The Metamorphosis

Season 1, Episode 4, Aired
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When Raja encourages Anita, the hottest girl in school, to dress modestly and act intelligently, Justin thinks he may have a shot with her. Meanwhile, Claire suddenly becomes the head of the A-List crowd and Franny decides to focus her attention to Gary's wardrobe once Justin tells her it's time for him to get his own clothes.moreless
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  • Raja meets a girl finally

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    By johandogod, Oct 29, 2007 Report Abuse
    Justin meets a girl who turns him down and flirts with him in a sadistic manner. She finally meets her match in Raja. They begin everything in a nice and smooth when Raja suggests that they have a science project which they do together. This turns into a little bit of mess for both min characters. Justin's mom turns her clothing and overall dressing sense to his dad. This turns out to be one interesting twist. This episode was written beautifully well and most of twists are really funny in this one. This one will surely highten the popularity of this show.moreless

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  • I loved it!

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    By VGFreak8, Oct 25, 2007 Report Abuse
    Anita is a popular girl who used to be friends with Justin. She always teases him and Justin hates it. One day, she tries to tease Raja, but he is too realistic. He convinces her that just because she is hot, doesn't mean that she isn't smart. She starts dressing modestly and acting nicer to everyone. Justin and Raja both like her and Justin decides to make his move. He kisses her and she realizes what she has turned into. She goes back to her normal ways. Claire wants to be popular.

    This was a great episode! I liked how Raja was to Anita. The result was great, but unfortunately, it didn't last long. This episode gets a 10!moreless

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  • Raja talks the popular girl "Anita", who dresses provocatively, into doing more with her mind to attract attention. Anita then becomes studious while Justin thinks he has a chance with her. When Justin kisses Anita, she goes back to her old ways.moreless

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    By darbyrules, Oct 25, 2007 Report Abuse
    I thought the Oct. 22nd show was really good. There was great acting and comedy. This is a really wholesome, family show and I hope it stays on for awhile. Those 2 guys are great and that Anita girl was fantastic. She really added some spark to the show, plus she was beautiful. Keep this show going. The mom and dad work great together and I loved the spray tan and the whole shopping bit. Raja is a sweet character and I think it has done a good service to show what muslins are like. Thanks for a great show.moreless

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  • Aliens in America is finally falling into place.

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    By Gold_Ruby, Oct 23, 2007 Report Abuse
    So, here is Aliens in America's fourth week. I'm surprised it's managed to last this long. But I have to admit that I'm starting to enjoying the show. There might be lots of cliches, but somehow it works.

    In this episode, Justin falls for the slutty, popular girl (naturally). But Raja somehow makes an impression and turns the girl into a bookish Amish-looking kid. Now Justin thinks he has a chance with her, and when he he goes in for the kiss, boom! She turns back to her old whore-ish self.

    Okay, it's not original and there lots of stereotypes in the episode. But this all plays out for comic effects. I think it should be obvious what Aliens in America's audience is now. As unoriginal as it is, it's got some style. And this episode proved that.

    But kudos anyway to Lindsay Shaw. I think I keep tuning in just because of her. Even though her character is a little dry. Also love Scott Patterson. His banter with Amy Pietz's Franny was very funny. It just makes me miss his character Luke from Gilmore Girls. Now those characters were interesting.moreless

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    • International Episode Titles: Czech Republic: PromÄ›na (Metamorphosis) Edit
    • Original International Air Dates: Latin America: October 3, 2008 on Canal Warner Turkey: September 30, 2009 on CNBC-e Czech Republic: January 30, 2010 on Prima COOL Edit
    • This is the first episode to feature recurring character, Brad (Chad Krowchuk). Edit

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    • Franny: Everyone would just be so much better off without me! Gary: (gives her a tissue) Try to cry on the white part. Franny: Okay... Justin: (Voiceover) But then came the sweetest sound my mom had ever heard. (coming in crying) My life sucks... Franny: Oh honey! Come here baby. Justin: Make the pain go away, Mommy! Edit
    • Justin: I can't believe it! You're jealous! Raja: That is crazy! Justin: No, you're jealous. You want Anita and you can't have her, so you don't want anyone else to have her! Raja: You are being ridiculous! You have clearly gone mad with lust! Justin: Said the jealous exchange student. Raja: You are...(in Pakistanian) sala haramzada kutha! Justin: (Voiceover) I once hear him say that to a telemarketer, so I knew it wasn't good. Edit
    • (The doorbell rings and Claire gets it. It's Buck). Buck: Damn! Justin: (Voiceover) Buck found his new girlfriend. Claire: I'll be back later! Franny: I trust you! Edit

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