"The Meddler" is the thirty-fourth episode of Season 1 of The Amazing World of Gumball.
Synopsis
Nicole meddles in Gumball's school life and ends up ruining it in the process.
Plot
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At school the next morning, Gumball and Darwin run into Penny in the hallway. Gumball asks her if she would like to come and see his new cartwheel trick after school, but she explains that she wants to attend cheerleader try-outs instead. After Gumball embarrasses himself in front of her, he opens his locker and finds his mother cramped inside. Nicole explains to her sons that she followed them to school to give them more attention all week, a plan which they find humiliating. They soon encounter Tina and her gang of bullies in the hallway, who make fun of Gumball and call him a baby. Disapproving of this, Nicole tells her son to respond to Tina's teasing by claiming that she only bullies people because of her own insecurities and shortcomings. This turns out to be correct as Tina runs away in embarrassment soon after, leaving Gumball unscathed.
Jamie admits that standing up to Tina was pretty cool, but reminds him that his mother will not always be there to protect him. In response to this, Nicole takes Gumball by the hand and reassures him that she will be there for him until for as long as she needs to, which her son does not approve of in the least and runs away from her, accidentally running into Principal Brown in the process. Principal Brown ends up having his hair burn multiple times, eventually growing back due to the collision, and gives Gumball eight hours of detention with Nicole's "help." The next day, Nicole continues to embarrass her son, going so far as to "help" bathe him in the shower room and burp him like an infant during lunch.
During lunch, Nicole spots Penny and tries to help Gumball flirt with her by saying that he loves her and wants to take her out on a date, flattering Penny. Gumball, not willing to admit his feelings, slips up in a moment of panic and tells Penny that he never liked her and never will. The heartbroken Penny leaves in tears upon hearing this and Nicole gives Gumball one last tip and pushes him over the edge. Enraged, Gumball tells his mother to go home and that enough is enough— her constant meddling doing more harm than good. Nicole thinks that Darwin has had a good day due to his smiling, but he says his face is just stuck that way now.
On the way to her car, Nicole gets an urgent phone call from Gumball, who explains that he made a bad decision, and rushes back in the building to help him. Initially denying his mother knowledge of what he did, he eventually tells her his plan to try out for the cheerleading squad and win back Penny by beating her at her own game. Though unsure what she can do to help, Gumball then explains to Nicole that he needs her emotional support, so they go to the try-outs.
At the try-outs, Penny performs in front of Principal Brown and Mr. Small, but they are both unimpressed by her performance. She explains to them that she has been having emotional troubles lately, but they stand by their decision and explain that someone would have to be pretty terrible in order for her to make the team. Abruptly, Gumball bursts through the door and after an admittedly awful performance which scores a 'zero' by both judges, Penny is given a spot on the cheerleading team.
Failing his plan at winning over Penny, Gumball is held in his mother's arms while he cries about life being unfair. However, Penny is ecstatic and excitedly thanks Gumball for giving her a chance to be on the team. She assumes that this must mean that he truly does like her and he tearfully agrees.
Gumball is then carried by Nicole to the hall, where Darwin is massaging his cheeks. He starts smiling as soon as Nicole shows up. Then Gumball and Nicole walk away with Nicole telling Gumball that he will be her "Gummypuss" even when he is eighty years old. After they both leave, Darwin's face explodes due to all the excessive smiling he did over the course of the day.
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Characters
Main characters
Supporting characters
Minor characters
- Principal Brown
- Richard
- Mr. Small
- Masami
- Molly
- Carmen
- Banana Joe
- Jamie
- Anton
- Tina
- Leslie
- Carrie
- Teri
- Tobias
- Alan
- Colin and Felix
- Miss Simian (mentioned)
- Sun
- Idaho
- Juke
Trivia
- This episode aired one day before February 29th, "the leap year" in the US.
- This episode premiered in France before it aired in the United States.
- This is the fourth episode to air in the UK before the US. The others were "The Mystery," "The Responsible" and "The Microwave."
- Whenever Gumball's skirt falls off or is lifted, he can be seen wearing what appeared to be a red thong.
Continuity
- Darwin's feet were censored in the showers, playing off how his shoes are the only articles of clothing he wears, despite them being plainly shown in some previous episodes. This is later stated by him in "The Dream."
- This was the second episode in which Darwin's head explodes. The first one was "The Sock."
