Sister, Sister (1994–1999): Season 6, Episode 8 - Greek to Me - full transcript
Tamera's plans are interrupted when Jordan goes under cover for the newspaper to expose hazing and, in a rush to get the scoop on fraternity hazing, forgets about his anniversary dinner with Tamera. Meanwhile, Lisa and Ray try to persuade Tia into joining their favorite sororities.
Girl:
1913...
Hey, you guys!
You just missed
the bomb step show.
Oh, please, don't be fooled
by the fancy footwork, okay?
- The Greek system
- is just a way
- To Rob you
- of your individuality.
I like being a
little sister to the
gamma psi fraternity.
Well, I'm all about
me-phi-me.
I know that's right.
I don't have to be part
of a group to belong.
Go ahead and preach.
Well, whatever.
Come on, diavian.
We're going to go see
beloved.
Not without us.
- You guys
- are breaking up the group.
- We're supposed
- to be family.
Yeah, sis.
We like this.
- Yeah, turn around
- when we're talking to you.
Hey...
♪ I do my own style
in my own time ♪
♪ how different
we have come to be ♪
♪ even though I'm glad
to be with you ♪
- ♪ I got to feel
- what's real for me ♪
♪ Like you got to do
what's right for you ♪
Hey! Mmm,
something smells... burnt.
Tia, are you cooking
again?
Are you here for a reason?
Yes, I came to tell
my baby something
very, very important.
- Is this about
- our anniversary?
That... yeah...
And I got my first byline
in the school paper.
Well, congratulations, j.
What's the story?
I'm doing an expose
on fraternity hazing.
Jordan, those fraternity rituals
are a secret.
- No one is going
- to talk to you.
I know. That's why I'm going
deep, deep, deep undercover
as a pledge.
And when they try to haze me
- I'm going to expose Greek life
- for what it is.
Oh, my very own
ed Bradley.
Ah...
I am so proud.
So, now, tell me
what you have planned
for our anniversary.
Can't.
It's a surprise.
By the way,
Jordan, um...
When is your anniversary, huh?
Tamera,
can you believe this?
Your own sister doesn't know
when our love began.
And she calls herself
your twin.
Yeah, Tia.
- I thought we were closer
- than that.
Hey, tamera.
What you looking at?
It's my anniversary gift
for Jordan.
See, it's a scrapbook
of our first year together.
Ooh...
That's so sweet.
Let me see.
Ooh...
A burger king wrapper?
Yeah.
It was the first time we shared
a double meat whopper
with extra pickles.
That's so sweet.
Maybe you could use
some krazy glue
on those pickles.
Oh.
Hello, everybody.
- Tamera, look what
- grandma Campbell sent you.
Oh, grandma knows what I like.
And this isn't it.
Dad, you're not pounding
the a.K.A. Drum again.
I told you...
I do not want to pledge.
- Come on, tamera,
- have an open mind.
Been there. Said "no."
Dad, can you please
send this stuff
back to grandma?
Hold on.
I can work with this.
Tamera, you know
grandma's sorority
means a lot to her.
- And it would mean
- a lot to me
- If you would at least
- consider pledging a.K.A.
Okay, okay,
if you put it that way.
I'll consider eating
the pink and green cupcakes.
You'll notice the names
of 16 founders on top.
- Read them and
- then eat them.
Ray, now, tamera has always
made it perfectly clear
- that she doesn't
- want to pledge.
- You need to leave
- that child alone.
- Two of my best friends
- are deltas.
Tia wants to pledge.
- You don't see me pushing delta
- on her.
Well, I guess
you got a point.
Hey, guys. What's up?
Tia!
- Look what grandma Campbell
- sent you.
- Tyreke:
- How's that article going?
It's not.
- All we've been doing
- is studying at the library.
And I don't think a paper cut
counts as hazing.
Keep up the boot-licking.
- Maybe they'll slip up
- and knock you upside the head.
Boot-licking?
- Man, the gammas
- don't run me.
I run me, okay?
Pledge!
Gotta run!
- Greetings, big brother
- of gamma psi.
- Is there anything I can
- do for you today, sir?
Yeah, I don't want you
or any of your line brothers
talking to anyone
other than your
big brothers
or the gamma pearls.
You got that?
Sir, yes, sir.
