The Parkers Season 3 Episode 8 Take the Cookies and Run
- November 5, 2001
- 20 min
The Parkers season three, episode eight, Take the Cookies and Run, follows the antics of Nikki Parker (played by Mo'Nique Hicks) and her daughter Kim (played by Countess Vaughn) as they attempt to sell cookies for a school fundraiser. The episode opens with Nikki determined to sell the most cookies out of all the parents in the school, despite her daughter's reluctance to participate in the fundraiser.
As they go door to door selling cookies, Nikki's competitive spirit gets them into some trouble with other parents trying to sell for the fundraiser. They try to undercut each other's prices and even attempt to sabotage each other's sales by throwing away each other's cookies. This all leads to a hilarious confrontation at a local grocery store where all the parents are trying to sell their cookies in one location.
Meanwhile, Kim is struggling with her schoolwork and fears failing her classes. Her friend Stevie (played by Jenna Von Oy) suggests that they cheat on a test together, but Kim is hesitant to go along with the plan. Eventually, Stevie convinces her to cheat, leading to some nervous and comical moments during the test.
As the episode progresses, Nikki becomes increasingly determined to sell the most cookies, and her competitive nature leads her to make some questionable decisions. She starts stealing cookies from other parents and even begins to manipulate her own daughter to secure more sales. Kim becomes fed up with her mother's behavior and decides to take matters into her own hands by stealing all the cookies and running off with them.
The episode ends with Nikki and Kim having a heart-to-heart talk, where they both realize the value of honesty and working together. They return the stolen cookies and apologize, realizing that winning the fundraiser isn't the most important thing. In the end, it's revealed that their efforts paid off, as they managed to sell the most cookies and win the fundraiser through their hard work and determination.
Overall, Take the Cookies and Run is a hilarious and heartwarming episode of The Parkers that showcases the close relationship between Nikki and Kim while also highlighting the importance of honesty and teamwork. The episode is filled with comedic moments and is sure to entertain viewers of all ages.