Take Note (2022–…): Season 1, Episode 1 - Courage - full transcript
Calvin must overcome his performance anxiety to win a spot on his favorite reality singing competition show, Take Note.
You know, we could
start without him.
You tried it. Hmm.
If we wait any
longer, these greens
are going to turn into browns.
We eat as a family.
And now he's dancing.
Think it's clear
he loves Take Note
more than he loves
his own family.
He's moved on, and
sadly, so should we.
Our non-dancing son is right.
Drea, pass the potatoes.
We eat as a family.
Well then one of you is
going to have to go get him.
What? I'll try it.
Mmhmm. I have to
change anyway.
I didn't know we were
having seven hour pot roast
and I am underdressed.
Don't forget the helmet.
Pass the potatoes. No.
Come on, Drea. No.
Calvin!
I hate this dinner helmet.
I could have ducked,
but I didn't.
It can't be dinner time, I
just started singing like...
Whoa, three hours ago?
Hmm, when I watch this show,
it's almost like the rest
of you just cease to exist.
Huh, I hadn't noticed.
By the way, fresh
sweater you got on.
We got some pot
roast? You know it.
So boys, summer vacation
is just around the corner.
Have you given any thought
as to what you want to do?
Yes, nothing. The
essence of vacation.
I think it's time you
boys come work for me.
I'm 13. I'm 10!
Together, that's 23.
I'll get you some
boots tomorrow.
Reggie, the boys aren't
going to work for you
at your catering
business, and I thought
we could spend one last
summer together as a family,
before I get tenure as a
professor at the university.
Professor Richards.
Till then, you all
could come work for me.
What size boots
you wear Drea? 15?
I didn't know G, what size
couch you sleeping on?
So Calvin, are you practicing
for the choir up there
or you just singing
along to that TV show?
Dad, Take Note is more
than just a TV show.
It's the ultimate
reality competition
for young voices to be
uncovered and discovered.
Isn't that the TV commercial?
Hopefully the commercial.
You didn't answer my question.
I'm ready for
choir dad, promise.
I mean, I'll be ready, I think.
You know, it might not hurt
to sing things
over one more time.
That's your child.
That's right.
Stop stop stop stop stop stop.
I don't want to
name names, Mabel,
but the chorus is not
andante, it's allegro.
Well why don't you show us
how to do it then,
Mr. Fancy Britches.
All right then,
since you've asked.
Show off. Uh huh.
Mabel, why do we always
have to play this game?
Just pick up the
pace.
Oh look y'all, our choir
robes have finally arrived.
Come on over people.
Calvin!
What's up dude?
Did you stub your
toe on a bee again?
No, I just found out...
stub my toe on a bee?
I might be remembering
two different things.
Does it matter? Don't care.
I have big, huge, gigantic
life-changing news.
Take Note is coming here.
What?! Yep!
They're holding auditions
downtown. You have to do it.
That's, that's like my dream.
Duh!
That's all I ever
wanted. Double duh!
I can't believe
it! Believe it!
Yeah, I'm not going
to try out. Later.
Jaxon, how do you stub
your toe on a bee?
It was two different
things Mabel.
What are you doing?
I'm hanging up my socks.
On a coat rack? Why?
Cause they weren't
gonna hang themselves.
Don't you want to try
out for Take Note?
Yes, but... But what?!
I can't. Why not?!
Look Jaxon, whenever I
sing, I'm in a group.
I've never shown by myself
except to the TV,
but that's different.
No way, I can't do it.
Your scared? That's
it? That's enough.
That's crazy, you'll be amazing.
And this year, Ali Parson
is hosting the show.
You love her. You
can't prove that.
All right, maybe you can,
but seriously, Jaxon,
I'm done talking about this.
Fine, I'll drop it.
We have to make him audition.
Jaxon, if Calvin doesn't
want to do this...
But that's just it,
he does want to do it.
He's just scared, so let's help.
All we have to do is knock
him out with something heavy,
dress him up in a killer outfit,
then when he wakes
up on stage...
I've got a hand truck.
You know, to roll
Calvin up on stage
after we knock him out.
No one's knocking anyone out.
Come on, Drea. But...
No one is losing
consciousness in this house.
This is Calvin's
decision to make.
You know what,
your mama's right.
I'm going to have a
well deserved bath.
All right, baby, you go on.
Your mother's wrong,
let's help your brother.
Really? Yeah!
He's a great singer,
and he loves that show.
And this is a once in
a lifetime opportunity
and he shouldn't miss it.
