Niecy tells the Mitchells that she heard a rumor that Andell is losing The Den. After stopping by The Den and learning that the result of the rumor was true, Moesha goes to Frank to see if they can do a fund-raiser to save The Den. A company called Biggs Mortuary plans to buy the property and replace The Den with a casket store. Moesha goes by to see Mrs. Biggs to appeal on behalf of The Den. During a farewell party, Moesha tells Andell that she has saved The Den. instead of being happy, Andell is angry. Moesha didn't realize that Andell really wanted to leave to do something different with her life. Andell is able to persuade Mrs. Biggs to buy The Den again. The next day, Moesha, Hakeem and Niecy help Andell move out her last few belongings before they say goodbye to one of the most important places of their lives.
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.
Moesha S05E07 (“A Den is a Terrible Thing to Waste”) first aired on October 18, 1999.
In the US, Moesha season 5 — including this episode — is available on Paramount+ (Via Apple TV), Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime), Paramount Plus, and Philo.
Guest stars include Ashlee Turner (Hunter's Girlfriend), Jackie Long (Eyewitness in fight), Jenifer Lewis (Mrs. Biggs), Shorty Mack (Nice), and Trey Carter (Hunter).
Moesha S05E07 (“A Den is a Terrible Thing to Waste”) was directed by Henry Chan.
Fans rate Moesha S05E07 (“A Den is a Terrible Thing to Waste”) 8.0/10, which puts it in the great tier for Moesha.