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Rush to Judgment (#109)

In this episode Jamal is taken into police custody for questioning because he fits the physical description of a burglar. Victor goes to the station house and vouches for him. Henry doesn't have time to accompany his grandparents to the Senior's Center, so he gives them a map and explains to them which bus to take. They get lost during their trip and neither of them can speak English. The police find them and get them safely back to the Cafe. "Word Play" gives examples of how to describe people. The "Culture Clips" segment features Officer Tony Garcia of the Riverside Police Department. A veteran of twenty-five years of service, he explains how he gets personally involved with the people on his beat in order to prevent as well as fight crime.

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Fri, August 22, 2008 5:00 AM (IPTV)

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Life Goes On (#114)

Brashov is in the hospital with a heart attack and the employees try to run the cafe while he is recovering. Word Play discusses how to describe something. For example: The hospital food is bad. Culture Clips helps your students understand the hospital environment.
- Fri, August 29, 5:00 AM on IPTV
Breaking Away (#115)

Henry and his Caucasian girlfriend are forced to deal with the reactions of their parents while Brashov must deal with the opening of a laundromat next door. Word Play discusses likes and dislikes and comes into use when Brashov expresses his opinion of the laundromat. Culture Clips focuses on intercultural relationships and why parents sometimes worry about them.
- Mon, September 1, 5:00 AM on IPTV
The Bottom Line (#116)

Crossroads Cafe needs a new stove, but the bank won't lend Brashov money. So the cafe tries to attract more business to impress the bank enough to approve the loan. Word Play shows your students how to report information. Culture Clips ties the subject of aging into the show when Jess brings his seniors' group into the cafe in order to help attract more customers.
- Tue, September 2, 5:00 AM on IPTV
United We Stand (#117)

When her apartment landlord refuses to make repairs, Rosa and the other tenants fight back. Word Play shows your students how to make complaints, describe the problem, and ask for help. Culture Clips explains the tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities.
- Wed, September 3, 5:00 AM on IPTV
Opportunity Knocks (#118)

Jamal is offered a job that would use his engineering skills, but then his integrity is put to the test when he is asked to approve a building that he knows is unsafe. Word Play explains how to compare people, places, or things. The Culture Clips segment informs your students about worker safety and benefits and what is allowed by law.
- Thu, September 4, 5:00 AM on IPTV
The People's Choice (#119)

Brashov and Jess are fed up with the city government, so Jess decides to run for city council. In Word Play, your students see how Jess makes promises to the voters. The segment on Culture Clips discusses the government and the election process.
- Fri, September 5, 5:00 AM on IPTV
Outside Looking In (#120)

Rosa wants to learn about art, music, and food in order to fit in better in 'high society' and the young son of the cafe's landlord learns how to act like a child. Word Play shows your students ways to give advice by using 'should' and 'had better.' Culture Clips reviews the different ways that people raise children.
- Mon, September 8, 5:00 AM on IPTV
Walls and Bridges (#121)

Rosa comes to the aid of a student whose father wants her to quit school while Brashov struggles with his citizenship exam. Word Play shows your students how to ask for and offer help. Culture Clips discusses ways to get help in becoming a citizen of the United States.
- Tue, September 9, 5:00 AM on IPTV
Helping Hands (#122)

The cafe employees help get a homeless man back on his feet by helping him find a job. How to ask for and give permission is highlighted by Word Play. Culture Clips discusses financial difficulties people may have and offers solutions that might help.
- Wed, September 10, 5:00 AM on IPTV
The Gift (#123)

Mr. Brashov is convinced that everyone has forgotten his birthday, unaware that they are planning a surprise party for him. Word Play shows your students how to extend invitations to people and how to answer invitations 'yes' or 'no'. Culture Clips explains what taxes are in the United States and how the collected money is used.
- Thu, September 11, 5:00 AM on IPTV
All's Well That Ends Well (#124)

Katherine has many problems the day before her wedding. Word Play helps your students understand how to talk about something that will happen in the future. Culture Clips shows the different ways cultures celebrate special events, like a wedding.
- Fri, September 12, 5:00 AM on IPTV
Comings and Goings (#125)

Henry pursues his plans to become a rock star; Katherine's going-away party takes an unexpected turn. The Word Play segment addresses talking about plans and possibilities. The Cultural Clip emphasizes returning to your home culture.
- Mon, September 15, 5:00 AM on IPTV
Winds of Change (#126)

The cafe employees face difficult choices about their futures. They all have goals they wish to achieve. Culture Clips talks about how some people achieve goals. Word Play helps your students understand how to talk about a necessity or an obligation.
- Tue, September 16, 5:00 AM on IPTV