The Parkers Season 1 Episode 2 Scammed Straight
- September 6, 1999
- 20 min
The Parkers Season 1 Episode 2 "Scammed Straight" follows the hilarious misadventures of mother and daughter duo, Nikki and Kim Parker, as they navigate through college life in California. The episode opens with Nikki receiving a traffic ticket, which she decides to contest in court. However, when she arrives at the courthouse, she is surprised to see her ex-boyfriend, Kenneth, who she hasn't seen in ten years.
Kenneth convinces Nikki to help him out with a "business opportunity," which turns out to be a scam where they sell fake designer handbags on the street. The Parkers quickly realize that they are in over their heads when they are confronted by angry customers who realize they have been scammed.
With their backs against the wall, Nikki and Kim work together to come up with a plan to get out of the situation. They enlist the help of their friends Stevie and T, who are more than willing to assist in their shenanigans. They come up with a scheme to trade the fake bags with real ones from a local store, which proves to be a lot harder than they initially anticipated.
As they try to execute their plan, the Parkers and their friends run into several obstacles, which lead to hilarious situations. They end up in a high-speed chase with the store manager, and Nikki even gets arrested at one point. In the midst of the chaos, the Parkers also try to patch things up with Kenneth.
The episode ends with Nikki and Kenneth parting ways on good terms, and the Parkers having learned a valuable lesson about the dangers of getting involved with shady business deals.
Overall, the episode is a hilarious and enjoyable ride, with lots of laughs and hijinks along the way. It showcases the strong bond between Nikki and Kim, as well as their resourcefulness in overcoming challenges. It also highlights the familiar themes of friendship and family, which are central to the show's premise.