Girlfriend 2000
Encyclopedia
Girlfriend 2000 is the eighth episode of the second season of the television series, Get a Life
, starring Chris Elliott
. It originally aired on January 12, 1992.
), going so far as to begin stalking
her to earn her affection at the suggestion of his friend Gus. Inevitably, she rebuffs his bizarre stalking methods (such as placing himself on every channel she flips through on TV, hiding under her couch, and even having his head appear in her oven
) with little success as he continues his pursuit. While stalking her, he himself starts being stalked by a drugstore clerk, Evelyn (Amy Yasbeck
). All this culminates at Trisha's house, where Chris' stalker appears and threatens to kill him if he doesn't love her. However, a man who himself has been following Chris, Trisha and Evelyn to win her affections falls through the ceiling to come forward, successfully thwarting her murder attempt. Trisha tells Chris that she'll never love him, but she does have an interest in some scientific experiments on him. Evelyn then comes back, saying that she should finish what she started and stab him, which she does. Trisha, unfortunately, never learned how to treat a stab wound, and Chris dies yet again.
Get a Life (TV series)
Get a Life is a television sitcom that was broadcast in the United States on the Fox Network from September 23, 1990, to March 8, 1992. The show starred Chris Elliott as a 30-year-old paperboy named Chris Peterson. Peterson lived in an apartment above his parents' garage...
, starring Chris Elliott
Chris Elliott
Christopher Nash "Chris" Elliott is an American actor, comedian and writer. He is best known for his comedic sketches on Late Night with David Letterman, starring in the cult comedy series Get a Life and for his recurring role as Peter MacDougall on Everybody Loves Raymond...
. It originally aired on January 12, 1992.
Synopsis
Chris is hit by a car, only to fall in love with its driver, beautiful British scientist Trisha Pattington (Emma SammsEmma Samms
Emma Samms is a British television actress best known for her role as Holly Sutton on the American daytime soap opera General Hospital and for replacing Pamela Sue Martin as Fallon Carrington Colby on the primetime soap opera Dynasty.-Early life:Samms was born in Willesden, London, England, the...
), going so far as to begin stalking
Stalking
Stalking is a term commonly used to refer to unwanted and obsessive attention by an individual or group to another person. Stalking behaviors are related to harassment and intimidation and may include following the victim in person and/or monitoring them via the internet...
her to earn her affection at the suggestion of his friend Gus. Inevitably, she rebuffs his bizarre stalking methods (such as placing himself on every channel she flips through on TV, hiding under her couch, and even having his head appear in her oven
Oven
An oven is a thermally insulated chamber used for the heating, baking or drying of a substance. It is most commonly used for cooking. Kilns, and furnaces are special-purpose ovens...
) with little success as he continues his pursuit. While stalking her, he himself starts being stalked by a drugstore clerk, Evelyn (Amy Yasbeck
Amy Yasbeck
Amy Marie Yasbeck is an American film and television actress. She is best known for her role as Casey Chapel Davenport on the sitcom Wings from 1994-1997.-Early life:...
). All this culminates at Trisha's house, where Chris' stalker appears and threatens to kill him if he doesn't love her. However, a man who himself has been following Chris, Trisha and Evelyn to win her affections falls through the ceiling to come forward, successfully thwarting her murder attempt. Trisha tells Chris that she'll never love him, but she does have an interest in some scientific experiments on him. Evelyn then comes back, saying that she should finish what she started and stab him, which she does. Trisha, unfortunately, never learned how to treat a stab wound, and Chris dies yet again.