Episode
Parker Lewis Can't Lose: Parker Lewis Must Lose
Overview
Parker Lewis is a force to be reckoned with in whatever he does, and now he decides to run for class president. When the dedicated Becky Grant puts her all into it only to pale in comparison to Parker, guilt follows. For once, Parker decides to lose at something and throw the election, but it seems that Parker can't lose even if he tries, and his ratings soar higher than ever.
Details
- Series
- Parker Lewis Can't Lose
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 1990-09-23
- Runtime
- 23 min
Episode context
Parker Lewis Must Lose is Episode 4 in Season 1 of Parker Lewis Can't Lose. It aired on 1990-09-23. The runtime is 23 min.
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Episode 3: Power Play
There's a disturbance in the force as there can't be two Parker Lewises. New student Matt Stiles threatens to steal Parker's glory as he's able to outdo Parker at every turn. In the blink of an eye, Parker is no longer the coolest kid in school and struggles to keep his sanity. His world is crumbling around him unless he can find a way to beat Stiles.
Episode 5: Close, But No Guitar
After the day from Hell, Mikey has had enough. With no post-grad plans, he finally figures that he might as well drop out. Now he's trying to make it as a musician, and Parker and friends must intervene to help Mikey see the error of his ways.
More episodes from this season
Episode 2: Operation Kubiac
Parker takes on a new role as Larry Kubiac's agent. While Larry is a force to be reckoned with on the football field, his communication skills are lacking. When college-football scouts are on campus, Parker must help the giant impress them or else wind up a failure. Now Parker must find a way to help Kubiac or else risk a future of pain, courtesy of the Kube.
Episode 6: G.A.G. Dance
With the upcoming G.A.G. Dance looming, the guys are all a bit worried. G.A.G. means "Girls Ask Guys", therefore worry of the wrong girls asking out guys is very real, and Parker intervenes with a motivational speech. While Parker might be able to inspire confidence to the students, who will inspire Parker? As everyone finds dates, Parker winds up the odd man out.
Episode 1: Pilot
Mikey finds love with a new girl in school at the same time Parker finds love with a new girl (it's the same girl). Being a true bud, Parker steps aside and helps Mikey by asking her out. However, complicating matters further, Robin is more interested in Parker. The final straw arrives in the form of football player Larry Kubiac, who wants to destroy Parker.
Episode 7: Love's a Beast
A secret admirer has it out for Mikey while Parker is focused on Musso moreso than ever as she's bent on having him make up three months of missed first-period classes.
Episode 8: Saving Grace
Sometimes a bunch of little events occur at just the right time to culminate into one big disaster. This is one of those days, as Musso's review results in her being demoted to teaching home ec, and Dr. Norman Pankow becomes the new principal. When Pankow turns the school into a prison, Parker must figure out how to get Musso her job back.
Episode 9: Musso & Frank
Parker constantly takes advantage of situations where he (or his buddies) can benefit. When Frank Lemmer finds himself stuck between a rock and a hard place, he turns to Parker. As Musso tries to hook Lemmer up with her 'unsuitable' (in Frank's opinion) niece, Lemmer cuts a deal with Parker for a more suitable date. As Jerry needs help for an upcoming test that Lemmer can help with, the deal seems simple enough. Naturally, this simple task for Parker hits a series of snags... and Parker only worsens the situation.
Episode 10: Deja Dudes
With the Class of 1970 reunion coming up, some surprising characters appear. not only did Musso graduate then, but Larry's dad, Parker's dad, and the dads of his two best buds. The forerunner of Parker, Mr. Lewis was the resident prankster along with his buddies, and in their day perpetrated the ultimate prank. Now the only evidence of their identities in the prank are about to be revealed as the time capsule will be opened in front of the entire graduating class. Can Parker cover up the crime, or will his dad's legendary episode from years past cause Parker's downfall?
Episode 11: Radio Free Flamingo
Deep in the bowels of Santo Domingo, a secret has lay dormant since the 1960s: its very own pirate radio station. When Parker and friends stumble across the hidden radio station, they feel they must bring it back to life. The more Musso tries to shut them down, the more the students listen, causing a major thorn in her side. As the gang discover the amount of good the station has on the students, the more they feel they need to keep it going... unless Musso and Lemmer find them first.
Episode 12: Science Fair
It's that time of the year when geeks rejoice. With the big science fair approaching, the rivalry between Musso and Dr. Pankow heats up. Both sides are confident that their schools will win the science fair, and they place bets on their schools. With the impending threat of failure, Jerry (Santo Domingo's best chance at winning) spirals downward, causing Musso to panic. When she realizes that Santo Domingo will lose and Pankow is without any promising projects, the bet changes: the school with the worst project will prevail.
Episode 13: Teacher, Teacher
Ms. Donnelly is the definition of coolness as she not only makes class interesting, but she lets her students have fun. When pranks backfire, Ms. Donnelly usually covers for Parker, but this time, her patience begins to falter from the ensuing chaos. The heroic teacher finally resigns, leaving the students to fend for themselves.