Ep 19. Piano Lesson

Hangin' With Mr. Cooper was an American television sitcom that aired on ABC from 1992 to 1997. The series starred comedian Mark Curry as Mark Cooper, a former NBA player who becomes a substitute teacher and basketball coach at Oakbridge High School in California.

Season 1 episode 19, titled "Piano Lesson," follows Mark as he tries to impress his love interest Vanessa by learning to play the piano. However, Mark's musical aspirations quickly come crashing down when he discovers that the piano teacher he hired, Mrs. June Eckhardt, is a strict and intimidating instructor who believes in tough love.

Throughout the episode, Mark struggles to keep up with Mrs. Eckhardt's demanding piano exercises, constantly stumbling over notes and making mistakes. Meanwhile, Vanessa grows increasingly concerned with Mark's lack of progress, and tensions rise between the two when Mark skips a date to focus on practicing.

As Mark becomes more frustrated with his piano lessons, he enlists the help of his two roommates, Robin and Tyler, to stage a prank on Mrs. Eckhardt. However, their plan backfires and Mark is forced to face the consequences of his actions.

In the end, Mark learns an important lesson about perseverance and dedication through his piano lessons. He finally manages to play a beautiful rendition of "The Entertainer" for Vanessa and Mrs. Eckhardt, earning their applause and admiration.