A Different World (1987)
S03E14 Pride and Prejudice
Episode Overview
Whitley visits a jewelry shop to find a birthday gift for her father, with Freddie accompanying her to enjoy the spectacle of Whitley's shopping prowess. However, the sales clerk dismisses them, hesitating to unlock the display case, and suggests an inexpensive watch, assuming Whitley can't afford anything better due to her casual attire from tennis. Offended, Freddie suspects the clerk's behavior is rooted in racism and decides to leave. Whitley, determined to make a statement, splurges on an expensive item, only for her friends to argue that this benefits the clerk's commission. Ultimately, she returns the purchase and confronts the clerk, causing her to face backlash from her manager. Meanwhile, the ROTC conducts a retreat to familiarize civilians with military life, during which Walter embarrasses himself and loses a wager to Col. Taylor. Dwayne disregards Ron's guidance during a flag capture game, leading him to get lost in the