Back to Life

**"Back to Life"** is the first episode in Season 1 and the series premiere of ***Pretty Freekin Scary***. It premiered on June 15, 2023 to 0.13 million viewers.

## Summary

Frankie Ripp has the perfect life, then an unfortunate incident sends her to the Underworld. The Grim Reaper allows her to return home alongside some Underworld guardians.

## Plot

Frankie Ripp, a highschool student, a Snickering Willows' citizen, with a best friend, a boyfriend, has the perfect life. She lives with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ripp, and her annoying little brother, Remy, also the head of S.W.E.A.T.I (Snickering Willows Eerie and/or Alien Tween Investigators). But it all changes when she drops in a manhole, and gains herself a ride to the underworld.

Frankie Ripp is shocked to find herself in the Underworld, when she finds Pretty, a charming and cheerful guy, working as the receptionist, and Scary, a moody girl, working as the exit usher. Frankie rings a bell and The Grim Reaper appears herself, and tells Frankie that she isn't supposed to be here, and it was a mishap.

The Grim Reaper decides to send her back to her world, but also makes her sign a contract stating some 'side effects' that Grim reaper refuses to highlight. She also sends Pretty and Scary as Frankie's guardians. Frankie returns back to her world, and finds out she was dead for two weeks. Her parents are surprised to see her but warmly welcome the new additions to their family. She also notices a white streak in her hair.

Frankie rejoins her school with Pretty and Scary joining as foreign exchange students, and is shocked to find out her best friend, Layla, dating her boyfriend, Dio. She befriends Nyx, a gothic girl, who's also the principal's daughter.

At the cafeteria, Layla reminds her being 'dead' for a while and Frankie spills food on herself. Her white hair streak starts shining and winds start blowing. Nyx stops the kids making fun of Frankie and Erlic gives her a napkin.

Remy gets a parcel from The Grim Reaper originally for Frankie and opens it to find Frankie's contract. While Mr. and Mrs. Ripps stop pretty and Scary to 'get to know each other' and Frankie finds Remy in her bedroom, now turned to S.W.E.A.T.I headquarters.

Frankie finds out that Remy is investigating Snickering Finest's Meat Replacement Factory. Remy tells Frankie, Pretty and Scary that the contract states that Frankie has to complete some tasks given to her by the Grim Reaper or else she will return back to the Underworld. Grim Reapers appears in the mirror in Frankie's room and tells her that she will be providing her tasks 'all in due time'.

## Cast

### Main Cast

* Eliana Su'a as Frankie
* Emma Shannon as Nyx
* Yonas Kibreab as Remy
* Leah Mei Gold as Scary
* Kyan Samuels as Pretty

### Recurring Cast

* Siobhan Murphy as The Grim Reaper
* Shawn Carter Peterson as Mr. Ripp
* Napiera Groves Boykin as Mrs. Ripp
* Jackson Dollinger as Dio
* Adora Sheikh as Layla
* Yuvi Hecht as Erlic Snickering

### Guest Cast

* Beth Curry as Ms. Hendricks
* Lisa Arch as Principal Peppers (Voice Only)
* Brett Rash as Tyler
* Austin Brady as Screaming Man

## Trivia

* This is the first episode of Pretty Freekin Scary and Season 1.
* This episode was filmed on July 13, 2022.
* This episode aired right after the Season 2 premiere of ***The Villains of Valley View***.
* Frankie falls down a manhole, which caused her death.
* Frankie's brother, Remy, works in S.W.E.A.T.I. (Snickering Willows Eerie and/or Alien Tween Investigators) and is investigating on the Meat Replacement factory.
* The meat replacement Factory is where Mr. Ripp works.
* It’s revealed Erlic's ancestors founded the town of Snickering Willows
	+ They also built the school and the factory.
	+ Erlic's cousin also owns the Boba Shop.
* It's revealed The Grim Reaper is a woman.

## Videos

Pretty Freekin Scary First Full Episode - Back to Life - NEW Series - @disneychannelPretty Freekin Scary - Frankie Meets Pretty and Scary - NEW Series - @disneychannel
## References

1. ↑ SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Thursday 6.15.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED