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A Different World - S04E10 - The Apple Doesn't Fall
 

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The Apple Doesn't Fall

 
Ron's father sends him a car to officially welcome him into the family car dealership. Ron cannot stand the business and wishes to become a professional drummer. Whitley warns Ron not to alienate his father, while Dwayne believes that he should pursue his dreams. Ron tries to share his decision with his father, but is too vague. Mr. Johnson shows up with a sports car for Ron and is shocked to learn his son's plans. Terrence disagrees with his father's decision to become the first black member of a country club. Col. Taylor reconsiders after discovering that the club must integrate in order to be eligible to host the PGA Championship. Although the head of membership insists that he has tried to break down the barriers for years, Col. Taylor doesn't feel the timing is right.
 
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A Different World / S04E10 : The Apple Doesn't Fall
Season 4, Episode 10 | Aired on December 6, 1990 | TV-PG | 25 min. | NBC
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EPISODES
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Season 4
Season 4
Season 6
Season 5
Season 4
Season 3
Season 2
Season 1
 
 
  • A Different World - Episode 1 - Everything Must Change
    Episode 1
    Everything Must Change
  • A Different World - Episode 2 - How Bittersweet It Is
    Episode 2
    How Bittersweet It Is
  • A Different World - Episode 3 - Blues for Nobody's Child
    Episode 3
    Blues for Nobody's Child
  • A Different World - Episode 4 - Whitley's Last Supper
    Episode 4
    Whitley's Last Supper
  • A Different World - Episode 5 - The Goodwill Games
    Episode 5
    The Goodwill Games
  • A Different World - Episode 6 - Tales from the Exam Zone
    Episode 6
    Tales from the Exam Zone
  • A Different World - Episode 7 - Good Help is Hard to Fire
    Episode 7
    Good Help is Hard to Fire
  • A Different World - Episode 8 - Love Thy Neighbor
    Episode 8
    Love Thy Neighbor
  • A Different World - Episode 9 - Time Keeps on Slippin'
    Episode 9
    Time Keeps on Slippin'
  • A Different World - Episode 10 - The Apple Doesn't Fall
    Episode 10
    The Apple Doesn't Fall
  • A Different World - Episode 11 - I'm Dreaming of a Wayne Christmas
    Episode 11
    I'm Dreaming of a Wayne Christmas
  • A Different World - Episode 12 - War and Peace
    Episode 12
    War and Peace
  • A Different World - Episode 13 - Ex-Communication (a.k.a. Fiancée What?)
    Episode 13
    Ex-Communication (a.k.a. Fiancée What?)
  • A Different World - Episode 14 - Risk Around the Dollar
    Episode 14
    Risk Around the Dollar
  • A Different World - Episode 15 - Love, Hillman-Style
    Episode 15
    Love, Hillman-Style
  • A Different World - Episode 16 - A Word in Edgewise
    Episode 16
    A Word in Edgewise
  • A Different World - Episode 17 - Ms. Understanding
    Episode 17
    Ms. Understanding
  • A Different World - Episode 18 - The Cash Isn't Always Greener
    Episode 18
    The Cash Isn't Always Greener
  • A Different World - Episode 19 - How Great Thou Art
    Episode 19
    How Great Thou Art
  • A Different World - Episode 20 - It's Showtime at Hillman
    Episode 20
    It's Showtime at Hillman
  • A Different World - Episode 21 - Sister to Sister, Sister
    Episode 21
    Sister to Sister, Sister
  • A Different World - Episode 22 - Monet is the Root of All Evil
    Episode 22
    Monet is the Root of All Evil
  • A Different World - Episode 23 - If I Should Die Before I Wake
    Episode 23
    If I Should Die Before I Wake
  • A Different World - Episode 24 - Never Can Say Goodbye
    Episode 24
    Never Can Say Goodbye
  • A Different World - Episode 25 - To Be Continued
    Episode 25
    To Be Continued

A Different World season 4 episode 10 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

In a poignant episode, Ron grapples with the choice between following his dream of becoming a musician and succumbing to familial pressure to join the family car dealership. Despite the allure of an easy path laid out by his father, who tries to sway him with gifts and expectations, Ron stands firm on pursuing his passion for music. Simultaneously, Colonel Taylor faces a moral dilemma over accepting a membership at an exclusive golf club, which symbolizes both racial progress and tokenism. Through conversations and confrontations with loved ones, both Ron and Colonel Taylor make decisions that honor their integrity, highlighting themes of personal identity, societal expectations, and the courage to follow one's true path.

Full Episode S04E10 Recap

### Opening Scene: Ron's Peeping Incident - Ron and his friend are caught spying on a woman about to take a bath, leading to a discussion on the morality of voyeurism versus neighborhood watch. ### Theme Song Interlude - The iconic theme song of "A Different World" plays, highlighting the transition from one's origins to the growth and change experienced in college. ### Ron's Dilemma with His Future - Ron receives a family portrait from his father's car dealership, sparking a conversation about his true passion for music versus the expected career path in the family business. - A moral debate ensues between Ron and his friends about the ethics of selling cars versus the accidental voyeurism earlier. ### Father-Son Golf Plans - Colonel Taylor and his son Terrence discuss a pending golf club membership, revealing a generational and ideological clash over the significance of this opportunity. ### The Car Dealership Decision - Ron debates with his father over the phone about not joining the family car dealership business, emphasizing his desire to pursue music instead. - Ron's father unexpectedly visits, presenting a car as a peace offering and a symbol of joining the business, leading to a heartfelt confrontation about Ron's aspirations. ### Colonel Taylor's Golf Membership Controversy - Colonel Taylor faces a moral and social dilemma over accepting a membership at a historically exclusive golf club, sparking discussions on racial progress and personal integrity. - The episode explores themes of social change, family expectations, and the pursuit of personal dreams against societal pressures. ### Closing Scenes: Resolutions and Reflections - Ron firmly decides to pursue his passion for music, rejecting the car and the symbol of his father's expectations. - Colonel Taylor rejects the golf club membership, prioritizing his principles and racial identity over personal benefits, leading to a moment of understanding and respect with his son.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Ron spy on his neighbor?

Ron and his friend spy on their neighbor as she is about to take a bath, justifying it as part of "neighborhood watch."

What is Ron's true passion?

Ron's true passion is playing the drums and being a musician, rather than working in the family car dealership.

How does Ron's father react to his decision not to join the family business?

Ron's father is initially upset and tries to convince Ron by presenting him with a car, but eventually, he accepts Ron's decision after a heartfelt conversation.

What is the significance of the golf club membership to Colonel Taylor?

The golf club membership represents a social advancement and an opportunity to break racial barriers, but also poses a moral dilemma regarding tokenism and integrity.

How does the episode address the theme of personal integrity versus societal expectations?

Through Ron's struggle with his career choice and Colonel Taylor's decision about the golf club membership, the episode explores the importance of staying true to one's principles and aspirations despite external pressures and expectations.

What resolution does Ron reach regarding his career?

Ron decides to pursue his dream of being a musician, rejecting the car and the expectations to join the family business.

How does the episode conclude Colonel Taylor's golf club membership storyline?

Colonel Taylor ultimately rejects the golf club membership, choosing to honor his racial identity and principles over the personal benefits of the membership.

 
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