Perfect Mom

what happens

Brenda is mesmerized by Kelly's hip and glamorous mother Jackie, a former model. Kelly insists that her mother is not all that she appears to be. Jackie is a recovering addict, and begins hitting the bottle again after her boyfriend dumps her. Cindy is hurt when Brenda initially fails to ask her to be in a mother-daughter fashion show. They eventually agree to appear, and are joined by Andrea, who draws raves. Jackie attempts to emcee the show while high on cocaine. She becomes disoriented and disrupts the show with a rambling tirade. Kelly convinces her to check into rehab. Kelly gains new respect for David when he gives her the fashion show tape to save Jackie from embarrassment. Jim becomes addicted to his new keyboard.

who made it

directed

Bethany Rooney

written

Darren Star

guest cast

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

• Linda Thompson as Nina
• Nancy Paul as Laura Rye
• AAnn Gillespie as Jackie Taylor
• Jordana Capra as Nancy Martin