Well what about Mom?
She's a psychologist.
She can read our minds.
Not all the time.
We need a plan.
Okay, well Calvin's scared
because he's never sung
by himself in front of anybody.
So with this
weekend's performance,
while he's lost in his singing,
I get the choir to back off
and he'll have the
spotlight all to himself.
Oo, I like it.
And I'll make sure that
underneath the robe,
he's wearing something
total rockstar.
But wait a minute, if
it's under the robe,
how's anybody going to see it?
Breakaway robe.
We are so doing this! Come here.
Dazzle!
Where's my robe,
where's my robe,
where's my robe,
where's my robe,
where's my robe, where's
my robe, where's my robe?
Oh, you have my robe.
Why do you have my robe?
I had it pressed.
And I brought this.
You're going to wear a suit?
Nope, you're going to wear it.
Why? No one will see
it under my robe.
Don't you know that
to sing your best,
you have to feel your best?
That's why Dad and I picked
up this suit for you.
You got this suit
for me? Mmhmm.
Thanks bro.
Oh yes, indeed, I am good.
I don't know, these
are a little tight.
If you relax a little,
they'll relax a little.
Okay, see you out there.
I'll just take these.
Now go kill it, bro.
These are killing me!
Hey, y'all gather
around, gather around.
Hey baby.
Hello yellow. DREA: Oh stop.
All right, I've got some
special choreography
for the third selection today.
Finally, I get a solo.
Settle down. Mabel.
Come on, here's the plan.
I'm not feeling relaxed!
We are so happy
to be here today,
Raising money for
such a worthy charity,
and to be able to share
the magnificent voices
of the Greater
Atlanta Gospel Choir.
You ready?
Not funny Mabel.
We were trying to help
you face your fear.
By pantsing me in
front of everyone?
Technically, I robed you.
You pantsed yourself.
That's because you
gave me trousers
that were made for a toddler.
Dad picked them out.
I could have sworn you
wore an extra slim.
Never let your father
pick out your clothing.
Size 15 boots.
I'm walking home. Calvin!
Well, on the upside,
nobody's unconscious.
Not yet.
Hey Drea, the doors locked.
Drea. Hey baby. Mom, Mom...
Drea, stop playing. Drea! Mom!
Who cares if my socks are neat?
Can I come in?
You haven't left your room
in three days, Calvin.
Get used to it. I'm
staying here 'til college..
Baby, I promise this
will all blow over.
You know what stinks?
Jaxon was right.
I mean, I would kill
to be on Take Note,
but that video of me it's
all over the internet.
From now on, I'm going to be
known as the underwear kid.
You could look at
this positively.
You are very popular.
I mean look, over
a million hits.
A Million?! Yeah.
This is so embarrassing.
You know what I do with
embarrassing things? Own them.
Takes the power away
from the haters.
Yeah. Mmhmm.
I mean, I bet Ali Parkson
wouldn't be embarrassed
to sing in her underwear, right?
Well she certainly
wasn't on her third tour
or her fifth tour and you're
never going to see her sixth.
It's too bad I'm
not Ali Parkson.
No, your Calvin Richards.
And I have been a
big fan of yours
since the first day I
saw that beautiful face.
Come here.
You are smart, you're
sensitive, caring,
You're talented, you're
kind. And scared.
Hmm.
We have to get to Ali Parkson.
She's the only one
who might be able
to convince Calvin to
audition, he idolizes her.
Just so I'm clear,
as long as you come up with
the crazy schemes it's cool?
Why is this news to you?
Let's go over the plan.
Right right right.
So I bribe the security
guard with Buffalo wings,
And I distract the crew
with the grilled shrimp.
Uh huh, then I Jimmy the lock
of her dressing room door
with a rib bone. No you won't
You're going to
knock on the door
and say that we have the
delivery from Reggie's R&BBQ.
All right, fine, we'll
try it your way. Let's go.
Come on, get out, get out.
And I'm keeping the ribs.
Calvin talks about
her all day long.
He couldn't one time
mentioned she's a vegan?
Well I don't know. Come on.
Get out! Leave the
plants for meat.
Get out of my way.
Drea, come on!
Next time, I'm
making the schemes.
Hey son, got a minute?
Oh man, are you
watching that video?
Did you guys really try
to kidnap Ali Parkson?
Kidnaps a strong word son.
What's important is Barbecue
Dad and Baby Back Mama
is trending more
than Underwear Kid.
You're welcome. I
appreciate the effort,
but why does this
matter so much to you?
