The Parker Andersons/Amelia Parker
The Parker-Andersons is a family sitcom about a blended, interracial family. Tony Parker, a British widower and father of two (Nathan and Amelia), travels back and forth to Chicago so he can manage the soccer career of his nephew, a superstar striker. While stateside, he meets, dates, and marries Cleo Anderson, a white suburban dentist and the mother of two kids of her own (Victoria and Charlie). The series follows the comedic antics of this diverse family - sometimes being 'blended' feels a lot like being in a blender. The family learns that their differences end up being exactly what they need to create a happy new life together. Half of the episodes are Amelia Parker, from the POV of the quietest member of the family. One storyworld from two perspectives.
- 2021-2021
- 1 season
- BYUtv
- Comedy, Family
The Parker-Andersons is a family sitcom about a blended, interracial family. Tony Parker, a British widower and father of two (Nathan and Amelia), travels back and forth to Chicago so he can manage the soccer career of his nephew, a superstar striker. While stateside, he meets, dates, and marries Cleo Anderson, a white suburban dentist and the mother of two kids of her own (Victoria and Charlie). The series follows the comedic antics of this diverse family - sometimes being 'blended' feels a lot like being in a blender. The family learns that their differences end up being exactly what they need to create a happy new life together. Half of the episodes are Amelia Parker, from the POV of the quietest member of the family. One storyworld from two perspectives.
Season 1 Episode Guide
20 Episodes 2021
Episode 1
Better Half
Sat, Apr 3, 2021
It's Cleo and Tony's six-month anniversary and they have plans for a grownup date night. But before that can happen, Tony checks in on Nick's first commercial shoot and nearly ruins it all due to his own hang-ups from his past. Victoria and Nathan try to out-do each other while buying gifts for their parents. While Roger gets a surprise day with Charlie and isn't as prepared as he'd like.
Episode 2
Mum's the Word
Amelia takes finding the right dance recital look into her own hands. Amelia worries about finding the right look for her dance recital without her mother's advice. Things go awry at the make-up store but thankfully, she has Cleo in her corner.
Episode 3
Calling Dr. Anderson
Mon, Apr 26, 2021
After a six-month absence, Cleo is thrilled to go back to work, despite doubting her family can survive without her, but finds that a lot has changed at the dental clinic - where does the fit in? Meanwhile, when an overworked Nick suffers a sports injury, Tony has to choose to advise his nephew-client as an agent or an uncle.
Episode 4
Field Trippin'
Amelia sabotages her own unauthorized field trip. Amelia decides to forge her father's signature on a permission slip so she can go on a field trip with her classmates and finally make a real connection with them but she has to face the consequences when things go wrong.
Episode 5
Bittersweet Sixteen
Mon, May 3, 2021
Tony, Cleo and Nick plan a chaotic last-minute surprise party for Nathan. Tony and Cleo learn the importance of co-parenting while preparing a party for Nathan's 16th birthday. Roger is excited that Charlie is named his school's hall monitor and takes him to work to show him the ropes.
Episode 6
She Lives in Us
Amelia tries to continue the birthday traditions that her late mum started with Nathan. When things go awry, she worries she's let both Nathan and her mum down. Victoria offers to tutor Vikram in order to get her last volunteer hour for school. She quickly learns that knowing something and teaching something are two different skills.
Episode 7
Yes, and...?
Mon, May 10, 2021
Victoria tries to bond with her dad and brother through improv. To bond with her father and brother, Victoria crashes their improv class. Things go awry when she learns she's terrible at it. Meanwhile, Nick enlists Cleo to help restore his damaged reputation with her hometown of Chicago.
Episode 8
Learning by Heart
Amelia struggles to communicate with her first crush. Amelia, with the help of her BFFs, tries to repair the damage when she sends out the wrong message to her first crush, as Tony fights the system to stop Amelia from being streamlined at school.
Episode 9
This Wasn't the Plan
Mon, May 17, 2021
Tony adjusts to Cleo being the superstar for a change. Work interferes with play when Tony accompanies Cleo to a dental conference, where she is in high demand and he's left to amuse himself. Meanwhile when Victoria and Nathan go to the movies together, Victoria is bullied for her cosplay.
Episode 10
Just the Two of Us
Amelia gets a peek into Declynn's life on her first American sleepover. Amelia attends her first American sleepover at Declynn's. Their friendship progresses when they're left without Vikram to fill the silence and end up on an unexpected adventure.
Episode 11
Parker Anderson Can't Lose
Mon, May 24, 2021
Victoria enlists Nathan's help to win her Student President campaign but when Nathan gets into the spirit and campaigns himself, it's all-out student war. Tony asks for a day alone to honor his anniversary with Joy but keeps getting interrupted.
Episode 12
Out of Bounds
Amelia feels the pressure when she accidentally joins the soccer team. Amelia's worst fears come true when she's pressured to join the school's soccer team and is immediately promoted to captain. Cleo tries to adjust to Charlie not being a baby anymore.
Episode 13
Fathers & Sons
Tony and Nathan are profiled at the mall. A trip to the mall turns into an unsettling incident for Tony and Nathan and a lesson on racial profiling for Roger and Charlie. While Victoria's study time at the mall turns into a learning experience and a friendship she didn't expect.
Episode 14
Best Friends Forever?
When Amelia's best friend and her mother come to visit from England things don't go exactly as anticipated with her past and present friends, forcing everyone to reconsider what friendship means to them. Cleo struggles to host her icy guest.
Episode 15
Everybody and the Kitchen Sink
Tony and Cleo forego using a professional plumber to swap out their kitchen faucet, deciding instead to tackle it together. What could go wrong? Victoria, while working on a group project, learns to let go of her own ideas so the group can maximize their strengths and get the best grade.
Episode 16
Four's Company
Amelia learns to set boundaries when Nathan takes over the movie she's making with her friends. Nick reluctantly accepts Roger's invitation to his apartment and when Nick keeps finding excuses to stay, we learn a secret that is hard for him to admit.
Episode 17
A Home for Harvey
Cleo's unresponsive father joins the family for a night. Cleo's father Harvey comes to stay with the family for a night after Tony negotiates a better room for him at his retirement home. With Nick's guidance, a fragile Roger attempts to date again.
Episode 18
Sole to Soul
After Amelia wins the songwriting competition and a chance to sing live on the school's website, she accidentally promises everyone that a famous musician is going to sing for her instead. When Nick switches sponsors for more money, Nathan worries his cousin is a sell-out.
Episode 19
Great Expectations
When Cleo botches a big presentation because she's burning the candle on both ends, she discovers shocking news that will change the family's life forever. Family and finances collide as Tony faces his biggest test yet as Nick's agent - negotiating a new contract.
Episode 20
Joy
Amelia decides to push herself to speak for the first time in years. Amelia decides to push herself to speak, but learns her trauma runs deeper than she thought. Through his driving lessons, Nathan must deal with his unresolved feelings around his mother's death.
