oh, whatever, Ling-Long-Ding-Dong.

[laughing]

How does this keep happening to me?

[all] Ling-Long-Ding-Dong.

Hey.

You ready to show Principal Ross

what a real protest looks like?

My mom says I can't hang out with you anymore.

You're a bad influence.

I just came to get my scissors.

I didn't need you anyway!

[mellow music]

Can I have another one?

Thank you.

Beyonce would write an album about this.

Or I could do that.

Call myself Mei-Ling Fierce.

[Santa] Hey, it's all about bing-bada-boom,

you know what I mean?

Santa? Is that..

Wait. Wait, wait, wait. where are you going?

No, no, no, no, no!

Wait!

[grunts]

[groans]

I'm gonna need to find Taijah and Ishani!

Yeah, I don't think it's gonna fit, cuz.

Oh, oh, you all right?

Oh, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on.

Hey, just take it easy, just chill. Just relax.

I'll get you some ice for them bruises, yeah?

Just wait right here.

[exhales]

Stupid! Useless!

Irrelevant!

-Taijah! -Not now.

I'm having the worst week of my life and I'm using it.

I have something you'll want to see.

W-w-where's Ishani?

It doesn't matter, okay? Just come with me. Come on.

-Quick, hurry up. -Okay. All right.

Hey, I told Caleb to keep looking for Ishani.

He'll let us know ASAP when he finds her.

-What's this about? -Him.

[instrumental music]

You...

Hey, remember us, pal?

What did you do to us?

I sent you to back in time

so you could redo your past mistakes.

I thought it was pretty obvious.

Well, it's sucks, so stop the redo

and send us home!

The thing is, I...

I'm Ling-Long-Ding-Dong now!

Yeah.

That's gonna have some

very unfortunate consequences.

I'm failing science and math.

At this rate, I won't even pass the 12th grade.

My Santa senses tell me that's not good.

Then send us back.

I, um, uh...

-Ha! -Yeah.

-I can't. -What?

-Liar. -Ah, oh, hey. Strong grip.

Ah, look, you have until the end of your final performance

at the Holiday Showdown to fix things.

After that it's bada-bing bada-poof.

Come on. I put all the rules on the photo!

See, this is why I never speak in verse.

You should try a simpler structure next time.

Yeah. Okay. Thanks.

Let me give it a shot. Yeah.

Um, every change you make now

does affect your future, pow.

Permanently.

Why is it always that last word?

-Yeah. -Wait.

You just told us we made our futures worse

and we only have until tomorrow night to fix it?

-[phone rings] -She's realizing...

-I hate you, Santa! -Whoa! Whoa!

-Hey, hey, it's Caleb. -What?

He found Ishani.

"Emergency. Come now."

-Ah, fine. -Okay.

We're not done with you!

-What are you doing? -Making my life matter.

Oh, that statement is so stupid,

I wanna throw this at you. This is vandalism.

Hey, if you get caught, you'll get a record.

And I won't be able to stop people from pressing charges

like at the Showdown.

-Why do you care? -Are you huffing this paint?

Of course we care!

But there's a security guard coming.

When you get caught,

your life is gonna be way worse off than it was.

[Mei-Ling] Yeah, we found Santa.

Whatever we do now

will permanently effect our future.

Great, I'd rather ruin my life by standing up for something

than embarrassing my friends at a talent show.

Just go. I can do this on my own.

You are so dramatic!

I mean, I do dig the message.

-No. You'll get caught! -[Taijah] Not if we're fast.

And you're not telling us what to do anymore, remember?

We're not ditching you this time.

But let's move!

There's only so many detours that Caleb can take

that security guard on.

Why stencils?

I read somewhere that's how Banksy does it.

Oh, my God, an overachiever,

even as a delinquent.

[scatting]

[sighs] Not so bad.

Yeah. I like the colors.

Wow, we just did that.

[Caleb] Now you just have to move fast or you're in trouble!

Do you know what I mean?

Like, it's all just timing. That's, you need to know.

Just pretty much that's just how it is?

If you do it slow, then yeah,

then y-you're pretty much right.

It-it doesn't make sense.

So now, you know, life is a beautiful thing.

[indistinct chatter]

Man, I wish this was booze.

Mm.

I'm sorry for roping you guys

into another one ofmy things.

We're both capable of making our own choices.

I mean, I do I feel a little bad,

but also a little empowered.

Yeah, but I totally failed you guys at the Showdown.

Ugh! Snore. I don't care.

I just wanted to hang out with you guys.

Okay, I never asked either of you to do anything for me.

Agreed.

So stop hogging responsibility for everything.

[Mei-Ling] Mm-hmm.

I'm sorry I put it all on you.

Okay, but, fess up, Mei-Ling,

you'd rather hang out with us then the popular kids?

Well, always. Always!

And not because Blake cheated on me.

-What a loser! -Biggest idiot of all time!

Thank you. See?

This is the time to talk trash about him.

-We've got you. -Thank you.

I have something to tell you guys too.

I'm pregnant.

Yeah, we know, Taijah. We've kind of seen the future?

I told Marcus at the party. Ooh, God.

He was either in shock or he had a stroke.

What if I don't involve him this time?

He can choose what he wants to do with his life.

Well, shouldn't he have a say in that?

I mean,whatever you do just do it soon.

Just one more day and our futures are sealed.

[sighs]

[phone rings]

Yeah.

-It's gonna be wild tonight. -Mm-hmm.

Time to face the music.

[sighs]

Hang tomorrow?

-Definitely. -Yeah.

[sighing]

Finally.

Please just listen to me

without interrupting for one minute?

You're telling me to--

I'm sorry about how I've been lately.

-[sighs] -Dad!

That was not a word!

Hey, uh, I know it's a big favor,

but could I use the studio to rehearse?

If I'm going to keep my future career,

I need to perform at the Showdown tomorrow.

Yeah. No problem.

Ah, the guard will be here

in probably like an hour to lock up.

But I can just give you the key.

Yeah. Okay.

Thank you.

Good luck, Mei-Ling.

Thanks.

[exhales]

[humming]

[Taijah] So what did your parents say?

Yeah, I didn't tell them.

I know things moved really fast last time.

I just want you to know I have a plan

and you don't have to do this.

What are you talking about?

Even though I know I'm not gonna to go to college,

I still have a plan to get a low level job

at this insurance company.

And, yeah, I would have climbed faster if I had a degree, but--

Insurance?

You'd hate that.

-What about your song writing? -[sighs]

It doesn't matter.

But it totally does.

You supported me for the first few years

while I figured myself out.

I can support us now.

You're being so weird right now.

Is this what pregnancy is like?

I mean, I'm here for it! And-and the baby! And...

And...

Can we pause?

-My head's spinning. -Yeah.

How 'bout I give you your, uh, Christmas gift early?

Okay.

You copied all the lyrics from my text books?

You put them in here?

-You like it? -Oh.

You don't wanna support a starving artist, Marcus.

Have you tried asking me?

You'd regret it.

The only thing I'd regret

is if you gave up.

[humming]

[vocalizing]

Look, I think I just realized that I have been

trying to be perfect for such a long time.

For you.

When did I ever tell you to be perfect?

All the time!

Dad, I know that's how you had to be when you immigrated here.

But do you understand how much pressure this is for me?

So that's why you're getting into all this trouble?

Well, maybe I just wanted your attention.

Well, you have it.

Dad, I just...

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

We haven't done that in a long time.

I'm sorry.

I just wanted the best for you.

I know you're sick, dad.

What can I do?

Oh, I don't want you to worry about that.

Focus on your life. Your studies, your friends.

In fact, I wanna see you and the girls

perform at the Showdown.

I went too far.

Squad 3D brings me joy too.

Yeah, well, it's tomorrow,

and we haven't rehearsed at all. So...

So who says you have to be good?

You just have to have fun.

I guess I'm not the only one in this family

with high expectations, huh?

Okay. Enough out of you, dad.

You know, when I get older,

I promise to visit you more often.

An odd way to phrase it.

But sounds like a plan.

Hey, y-you wanna watch this?

I just got this new Blu-ray thingy.

And, uh, I don't know, maybe you can see the difference.

-Blu-ray thingy? -Yeah.

-Okay, what do you wanna watch? -Oh, how does this work? Jeez.

Dad, you need to turn it on.

Oh, wow. How'd you do that?

The power button.

[humming]

[vocalizing]

♪ Girls go bring your best ♪

♪ 'Cause I'mma shake it till I break it ♪

♪ Clean the mess ♪

♪ I'll raise the stakes ♪

♪ Come for my place ♪

♪ And I'll be cooking something mean for your face ♪

♪ Ohh ooh-ooh-ooh-ohh ♪

♪ Ohh ooh-ooh-ooh-ohh ♪

[indistinct chatter]

♪ Ohh ooh-ooh-ooh-ohh ♪

♪ We're gonna play so hard that'd make it sizzle ♪

[groans]

[Mr. Sanchez] Learn how to aim!

♪ Bring on the fire ♪

[Ross] Good Morning.

Zero more sleeps, it's Holiday Showdown Day!

Courtney Taylor is coming!

-I got it. -I see you. I see you.

-Yo. Mei-Ling. -I thought you could...

Any chance you give me some tickets

to the, the Showdown?

-Are you serious? -Yeah, and you didn't finish...

[groans]

Well, you really are stupid. My therapist was right.

Do you wanna do my essay for me, Blakey?

-No. No, I don't. -No.

No, I didn't think so.

-Yeah. Bye, Blakey. -Bye.

-Bye. -Bye, Blake.

♪ Make it sizzle ♪

Speaking of which...

I still wanna do the Holiday Showdown!

What?

Okay, I was gonna to do a solo thing.

But I'd way rather do something all together.

-But your dad... -It was kind of his idea.

We sorted things out, actually a lot of things, so...

Ishani, ohh.

So are you guys down?

I mean, I don't wanna, like, force anybody or anything.

Come on, Taijah.

-Ah, let's rock it! -Yes!

Okay, my place after school.

Bring your best stuff. We'll do it up.

-Yeah. -Okay.

-All right? -Yes.

Squad 3D!

-You guys... -Yeah, okay.

[all] Squad 3D!

Okay.

♪ Oh no sir turn around and a hot mess ♪

♪ Flip the chain no pain ♪

♪ We're gonna flip the game ♪

♪ One's a company two's a crowd ♪

♪ Three's the party gonna get it loud ♪

♪ Blaze the trail strapped a new ♪

♪ I might never know ♪

♪ I might never know ♪

♪ Feeling fresh ♪

♪ Pushing impression ♪

Guys. Okay. I know it's last minute, but...

-Okay. -I wrote a new course.

-I think it's pretty good. -Okay.

Or it could be awful!

-Show us. -Show us.

Okay.

I, I love it!

Oh, me too!

Oh, I love the turn it takes here.

We've got plenty of the Himalayan water you asked for.

It was surprisingly hard to find.

What did I say about eye contact?

[Ishani] If we're making new changes

I thought I'd also propose that I have

a new lighting chart? But...

-I'm-I'm-I'm sweating. -No?

Well, Caleb made it this time, so...

-Well, we don't have to do it-- -No, it's-it's...

-Just look. -What?

It looks like she already wants to push the buzzer.

Mei-Ling?

Where'd you go?

I checked the bathrooms.

Yeah, I checked outside. She's nowhere to be found.

-You think she went home? -[Mei-Ling sobbing]

Hey. Lady, what...

Oh, my God, Mei-Ling.

What's wrong?

I thought Courtney was your mentor.

She's the worst.

After she signed me, she was always coming down on me

for being off trend.

Okay, like, I don't think I can go out there in front of her.

My anxiety's gotten so bad,

I haven't been able to perform in years.

I'm sorry, you guys, I thought I could just get over it but--

[Ishani] Hey. No, no, no, no.

Don't apologize.

Mental health is not a joke.

We shouldn't have left you to the wolves back then.

-You don't have to do this. -But I want to.

-I'm just so scared. -It's gonna be okay.

