The Bigger Picture

The Bigger Picture is the 16th episode of Season 3 of California City Show and the 104th episode of the entire series overall. It aired on CCTV Network on April 21, 2020. This episode also marks the first episode in the series where the Burkins family appears, though here, only Reese, Belle, Bella, Rollin, and Shana actually appear in this one, while the other ones such as David and Janee didn't appear until much later.

Synopsis
At school, Lamar is called to the guidance counselor's office to discuss on how he would graduate. After being told he needed to take two SOLs to graduate, he willfully accepts it and proceeds to class. Some seniors meet up with Lamar and they head to the gymnasium to set up the ceremony. This doesn't last long however as a staff member forces them back to their classes despite Lamar having a free block.

Meanwhile, Kirti Mang becomes worrisome over his acquisition of Revolver Media and lays out groundwork on how to keep the company stable.

Trivia

 * This episode marks the beginning of the Burkins era following CCTV's acquisition of Revolver Media, where the Burkins have worked for. However, it is only Reese, Belle, Bella, Rollin, and Shana who appear here. The rest of the family did not appear until much later, and they were not canon characters until Season 4.