Punky Brewster (1984)

S2E15 Girls Will Be Boys

Title: Girls Will Be Boys Plot: Punky is frustrated when Richmond Matzie and his father, along with their friends, prevent her from racing the remote control car she just won, simply because she’s a girl. Initially, Henry shares the boys’ viewpoint, but after Mike has a candid conversation with him, Henry realizes the importance of supporting Punky. Empowered by this new perspective, Henry confronts Mr. Matzie and Richmond, ultimately persuading them to let Punky compete. She enters the championship race and proves her skills by emerging victorious.