Ep 4. The Day The Jordans Drop

The Day The Jordans Drop is the fourth episode of the first season of the comedy TV show South Side. The episode is set in and around a popular shoe store in the South Side of Chicago, where a huge shipment of highly coveted Air Jordan sneakers is expected to arrive. As news of the arrival spreads, the owner of the store, Q, recruits his friends to help manage the anticipated chaos.

The episode opens with Simon, an employee at the store, announcing to Q that the new shipment of Jordans will be arriving soon and that they need to prepare for the influx of customers. Q agrees and quickly enlists his friends Kareem and Sergeant Allen, a police officer, to help manage the crowds.

Meanwhile, Officer Turner, another police officer, is patrolling the neighborhood. She has a history with Sergeant Allen and they engage in some flirtatious banter before she departs.

As the day progresses, the anticipation and excitement build. A group of friends, including Simon and Kareem, discuss their plans to buy the new Jordans. They also speculate about the economic potential of reselling the shoes for a profit.

Outside the store, a community activist named Ms. Tudi is leading a protest about gentrification in the neighborhood. Q, hoping to avoid any negative publicity, tries to offer her some free sneakers. However, Ms. Tudi is not interested and continues with her protest.

As the Jordans finally arrive at the store, the crowds begin to gather. Q, Kareem, and Sergeant Allen try to maintain order, but the chaos becomes too much to handle. Simon, who had been hoping to buy the new Jordans, is caught up in the mayhem and ends up getting arrested by Officer Turner.

Later that day, as Q is closing up shop, Ms. Tudi returns to protest outside the store again. Q attempts to reason with her, but they end up getting into a heated argument.

The episode ends with Simon being released from jail and discovering that the Jordans are already sold out. He reflects on the nature of consumerism and the power of marketing to create a sense of urgency and desire for material goods.

Overall, The Day The Jordans Drop is a comedic and satirical look at the culture surrounding sneaker releases and consumerism in urban communities. The episode blends humor with commentary on societal issues such as gentrification and economic inequality.