The Parent 'Hood Season 5 Episode 3 Talkin' Trash
- TV-NR
- June 13, 1999
- 22 min
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The Parent 'Hood is an American sitcom that aired from January 1995 to July 1999. The show follows the lives of Robert Peterson (Robert Townsend) and his wife Jerri Peterson (Suzzanne Douglas), as they raise their four children: Michael (Curtis Williams), Junior (Tasha Scott), Cece (Ashli Amari Adams), and Zaria (Reagan Gomez-Preston). Season 5, episode 3 is titled "Talkin' Trash."
In this episode, the Peterson family faces a garbage crisis. When their regular garbage collector quits, they are assigned a new one who is not reliable. Despite several calls to their garbage company, the Peterson's garbage begins to pile up in their front yard causing undo stress to the family. Meanwhile, Zaria and Cece forge a plan to help their parents dispose of their trash properly.
As the episode unfolds, the Peterson kids bring to the forefront the issue of environmental responsibility. They call their friends to have a trash pick up party on their sidewalk. They post notices around the neighborhood and encourage everyone to help clean up the community. With the help of the neighbors, the Peterson's successfully clear their piled up trash.
Throughout this episode, the Petersons struggle with the challenge of growing children and a new garbage collector who is unreliable. They question the authority of those in charge of their community and seek to make a change. These are relatable issues many families face and the show addresses it in a fun and engaging way.
Overall, "Talkin' Trash" is a light-hearted and family-friendly episode that highlights the struggles many families face with garbage disposal. With a clever twist and embracing the responsibility of caring for the environment, the Peterson family comes together to solve the problem in their community.