Hey, it's not a big deal.

We just go out there,

worst case scenario we have, you have a panic attack,

we come back.

It's no biggie, really.

That sounds awful.

No, I'll probably just throw up on stage again,

and nobody even be looking at you.

It'll be just like last time!

[laughing]

Even if everything happens like last time,

it's gonna be different this time.

We'll have each others' backs this time, okay?

Yeah.

[audience cheering]

Welcome to the first district Holiday Showdown.

[audience cheering]

It's gonna be exciting night

of great, young talent from around the district.

Plus... the Courtney Taylor

from "Show and Tell America!"

You can't get any classier than that, folks.

And just like on "Show and Tell,"

you hear the buzzer, you're out!

First up tonight

please welcome Daria Bojanowski!

[applause]

[harp music]

Two...

[Ishani] Hey. Perfect timing.

So there are some new updates.

Ah, there's a new lighting chart that got approved.

I finally found out what my redo is.

Yeah, I know, it's to build your culinary business.

I'm a talented chef.

That's gonna happen no matter what.

-It's, well, it's-- -Caleb, this is great.

But we're just running out of time.

So maybe you just speed it up...

Well, maybe we have a little bit more time.

That new chorus is great.

[squeals]

Oh, my goodness.

Guess I was wrong.

[buzzer buzzes]

[audience cheering]

You'll get 'em next time, kiddo.

Oh, my God. Okay, we're next!

Um, here. Take this.

Taijah wrote the new chorus there.

There are some updates here.

Just, go, go, go, go, go!

Coming up, you know them, you love them,

it's Squad 3D!

[audience cheering]

Our future is sealed after this.

See you on the other side.

[audience cheering]

[upbeat music]

♪ You could say we've had our share of ups and downs ♪

♪ I wasn't always the greatest friend ♪

♪ There's a time you needed me the most ♪

♪ And then I let you down ♪

♪ If only I knew it was the end ♪

♪ You always held me up ♪

♪ Said I was a tough hid me from pain ♪

♪ Why couldn't I just do the same? ♪

♪ Whoa-ohh ♪

♪ I got a breakthrough it's voodoo ♪

♪ Found my way back to you ♪

♪ Back to you ♪

♪ Someone turned back the clock and sent me back in time ♪

♪ Ooh-whoa-ooh ♪ ♪ I gotta break free ♪

♪ So you'll see it's not all about me ♪

♪ About me ♪

♪ Can't live with regret can't leave the past behind ♪

♪ Ooh-whoa-ooh ooh-whoa-ooh ♪

♪ You'd never liked my butt looked fat in jeans ♪

♪ Saved me from those bangs I simply couldn't resist ♪

♪ There's a time you wouldn't let me ♪

♪ Text my ex on Halloween ♪

♪ And I let you down like you didn't exist ♪

♪ You always help me up ♪

♪ Said I was a tough hid me from pain ♪

♪ Why couldn't I just do the same? ♪

♪ Whoa-ohh ♪

♪ I got a breakthrough it's voodoo ♪

♪ Found my way back to you ♪

♪ Back to you ♪

♪ Someone turned back the clock and sent me back in time ♪

♪ Ooh-whoa-ooh ♪ ♪ I gotta break free ♪

♪ So you'll see it's not all about me ♪

♪ About me ♪

♪ Can't live with regret can't leave the past behind ♪

♪ He-e-e-y-y-y-y yea-h-h-h ♪

♪ Hey yeah ♪

♪ I gotta breakthrough ♪

♪ Gotta breakthrough gotta breakthrough ♪

♪ Gotta get myself back to you ♪

♪ Oh ♪

[vocalizing]

♪ Huh huh! Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah! ♪

♪ Yeah yeah yeah ♪

♪ Yeah yeah yeah yea-h-h-h-h! ♪

♪ Breakthrough ♪

[audience cheering]

[Ross] Keep it going for Squad 3D!

-I love you two. -I love you two, too!

I love you three!

Are we poofing?

-We're poofing! -Oh, my God!

Wait? We're still in the same spot.

Damn it. I knew that Santa was bogus!

