Stories of Hope and Forgiveness

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"Stories of Hope and Forgiveness" (or "Day of the Jackass") was the eleventh episode of Mission Hill. It was written by Dan McGrath. It first aired on July 28, 2002.

[edit] Synopsis

Andy, oblivious to a nation-wide crisis (which is never specified in the episode) gripping the country, is asked to the Grammies by actress Becca Michelle Butterfield (star of such films as I Still Have Some Issues with What You Did Last Summer and It's Just Like Last Summer, What with the Killing and All). Meanwhile, Toby is (slowly) pursued by a rabid dog, and Posey meditates in an attempt to find nirvana. When circumstances result in Andy's being handcuffed to a fence, Kevin must attend the Grammies in his stead.

[edit] Music

• "Arctic Cat" by The Gloria Record is playing on Jim's car radio before the DJ comes on with Grammy news.

[edit] Trivia

• Becca Michelle Butterfield is patterned after Sarah Michelle Gellar, who appeared in I Know What You Did Last Summer (the title of which was also parodied in this episode).
• It is heavily implied that the nation-wide crisis has much to do with an incident where Dennis Rodman is evacuated by helicopter from a ship for unspecified reasons.
• The sign on one of the protestors reads $ for peace, not for liquor giving some hint as to the nature of the crisis.
• When Posey finally reaches the secret to enlightenment during her meditation, it is revealed at the last minute to be Ronald McDonald.