Because it matters to you.
You've been singing
since the day I met you.
Everybody said that
you were crying,
but I said, no, not
my son, he's singing.
And I was right,
most of the time.
The rest of the time,
well, it was poop.
Where are you going
with this Dad?
I want my sons to
live without regret
and to follow their dreams.
Come on, you're awesome. What
do you know about regret?
I know a thing or two.
Back in the day, I had a shot
at being a professional singer
and I didn't go for it.
Not everyone gets to
realize their dreams son
and that's okay, but the
regret I'm talking about
comes from not even trying.
I know you're scared son,
but you got to ask
yourself the question.
What stronger, fear or love,
cause I've seen you sing
and that look on your
face? That's not fear.
It's love.
Don't make me sing that song.
Oh Dad. No. "O-o-h Child"
You know what I'm talking about?
Are you feeling it?
Yeah I'm feeling it.
Yeah, uh
I'm so auditioning. Yeah!
Yeah, come on!
Look guys. Take Note
auditions. We finally made it.
Hey! It's Underwear Kid!
You got this.
Come on, it's not funny.
Ok, ok.
That's right, Underwear
Kid is in the house.
And he's about to bring it down.
Two million hits and counting.
Two million? Keep walking.
That was incredible.
The level of talent here in
Atlanta is off the charts.
So Rudy, what do you
think of Avery Siddle?
Avery Siddle, I'm taking note
of you. You're in the mix.
All right!
So stick around Avery
and you'll find out later
if you've been selected
to go to Hollywood.
Oh, good for little Avery Sue.
Good for her?
Look at all these other kids?
It's like Charlie and the
Trauma Factory in here.
I think I just tripped
over a broken dream
Watch yourself.
Next up, Calvin Richards.
You got this. Good luck, bro.
No regrets, go on boy.
So Rudy, is Calvin in the mix?
Nah, I don't think
Calvin's in the mix.
What?!
I think Calvin's
going to Hollywood.
You're going to
Hollywood! Duh!
We're all going to Hollywood.
Double duh!
I don't believe
it! Believe it!
Hollywood, Hollywood,
Hollywood, Hollywood!
Finally, our hotel room.
Yup, let me get the door.
We made it. DREA: Whoa.
Hollywood, we have arrived!
I got to go to the
bathroom. Me too.
Me first!
I told you all to go
before we left. Drea!
start without him.
You tried it. Hmm.
If we wait any
longer, these greens
are going to turn into browns.
We eat as a family.
And now he's dancing.
Think it's clear
he loves Take Note
more than he loves
his own family.
He's moved on, and
sadly, so should we.
Our non-dancing son is right.
Drea, pass the potatoes.
We eat as a family.
Well then one of you is
going to have to go get him.
What? I'll try it.
Mmhmm. I have to
change anyway.
I didn't know we were
having seven hour pot roast
and I am underdressed.
Don't forget the helmet.
Pass the potatoes. No.
Come on, Drea. No.
Calvin!
I hate this dinner helmet.
I could have ducked,
but I didn't.
It can't be dinner time, I
just started singing like...
Whoa, three hours ago?
Hmm, when I watch this show,
it's almost like the rest
of you just cease to exist.
Huh, I hadn't noticed.
By the way, fresh
sweater you got on.
We got some pot
roast? You know it.
So boys, summer vacation
is just around the corner.
Have you given any thought
as to what you want to do?
Yes, nothing. The
essence of vacation.
I think it's time you
boys come work for me.
I'm 13. I'm 10!
Together, that's 23.
I'll get you some
boots tomorrow.
Reggie, the boys aren't
going to work for you
at your catering
business, and I thought
we could spend one last
summer together as a family,
before I get tenure as a
professor at the university.
Professor Richards.
Till then, you all
could come work for me.
What size boots
you wear Drea? 15?
I didn't know G, what size
couch you sleeping on?
So Calvin, are you practicing
for the choir up there
or you just singing
along to that TV show?
Dad, Take Note is more
than just a TV show.
It's the ultimate
reality competition
for young voices to be
uncovered and discovered.
Isn't that the TV commercial?
Hopefully the commercial.
You didn't answer my question.
I'm ready for
choir dad, promise.
I mean, I'll be ready, I think.
You know, it might not hurt
to sing things
over one more time.
That's your child.
That's right.
Stop stop stop stop stop stop.
I don't want to
name names, Mabel,
but the chorus is not
andante, it's allegro.
Well why don't you show us
how to do it then,
Mr. Fancy Britches.
