Opposites Attract



Synopsis: Laurie and Amy hit a rough spot in their marriage. Franz meets a girl whose style clashes with his. - PAX

Franz is smitten with a brassy boarding house maid. - TV Guide

During a field trip to town, Franz and his students witness a skirmish between a brassy boarding house maid and her rude admirer. Getting too close to the action, Franz is soaked by a bucket of soapy water intended for the unwelcomed suitor. Later, they encounter the maid at the General Store, arguing with the proprietor over a sack of flour, and the ensuing tug-of-war results in Franz being covered in white powder, and smitten by the coarse and beguiling girl. While romance blossoms, Bess' parents Amy and Laurie find themselves drifting apart, now that their only child is away at Plumfield. As Laurie and Amy try to repair the bond that once held them close, Franz learns that differences can also bring people together. - CTV

Rating: 4 Stars!

Episode Number: 204

Original Air Date: September 17, 1999


Favorite Quote(s):

FRANZ: The minutemen gathered right here. Ordinary citizens of Concord, banding together, united in there -
TOMMY: [Interrupting.] Is this going to be on the test?
FRANZ: Just listen, Tommy. Imagine a spring day, April 19th 1775 -
NAN: Oh, wait. Do we need to know dates?
FRANZ: Yes, but for now -
NAT: We do? But you told us not to bring our pencils and paper!
FRANZ: Will all of you just stop. Don't you understand? We're lucky enough to walk into a town where so many great things happened!

ISABEL: Oh! I'm so sorry!
FRANZ: That's all right. [Wipes water off his face with his hands.]
ISABEL: No, it's not all right. [Begins to dry off his face with her apron.] You're wet. You're... [Starts laughing.] . . you're VERY wet.
FRANZ: I'm aware of that.

NAN: Franz, we're choosin teams to play ball and we're one person short.
FRANZ: [Looking annoyingly at Nan's reflection in the mirror.] Do you mind?
NAN: What?
FRANZ: Knocking?
NAN: Sorry. [Walks out of room, and knocks on door.]
FRANZ: Come in.
NAN: So, wanna play ball with us?
FRANZ: I can't. I'm busy.
NAN: [Approaches Franz.] Doin' what?
FRANZ: [Turns to face Nan.] Shaving?
NAN: [Giggles.] Shaving what?

DAN: Franz, he's just standin' there, mindin' his own business, when whack! [Pats Franz on the chest where the sack of flour hit.] The sack of flour exploded all over him!
NAN: It was great!
DAN: Yeah, she really got ya good, Franz.
FRANZ: Yes, yes she did.
NAN: That makes twice.
FRANZ: I know...that girl, she's so -
NAN: [Beat.] Pretty?
FRANZ: Yes, I mean no, she's, she's infuriating, exasperating, always making a scene.

FRANZ: Look, I know people are going to look at us and they're going to say we're an odd combination. You, you're so full of fire and spirit. And me, I haven't seen much life outside the classroom. But I also know that ever since you spilled water on me that day, I haven't been able to stop thinking about you. When I'm with you, I feel so happy and alive. . . and I guess I just want to make you happy too. ISABEL: Well, what happens the next time some folks start whispering, or looking at us funny.
FRANZ: I don't care. I don’t care what people think anymore. [Franz climbs onto a crate and calls out to the patrons.] I intend to court Miss Isabel McGregor, and no one had better have an unkind word to say about it.
ISABEL: [Smiling.] Why, Franz Bhaer. Must you always make such a scene?


Reason For Rating: This episode was funny, and cute, and that's why I gave it four stars!


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