Sister, Sister (1994–1999): Season 5, Episode 16 - Ladies' Choice - full transcript

After Tia impresses the WNBA's Lisa Leslie at a book signing, she's offered a dream job with the organization's media department. But accepting the job means giving up her other dream - college.

"After the campus tour

"prospective freshmen
are treated to a pizza party

then a campus mixer
followed by a dance."

- Pizzas?
- Yep.

Mixers? Dances?

Higher education is

a wonderful thang.

Hey.
Hey.

Tamera

this is campus day.

When we're actually there
in the fall



there will probably be classes,
too.

Whatever.

Now, remember:

When we get to
the university of Michigan

we are the s.W.C.A.S.

"S.w.c.a.s"?

"Sisters

with college attitudes."

Well, I can't wait
until we're s.W.C.B.S.

"Sisters

with college boyfriends."

Wait. Wait a minute.

Hold up.

What about you and Steven?



Oh, girl, please.

How are you going
to spread your wings

with your boyfriend
sitting on your feathers?

I don't want to spread my wings

- and besides,
- Jordan is all the guy I need.

He's got manners,
sophistication and charm.

Man, tamera.

These pickles are
the bomb, girl.

What?

I said these pickles
got it going on.

Y'all sure
y'all don't want some?

I don't want any of that,
thank you.

What about you, tamera?

Jordan?

Hmm?

Um...

You got a little something
on your chin.

Um, Jordan...

How would you feel if...

When we got to college

we, you know...

Kept our relationship sort of...

On the down low?

Hmm? Oh.

Cool with me.

What you mean,
"cool with me?"

Shoot, I read
there's three honeys

for every man on campus.

Go, wolverines!

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Yeah, yeah, uh-huh,
and make sure

miss Leslie's hotel room
is ready in an hour.

Mm-hmm. Have the concierge
call to confirm it.

All right, thanks. Bye.

Hey, does my girl have
skills or what?

I can't believe
Tia got Lisa Leslie

to come to book 'em Joe.

I had no idea Tia was
going to blow up the spot.

Well, you guys
should have seen her.

She just got on the phone
and made things happen.

Once she convinced
Lisa Leslie to come

she talked the airline
and the hotel into freebies.

And the best part is:

She got hot dogs on a stick
to kick in the meal.

Wow! How does she feel

about getting Toni Braxton
up in here?

How would you feel
about not breathing again?

Step up or step aside, people.

Miss Leslie only has
a few more minutes.

Oh! Oh!

Hi, miss Leslie.

I'm tamera.

Remember me?

Sure. You're Tia's sister.

Yeah.
Hi.

Well, this is
my boyfriend, Jordan.

I would like you to sign
this article I wrote

about the wnba
in my school paper.

Cute chicks can jump"?

It was a little joke.

Just a little play on words,
you know.

It was stupid.

Yeah, except for the cute part.

Unless you're offended by it

then we can completely
remove it.

Hi, I'm Jordan.

We haven't been dating
that long.

What are you trying to do?

How you doing, miss Leslie?

Could you autograph
my basketball?

Sure. What's your name?

It's tyreke... Ty...

Or you can
just put "reke."

Whatever.

Hey, do you have a bodyguard?

Ty or reke, I'm 6'5".

I can guard my own body.

I am so sorry, guys,
but miss Leslie

her driver's here
so her time is up.

Look at my baby
with Lisa Leslie!

Hi. I'm Lisa Landry,

Tia's mom.

You must be very proud.

My baby was accepted
to five colleges.

Actually, it was six

but, you know,
I don't like to brag.

Mom...

I hate to interrupt, miss Leslie

but you'll be late
for your 3:30.

Ray, call me Lisa.

Okay, Lisa.

And I'll need you
to drive me to dinner.

Oh, forget that, ray.

- Bring her to have
- a home-cooked meal with us.

I insist.

No need to insist.

I was there
on "home-cooked."

Well, I'm looking
forward to it, Lisa.

You know, back in the day

I used to play
a little b-ball myself.

Hey, mom, that was
very nice of you.

What are you going to make?

