The episode in brief
Kasey, the former receptionist, has Moesha follow up on some incomplete messages she took. Niecy drops by Moesha's job because they've made plans to go to the movies. Moesha answers a phone call who happens to be Dr. Maya Angelou and decides to seize the moment to set up an interview with Dr. Maya Angelou as writer at the magazine. Moesha convinces Niecy to pretend to be her secretary. She then interviews Dr. Angelou in Joe's office. Dr. Angelou clues in on the fact that Moesha is hungry for recognition. Moesha confesses that she has decided to bypass college so she can work on her writing career. Dr. Angelou gives her a profound reason to reconsider college. Later, Joe praises Moesha on her writing, but apologizes that he will have to fire her for misrepresenting herself as staff writer. Moesha later tells her family that she has decided to go to college.
FAN DESK VERDICT A top-shelf entry. Not quite canon, but you’ll be quoting it all week — the fan desk says don’t skip.
Who’s in it
Brandy
William Allen Young
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Lamont Bentley
Shar Jackson
Countess Vaughn
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Marcus T. Paulk
Ray J
Behind the camera
Where it sits in the season
Where to watch S05E02
S05E02 FAQ
When did Moesha S05E02 air?
Moesha S05E02 (“Fired Up”) first aired on August 30, 1999.
Where can I watch Moesha S05E02?
In the US, Moesha season 5 — including this episode — is available on Paramount+ (Via Apple TV), Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime), Paramount Plus, and Philo.
Who guest stars in Moesha S05E02?
Guest stars include Maya Angelou (Maya Angelou), Phil Morris (Joe Scott), Sydney Bennett (Kasey), and Tanya Wright (Andrea).
Who directed and wrote Moesha S05E02?
Moesha S05E02 (“Fired Up”) was directed by Henry Chan.
Is Moesha S05E02 a good episode?
Fans rate Moesha S05E02 (“Fired Up”) 8.0/10, which puts it in the great tier for Moesha.