- In the background it is revealed that Elmore Junior High's mascot is a duck, which contradicts earlier episodes that stated the mascot is a mustang. This would later be mentioned by a person in "The Name."
Cultural References
- The cheerleading sequence is a reference to the music video for "Elektrobank" by The Chemical Brothers.
Goofs/Errors
- When Gumball moves his head to get Richard's attention, Richard's head moves as if he is looking at Gumball.
- In one scene, Nicole's skirt is colored white.
- Gumball lost his whiskers at one side when he screamed at his parents.
- When Nicole is trying to feed Gumball, her bottom is a lot larger than normal.
- When Gumball attempts a cartwheel for the first time, his tail and butt are visible on his pants, instead of his white button. The next scene also shows this.
- When Gumball runs upstairs, a door is heard slamming, but when Nicole follows him, it is completely ajar.
- After Gumball falls on his back, he gets back up but the only shoe on his foot has swapped places. After Mr. Small and Principal Brown exchange confusion, the mistake seems to have corrected itself.
- Despite losing a shoe during his cheerleader routine, it can be seen on Gumball's foot when he does a split.
- Gumball's mouth is closed while he hyperventilates after being picked up by Nicole after failing the cheerleading audition.
- In this episode, Nicole thinks that the nerds are complimenting Gumball when actually making fun of him, but in "The Gi," she is the one who is mature and knows that people are making fun of him while her children think they are fans of his.
Other titles
- Čeština (Czech): Stíhačka (The Pursuit-plane)
- Español (Spanish): La Entrometida (The Meddlesome)
- Français (French): L'envahisseuse (The Invading)
- Italiano (Italian): Una mamma ficcanaso (A Meddler Mom)
- Magyar (Hungarian): Minden lében anyu (Meddler Mother)
- Polski (Polish): Mąciwoda (The Troublemaker)
- Português (Portuguese): A Intrometida (The Meddlesome)
- Türkçe (Turkish): Meraklı (The Nosy)
- Русский (Russian): Липучка (The Flypaper, or The Meddler)
- Українська (Ukrainian): Липучка (The Flypaper, or The Meddler)
- Български (Bulgarian): Помощничката (The Assistant)
- العربية (Arabic): حبيب ماما (Mama's dear)
- Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese): Kẻ Phiền Nhiễu (The Annoying Person)
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Episode 2 The Responsible |
Episode 3 The Third |
Episode 4 The Debt |
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Episode 6 The Dress |
Episode 7 The Quest |
Episode 8 The Spoon |
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| Episode 9 The Pressure |
Episode 10 The Painting |
Episode 11 The Laziest |
Episode 12 The Ghost |
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| Episode 13 The Mystery |
Episode 14 The Prank |
Episode 15 The Gi |
Episode 16 The Kiss |
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| Episode 17 The Party |
Episode 18 The Refund |
Episode 19 The Robot |
Episode 20 The Picnic |
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| Episode 21 The Goons |
Episode 22 The Secret |
Episode 23 The Sock |
Episode 24 The Genius |
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| Episode 25 The Poltergeist |
Episode 26 The Mustache |
Episode 27 The Date |
Episode 28 The Club |
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| Episode 29 The Wand |
Episode 30 The Ape |
Episode 31 The Car |
Episode 32 The Curse |
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Episode 34 The Meddler |
Episode 35 The Helmet |
Episode 36 The Fight |
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Episode 2 The Colossus |
Episode 3 The Knights |
Episode 4 The Fridge |
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Episode 6 The Banana |
Episode 7 The Phone |
Episode 8 The Job |
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Episode 10 The Treasure |
Episode 11 The Apology |
Episode 12 The Words |
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| Episode 13 The Skull |
Episode 14 The Bet |
Episode 15 Christmas |
Episode 16 The Watch |
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Episode 18 The Flakers |
Episode 19 The Authority |
Episode 20 The Virus |
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Episode 22 The Hero |
Episode 23 The Dream |
Episode 24 The Sidekick |
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Episode 26 The Tag |
Episode 27 The Storm |
Episode 28 The Lesson |
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Episode 30 The Limit |
Episode 31 The Voice |
Episode 32 The Promise |
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Episode 34 The Boombox |
Episode 35 The Tape |
Episode 36 The Sweaters |
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Episode 38 The Plan |
Episode 39 The World |
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Episode 2 The Fan |
Episode 3 The Coach |
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Episode 6 The Recipe |
Episode 7 The Name |
Episode 8 The Extras |
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Episode 10 The Vacation |
Episode 11 The Fraud |
Episode 12 The Void |
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Episode 14 The Move |
Episode 15 The Law |