- Nothing.
- It's Ray's night to cook.

When there are men
in the kitchen

the meal's right.

Ow!

Oh, I've been making
this jambalaya for years.

Mmm, spicy.

And every time I make it

I'm impressed
with myself even more.

Well, I'm just glad
I'm in here with the guys

instead of out there
with the women

talking about hair
and diets... and Denzel.

Lisa, do you think
the wnba will ever trade stock

on the open market?

Well, with the way
the league is expanding

and franchise start-up costs,

it's a possibility.

Yeah, you know, I read
that women's basketball

is the fastest-growing
professional sport.

That's right.

It's a woman's world.

And men are going
to have to learn

how to live in it.

That's right.

Ray?

Your dishwashing liquid
is drying out my cuticles.

You know what?

I noticed that,
too, dog. Look.

I told Lisa stop buying
that generic stuff.

Use my moisturizer
over there on the counter.

This?

No, that's hers.

Use mine... the one
with the butterflies.

Oh, okay.
Good looking out.

Good looking out.

Hmm, good stuff.

Whoo.

A man's work is never done.

Ain't that the truth.

Gentlemen, man your platters.

Mmm, ray.

This jambalaya is really good.

Well, I had a little help.

We really stuck
our foot in this.

That's right.

Oh, you lug nuts, stop bragging.

It wasn't that good.

Pass me some more, please.

I can't thank you enough
for coming today

and I know I told you
a million times

but it meant a lot to me.

I should be thanking you
for all the hype.

We could use a strong, bright
woman like you in the wnba.

Whoa! Hold up, now.

Her skills ain't all that.

She's actually never
seen Tia dribble.

Yeah, she's got no hops.

No, I meant we could use
her marketing skills

in our media
relations department.

Yeah, right. I wish.

I'm serious.

In fact, I mentioned your name

for the junior
executive position

we're trying to fill.

You did?

That's great, because
I have a lot of ideas

on how you can appeal
to your younger fans.

Just as I thought.

You're perfect.

No, she isn't.

What I mean is she's perfect
for going to college.

Iced tea, please.

Lisa, are you sure about this?

Yeah, my glass is
as dry as a bone.

I don't mean iced tea.

I'm talking about

this opportunity for Tia.

Hear her out.

We have heard enough
and we have decided.

My daughter is going to college.

- You know, maybe the wnba
- could work it

So that Tia could go
to college part-time.

Really?

Well, did you hear that, ma?

That sounds very interesting,
but no thanks.

Tia's going to college
full-time.

Yams?

But, mom...

I said no!

Yams... please.

Oh, well, it's fiber.

Morning, sweetie.

Pancakes?

Uh, excuse me.

Did you hear me say
"good morning" to you?

Girl, I got a skillet

in my hand.

You better open up your mouth.

Morning, mother.

That's better.

So, since you seem to making

all the decisions
in my life these days

is there anything else
you want me to do?

Yes. I'd like for you
to lose that attitude

and you sit your prissy butt
in that chair

and let's talk about this job.

Yes, ma'am.

Look at this skillet.

This is the best cookware
that money can buy.

Shoot, my mama didn't have
nothing to cook with

but an old cast-iron skillet.

Are we still talking
about my job offer?

Just stay with me, okay?

Mama did all right by us.

She kept us fed, clothed
and in church every Sunday.

But soon as she got us
through high school

we were on our own.

In order to put myself
through college

I had to get me a waitress job
at the Howard Johnson's.

You worked at hojo's?

Yeah, and I looked good in that
tired little uniform, too.

I can see it.

But the more hours that I worked

the lower my grades got.

And, well, pretty soon
I just couldn't keep up

- and I had to drop out
- of college.

Saddest day of my life.

But, mom, I'm not you.

No. No, you're not

because I made
a promise to myself

that there will be enough money
to send my baby to college

and I have kept
that promise, Tia.

And I'm grateful, mom. I am.

And I get it.

You want me to go to college
so I can get a good job, right?

That's right.

Well, I'm already
being offered a good job.

Yeah, but, Tia

why should a girl as smart
as you just settle for good

when she can have the best?

