Kim Kelly Is My Friend
- Episode aired Apr 30, 2000
- TV-14
- 45m
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8.5/10
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Kim befriends Lindsay but she has ulterior motives, while Sam is bullied mercilessly by Karen Scarfolli, whose locker is next to his.Kim befriends Lindsay but she has ulterior motives, while Sam is bullied mercilessly by Karen Scarfolli, whose locker is next to his.Kim befriends Lindsay but she has ulterior motives, while Sam is bullied mercilessly by Karen Scarfolli, whose locker is next to his.
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- Ken Miller
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- TriviaOriginally scheduled to air on NBC on November 6, 1999 but was replaced by another episode and was never aired on NBC. Premiered on some West Coast stations on April 30, 2000 and had its wide release on September 5, 2000 on Fox Family Channel.
- GoofsWhen Kim and Lindsay are driving around, mountains (which do not exist in suburban Detroit) can briefly be seen in the background.
- Quotes
Kim Kelly: My aunt Cathy was so rad. She lived in L.A., she was on "Kojak." She doinked Ryan O'Neal once at a party.
Lindsay Weir: Wow, she sounds awesome!
Kim Kelly: Yeah, well she's dead. She OD'd on coke.
- ConnectionsFeatures Barney Miller: Hash (1976)
- SoundtracksJamie's Cryin'
Written by Edward Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony and David Lee Roth
Performed by Van Halen
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One of the best episodes of the series!
Up to this point, I think it's safe to say a lot of people did not like the character of Kim including myself. However, after watching this episode, I started to like her a whole lot more. Why is that exactly? Well, we learn more about why Kim is the way she is. We meet her mother and stepfather, learn about what happened to her brother, and find out more details about her on again, off again relationship with Daniel. Kim's life is a mess.
I think the episode is a fascinating commentary on the different socioeconomic statuses in this country. Something that will always be relevant no matter what generation we are in. There will always be the upper class, middle class, and lower class. It's sad, but true. A lot of people are forced to play with the hand their dealt. Kim did not ask to be put in this situation. To be raised in this dysfunctional household, but she has to get up and go to school just like everyone else. She has a lot more she has to worry about compared to the average student, which makes us empathize with her so much more and feel for her, because we are forced to think how messed up her life actually it is. Of course she would act the way she does!
That's one of the reasons why I like the character of Lindsay in this show. She is able to emphasize with other people and has a strong sense of justice and pride. I think those are amazing qualities to have as a human being, and even though her parents may think she is making a wrong decision by befriending Kim (and maybe she is), I still love that she is willing to support her and stand by her side despite how dysfunctional and rude she can be.
I think the episode is a fascinating commentary on the different socioeconomic statuses in this country. Something that will always be relevant no matter what generation we are in. There will always be the upper class, middle class, and lower class. It's sad, but true. A lot of people are forced to play with the hand their dealt. Kim did not ask to be put in this situation. To be raised in this dysfunctional household, but she has to get up and go to school just like everyone else. She has a lot more she has to worry about compared to the average student, which makes us empathize with her so much more and feel for her, because we are forced to think how messed up her life actually it is. Of course she would act the way she does!
That's one of the reasons why I like the character of Lindsay in this show. She is able to emphasize with other people and has a strong sense of justice and pride. I think those are amazing qualities to have as a human being, and even though her parents may think she is making a wrong decision by befriending Kim (and maybe she is), I still love that she is willing to support her and stand by her side despite how dysfunctional and rude she can be.
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- 23009 Oak Street, Santa Clarita, California, USA(Kim stops her car here after they flee her parents)
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