Episode 16 The Allergy |
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Episode 18 The Password |
Episode 19 The Procrastinators |
Episode 20 The Shell |
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Episode 22 The Bros |
Episode 23 The Mirror |
Episode 24 The Man |
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Episode 26 The Lie |
Episode 27 The Butterfly |
Episode 28 The Question |
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Episode 30 The Friend |
Episode 31 The Oracle |
Episode 32 The Safety |
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Episode 34 The Spoiler |
Episode 35 The Countdown |
Episode 36 The Nobody |
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Episode 38 The Egg |
Episode 39 The Triangle |
Episode 40 The Money |
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Episode 2 The Nemesis |
Episode 3 The Crew |
Episode 4 The Others |
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Episode 6 The Check |
Episode 7 The Pest |
Episode 8 The Sale |
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Episode 10 The Parking |
Episode 11 The Routine |
Episode 12 The Upgrade |
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Episode 14 The Romantic |
Episode 15 The Uploads |
Episode 16 The Apprentice |
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Episode 18 The Wicked |
Episode 19 The Traitor |
Episode 20 The Origins |
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Episode 22 The Girlfriend |
Episode 23 The Advice |
Episode 24 The Signal |
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Episode 26 The Love |
Episode 27 The Awkwardness |
Episode 28 The Nest |
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Episode 30 The Bus |
Episode 31 The Night |
Episode 32 The Misunderstandings |
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Episode 34 The Blame |
Episode 35 The Slap |
Episode 36 The Detective |
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Episode 38 The Compilation |
Episode 39 The Scam |
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Episode 2 The Stories |
Episode 3 The Guy |
Episode 4 The Boredom |
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Episode 6 The Choices |
Episode 7 The Code |
Episode 8 The Test |
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Episode 10 The Loophole |
Episode 11 The Fuss |
Episode 12 The Copycats |
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Episode 14 The Outside |
Episode 15 The Vase |
Episode 16 The Matchmaker |
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Episode 18 The Console |
Episode 19 The Ollie |
Episode 20 The Catfish |
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Episode 22 The Stars |
Episode 23 The Grades |
Episode 24 The Diet |
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Episode 26 The Sorcerer |
Episode 27 The Menu |
Episode 28 The Uncle |
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Episode 30 The Heist |
Episode 31 The Singing |
Episode 32 The Best |
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| Episode 33 The Worst |
Episode 34 The Deal |
Episode 35 The Petals |
Episode 36 The Nuisance |
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Episode 38 The List |
Episode 39 The News |
Episode 40 The Puppets |
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Episode 2 The Lady |
Episode 3 The Sucker |
Episode 4 The Vegging |
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Episode 6 The Father |
Episode 7 The Cringe |
Episode 8 The Cage |
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Episode 10 The Anybody |
Episode 11 The Faith |
Episode 12 The Candidate |
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Episode 14 The Shippening |
Episode 15 The Brain |
Episode 16 The Parents |
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Episode 18 The Schooling |
Episode 19 The Intelligence |
Episode 20 The Potion |
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Episode 22 The Transformation |
Episode 23 The Understanding |
Episode 24 The Ad |
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Episode 26 The Stink |
Episode 27 The Awareness |
Episode 28 The Slip |
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Episode 30 The Buddy |
Episode 31 The Possession |
Episode 32 The Master |
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Episode 34 The Future |
Episode 35 The Wish |
Episode 36 The Factory |
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Episode 38 The Web |
Episode 39 The Mess |
Episode 40 The Heart |
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Episode 42 The Decisions |
Episode 43 The BFFs |
Episode 44 The Inquisition |
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Episode 2 The Assistant |
Episode 3 The Distance |
Episode 4 The Butts |
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Episode 6 The Cheerleader |
Episode 7 The Astrological |
Episode 8 The Letter |
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Episode 10 The Traffic |
Episode 11 The Boring |
Episode 12 The Portrait |
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| Episode 13 The Cancellationgation |
Episode 14 The Gut |
Episode 15 The Repression |
Episode 16 The Eagles |
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| Episode 17 The Trumpet |