Now, get in line.
Now, up until now
you pledges have been
on summer vacation.
Oh, but big brother ghost
is about to crack the whip.
Finally,
the real deal
man, are you crazy?
- I heard big brother ghost
- is so tough
- He made the whole line quit...
- School.
So, Tia, you think
you'd be interested
- in tutoring a calculus student
- for extra credit?
Yeah. Yeah,
yeah, sure.
I welcome
the challenge.
Hey, me, too.
Actually, diavian,
you're the student
I want her to tutor.
Ooh!
Pledges!
Show some respect
to big brother ghost.
- The calculus t.A.
- Is ghost?
- I said show
- some respect!
- Greetings, big brother ghost
- of gamma psi.
- Is there anything we can do
- for you today, sir?
Pledges, listen up.
If you fall asleep in class
I'll catch your head
before it hits the desk.
If you try to hide
in your room
I'll be in your closet.
In other words
every move you make,
every class you take
I'll be there to haunt you.
Got that?
- Yes, sir, big brother ghost,
- sir.
Cool.
Let's get something
to eat.
Hold up.
Did I ask you pledges
to follow us?
- No, sir, big brother ghost,
- sir.
Tia
- since I can't
- talk to Jordan
- Would you please
- tell my sweetie
- I made reservations for
- our anniversary dinner
- At chez nous
- tomorrow at 8:00?
- Tamera, I can only talk
- to him about pledge business.
Oh, come on, Tia.
You know he's not
really pledging.
- Okay, okay,
- but don't make this a habit.
I am not e-mail.
Diavian, I want you
to distract the brothers for me.
Hey, I'm with it.
- Tomorrow night,
- chez nous.
Say what?
Chez nous, anniversary
dinner, 8:00.
You ate a rock?
No. 8:00. Don't be late.
Yeah, 8:00.
Don't player hate.
Whatever.
- Lisa:
- Cookies, ladies?
- Lisa, red
- and white.
Delta colors.
- Ooh, they're too beautiful
- to eat.
Fine, more for me.
Not so fast, mom.
- It was really nice of you guys
- to stop by
And share your delta experience.
- It's always nice
- to share our rich tradition
With a potential pledge.
I've been active with the
Detroit chapter since 1983.
'81.
Time does fly.
And I've been on
the executive committee
for seven years.
Four.
Do you want to tell
this story?
No, you're doing fine.
What's going on in here?
- Oh, ray, you know
- my delta friends
Nadine and Monica.
Yes, how could I miss
- the red and white
- Cadillac in the driveway?
He's just jealous.
Lisa, this is low.
Well, you should know.
I don't want any
delta brainwashing
in my house.
- You're the one who tried
- to brainwash her.
"Grandma's cupcakes."
I'm just trying
to level the playing field.
This is war.
Well, just bring
on your big guns, little man.
Jamal, it feels like
we've been walking
for hours.
Okay, stop walking!
Off with the blindfolds.
Now, right here is where
the Greek step show
will be held.
- We want this place
- spick-and-span.
Yeah.
Paint those benches,
pick up the trash.
- We want this
- place spotless.
Uh, sir?
Big brother
ghost, sir.
I was just wondering.
How long do you think
we'll be out here, sir?
- Is there something
- in your life
- More important than
- pledging gamma psi?
No, nothing beats this,
sir.
Just wondering.
Do you think we'll be out here
past 8:00... sir?
Oh, no, you'll be out
of here by 8:00.
Good. I can make dinner.
A.M.
Tamara's going to kill me
for breakfast.
Oh!
She going to eat me
like an eggo.
Hurry up, man.
Keith:
Left, right, left!
Left, right, left!
- Left, right, left!
- Left, right, left!
Left, right, left!
Left, right, left!
Left, right, left!
Left, right, left!
Pledgees, halt!
Okay, the quad
looks passable.
Take a break.
- Meet me outside
- in five.
Hours?
Minutes!
- Make that four minutes
- and 57 seconds!
56... 55... 54... 53...
"Hours"?
I was just about
to call you.
And say what?
- You're sorry that I waited
- in chez nous
- Until the busboys
- started mopping around my feet?
They had us
working all night!
I'm finally about to crack
this story wide open!
And i'm about to do
what you should have
done last night...
Walk away.
