Beyond Repair

**Beyond Repair** is the seventh episode of Season 1 of the Disney+ series *American Born Chinese* and the seventh
episode overall. It aired on May 24, 2023 and is the penultimate episode of the season.

## Synopsis

*Jin finds himself in trouble at school as Wei-Chen tries to rescue his father from the Bull Demon.*

## Plot

Jamie Yao visits the set of *Beyond Repair* for the reunion and runs into his co-star Robin who is happy to see him. During the taping, Jamie happily reunites with the cast before the host shows them clips from the memes that came from his character. While everyone laughs, Jamie is noticeably indifferent. The hosts asks him what it is like to be a television icon, but he seems to stall on an answer.

Jin tries to console Wei-Chen after his father has been abducted by the Bull Demon who is torturing Sun Wukong somewhere else.

Meanwhile, Jin and Wei-Chen visit Guanyin, who explains that the pendant is not the fourth scroll after all. Jin devises a scheme to trick the Bull Demon by claiming that the pendant is the scroll in exchange for Wei-Chen’s dad. Guanyin, on the other hand, informs them that the pendant was eaten by a dog. She then instructs Wei-Chen and Jin to return to their actual homes.

When Guanyin asks Wei-Chen if he’s ready to return to heaven, he says he has decided to stay back and save his father. She informs him that this means he will have to face the Bull Demon on his own.

Later, Jin’s mother informs Jin that she will be staying with his aunt for a few days as she drops Jin off at school. Jin then concludes that it must be due to her differences with his father.

At school, Jin is able to play in the soccer game just like he always wanted to. But unfortunately he seems to be preoccupied with numerous issues, the most important of which is the major argument between his parents. Jin then acts out at school once more, and the principal calls Jin’s parents.

While waiting outside, Anuj sends Jin a video of his pratfall on TV along with the *Beyond Repair* Cast reunion. Jamie responds to the question and admits that he did not walk away from acting, he walked away from Hollywood. He had hoped to be cast in heroic roles, but he wound up getting cast as neighbors, nerds and ninjas instead. He hopes that the message he can send to young actors is that anyone can be a hero regardless of how they look or sound.

The principal is silenced by Jin’s dad after she spews some offensive words. When Jin’s father stands up for Jin’s mother, their situation seems to improve, if not return to normal.

Eventually, Wei-Chen locates both his dad and the Bull Demon. Just as he is about to be killed by the Bull Demon because he is too powerful for him, Ji Gong, changes paths and orders him to step aside and leave the kid alone. Ji Gong is severely hurt by the Bull Demon. Wei-Chen then receives some beads from Ji Gong, who also advises him to run away before the Bull Demon murders him just like his dad. Wei-Chen then witnesses the building catch fire while his father is still inside.

## Cast

### Starring

* Ben Wang as Jin Wang
* Yeo Yann Yann as Christine Wang
* Chin Han as Simon Wang
* Ke Huy Quan as Jamie Yao/Freddy Wong
* Jim Liu as Wei-Chen
* Sydney Taylor as Amelia Taylor
* Daniel Wu as Sun Wukong
* Michelle Yeoh as Guanyin

### Guest Starring

* Mahi Alam as Anuj
* Larry Bates as Coach Garrett
* Leonard Wu as Niu Mowang/ Bull Demon King
* Josh Duvendeck as Danny/ Marty Morris
* Jennifer Irwin as Principal Finney
* Nicole Sullivan as Robin

## Trivia

* The title is a reference to the dated 90's sitcom that is frequently mentioned throughout the season.
* Jamie Yao's speech somewhat mirrors Ke Huy Quan's 2023 Oscar acceptance speech.
	+ Ironically, the episode was filmed before he had won the award.

## References

1. ↑ Ke Huy Quan Wins Best Supporting Actor 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' at 2023 Academy Awards - YouTube