Episode 18 The Speedrun |
Episode 19 The Gourmet |
Episode 20 The Climb |
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Episode 22 The Summoning |
Episode 23 The Survivalists |
Episode 24 The Homework |
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Episode 2 The Responsible |
Episode 3 The Third |
Episode 4 The Debt |
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| Episode 5 The End |
Episode 6 The Dress |
Episode 7 The Quest |
Episode 8 The Spoon |
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| Episode 9 The Pressure |
Episode 10 The Painting |
Episode 11 The Laziest |
Episode 12 The Ghost |
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| Episode 13 The Mystery |
Episode 14 The Prank |
Episode 15 The Gi |
Episode 16 The Kiss |
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| Episode 17 The Party |
Episode 18 The Refund |
Episode 19 The Robot |
Episode 20 The Picnic |
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| Episode 21 The Goons |
Episode 22 The Secret |
Episode 23 The Sock |
Episode 24 The Genius |
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| Episode 25 The Poltergeist |
Episode 26 The Mustache |
Episode 27 The Date |
Episode 28 The Club |
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| Episode 29 The Wand |
Episode 30 The Ape |
Episode 31 The Car |
Episode 32 The Curse |
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Episode 34 The Meddler |
Episode 35 The Helmet |
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Episode 2 The Colossus |
Episode 3 The Knights |
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Episode 6 The Banana |
Episode 7 The Phone |
Episode 8 The Job |
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| Episode 9 Halloween |
Episode 10 The Treasure |
Episode 11 The Apology |
Episode 12 The Words |
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| Episode 13 The Skull |
Episode 14 The Bet |
Episode 15 Christmas |
Episode 16 The Watch |
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| Episode 17 The Bumpkin |
Episode 18 The Flakers |
Episode 19 The Authority |
Episode 20 The Virus |
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| Episode 21 The Pony |
Episode 22 The Hero |
Episode 23 The Dream |
Episode 24 The Sidekick |
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Episode 26 The Tag |
Episode 27 The Storm |
Episode 28 The Lesson |
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| Episode 29 The Game |
Episode 30 The Limit |
Episode 31 The Voice |
Episode 32 The Promise |
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| Episode 33 The Castle |
Episode 34 The Boombox |
Episode 35 The Tape |
Episode 36 The Sweaters |
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Episode 38 The Plan |
Episode 39 The World |
Episode 40 The Finale |
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Episode 2 The Fan |
Episode 3 The Coach |
Episode 4 The Joy |
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Episode 6 The Recipe |
Episode 7 The Name |
Episode 8 The Extras |
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| Episode 9 The Gripes |
Episode 10 The Vacation |
Episode 11 The Fraud |
Episode 12 The Void |
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| Episode 13 The Boss |
Episode 14 The Move |
Episode 15 The Law |
Episode 16 The Allergy |
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| Episode 17 The Mothers |
Episode 18 The Password |
Episode 19 The Procrastinators |
Episode 20 The Shell |
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| Episode 21 The Burden |
Episode 22 The Bros |
Episode 23 The Mirror |
Episode 24 The Man |
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| Episode 25 The Pizza |
Episode 26 The Lie |
Episode 27 The Butterfly |
Episode 28 The Question |
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| Episode 29 The Saint |
Episode 30 The Friend |
Episode 31 The Oracle |
Episode 32 The Safety |
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| Episode 33 The Society |
Episode 34 The Spoiler |
Episode 35 The Countdown |
Episode 36 The Nobody |
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| Episode 37 The Downer |
Episode 38 The Egg |
Episode 39 The Triangle |
Episode 40 The Money |
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Episode 2 The Nemesis |
Episode 3 The Crew |
Episode 4 The Others |
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| Episode 5 The Signature |
Episode 6 The Check |
Episode 7 The Pest |
Episode 8 The Sale |
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| Episode 9 The Gift |
Episode 10 The Parking |
Episode 11 The Routine |
Episode 12 The Upgrade |
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| Episode 13 The Comic |
Episode 14 The Romantic |
Episode 15 The Uploads |
Episode 16 The Apprentice |
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| Episode 17 The Hug |
Episode 18 The Wicked |
Episode 19 The Traitor |
Episode 20 The Origins |
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Episode 22 The Girlfriend |
Episode 23 The Advice |
Episode 24 The Signal |
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| Episode 25 The Parasite |
Episode 26 The Love |