All right then,
since you've asked.
Show off. Uh huh.
Mabel, why do we always
have to play this game?
Just pick up the
pace.
Oh look y'all, our choir
robes have finally arrived.
Come on over people.
Calvin!
What's up dude?
Did you stub your
toe on a bee again?
No, I just found out...
stub my toe on a bee?
I might be remembering
two different things.
Does it matter? Don't care.
I have big, huge, gigantic
life-changing news.
Take Note is coming here.
What?! Yep!
They're holding auditions
downtown. You have to do it.
That's, that's like my dream.
Duh!
That's all I ever
wanted. Double duh!
I can't believe
it! Believe it!
Yeah, I'm not going
to try out. Later.
Jaxon, how do you stub
your toe on a bee?
It was two different
things Mabel.
What are you doing?
I'm hanging up my socks.
On a coat rack? Why?
Cause they weren't
gonna hang themselves.
Don't you want to try
out for Take Note?
Yes, but... But what?!
I can't. Why not?!
Look Jaxon, whenever I
sing, I'm in a group.
I've never shown by myself
except to the TV,
but that's different.
No way, I can't do it.
Your scared? That's
it? That's enough.
That's crazy, you'll be amazing.
And this year, Ali Parson
is hosting the show.
You love her. You
can't prove that.
All right, maybe you can,
but seriously, Jaxon,
I'm done talking about this.
Fine, I'll drop it.
We have to make him audition.
Jaxon, if Calvin doesn't
want to do this...
But that's just it,
he does want to do it.
He's just scared, so let's help.
All we have to do is knock
him out with something heavy,
dress him up in a killer outfit,
then when he wakes
up on stage...
I've got a hand truck.
You know, to roll
Calvin up on stage
after we knock him out.
No one's knocking anyone out.
Come on, Drea. But...
No one is losing
consciousness in this house.
This is Calvin's
decision to make.
You know what,
your mama's right.
I'm going to have a
well deserved bath.
All right, baby, you go on.
Your mother's wrong,
let's help your brother.
Really? Yeah!
He's a great singer,
and he loves that show.
And this is a once in
a lifetime opportunity
and he shouldn't miss it.
Well what about Mom?
She's a psychologist.
She can read our minds.
Not all the time.
We need a plan.
Okay, well Calvin's scared
because he's never sung
by himself in front of anybody.
So with this
weekend's performance,
while he's lost in his singing,
I get the choir to back off
and he'll have the
spotlight all to himself.
Oo, I like it.
And I'll make sure that
underneath the robe,
he's wearing something
total rockstar.
But wait a minute, if
it's under the robe,
how's anybody going to see it?
Breakaway robe.
We are so doing this! Come here.
Dazzle!
Where's my robe,
where's my robe,
where's my robe,
where's my robe,
where's my robe, where's
my robe, where's my robe?
Oh, you have my robe.
Why do you have my robe?
I had it pressed.
And I brought this.
You're going to wear a suit?
Nope, you're going to wear it.
Why? No one will see
it under my robe.
Don't you know that
to sing your best,
you have to feel your best?
That's why Dad and I picked
up this suit for you.
You got this suit
for me? Mmhmm.
Thanks bro.
Oh yes, indeed, I am good.
I don't know, these
are a little tight.
If you relax a little,
they'll relax a little.
Okay, see you out there.
I'll just take these.
Now go kill it, bro.
These are killing me!
Hey, y'all gather
around, gather around.
Hey baby.
Hello yellow. DREA: Oh stop.
All right, I've got some
special choreography
for the third selection today.
Finally, I get a solo.
Settle down. Mabel.
Come on, here's the plan.
I'm not feeling relaxed!
We are so happy
to be here today,
Raising money for
such a worthy charity,
and to be able to share
the magnificent voices
of the Greater
Atlanta Gospel Choir.
You ready?
Not funny Mabel.
We were trying to help
you face your fear.
By pantsing me in
front of everyone?
Technically, I robed you.
You pantsed yourself.
That's because you
gave me trousers
that were made for a toddler.
Dad picked them out.
I could have sworn you
wore an extra slim.
Never let your father
pick out your clothing.
Size 15 boots.
I'm walking home. Calvin!
Well, on the upside,
nobody's unconscious.
Not yet.
Hey Drea, the doors locked.
Drea. Hey baby. Mom, Mom...
Drea, stop playing. Drea! Mom!
Who cares if my socks are neat?
Can I come in?
You haven't left your room
in three days, Calvin.