Wait! No, baby, no.
- Look, I wanted to be there...
- I really did.
Yo! Ghost is
counting faster.
Let's go.
Tamera, I have to...
Just go ahead.
- Obviously, pledging
- to some fraternity
You really don't want to be in
- is a lot more important
- to you than I am.
- Tamera, now, you know
- that's not true...
J, let's go.
If I don't go, I'll get
my line brothers in trouble.
I'll try
to call you later.
Oh, hi, sweetie.
Want some cake?
Mama... what's all this?
All what?
This!
Mom, I appreciate
your enthusiasm, but chill!
Just... mom!
You've made your point.
Oh, for crying
out loud...
This is ridiculous,
Lisa!
- You just jealous
- 'cause I thought of it first.
He's right, mom.
Come on, Tia.
You need a breather.
I know.
Gosh...
You two are completely
out of control.
About what?
Don't ask me...
She talking to you.
- Look, trying to pick a sorority
- is hard enough in itself
Without all this pressure.
I told you
to pull up, ray.
Oh, go eat cake.
Will you two cut it out!
Well, he started it.
Mom! Mom!
Gosh...
Now, after doing
a lot of thinking
I've made my decision.
Let him down easy, baby.
Ray, I'm not pledging a.K.A.
Oh! Too bad, so sad.
Too bad, so sad.
Mom, I'm not pledging delta,
either.
Ha-ha-ha! Oh, boy.
- Too bad, so sad,
- too bad, so sad.
- Oh, grow up, ray.
- You make me sick...
Guys!
- Now, look, all the information
- you gave me
Made me realize that pledging
is a bigger commitment
- than I'm willing
- to make right now.
But...
Thanks for the memories.
- I don't know,
- brother ghost...
I think somebody here
is pretending to pledge.
- Keith:
- I think so, too.
- Let's show him
- some love...
Gamma psi style.
( All clapping, banging,
( barking like seals )
Well, the least he could
have done was said "bye"!
Works every time.
- Are there any real pledges
- in line?!
Me, sir!
I can handle anything:
The beating, the paddling...
Bring on the abuse, sir!
Is that what you think
pledging is all about...
Beating and paddling?
No, sir!
There's branding, too.
Jordan, man,
you got it all wrong.
The word "fraternity"
means "brotherhood"
not "beat down."
We're not saying
that hazing doesn't happen.
It just doesn't happen here.
But... if hazing
is what he wants...
Let's give it to him!
As a matter of fact...
Let's give it to all of them!
No, sir, big brother, sir!
Silence!
Step forward and
grab your ankles.
Mama!
- Now, lose the blindfolds,
- stand up
- And take your punishment
- like men.
Pledges, you are here
to give these
lovely ladies an evening
of ballroom dancing.
Keith, I don't think
this skinny one
can hang with me.
Give him a chance, miss Danes.
Forget ballroom dancing.
- They look like
- they can do
A mean tootsie roll!
Ladies, it's
strictly ballroom.
Jordan?
Shh!
What's this all about?
This is the...
I'm-sorry-i-stood-you-
up-night-after-the-
anniversary dinner.
Come here.
This is so sweet.
So, you got the story?
Mm-hmm, got my story.
Yes! It's over.
Yay!
But it's not over.
What do you mean?
Well, see, the more I tried
to find the bad in gamma psi
the more I found the good.
In fact, I want to be
a part of it.
I'm pledging for real.
- But wait a minute...
- If you're still pledging
- Won't you get in trouble
- by being here with me?
Tamera,
I'd risk anything
to say "happy anniversary."
- Keith:
- Pledges!
Happy anniversary.
All:
All right, let's hear it for
the nupes of kappa Alpha psi.
But now it's time
for some real steppers...
The pledges of gamma psi!
♪ Well, we're gonna
set it out... ♪
I said, my brothers!
- ♪ You're looking good
- today ♪
All:
♪ Well, the gamma brothers
look good every day ♪
♪ I'll be a gamma psi brother
till the day I die ♪
- ♪ wake up, wake up,
- wake up, wake up ♪
Please tell my sweetie
that I need, uh, uh, uh...
- For our
- anniversary dinner
- Um, at chez nous
- tomorrow at 8:00.
Tamera...
- What the heck
- did she just say?