Episode 27 The Awkwardness |
Episode 28 The Nest |
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| Episode 29 The Points |
Episode 30 The Bus |
Episode 31 The Night |
Episode 32 The Misunderstandings |
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Episode 34 The Blame |
Episode 35 The Slap |
Episode 36 The Detective |
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Episode 38 The Compilation |
Episode 39 The Scam |
Episode 40 The Disaster |
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Episode 2 The Stories |
Episode 3 The Guy |
Episode 4 The Boredom |
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| Episode 5 The Vision |
Episode 6 The Choices |
Episode 7 The Code |
Episode 8 The Test |
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Episode 10 The Loophole |
Episode 11 The Fuss |
Episode 12 The Copycats |
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| Episode 13 The Potato |
Episode 14 The Outside |
Episode 15 The Vase |
Episode 16 The Matchmaker |
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| Episode 17 The Box |
Episode 18 The Console |
Episode 19 The Ollie |
Episode 20 The Catfish |
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| Episode 21 The Cycle |
Episode 22 The Stars |
Episode 23 The Grades |
Episode 24 The Diet |
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| Episode 25 The Ex |
Episode 26 The Sorcerer |
Episode 27 The Menu |
Episode 28 The Uncle |
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| Episode 29 The Weirdo |
Episode 30 The Heist |
Episode 31 The Singing |
Episode 32 The Best |
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| Episode 33 The Worst |
Episode 34 The Deal |
Episode 35 The Petals |
Episode 36 The Nuisance |
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Episode 38 The List |
Episode 39 The News |
Episode 40 The Puppets |
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| Episode 1 The Rival |
Episode 2 The Lady |
Episode 3 The Sucker |
Episode 4 The Vegging |
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| Episode 5 The One |
Episode 6 The Father |
Episode 7 The Cringe |
Episode 8 The Cage |
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| Episode 9 The Neighbor |
Episode 10 The Anybody |
Episode 11 The Faith |
Episode 12 The Candidate |
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| Episode 13 The Pact |
Episode 14 The Shippening |
Episode 15 The Brain |
Episode 16 The Parents |
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| Episode 17 The Founder |
Episode 18 The Schooling |
Episode 19 The Intelligence |
Episode 20 The Potion |
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| Episode 21 The Spinoffs |
Episode 22 The Transformation |
Episode 23 The Understanding |
Episode 24 The Ad |
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| Episode 25 The Ghouls |
Episode 26 The Stink |
Episode 27 The Awareness |
Episode 28 The Slip |
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| Episode 29 The Drama |
Episode 30 The Buddy |
Episode 31 The Possession |
Episode 32 The Master |
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Episode 34 The Future |
Episode 35 The Wish |
Episode 36 The Factory |
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Episode 38 The Web |
Episode 39 The Mess |
Episode 40 The Heart |
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| Episode 41 The Revolt |
Episode 42 The Decisions |
Episode 43 The BFFs |
Episode 44 The Inquisition |
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Gumball Needs More Attention
- [Scene starts at the Wattersons' living room; Richard is flipping TV channels with the remote]
- Richard: [Scoffs] When's someone gonna invent a TV that flicks its own channels?
- [Nicole comes home tired and collapses on the sofa]
- Richard: Hey honey, how was work? Is dinner ready yet?
- [Gumball enters the house]
- Gumball: Hey, Mom, Dad, guess what? I got a B plus in home-ec today! Miss Simian said my soufflé was divine. [Blocks the TV screen]
- Richard: Yeah, yeah, that's very interesting.
- Gumball: [Throws soufflé] I also learned how to do a cartwheel. You guys wanna see? [Attempts a cartwheel]
- Richard: Yeah, yeah. I'm very proud of you son. [Frantically tries to watch with Gumball in the way]
- Gumball: [Realizes Richard isn't listening] I also crashed your car on the run from the police after I robbed a bank.
- Richard: Uh huh, good for you.
- [Gumball whistles as he walks, falls over and pretends to injure his leg]
- Gumball: Ah! My leg! It's broken! I probably need to get it cut off! Ahaaa! And yet nobody cares. WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO TO GET NOTICED IN THIS HOUSE?! [Runs upstairs as Nicole wakes up alarmed and confused]
- Nicole: What? Richard, I think Gumball needs some attention. Maybe you should go and play catch-
- Richard: Yeah, yeah. We're all very proud of you, Nicole.
- [Nicole sighs and walks up the stairs; scene changes to Gumball's bedroom, Nicole appears behind the door, enters the room and sits next to the upset Gumball who proceeds to move away until he falls off the bed]
- Gumball: [Upset] What?
- Nicole: Listen honey, I'm sorry you've not been getting enough attention lately. I'm going to make it up to you starting tomorrow.
