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TV series about the life of Brendon Small, an eight-year-old visionary who, using his friends Jason and Melissa as actors, have managed to direct over 1,000 homemade films. His parents are divorced, but it doesn't feel strange since so many other kids' parents are divorced. His friend Jason actually feels upset because his parents are still together. At school, he is taught soccer by his coach John McGirk, or as he calls him, "that weird Irish guy".
- 1999-2004
- 4 seasons
- HBO Max
- Animation, Comedy, Drama
- TV-PG
TV series about the life of Brendon Small, an eight-year-old visionary who, using his friends Jason and Melissa as actors, have managed to direct over 1,000 homemade films. His parents are divorced, but it doesn't feel strange since so many other kids' parents are divorced. His friend Jason actually feels upset because his parents are still together. At school, he is taught soccer by his coach John McGirk, or as he calls him, "that weird Irish guy".
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1999 - 2001
Episode 1
Get Away from My Mom
Mon, Apr 26, 1999 23 mins
Brendon's mother Paula announces her plans to go on a date with Brendon's soccer coach, Mr. McGuirk.
Episode 2
I Don't Do Well in Parent-Teacher Conferences
Mon, May 3, 1999 23 mins
Brendon fails to give an oral report in school, so his mother is asked to attend a parent-teacher conference. However, she can't keep her sanity in such a situation.
Episode 3
The Art of the Sucker Punch
Mon, May 10, 1999 23 mins
After Jason is dragged through the mud by the school bully, Shannon, Brendon plots a rather selfish revenge match.
Episode 4
Brendon Gets Rabies
Mon, May 17, 1999 23 mins
Brendon volunteers to take care of a vacationing couple's pet cat. However, it escapes its house and later turns up with rabies.
Episode 5
Yoko
Mon, May 24, 1999 22 mins
While on a camping trip, Brendon and a female classmate, Loni, start becoming an item, but Melissa and Jason can't stand the newest member of their movie troupe. Meanwhile, a foreign student plays a nasty prank on McGuirk.
Episode 6
Director's Cut
Sun, Sep 2, 2001 23 mins
Duane wants to produce a rock opera based on Franz Kafka's "The Metamorphosis" but runs into some stiff opposition from Brendon and his own project, a fictional meeting between Louis Braille and Louis Pasteur.
Episode 7
It Was Supposed to Be Funny
Sun, Sep 9, 2001 23 mins
Brendon films a documentary about Melissa's grandfather that was supposed to be funny.
Episode 8
Method of Acting
Sun, Sep 16, 2001 21 mins
Brendon auditions for a play and Paula teaches a creative writing class.
Episode 9
Life Through a Fisheye Lens
Sun, Sep 23, 2001 21 mins
Brendon tries to get a fisheye lens for his camera.
Episode 10
School Nurse
Sun, Sep 30, 2001 23 mins
Brendon fakes being sick so the school nurse will send him home.
Episode 11
Mortgages & Marbles
Sun, Sep 30, 2001 23 mins
Brendon's baby sister Josie has a habit of shoving marbles into her nostrils, so he produces an educational film about this for extra credit in class. Coach McGuirk also turns to Erik for advice about buying a new house.
Episode 12
Law and Boarder
Sun, Oct 7, 2001 23 mins
Brendon gets hit by a car while riding his bike and has to go to court because he broke the law.
Episode 13
Brendon's Choice
Sun, Oct 7, 2001 22 mins
Brendon, Melissa & Jason win an award for their movie, but an interview makes Brendon curious about his father.