I was trying to
make it work!
And she spit on me...
- I was trying to
- make it work!
I'm sorry.
That's okay.
- They messed
- up anyway.
- They-they-they-
- they... yeah.
1913...
Hey, you guys!
You just missed
the bomb step show.
Oh, please, don't be fooled
by the fancy footwork, okay?
- The Greek system
- is just a way
- To Rob you
- of your individuality.
I like being a
little sister to the
gamma psi fraternity.
Well, I'm all about
me-phi-me.
I know that's right.
I don't have to be part
of a group to belong.
Go ahead and preach.
Well, whatever.
Come on, diavian.
We're going to go see
beloved.
Not without us.
- You guys
- are breaking up the group.
- We're supposed
- to be family.
Yeah, sis.
We like this.
- Yeah, turn around
- when we're talking to you.
Hey...
♪ I do my own style
in my own time ♪
♪ how different
we have come to be ♪
♪ even though I'm glad
to be with you ♪
- ♪ I got to feel
- what's real for me ♪
♪ Like you got to do
what's right for you ♪
Hey! Mmm,
something smells... burnt.
Tia, are you cooking
again?
Are you here for a reason?
Yes, I came to tell
my baby something
very, very important.
- Is this about
- our anniversary?
That... yeah...
And I got my first byline
in the school paper.
Well, congratulations, j.
What's the story?
I'm doing an expose
on fraternity hazing.
Jordan, those fraternity rituals
are a secret.
- No one is going
- to talk to you.
I know. That's why I'm going
deep, deep, deep undercover
as a pledge.
And when they try to haze me
- I'm going to expose Greek life
- for what it is.
Oh, my very own
ed Bradley.
Ah...
I am so proud.
So, now, tell me
what you have planned
for our anniversary.
Can't.
It's a surprise.
By the way,
Jordan, um...
When is your anniversary, huh?
Tamera,
can you believe this?
Your own sister doesn't know
when our love began.
And she calls herself
your twin.
Yeah, Tia.
- I thought we were closer
- than that.
Hey, tamera.
What you looking at?
It's my anniversary gift
for Jordan.
See, it's a scrapbook
of our first year together.
Ooh...
That's so sweet.
Let me see.
Ooh...
A burger king wrapper?
Yeah.
It was the first time we shared
a double meat whopper
with extra pickles.
That's so sweet.
Maybe you could use
some krazy glue
on those pickles.
Oh.
Hello, everybody.
- Tamera, look what
- grandma Campbell sent you.
Oh, grandma knows what I like.
And this isn't it.
Dad, you're not pounding
the a.K.A. Drum again.
I told you...
I do not want to pledge.
- Come on, tamera,
- have an open mind.
Been there. Said "no."
Dad, can you please
send this stuff
back to grandma?
Hold on.
I can work with this.
Tamera, you know
grandma's sorority
means a lot to her.
- And it would mean
- a lot to me
- If you would at least
- consider pledging a.K.A.
Okay, okay,
if you put it that way.
I'll consider eating
the pink and green cupcakes.
You'll notice the names
of 16 founders on top.
- Read them and
- then eat them.
Ray, now, tamera has always
made it perfectly clear
- that she doesn't
- want to pledge.
- You need to leave
- that child alone.
- Two of my best friends
- are deltas.
Tia wants to pledge.
- You don't see me pushing delta
- on her.
Well, I guess
you got a point.
Hey, guys. What's up?
Tia!
- Look what grandma Campbell
- sent you.
- Tyreke:
- How's that article going?
It's not.
- All we've been doing
- is studying at the library.
And I don't think a paper cut
counts as hazing.
Keep up the boot-licking.
- Maybe they'll slip up
- and knock you upside the head.
Boot-licking?
- Man, the gammas
- don't run me.
I run me, okay?
Pledge!
Gotta run!
- Greetings, big brother
- of gamma psi.
- Is there anything I can
- do for you today, sir?
Yeah, I don't want you
or any of your line brothers
talking to anyone
other than your
big brothers
or the gamma pearls.
You got that?
Sir, yes, sir.
Now, get in line.
Now, up until now
you pledges have been
on summer vacation.
Oh, but big brother ghost
is about to crack the whip.
Finally,
the real deal
man, are you crazy?