- Gumball: [Scoffs] Why not now?! [Sees Nicole asleep and snoring by his bed; he sighs]
Gumball's Difficult Relationships
- [The next day at school, the bell rings as Gumball approaches Penny with Darwin behind him]
- Gumball: So, uh, Penny, wanna hang out after school? I'll show you my cartwheel.
- Darwin: I've seen it... it's not as good as it sounds.
- Penny: Sorry, Gumball. It's the cheerleader tryouts tonight, I've been practicing all year for this. Another time though. [Walks away]
- Gumball: [Giggling] Okay, no problem. I love you Penny.
- Penny: [Walks back] What?!
- Gumball: Wha, oh nothing. I just said I love peanuts. [Laughing, then turns to a whisper] Yeah, peanuts... th-they taste so good.
- Penny: Gumball, I am a peanut. That's like me saying I like to eat cats. Maybe you should think twice about the things you say.
- Gumball: But, I did think twice.
- Penny: Well maybe you need to think three times. Anyway, see you later.
- Gumball: [Yelling] Wait, I didn't say peanuts, I said ponies! I love ponies! They taste of nuts! [Calms down] Oh, whatever.
- Darwin: Maybe you need to talk with your mouth shut.
- [The locker suddenly opens, revealing Nicole scrunched inside]
- Nicole: Is that really the way you talk to girls?
- Gumball: [Screams with Darwin] Mom, what are you doing here?
- Nicole: [Gets out of the locker and dusts herself] Well you said you wanted more attention, so I followed you to school. But by the looks of it you need more than attention; you need serious help, little man.
Nicole's Time at Elmore Junior High
- [Nicole, Gumball and Darwin are walking along the hall, Darwin has a huge grin on his face]
- Gumball: [Embarrassed] Aw Mom, if you're seriously going to follow us around all day, do you really need to hold my hand?
- Nicole: Yes.
- Darwin: [Through his teeth] Yay! Mom's at school!
- Nicole: And it's not all day, it's all week. I took the night shift.
- [Gumball groans; Tina, Jamie, Banana Joe and Anton are laughing at Gumball]
- Tina: Hey, Mom, need a diaper for that baby?
- [They continue to laugh]
- Gumball: [High-pitched] Ooh, actually I am fully potty trained, so check your facts all right?
- [Tina laughs]
- Tina: You know you got 'em good when their voices go high.
- Nicole: [Angrily] Gumball! Are you really going to take that?
- Darwin: She just owned you.
- Gumball: [High-pitched] What? You got a better idea?
- Nicole: Well, first of all, drop an octave, then give her a taste of her own medicine. Try this. [Whispers to Gumball]
- Gumball: [Steps forward] Uh, Tina? I'd just like to say that maybe you only bully people because you're insecure about your walnut-sized brain and the fact that you smell like a sweaty butcher.
- Tina: [High-pitched] I'll have you know that smell is a glandular problem! [Walks away in embarrassment]
- Banana Joe: [Laughs] Glandular.
- [The kids laugh]
- Gumball: Wow, it actually worked!
- Jamie: Yeah, that was funny! But good luck when Tina comes back and your mom's not around to hold your hand.
- Nicole: Don't worry, Gummypuss! I'll hold your hand until college, if I have to!
- Banana Joe: [Laughs] Gummypuss!
- Gumball: Aw Mom, stop embarrassing me!
- [Runs away and bumps into Principal Brown, who was drinking coffee, and his face gets splashed with hot coffee]
- Nigel Brown: Ah, it burns! [Grabs a can of paint and splashes it on his face] My eyes! What was that?!
- Gumball: Uh, I don't know!? Paint?
- Nigel Brown: [Grabs chlorine and does the same; the hair on his face falls out] AH! My hair! What was that?!
- Gumball: Uh, uh chlorine from the pool?
- Nigel Brown: [Grabs fertilizer and does the same; his hair grows back] DAAH! What was that?!
- Gumball: Uh, fertilizer?
- Nigel Brown: Ah, uh. [Regains composure] Oh, I guess it's alright then. But that's still two hours of detention, for potentially damaging my beautiful face!
- Nicole: Really, Principal Brown. You need to be firmer than that!
- Gumball: Huh?
- Nigel Brown: Oh okay. Four hours detention!
- [Nicole signals Principal Brown to increase the detention time]
- Nigel Brown: Eight hours?
