When Pepa takes control and plans a benefit appearance, does she end up driving Salt to laughter or crazy? Only Salt's shrink knows for sure!

Salt explains at the top of the episode that, "It's always been Salt-N-Pepa's duty to spread the word when it comes to HIV and AIDS." And you know, it's nice that despite her intensified faith, Salt still sees the importance of such activism of fleshly origins. And so, the duo cut a PSA for Lifebeat.

It involves using protection.

There's an awesome exchange between the girls and Ben (pictured above), who's apparently the spot's director -- they go back and forth between saying "Get tested!" and him saying, "Action!" "It’s all very rhythmic." Put that in your house track and twirl to it.

After the shot, Ben presents the girls with the opportunity: at the public unveiling of the PSA, he would like them to perform. Pep immediately accepts, while Salt...

...is less than thrilled. Inside, she's spitting at Pep.

She takes Pep aside and scolds her for accepting the gig without conferring with her. Salt's busy with speaking engagements and her kids' impending school year and whanot. Pep promises that she'll take care of things. Salt agrees to this because, apparently, she's still just getting to know Pep and has no concept of how wrong things can go.

While Salt chews Gavin's ear off about Pep's imposition...

...Pep meets with Ben to plan the performance.

She is unprepared and must take notes with a crayon.

It's appropriate: her reasoning is that of a grade-school student. For example, she presents Ben with the idea of emerging from a giant, plastic condom on stage before the performance.

She also wants pyrotechnics. Why doesn't she just invite Spinal Tap to be the backing band?

Anyway, she's so serious about this giant condom thing and she goes to Babeland, a sex shop, to see if they have one.

She explains and explains.

Unfortunately, this is the biggest the shop has to offer:

Pep dismisses them. If you can't fit a condom over your head, it's completely useless. That's today's lesson, kids!

She calls Salt and says, "I'm in this really great sex store!"  How do you think Salt reacts to this? Take a wild guess!

Her burden is a lot to bear.

Pep then plans the show with the manager of the venue Crash Mansion. He talks a lot at her and she's clearly in over her head.

I mean, she didn't bring her crayon box or anything.

She then practices with some backup dancers. The song is "Let's Talk About AIDS," but the dance seems geared to promoting...uh, impulsive decision-making.

Mommy is not gonna like this! And, of course, by "Mommy," I mean Salt.

Speaking of: we see her recording a religious rap track at her home studio.

Pep calls and Gavin points it out. "That's Pep? Just ignore it," says Salt. Ha!

But you can't ignore your problems for too long, as Salt finds out when she shows up at Crash Mansion to rehearse with Pepa.

Pepa has, among things, hired a band that doesn't know the song, picked out outfits that are completely ridiculous unless you are a member of En Vogue in 1994...

...and hired dancers who dress salaciously...

...and move even more salaciously...

Clearly, Salt is thrilled.

Again, she pulls Pep aside.

Salt goes above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to tolerance here: she gives Pep "kudos" for "pulling a lot of stuff together." That really is the nicest way to put it. But stuff's gotta change. "I don't wanna fight, I just wanna make things right," says Salt. Once a rhymer, always a rhymer. She says that the band has to go, and that they'll bring in outside backup singers. They'll find more appropriate outfits for themselves and the backup dancers. Additionally, the dancers will tone things down.

With Salt in control, it all works out.

And the show ends on a triumphant note. But then again, any time it ends with them performing one of their old songs, it feels triumphant. Triumphs all around!

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Comments

[Dawn T.]

Where do you buy your jeans Salt? Your clothes! Because I am a older woman that still wants a young but mature look and style when it comes to clothes. You look absolutely Devine!

[D]

You my dawg! I just love all of your recaps and the animated gifs are just icing on the cake. Thanks for doing what you do to make my day! : )

[justwannaknow]

Pepa is a dumb black b&*^h! She is not the cute one.........get with the program and dress accordingly. The show makes you come across as a real slut!

[mimi]

pepa needs an assistant!! vh-1 should hold a contest. i would definitely love to compete for that job! hey vh-1 powers that be.... how great would that idea be...i have others ! holla back.mimi

[Coletta]

I applaud you Salt, for standing your ground and being strong in the Lord. You have alot of patience. And I'm going to pray that the Lord will continue to guide you and not let Pepa give you a nervous break down. Cause that girl needs a whole lot of psychiatric counseling.

