Well, folks, we've made it to the end of the line - the final three episodes of the Ferris Bueller TV series. In this action-packed trilogy, we've got haunted cars, beach day shenanigans, and a night on the mean streets of Santa Monica. Buckle up, it's going to be a wild ride!
In episode 11, "Baby You Can't Drive My Car," Ferris gets his dream car for his birthday - a 1962 Chevy Corvette. But dreams turn to nightmares when the car seems to be haunted, à la Christine. The auto shop teacher is clueless, Rooney's got his eye on the prize, and Ferris' dad claims he saw the Rolling Stones at Altamont (sure, dad). Oh, and Ferris makes out with "Jeannie" (really Sloane in a mask) because why not make things even weirder?
Episode 12, "Grace Under Pressure," centers around the sacred tradition of Beach Day. Rooney cancels it, but the students rebel and go anyway. Meanwhile, Rooney's trying to impress the Superintendent with help from a doting Arthur. Grace professes her love for Rooney (ew), who apparently has a "whole world of stewardesses he hasn't tapped" (double ew). The episode ends with Rooney getting roasted by Buddy Hackett and former students. Ouch.
The final episode, "A Night in the Life," finds Ferris and Cameron pulling an all-nighter to finish a paper on LBJ (through the eyes of his beagle, naturally). Jeannie's dating a college guy, distracting everyone at school, and Rooney basically tells her not to get pregnant (great advice, Ed). The boys end up in the bad part of town, sleeping on the street after Cameron's car (license plate YFIPU) gets stolen. Jeannie saves the day by helping them get the car out of impound.
So, there you have it - the thrilling conclusion to the Ferris Bueller saga. Get ready for haunted cars, beach day rebellions, and a gritty night on the streets of Santa Monica. Don't forget your Reebok Pumps and your LBJ beagle fanfiction. It's been a wild ride, but we made it through together. Thanks for joining us on this journey through the highs (and mostly lows) of this short-lived TV classic.
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05/29/24 • 90 min
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