- [Nicole approves with a thumbs up and a wink]
- Nigel Brown: Hm, good. See you in detention, Watterson.
- Gumball: [Upset] Mom, you're not helping.
- [Scene changes to the classroom where the Eggheads write a note, which is passed on by students; it eventually reaches Nicole]
- Nicole: [Laughing] The nerds think you look like a dodeca-dork with your mom at school.
- Darwin: [Laughing] What does that mean?
- Nicole: It's a twelve-sided dork, honey.
- [Darwin laughs awkwardly]
- Gumball: Mom, you're not helping.
- [Scene changes to the boys' locker room where everyone stands in line, watching Nicole bathe Gumball]
- Gumball: Mom! You're not helping!
- [Scene changes to the cafeteria where everyone watches Nicole as she feeds Gumball]
- Nicole: Who-Whooo! [Makes train noise] Come on honey, open the tunnel for the choo-choo train. Whoo-Whoooo-
- Gumball: Mom, you're not helpi-
- [Nicole shovels the food in his mouth; Gumball pushes her away]
- Gumball: Enough! The Tina thing was kind of helpful, but this has gone too far. [Air goes up his esophagus] Wait a minute, I've-
- [Nicole pats Gumball on the back and he burps]
- Gumball: Thanks. Now seriously, I need you to stop meddling with my life!
- Nicole: I'm not meddling, I'm helping.
- Gumball: Helping by meddling! You're just a big meddler.
- Nicole: I'm not a meddler, I'm your mother.
- Darwin: And a meddler.
- [Penny can be heard laughing off-screen]
- Nicole: Hey, isn't that the girl you like?
- Gumball: Mom no!
- Nicole: [Walks over to Penny] Excuse me Penny, have you got a second?
- Penny: Sure, but you guys will need to be quick. The cheerleader tryouts are about to start.
- Gumball: Mom... if you love me, please don't do this.
- Nicole: Oh come on Gummypuss, don't be shy. My baby has something to say to you.
- Gumball: [Laughs nervously] No, I don't.
- Nicole: He'd like to take you out on a date.
- Gumball: That's not true.
- Nicole: [Whispers] He loves you.
- Penny: [Ecstatic] Really?
- Gumball: NO I DON'T. I DON'T LOVE PENNY AND I NEVER WILL!
- [Penny drops her food tray in shock]
- Nicole: Gumball!
- Penny: [Sad] Well, thanks for being honest with me. [Walks away]
- Gumball: No, wait! I meant I'll never love peanut- NO! PONIES! UH- [Crying] See what you did? You upset Penny! How am I suppose to get her back?!
- Nicole: Well, you know I could help you with that.
- Gumball: That's enough! Okay?! That's enough! I'm my own man now! I make my own decisions, and I don't need you babying me anymor- [Air goes up Gumball's esophagus again] anymor-
- [Nicole pats Gumball's back again and he burps]
- Gumball: Thanks. Now just go home okay?
- Nicole: Oh come on, we all had a great time! Didn't we Darwin?
- Darwin: [Still grinning] To be honest, I've never been so embarrassed in my entire life!
- Nicole: Why are you smiling then?
- Darwin: Well at first I was trying not to hurt your feelings, but now I'm just stuck!
- Gumball: I beg of you, just get out of my life.
- Nicole: [Sadly] Okay, I guess I'll just go home then.
- [Scene changes to the outside of the school where Nicole sadly walks to her car. Suddenly her phone starts ringing and she picks up]
- Gumball: MOM! YOU'VE GOTTA COME BACK! I MADE MY OWN DECISION! IT WAS A BAD ONE! A REALLY, REALLY, BAD ONE!
- [Nicole starts running back into the school]
Bad Decisions
- [Scene changes to the school hall where Darwin is massaging his face]
- Darwin: Oh, thank goodness she's gone! I'll never smile again!
- Nicole: Darwin!
- [Darwin sees her and starts grinning again]
- Darwin: Mom, you're back! Yay.
- Nicole: Do you know where your brother is?
- Darwin: [Points at the direction behind him] In the changing room!
- Nicole: Thanks! [Starts running to the changing room]
- [Darwin continues to grin in pain and tears started coming out of his eyes. Scene changes to outside the changing room where Nicole bangs at the door]
- Nicole: Gumball? It's me. Open the door.
- Gumball: [Screaming] NO! NO I WON'T!
- Nicole: What happened?
