The Brady Bunch in the White House

The Brady Bunch in the White House

Year: 2002

Runtime: 88 mins

Language: English

Director: Neal Israel

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Meet America’s New First Family! Mike Brady becomes the President of the United States and names Carol as his V.P.!

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Bobby discovers a winning lottery ticket, but Mike insists it must be returned to its rightful owner. To prove ownership, [Mike] invites people to the Brady house, yet none can recall exactly what the original owner wrote on the back of the ticket. A local newscaster hears the story, and [Mike] agrees to a televised interview, hoping the public record will point to the true owner.

As a montage unfolds across multiple stations discussing the Brady saga, the original owner is unable to claim the prize and is condemned by a death sentence. With no claimant in sight, [Mike] donates the money to charity, a move that draws the attention of the United States President, President Randolph. The President invites him to a press conference where reporters question his ties to an oil-drilling company accused of environmental abuse. [President Randolph] swears he has never had any dealings and would resign if proved wrong. When asked who would be his running mate, Carol steps forward, and [Mike] agrees to name her as his partner. The two appear poised to win the election, setting the stage for a new administration that aims to improve the country without engaging in petty politics.

Before the oath, evidence emerges that [President Randolph] has indeed worked with the oil firm, forcing him to resign and leaving [Mike] to assume the presidency. With the top job, [Mike] must appoint a new Vice President, and he selects [Carol]. He asks Congress for permission to formalize the choice, and at first, the Speaker of the House, Sal Astor, doubts Carol’s readiness. Yet she wins over Congress with a bold blend of performance and policy, making the case that the family’s public service stance can guide lawmakers toward a steadier course. The Bradys press forward with a governance style that centers on integrity and service, presenting a united, hopeful front to the nation.

Meanwhile, Veronica Dotwebb voices frustration to [Sal Astor] about the idea of Mike staying in power, and together they plot to undermine the Bradys by weaponizing ordinary moments into sensational scandals. Greg develops a crush on Veronica, who uses him to pry into family matters, while the Bradys’ good-natured reputation increasingly buckles under relentless media scrutiny. The public hears accusations against [Mike] as still being involved with a past partner; [Carol] is painted as a radical for protesting the destruction of a park; Marcia faces sensational charges of promiscuity after a diary entry about a fictional encounter with Desi Arnaz Jr.; Peter is accused of bribery for a better grade following a teacher’s praise; Jan is accused of cheating on an essay; and Alice is accused of drugging the family’s meals to keep them content. The onslaught generates intense coverage, but it is not enough to impeach the Bradys.

To topple the administration, Veronica and Sal implement a second scheme: they trick Mike into telling the public that a world-ending asteroid is approaching. They succeed by swapping a NASA data report about a space probe with Peter’s science project, swaying public opinion toward impending disaster. [Mike] goes on television to address the crisis, stating that the report he received from NASA confirms the threat and that drastic measures may be required. The Bradys are whisked to a secret bunker beneath the White House to ride out the danger while Sal Astor seizes the moment to present himself as acting president and to deride Mike’s leadership.

Cindy overhears the conspirators plotting and quickly informs the family, who spring into action to stop the coup. The Bradys break out of the bunker and interrupt the press conference to reveal the truth. [Mike] stands before the public and explains the sequence of events, recounting the lottery ticket’s journey and how a sequence of choices led him to the presidency, emphasizing transparency and responsibility over sensationalism. In the end, the family returns to a governance style rooted in sincerity, restoring faith that leadership can be honest, steady, and focused on the common good.

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