Ep 5. The Midas Mix-Up
- TV-NR
- October 10, 1970
- 21 min
Josie and the Pussycats were a popular all-girl band from Riverdale who had made it big in the music industry. Their fame had attracted the attention of many people, including Alexander Cabot III, a wealthy businessman who was keen on investing in their success.
In episode 5 of season 1, titled "The Midas Mix-Up", the Pussycats are faced with a moral dilemma when Alexander Cabot offers to sponsor their next concert in exchange for them featuring a new energy drink he's promoting. The company's claims are that their product can boost people's performance by 200%, which sounds too good to be true. However, the band is hesitant to endorse a product that they don't believe in.
Meanwhile, Valerie, one of the members of the Pussycats, is also struggling with a personal dilemma of her own. She's been given the task to write a love song for the band for their next concert, but she's been having a writer's block. Her friends try to help her out by giving her ideas, but nothing seems to be working.
The band members are also dealing with their individual issues. Josie, the lead singer, is preoccupied with her father's health issues and is struggling with the responsibility of taking care of him. Meanwhile, Melody is trying to keep up with her studies while juggling her music career.
As the band members work through their personal and professional challenges, they each come to realize that they are stronger as a team. They collectively decide that they won't compromise their values and endorse a product that they don't believe in. They also figure out the perfect way to inspire Valerie to write the love song they need for their next performance.
Overall, the episode exemplifies the values of friendship, loyalty, and standing up for what one believes in. It touches upon the challenges that professional musicians face when navigating the music industry, especially when it comes to endorsements and sponsorships. The episode ends on a positive note, with the band members coming together to do what they do best - make great music.