[Trish]

Everyone back up off of Pepa. What made Salt n Pepa work was that they were different; yet the same in so many ways. Pepa is neither dumb or those other disrespectful names that she was called. Pepa is just who she is. Raw, Real, and uncut. We all have some Pepa in us as well as have a Pepa in the family.

[Kisha]

I love those 2 together- They are so funny without even trying. I would love to see them in a sitcom as room mates.

[Kisha]

Oh yea, I'd love to know where Salt gets her clothes,but I'd also LOVE to know where Pep gets her hair... i love those two

[saltpepspin_fan]

VH1 what happen to the V spot box that came up when you wanted to watch a show??????...now i cant watch the salt n pepa outtakes and i cant even watch the show because the box dont come up anymore and IM NOT in the USA so PLEASE PLEASE put the v spot box back.....

I must say I love Every Episode of the snp show...pep please please calm down and be more understanding to salt and where she is now in her life i really love both of you and cant wait to see what comes of you in the end..

[chubbyboy504]

I can't wait til the Jena 6 episode and glad they stepped to the plate to give attention to this. They are so funny, I love and understand both of their positions. I'm glad they can finally come together, and even laugh at the problems that ultimately split them up.

[Sick of double standard]

I just got done reading an article about how Salt N Pepa went down to LA to march in favor of the Jena 6 and how VH1 captured it on camera. I have enjoyed the show thus far, but will never again tune in.

While I agree 150% that the hanging of nooses is absolutely disgusting 2 wrongs do not make a right. How does this possibly justify 6 kids beating 1 kid nearly to death? Also how is this even remotely a civil rights issue? If the situation was reversed and 6 white kids had nearly beaten a black kid to death the entire black community would not only be outraged but would demand that they be charged with a hate crime! This is clearly reverse discrimination.

I would agree with marching in favor of these 6 kids if they were being accused of something they did not do due to their race; however this is not the case. These 6 kids savagely beat this kid for no other reason than the fact that he was white. Not only should they be charged with attempted murder, they should be charged with a hate crime.

Let me also state that I am not white, and am a minority. Let me also state that I will never, ever defend someone who has committed a heinous crime simply because they happen to be the same race as me. Fair is fair. Hate crimes should not only be used against someone who is white. Unfortunately there are people that are racist in every group. A race crime by its true definition is a crime committed against someone due to their race, gender, sexual, orientation, or religious beliefs. These kids beat this young man for no other reason than the fact that he was white. Clearly a hate crime!

No minority group will ever be taken serious as long as they continue to defend the guilty simply because of their race. If you continue to defend those that are guilty you will not be taken serious when you attempt to defend an innocent person who was truly discriminated against. Save the defense for the truly innocent and stop wasting it on the likes of OJ Simpsons, Michael Jacksons, Michael Vicks, Rae Carruths, etc. A scumbag is a scumbag regardless of color.

I have lost any respect I had for Salt N Pepa and VH1, and will no longer watch either

[Nicole]

I LOVE SALT!!! Man, I love her (and if she don't remind me of erica from MARYMARY!!) But pep is just showing how immature she REALLY IS...she may think she is just "being herself" but to me she is coming off a bit "childish" SALT is just the most beautiful person!!! I love the way she dresses!!! WHERE YA GET YA CLOTHES GIRL!!!

[Nicole]

I LOVE SALT!!! Man, I love her (and if she don't remind me of erica from MARYMARY!!) But pep is just showing how immature she REALLY IS...she may think she is just "being herself" but to me she is coming off a bit "childish" SALT is just the most beautiful person!!! I love the way she dresses!!! WHERE YA GET YA CLOTHES GIRL!!!

[datdetroitgurl]

I can barely stomach anymore of salt. She is such a hater and she is such a fake. She does'nt know how to have fun. She's the one married and stuck not pep. Salt don't hate on pep because you are afraid to laugh or have fun. It's almost as if you are afraid your husband will leave you if you have a lil fun. How could you leave pep in atlantic city like that??? What kind of friend are you? What n the hell is wrong with you??? If i were pep i wuld pull the plug on this and beat yo azz. You would really deserve it. And the way yall treat spinderella is a shame and a pity yall still Dawging spin after all these years.

Salt i will have to band your show if you donot lighten up and start treating pep with respect. Pep, has no barriersand she knows how to live you should take notes and SHUTUP!!!!!!! YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND ARE MEANT FOR EACH OTHER BECAUSE HE IS AS STUCK UP AND STUFFY AND NO FUN AS U ARE.