If we take my car

to the university of
Michigan on Saturday

you guys have
got to cough up
some gas money.

Gas money?

You're not
the only one with a car.

Yeah. We can go
in our car.

- Please. Four people
- can't squeeze into your miata.

Well, we can have
a lot of fun trying.

I'll take free
and tight any day.

Yeah, if clowns can do it...

We can.

Y'all crazy.

Diavian:
Lisa Leslie's back.

Maybe this time

I can get her
to autograph something.

Take off your shirt.

Boy, keep your shirt on.

She is not here
to sign autographs.

She came here to see me.

Hey, you guys, I think
Tia's going for that job.

But, you know, I'm all for it.

Of course her mom's
going to kill her

but, uh, we talking
front row comps.

Wassup?!

Thanks for coming by.

I wanted to see
if the job offer
was still open.

It is. What made your mother
change her mind?

Oh, well, uh,
we had a long talk.

You know how moms are.

I can understand her concern.

College is very important

and the wnba is new.

Well, you see,

that's what excites me...

The fact that it is new.

I want to get right in
on the ground floor.

Well, our executive director,
Angela Johnson

is flying into town on Saturday.

I'll set up an interview.

Saturday?

Um...

Well, I sort of have plans.

Too bad.
She'll only be here for one day.

Well, then, I'll be there.

Thanks.

No problem.

Bye, guys.

So, um, I'll call you
about Saturday?

Saturday?

Tia, you got her

to come to campus day?

The girl is good.

Please. I want to see you
fit her into your miata.

Guys, guys, guys, guys, guys.

She's not coming to campus day.

And neither am I.

What?

Tia, you can't just blow off
campus day like this.

It's too important.

Yeah. We need
your gas money.

Tamera, you know I want to go

but it's the only day
I can interview for the job.

I understand.

Good luck, sis.

Yeah, well, I'm going
to need more than luck

when I tell mom.

You want some more juice?

No, thanks.

Tia...

Will you stop worrying?

I mean, this job
is perfect for you.

And you're still going
to go to college.

Your mom's just trippin'.

I know, but she just
wants what's best for me.

Or her.

Tia, sometimes you have
to follow your heart

and stop listening
to other people.

But listen to me

when I tell you to do
what you want to do.

And you listen to me
when I tell you to go home.

Mom!

Uh, Ms. Landry?

Say "good night," tyreke.

No kiss is necessary.

Good night, Tia.

Ah, the nerve of his
little bald-headed behind.

Trying to get you
to take that job.

He's just trying
to make me feel better

about the decision
I've already made.

What?

Now, I have an interview

tomorrow

and if they offer me the job,
I'm taking it.

I see.

You're not looking

for the skillet, are you?

No, honey, no.

And I am not going
to stand in your way.

This is what I get

for raising a daughter
with a mind of her own.

And I want to thank you
for that, too, mom.

Mom...

It's not like
I'm destroying your dream.

I'm just trying to find my own.

And I want you
to have your dream.

Not mine, not tyreke's,
and not Lisa Leslie's.

Baby, if you decide
that this is your dream

I'll be behind you.

Jordan:
Steven, you are
not going to wear

that Michigan state Jersey
to campus day?

What's the problem?

We're going to the
university of Michigan.

But they didn't give me
a free Jersey.

Diavian, talk to your boy.

Oh, he's not my boy today.

You know, girl.

Steven, did you see that?

They're trying to chump us, dog.

You know what this
means, right? War.

You don't want none of me.

Steven:
Get her, dog.

Hey, get her, dog.

It's only two words.

Guys, guys, don't burn
up all your energy

before campus day.

Like that could ever happen.

You're going
to make me break a nail.

I got him, girl.

Ooh, Tia.

Look at you...

The young professional.

I was so sure you'd be
the one going to college

and I'd be stuck here
in some nine-to-five.

Yeah.

Funny, huh?

Well...

Slam-dunk that interview.

Ray:
Okay, everybody

you can't go to campus day
without getting it on tape.

First, Michigan

won the Rose bowl.

Then they won the
national championship.

There's only one more thing
that school needed... me.

Please, we're going to need
a second car for your big head.

Sit down somewhere.

Dad, when we start school
in the fall

I will be the perfect co-ed.

I will be in my seat
five minutes

before the bell rings.

They don't have school
bells in college.

You lying?

Shoot, I'll just sleep in.

I'm just playing, dad.

Keep the peace.

Hey, mom.

Get your face out of there.

Hey, mom.

Ray:
Everybody spread out.

Then I can get a shot
of you going to the car.

Have a good time.

Tia, Angela will be here
in a second.

No, no, I don't want
to buy radio time

until the print campaign
is ready.

Oh, you meant

a real second?

What part of "no"
don't you understand?

Demica, get me evian!

Hold on.

It's Angela.

Oh, too bad.

Send flowers. Hold on.

Lisa, love those earrings.

White lilies.

Hi. Angela Johnson.

Oh.

Oh, that's to me?

Oh. Hi. I'm Tia Landry.

No. No. I want billboards,
not bus benches.

Lisa has spoken
so highly of you.

We need bright young people
on our staff.

So, are you ready

to work for us?

You can see how much
there is to do.

Evian?

Uh, no to the water.

Yes, I can see
you have a lot to do.

As for the job...

Demica, call the helipad

and tell them to keep
the chopper warmed up.

I have to be across town
in 20 minutes.

You'll have a chance to grow

with an exciting
new organization.

It's Angela.

No! Well, Tia?

Ms. Johnson, um,

it's a very tempting offer

and I'm very flattered
that you want me

but, um, I don't think

I'm quite ready

for the business world.

Oh, don't worry.

I'll personally train you

in the marketing

and promotions sides of...

Angela. Hold on.

Angela. Hold on.

Professional sports.

Ms. Johnson, um

it's not that I'm afraid
of the challenge.

I know that I'd love
this job in a few years

but I just realized

how much I really want
to go to college.

I told Tia

we'd arrange for her
to go to college part-time.

Right, and you'll
get job experience

you can't get in the classroom.

I know. I know.

But it just won't be the same
as being on campus...

You know, all of the activities,
meeting new people

or just hanging out
with your friends.

Well, that only happens
once in your life

and I don't want to miss it.

She's smart. I like her.

You're smart. I like you.

When you graduate, look me up.

Thanks. I am sorry
if I took too much
of your time.

Oh, no problem.

I just wish I'd realized this

in time to make it to
Michigan's campus day.

You ever flown in a helicopter?

Does Nintendo count?

Come on.

Demica, call the mayor
and tell him I'll be late!

Let's roll.

It's Angela.

For the last time, no!

I'm sure glad the girls
are too old to wait up for.

Yeah. Don't have
to worry about them

even though they are
driving 40 miles
on the expressway

in Jordan's old wreck of a car.

Yeah, it is a hunk
of junk, isn't it?

But if it does break down

at least
they're not by themselves.

No, no.

They're in a car with boys.

So, are you going to bed?

In a few minutes.

Me neither.

Oh, Tia, I'm so glad
that you are home.

Ray was worried.

Mom, I called you
from the helipad.

Lisa was concerned that...

Well, you were out all night
in a car, and, well...

Dad...

Wait a minute.

Dad, if you're so uptight
about campus day

what are you going to do

when we go off
to college this fall?

You make a very good point.

Maybe we should consider

home schooling.

Dad...

Mom, Michigan was awesome

and I can't wait until fall.

Oh, honey, that is great.

But now, I got to ask you...

Now, when you
turned down that job

it was your decision?

Because, honey, if you did it
just to make me happy

march right back down
to that office

and tell that woman
you're going to take that job.

You really mean that, mom?

- Heck, no,
- but it sounded good

Didn't it?

Yeah, it did.

So, tell me.

Well, the dorms...

Every time I taste it...

It is new,
and I want to get right down...

What do I want to get?

You want to get
right down to it.

My bad. I'm sorry.

You know how moms are.

I can understand her concern...

I can understand...

I could understand...

I don't think that, um...

I can...

Take the business world...

Or something like that.