The Big Employee Benefits Episode

what happens

Dee Dee vies with her law school rival, Stephanie Seymour, for a summer internship. Dee Dee believes that she is the more qualified candidate; but Stephanie sucks up to the man in charge, Mr. Washington. She also tries to use her sex appeal to her advantage, so Dee Dee retaliates by showing up for her final interview in a revealing outfit. She gets the job, but Mr. Washington's comments and behavior prompt her to fear that she got the job for the wrong reasons--and that her new boss might want something in return. Meanwhile, Kai develops a crush on Spencer and asks Mona to pass along this information to him. Spencer is thrilled, and decides to get involved with Kai and try to use her for career advancement. However, he panics when she starts talking about a relationship during their first date.

who made it

directed

Ellen Gittelsohn

written

Chauncey B. Raglin-Washington

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• Alec Mapa as Adam Benet
• Giancarlo Esposito as Darrell Washington
• MC Lyte as Kai Owens
• Nicole Lyn as Stephanie Seymour
• Nick Stabile as Nick Tyrell
• Penny Bae Bridges as Young Mona
• RRachel Karp as Cathy Polly