Punky Brewster is now a divorced mother raising three children: her teenage biological daughter Hannah, and her two adopted sons, Diego and Daniel. She lives in the same Chicago apartment where she grew up with her foster (later adoptive) father, Henry Warnimont, and even works as a photographer, just like he did. She encounters a girl at Fenster Hall named Izzy, who, like Punky, was abandoned by her mother. Punky is still best friends with Cherie, who works at Fenster and arranges to have Izzy live with a foster family, but after seeing the similarities in Izzy compared to when she was her age, Punky decides to take her in and raise her with her three children. Punky also has an on-off relationship with her ex-husband Travis and discovers that the mother who abandoned her in the grocery store as a child is still alive and has been looking for her for years.
A Punky Brewster revival series was reported to be in development in June 2019.[4] In September of that year, it was reported the series, along with the Saved by the Bell revival, would appear on the Peacock streaming service.[5] A 10-episode first season was greenlit by Peacock in January 2020.[6] On August 19, 2021, Peacock canceled the series after one season.[3]
Teleplay by : Steve & Jim Armogida, David W. Duclon & Jimmy Fox
February 25, 2021 (2021-02-25)
Punky is now a divorced mother of three, still living in her childhood apartment. She meets Izzy, a 7-year-old abandoned by her mother, just as Punky had been abandoned. She decides to become Izzy's foster mother.
Punky needs to figure out where Izzy will sleep in the crowded apartment. She receives a phone call from her long-absent mother, and is unsure if she wants to meet with her.
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"Two First Dates"
Jonathan Judge
Robin Shorr
February 25, 2021 (2021-02-25)
Punky goes on her first post-divorce date on the same day Hannah has a first date. Travis is suffering from writer's block, and Izzy helps him write a song.
When Punky finds a joint in Hannah's room she and former husband Travis discuss whether Hannah's boyfriend is a bad influence. Izzy tries to behave perfectly to make sure she won't be returned to Fenster Hall.
Punky dates a rock musician, upsetting Travis. Izzy loses her favorite cap, and the family helps her find it. Cherie has a yard sale for Fenster Hall and Punky helps out, trying to convince customers to pay more for what they want to buy.
When Daniel wears a sarong to school Punky and Travis wonder about their son's gender identity. Izzy becomes obsessed with WWE and Punky takes her to a wrestling match.
Punky and Cherie fix up their old treehouse since it is too dangerous for Izzy to play in. Hannah and her friends make an honesty pact, but discover complete honesty isn't always kind.
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"Put a Ring on It"
Kelly Park
Sarah Jane Cunningham & Suzie V. Freeman
February 25, 2021 (2021-02-25)
Cherie is considering proposing to Lauren, and that causes Punky and Travis to remember the strong romantic feelings they used to share. Diego develops a crush on one of Hannah's friend.
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"'80s Block Party"
Kelly Park
Clay Lapari
February 25, 2021 (2021-02-25)
Punky enjoys planning a 1980s-themed block party for the neighborhood, but she is ill-prepared when her long-absent mother shows up.
A foster hearing to decide Izzy's future causes Punky to confront her own past. She chooses to reconnect with her mother, and encourages Travis to follow his dream and go on a tour with his band.
Reception
Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 57% based on 14 reviews, with an average rating of 5.90/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "It's delightful to see Soleil Moon Frye again, but with dated plotting and a lack of focus, Punky Brewster can't quite fill her multicolored Cons."[7]
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