- I heard big brother ghost
- is so tough
- He made the whole line quit...
- School.
So, Tia, you think
you'd be interested
- in tutoring a calculus student
- for extra credit?
Yeah. Yeah,
yeah, sure.
I welcome
the challenge.
Hey, me, too.
Actually, diavian,
you're the student
I want her to tutor.
Ooh!
Pledges!
Show some respect
to big brother ghost.
- The calculus t.A.
- Is ghost?
- I said show
- some respect!
- Greetings, big brother ghost
- of gamma psi.
- Is there anything we can do
- for you today, sir?
Pledges, listen up.
If you fall asleep in class
I'll catch your head
before it hits the desk.
If you try to hide
in your room
I'll be in your closet.
In other words
every move you make,
every class you take
I'll be there to haunt you.
Got that?
- Yes, sir, big brother ghost,
- sir.
Cool.
Let's get something
to eat.
Hold up.
Did I ask you pledges
to follow us?
- No, sir, big brother ghost,
- sir.
Tia
- since I can't
- talk to Jordan
- Would you please
- tell my sweetie
- I made reservations for
- our anniversary dinner
- At chez nous
- tomorrow at 8:00?
- Tamera, I can only talk
- to him about pledge business.
Oh, come on, Tia.
You know he's not
really pledging.
- Okay, okay,
- but don't make this a habit.
I am not e-mail.
Diavian, I want you
to distract the brothers for me.
Hey, I'm with it.
- Tomorrow night,
- chez nous.
Say what?
Chez nous, anniversary
dinner, 8:00.
You ate a rock?
No. 8:00. Don't be late.
Yeah, 8:00.
Don't player hate.
Whatever.
- Lisa:
- Cookies, ladies?
- Lisa, red
- and white.
Delta colors.
- Ooh, they're too beautiful
- to eat.
Fine, more for me.
Not so fast, mom.
- It was really nice of you guys
- to stop by
And share your delta experience.
- It's always nice
- to share our rich tradition
With a potential pledge.
I've been active with the
Detroit chapter since 1983.
'81.
Time does fly.
And I've been on
the executive committee
for seven years.
Four.
Do you want to tell
this story?
No, you're doing fine.
What's going on in here?
- Oh, ray, you know
- my delta friends
Nadine and Monica.
Yes, how could I miss
- the red and white
- Cadillac in the driveway?
He's just jealous.
Lisa, this is low.
Well, you should know.
I don't want any
delta brainwashing
in my house.
- You're the one who tried
- to brainwash her.
"Grandma's cupcakes."
I'm just trying
to level the playing field.
This is war.
Well, just bring
on your big guns, little man.
Jamal, it feels like
we've been walking
for hours.
Okay, stop walking!
Off with the blindfolds.
Now, right here is where
the Greek step show
will be held.
- We want this place
- spick-and-span.
Yeah.
Paint those benches,
pick up the trash.
- We want this
- place spotless.
Uh, sir?
Big brother
ghost, sir.
I was just wondering.
How long do you think
we'll be out here, sir?
- Is there something
- in your life
- More important than
- pledging gamma psi?
No, nothing beats this,
sir.
Just wondering.
Do you think we'll be out here
past 8:00... sir?
Oh, no, you'll be out
of here by 8:00.
Good. I can make dinner.
A.M.
Tamara's going to kill me
for breakfast.
Oh!
She going to eat me
like an eggo.
Hurry up, man.
Keith:
Left, right, left!
Left, right, left!
- Left, right, left!
- Left, right, left!
Left, right, left!
Left, right, left!
Left, right, left!
Left, right, left!
Pledgees, halt!
Okay, the quad
looks passable.
Take a break.
- Meet me outside
- in five.
Hours?
Minutes!
- Make that four minutes
- and 57 seconds!
56... 55... 54... 53...
"Hours"?
I was just about
to call you.
And say what?
- You're sorry that I waited
- in chez nous
- Until the busboys
- started mopping around my feet?
They had us
working all night!
I'm finally about to crack
this story wide open!
And i'm about to do
what you should have
done last night...
Walk away.
Wait! No, baby, no.
- Look, I wanted to be there...
- I really did.
Yo! Ghost is
counting faster.
Let's go.
Tamera, I have to...
Just go ahead.
