Adventures in Babysitting (1987)

Well, 3CG-ers, this is episode is one for the record books. Sticking around in the 80s which means you probably already guessed this is another of Garrett's picks. We were in a time crunch recording this one so we kept the ADD train on the tracks for what is probably our speediest episode to date. 

In his directorial debut, Chris Columbus is at the helm of this Elizabeth Shue lead comedy. Elizabeth plays Chris who has to venture into the big city to save her friend Brenda (Penelope Ann Miller) with her two charges, Brad and Sara, (Keith Coogan and Maia Brewton), and Brad's best friend Daryl played by the talented Anthony Rapp. 

How the heck could a family-friendly comedy romp through the big city have problems? Oh you know we will find a way to make you uncomfortable. 

What's Matt's reaction to him being filtered out of the last episode as background noise? How often do Terry's bowels make themselves known during this episode? How is it possible Garrett brought this episode in as quickly as he did? How does Hannah pull off the greatest titular quip of all time? You'll have to listen to find out.

CW: Cheating/Infidelity Child Molestation/R*Pe Child Sex Worker Child Trafficking Domestic Violence Homophobia/Homophobic Language Racism Sexism Sexual Assault Stereotypes Toxic Masculinity Unhoused

 

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