Guys...

Principal Ross!

Thanks to their inspiration and outstanding achievements

it's my honor to present the Eagle Hills 2022 Legacy Award

to Mei-Ling Xi, Taijah Spangler and Ishani Rai.

[audience cheering]

Oh, uh, I don't know what to say.

-[indistinct chatter] -Oh, right.

Um, "Over a decade ago,

Squad 3D won the Holiday Showdown

on this very stage."

[audience cheering]

"That night was the start of my entire career and...

two platinum albums!"

-Ohh! -[gasps] Oh!

"Over coming my insecurities and embracing my voice...

was truly thanks to these two women beside me.

My prolific songwriter and music producer Taijah Spangler."

Dang, Santa!

"And my manager Ishani Rai and her talent agency."

Shut up.

[giggling]

"We proudly accept this award

as a testament to our bond

and the people who supported us.

As we've learned, real change happens

by elevating one another.

Together there are no barriers."

[audience cheering]

Thank you, Eagle Hills High!

Thank you!

[audience cheering]

Just checking, do you have all your memories

from this version of life?

Yeah, we do. It's wild.

They come in flashes. Mm-hmm.

Oh, like New Year's Eve 2013? Remember that?

-Mm-hmm. No. -Who could forget it?

And no Chad in any of it! [giggles]

I was thinking maybe we get married again.

Are you asking her?

Well, I waited to do this more privately.

Ah, not without our approval.

I'm your cousin!

You have to do it under the mistletoe.

Come on.

Ishani Rai, love of my life in every version...

will you marry me?

Yes. Always.

[Mei-Ling squeals] So cute.

You're a total inspiration.

I'm so proud of you.

I'm so proud of you

for getting into West Parkdale Academy.

I'm so glad your dad took you on that tour.

He's the real champ.

Ah, before we eat, I'd actually like to offer a quick toast

to my squad.

[Caleb] Thank you.

Well, if it weren't for you ladies

I wouldn't be here today. So...

And I know that for a fact.

And, you know, as great as all of our success has been

it's all of you guys that make this moment worth it.

So here's to more memories like this forever.

-Cheers! -[all] Cheers!

[instrumental music]

♪ You could say we've had our share of ups and downs ♪

♪ I wasn't always the greatest friend ♪

♪ There's a time you needed me the most ♪

♪ And then I let you down ♪

♪ If only I knew it was the end ♪

♪ You always held me up ♪

♪ Said I was tough hid me from pain ♪

♪ Why couldn't I just do the same? ♪

♪ Whoa-ohh ♪

♪ I got a breakthrough it's voodoo ♪

♪ Found my way back to you ♪

♪ Back to you ♪

♪ Someone turned back the clock and sent me back in time♪

♪ Ooh-whoa-ooh ♪ ♪ I gotta break free ♪

♪ So you'll see it's not all about me ♪

♪ About me ♪

♪ Can't live with regret can't leave the past behind ♪

♪ Ooh-whoa-ooh ooh-whoa-ooh ♪

♪ You'd never liked my butt looked fat in jeans ♪

♪ Saved me from those bangs I simply couldn't resist ♪

♪ There's a time you wouldn't let me ♪

♪ Text my ex on Halloween ♪

♪ Then I let you down like you didn't exist ♪

♪ You always held me up ♪

♪ Said I was a tough hid me from pain ♪

♪ Why couldn't I just do the same? ♪

♪ Whoa-ohh ♪

♪ I got a breakthrough it's voodoo ♪

♪ Found my way back to you ♪

♪ Back to you ♪

♪ Someone turned back the clock and sent me back in time ♪

♪ Ooh-whoa-ooh ♪ ♪ I gotta break free ♪

♪ So you'll see it's not all about me ♪

♪ About me ♪

♪ Can't live with regret can't leave the past behind ♪

♪ He-e-e-y-y-y-y yea-h-h-h ♪

♪ Hey yeah ♪

♪ I gotta breakthrough ♪

♪ Gotta breakthrough gotta breakthrough ♪

♪ Gotta get myself back to you ♪

♪ Oh ♪