Chapter One Hundred and Twelve: The Music Competition

**Chapter One Hundred and Twelve: The Music Competition** is the twelfth episode of Season 8 of *Tales From The Darkside,* and the one hundredth and twelfth overall. The episode serves as the fifth episode of the Skylar Memory Arc. The episode aired on January 14, 2023.

## Synopsis

**THE COMPETITION** — In an effort to bring more citizens to Nelson, The Group rehearse and play songs to drive attention. Meanwhile, Melissa remains in space, planning her moves.

## Plot

After fixing up a majority of the city, The Group are happy with their accomplishments. Bryson and Yasmin have accepted the break up, and become good friends. Bryson and Carson come up with an idea; hold a music competition to hopefully bring in citizens and revitalize the town. The Group divided themselves into several teams, with some members being on multiple songs. Bryson gives everyone a few days before the competition. Carson asks, “Is there a theme?” Bryson simply says, “Go wild.” In Bailey’s hotel, Madeline and Bailey brainstorm ideas on a song. Madeline then says, “I got it! Manipulation. I want to ‘manipulate’ Bryson into being with me.” Bailey agrees, and the two brainstorm (“I Love You Hoe”). Meanwhile, Katie and Veronica are paired up, and brainstorm. Veronica half-jokingly says, “What if we made gay bars?” Katie asks, “Gay bars?” “Yeah, like bars that are supposed to be funny.” Katie answers, “That would be funny, and could bring in our own generation that grew up with this music.” Veronica feels proud (“Teen Titans Blow”). Carson and Janice talk about their song, in which Carson continues to talk about the prize. “What could the prize be?” Carson asks. Janice guesses, “Probably money? An ego boost? Bragging rights?” “I would imagine it would be money. I don’t see another way.” “We could base our song around funny, slightly sexual and demanding lyrics.” Carson agrees, saying, “I got a song for it.” The two fist bump, and get to work (“Cowboy Blueballs”). Yasmin and Sabrina hear from other teams, and are concerned. They think their song will be boring since it doesn’t line up with the “theme.” However, Sabrina feels confident, saying, “We could base it off you trying to be stronger after your breakup.” Yasmin agrees (“Lazarbeams”). After finishing the song, Bailey heads to the new city center, where they meet Sabrina. The two talk about each other’s songs, which they realize are connected to Bryson. The two laugh, and Bailey suggests, “How about we work together? Come up with a random song?” Sabrina agrees, and the two work in secret (“Boys Next Door”). Finally, Bryson and Summer are working together. Summer is stuck on what to do, so Bryson comes up with an idea. He says, “I know how to play the saxophone. What if we mix jazz with rap?” “Jazz Phonk Rap!? Oh my god dude, that can work perfectly.” Bryson gets out a beat, while Summer raps next to it (“Jazz Hands”). Later that night, all the teams and the audience gather at the city center. Since the teams started, more citizens have arrived and decided to move in. The teams show off and sing their songs on stage, with the audience cheering and laughing along the way. Bryson finally comes on stage, and announces, “Thank you everyone. This has been fun, but there’s gotta be a winner in the end.” Carson yells out, “We knew it.” “Ok, so we have a winner, and it’s by far a large margin. It’s Yasmin and Sabrina with their song ‘Lazarbeams.‘“ Everyone cheers, with Yasmin and Sabrina being awarded money.

## Trivia

* The episode is the second musical episode to not be based on an actual musical, after *Chapter Ninety-Three: The Group Kart.*
	+ The episode is the only musical to have a majority of characters sing the same songs. All the characters generally sing their own songs.