- Obviously, pledging
- to some fraternity
You really don't want to be in
- is a lot more important
- to you than I am.
- Tamera, now, you know
- that's not true...
J, let's go.
If I don't go, I'll get
my line brothers in trouble.
I'll try
to call you later.
Oh, hi, sweetie.
Want some cake?
Mama... what's all this?
All what?
This!
Mom, I appreciate
your enthusiasm, but chill!
Just... mom!
You've made your point.
Oh, for crying
out loud...
This is ridiculous,
Lisa!
- You just jealous
- 'cause I thought of it first.
He's right, mom.
Come on, Tia.
You need a breather.
I know.
Gosh...
You two are completely
out of control.
About what?
Don't ask me...
She talking to you.
- Look, trying to pick a sorority
- is hard enough in itself
Without all this pressure.
I told you
to pull up, ray.
Oh, go eat cake.
Will you two cut it out!
Well, he started it.
Mom! Mom!
Gosh...
Now, after doing
a lot of thinking
I've made my decision.
Let him down easy, baby.
Ray, I'm not pledging a.K.A.
Oh! Too bad, so sad.
Too bad, so sad.
Mom, I'm not pledging delta,
either.
Ha-ha-ha! Oh, boy.
- Too bad, so sad,
- too bad, so sad.
- Oh, grow up, ray.
- You make me sick...
Guys!
- Now, look, all the information
- you gave me
Made me realize that pledging
is a bigger commitment
- than I'm willing
- to make right now.
But...
Thanks for the memories.
- I don't know,
- brother ghost...
I think somebody here
is pretending to pledge.
- Keith:
- I think so, too.
- Let's show him
- some love...
Gamma psi style.
( All clapping, banging,
( barking like seals )
Well, the least he could
have done was said "bye"!
Works every time.
- Are there any real pledges
- in line?!
Me, sir!
I can handle anything:
The beating, the paddling...
Bring on the abuse, sir!
Is that what you think
pledging is all about...
Beating and paddling?
No, sir!
There's branding, too.
Jordan, man,
you got it all wrong.
The word "fraternity"
means "brotherhood"
not "beat down."
We're not saying
that hazing doesn't happen.
It just doesn't happen here.
But... if hazing
is what he wants...
Let's give it to him!
As a matter of fact...
Let's give it to all of them!
No, sir, big brother, sir!
Silence!
Step forward and
grab your ankles.
Mama!
- Now, lose the blindfolds,
- stand up
- And take your punishment
- like men.
Pledges, you are here
to give these
lovely ladies an evening
of ballroom dancing.
Keith, I don't think
this skinny one
can hang with me.
Give him a chance, miss Danes.
Forget ballroom dancing.
- They look like
- they can do
A mean tootsie roll!
Ladies, it's
strictly ballroom.
Jordan?
Shh!
What's this all about?
This is the...
I'm-sorry-i-stood-you-
up-night-after-the-
anniversary dinner.
Come here.
This is so sweet.
So, you got the story?
Mm-hmm, got my story.
Yes! It's over.
Yay!
But it's not over.
What do you mean?
Well, see, the more I tried
to find the bad in gamma psi
the more I found the good.
In fact, I want to be
a part of it.
I'm pledging for real.
- But wait a minute...
- If you're still pledging
- Won't you get in trouble
- by being here with me?
Tamera,
I'd risk anything
to say "happy anniversary."
- Keith:
- Pledges!
Happy anniversary.
All:
All right, let's hear it for
the nupes of kappa Alpha psi.
But now it's time
for some real steppers...
The pledges of gamma psi!
♪ Well, we're gonna
set it out... ♪
I said, my brothers!
- ♪ You're looking good
- today ♪
All:
♪ Well, the gamma brothers
look good every day ♪
♪ I'll be a gamma psi brother
till the day I die ♪
- ♪ wake up, wake up,
- wake up, wake up ♪
Please tell my sweetie
that I need, uh, uh, uh...
- For our
- anniversary dinner
- Um, at chez nous
- tomorrow at 8:00.
Tamera...
- What the heck
- did she just say?
I was trying to
make it work!
And she spit on me...
- I was trying to
- make it work!
I'm sorry.
That's okay.
- They messed
- up anyway.
- They-they-they-
- they... yeah.