The episode kicks off with JJ finding out his horror film has been nominated for an award at two film festivals—one in Orange County and one in Vancouver. JJ decides to go to Vancouver and take Maya with him. They all hope that his film wins, but JJ feels like he already won as he has been nominated for his
Read moreThe episode kicks off with the family quickly trying to hide Pepper (a lease violation) as the landlord has arrived for the new lease, although their efforts go to waste when Maya hands him the signed lease, he tells them to enjoy another year and leaves. The episode cuts to Dylan telling the family she has interview a family member
Read moreMaya is given the “golden ticket” of jury duty. The episode kicks off with Maya receiving a letter stating that she’s on jury duty, which leads to an odd but well produced musical number about how happy she is to receive the “golden ticket” as it means she has time to herself. She is enjoying herself until she runs into
Read moreThis episode to me was a hit-and-miss. The episode kicks off with Ray looking and acting like he’s sick as he’s in pain from his break-up with Taylor. After the family get him up and dressed to make sure he looks good for Taylor when she comes to the house for her sweatshirt, Maya offers to take him out on
Read moreIt’s a happy birthday to JJ when he turns 18 in this episode. The episode kicks off with the family counting down to midnight so they can wish JJ a happy birthday and also tell Maya that she looks too young to have an adult son. The episode then moves forward to later in the day when the family is
Read moreAfter three episodes revolving around a theme, this episode returns to the normal day-to-day life of the DiMeos, at least what’s normal for them. The episode kicks off with Jimmy and Maya breaking the news to JJ that the school won’t let him graduate, mainly due to being absent to deal with his medical issues. Maya goes to the school
Read moreThis episode revolved around another theme (although not a holiday)—a 70’s fundraiser. The episode kicks off with Ray trying to become the president of the astronomy club only to be surprised by Maya and Jimmy coming to the school and announcing via a parody of Born to Be Wild that it’s time for the annual DiMeo road trip.
Read moreAs the previous episode revolved around Christmas, it’s only natural that this episode would focus on New Year’s Eve. The episode kicks off with Kenneth coming to see the DiMeos and finding out why Pepper, the new family dog, was kicked out of the service dog academy. The fact that Pepper is simultaneously capable and incapable of certain things such
Read moreThis season’s Christmas episode was a touching one as every member of the DiMeo family displays touching qualities. This episode kicks off in an unusual manner with Jimmy and Maya waking up and finding Dylan’s secret pet snake from two episodes ago in their bed. Dylan agrees to give away the snake if the family can get a dog. While
Read moreWhile I said the previous episode was an improvement, this episode was solid. It was solid as the family (including Kenneth) was split into their own subplots. JJ and Ray were in the A story. Maya, Jimmy and Dylan were in the B story. Kenneth and Dr Miller were in the C story.
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