Get used to it. I'm
staying here 'til college..
Baby, I promise this
will all blow over.
You know what stinks?
Jaxon was right.
I mean, I would kill
to be on Take Note,
but that video of me it's
all over the internet.
From now on, I'm going to be
known as the underwear kid.
You could look at
this positively.
You are very popular.
I mean look, over
a million hits.
A Million?! Yeah.
This is so embarrassing.
You know what I do with
embarrassing things? Own them.
Takes the power away
from the haters.
Yeah. Mmhmm.
I mean, I bet Ali Parkson
wouldn't be embarrassed
to sing in her underwear, right?
Well she certainly
wasn't on her third tour
or her fifth tour and you're
never going to see her sixth.
It's too bad I'm
not Ali Parkson.
No, your Calvin Richards.
And I have been a
big fan of yours
since the first day I
saw that beautiful face.
Come here.
You are smart, you're
sensitive, caring,
You're talented, you're
kind. And scared.
Hmm.
We have to get to Ali Parkson.
She's the only one
who might be able
to convince Calvin to
audition, he idolizes her.
Just so I'm clear,
as long as you come up with
the crazy schemes it's cool?
Why is this news to you?
Let's go over the plan.
Right right right.
So I bribe the security
guard with Buffalo wings,
And I distract the crew
with the grilled shrimp.
Uh huh, then I Jimmy the lock
of her dressing room door
with a rib bone. No you won't
You're going to
knock on the door
and say that we have the
delivery from Reggie's R&BBQ.
All right, fine, we'll
try it your way. Let's go.
Come on, get out, get out.
And I'm keeping the ribs.
Calvin talks about
her all day long.
He couldn't one time
mentioned she's a vegan?
Well I don't know. Come on.
Get out! Leave the
plants for meat.
Get out of my way.
Drea, come on!
Next time, I'm
making the schemes.
Hey son, got a minute?
Oh man, are you
watching that video?
Did you guys really try
to kidnap Ali Parkson?
Kidnaps a strong word son.
What's important is Barbecue
Dad and Baby Back Mama
is trending more
than Underwear Kid.
You're welcome. I
appreciate the effort,
but why does this
matter so much to you?
Because it matters to you.
You've been singing
since the day I met you.
Everybody said that
you were crying,
but I said, no, not
my son, he's singing.
And I was right,
most of the time.
The rest of the time,
well, it was poop.
Where are you going
with this Dad?
I want my sons to
live without regret
and to follow their dreams.
Come on, you're awesome. What
do you know about regret?
I know a thing or two.
Back in the day, I had a shot
at being a professional singer
and I didn't go for it.
Not everyone gets to
realize their dreams son
and that's okay, but the
regret I'm talking about
comes from not even trying.
I know you're scared son,
but you got to ask
yourself the question.
What stronger, fear or love,
cause I've seen you sing
and that look on your
face? That's not fear.
It's love.
Don't make me sing that song.
Oh Dad. No. "O-o-h Child"
You know what I'm talking about?
Are you feeling it?
Yeah I'm feeling it.
Yeah, uh
I'm so auditioning. Yeah!
Yeah, come on!
Look guys. Take Note
auditions. We finally made it.
Hey! It's Underwear Kid!
You got this.
Come on, it's not funny.
Ok, ok.
That's right, Underwear
Kid is in the house.
And he's about to bring it down.
Two million hits and counting.
Two million? Keep walking.
That was incredible.
The level of talent here in
Atlanta is off the charts.
So Rudy, what do you
think of Avery Siddle?
Avery Siddle, I'm taking note
of you. You're in the mix.
All right!
So stick around Avery
and you'll find out later
if you've been selected
to go to Hollywood.
Oh, good for little Avery Sue.
Good for her?
Look at all these other kids?
It's like Charlie and the
Trauma Factory in here.
I think I just tripped
over a broken dream
Watch yourself.
Next up, Calvin Richards.
You got this. Good luck, bro.
No regrets, go on boy.
So Rudy, is Calvin in the mix?
Nah, I don't think
Calvin's in the mix.
What?!
I think Calvin's
going to Hollywood.
You're going to
Hollywood! Duh!
We're all going to Hollywood.
Double duh!
I don't believe
it! Believe it!
Hollywood, Hollywood,
Hollywood, Hollywood!
Finally, our hotel room.
Yup, let me get the door.
We made it. DREA: Whoa.
Hollywood, we have arrived!
I got to go to the
bathroom. Me too.
Me first!
I told you all to go
before we left. Drea!