Ep 17. Coming-Out Party
- TVG
- January 29, 1971
- 25 min
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6.6 (175)
The Brady Bunch season 2 episode 17, titled "Coming-Out Party," follows the Brady family as they prepare for their cousin Oliver's arrival from Iowa. Everyone in the family is excited about Oliver's visit, except for Greg. Greg is worried that Oliver, who is interested in magic, will ruin his chances of impressing a talent scout who is coming to see him perform at a club that night.
Meanwhile, the girls are planning a coming-out party for Cindy, their youngest sister, to officially celebrate her transition from being a little girl to a young lady. They are excited about decorating the house and baking a cake for the party. However, Carol is worried that Mike's boss and his wife, who are planning to come over that evening, will feel left out of the family festivities.
When Oliver finally arrives, everyone is thrilled to see him. However, it becomes clear that he is a bit of a troublemaker. He accidentally breaks a vase and spills soda all over the living room. Despite this, he manages to charm everyone with his magic tricks, especially Cindy, who becomes his biggest fan.
As the evening wears on, tensions rise between Greg and Oliver. Greg is worried that Oliver will upstage him at the talent show, and Oliver is hurt by Greg's lack of faith in his abilities. This comes to a head when Greg accidentally ruins one of Oliver's magic tricks while trying to show him up.
The tension between Greg and Oliver threatens to ruin Cindy's party and Mike and Carol's dinner with their guests. However, the family comes together to resolve their conflicts and make the evening a success for everyone. In the end, Oliver even manages to help Greg come up with a new and impressive magic trick to perform at the talent show.
"Coming-Out Party" is a heartwarming episode that explores themes of family, acceptance, and cooperation. It is a reminder that sometimes we need to put our own ambitions aside in order to support the people we love and that even the most challenging family members can surprise us with their hidden talents and abilities.