- Gumball: Oh it's awful! I made a decision on my own and it was bad! [Crying]
- Nicole: Listen, whatever it is you've done, you need to come out and face it.
- Gumball: Alright.. [Sobbing] Alright.. I'm coming out.
- [Door opens. Gumball reluctantly walks out of the changing room in a cheerleader dress and holding pompoms]
- Nicole: Oh, you were gonna try and get closer to Penny by joining her cheer team, but now you feel embarrassed because you have to wear a skirt.
- Gumball: What? No! I'm gonna beat Penny at her own game so she'll realize how awesome and manly I am! Then she'll definitely wanna date me!
- Nicole: Right. So, what's the problem?
- Gumball: The problem is me! What if I'm not good as the other girls? What if they laugh at me? And this leotard makes me look fat, so I put this skirt on to hide my butt. [Lift up his skirt to show his butt]
- Nicole: What exactly do you want me to do, honey?
- Gumball: Err, hello? Be there of course? I need emotional support? You're my mom? Start acting like it?
- Nicole: [Takes a deep breath] Okay lets go.
Cheerleader Audition
- [Scene changes to the school gym where the cheerleader audition is being held. Masami, Molly, Juke (providing music for the performances), and Carmen are watching Penny perform in front of Mr. Small and Principal Brown, who are the judges. Penny finishes her act with a mid-air 360, but fumbles the landing, much to her dismay.]
- Nigel Brown: [Makes tisk-tisk sounds] Now, Penny, I have to say I'm a little disappointed.
- Penny: I know. It's just I had some emotional problems this afternoon -
- Mister Small: [Shouting] YOU LEAVE YOUR EMOTIONS AT THE DOOR! THIS IS CHEER LEADING, NOT DRAMA CLUB! YOU BETTER SHAPE UP OR SHIP OUT, 'CAUSE THIS IS THE BIG LEAGUE, SISTER! AND RIGHT NOW YOU'RE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BARREL! [Calms down] Is there anything you'd like to add, Principal Brown?
- Nigel Brown: Only that we're making cuts today, and after that performance someone's gonna have to be pretty bad for it not to be you.
- [Gumball slams open the gym door]
- Gumball: Am I too late?
- [Gumball walks onto the court - much to the confusion of onlookers - while Nicole inserts a mixtape into Juke. As the mixtape plays, Gumball does a simple and unimpressive routine. During this, one of his shoes fly off and hit Carmen, prompting Nicole to facepalm. Later, while Gumball tries and fails to do a somersault, Mr. Small passes a note reading "?" to Principal Brown, to which the latter responds by shrugging. Gumball then jumps around a little, during which he injures his knee]
- Gumball: [In slow-motion] Ow!
- [Gumball frantically looks to the judges, then to the onlookers, then to Nicole]
- Gumball: [Whispers] Mom!
- [Nicole gives him a thumbs up. With newfound confidence, Gumball continues his act with a running start that leads into a cartwheel. However, much to everyone's collective shock and disgust, his skirt falls down and reveals his butt. Gumball, now panting, finishes in an awkward position, which leads his legs to slide downwards until he's in a split.]
- Nigel Brown: Well, it's a no for me, Mr. Small.
- Mister Small: It's a no for me too.
- Nigel Brown: That's two nos, Gumball. You're going home.
- Gumball: [Beat] NOOOO! [Crying loudly, drops the pompoms] MOM! MAKE THEM RECOUNT THE SCORE! [Reaches out to Nicole]'MAKE THEM RECOUNT THE SCORE!
- Nicole: Well, [Picks Gumball up and starts putting his legs, which have stiffened from the split, around her] Zero plus zero equals zero, honey.
- Gumball: [Crying] Why is the world so cruel?!
- Nicole: Don't worry, you'll do better next time! After a couple of years intense training.
- Penny: [Runs up to Gumball, happy and blushing] Oh, Gumball, thank you! It was so brave of you to sacrifice your dignity so I can get on the team! I guess that means... [Starts twisting her foot] you do like me. Just a little?
- Gumball: [Crying and sputtering] Peanuts... ponies...
- Nicole: I think that means yes.
- [Penny smiles as Nicole carries Gumball out of the gym]
- Gumball: Mom, you know when I said I wanted, to be my own man and, make my own decisions?
- Nicole: Yes?
- [Scene changes to the school hall where Darwin massages his face again. When Nicole and Gumball show up once more, he starts grinning again]
- Gumball: Can it just wait for a few years?
- Nicole: The longer the better, honey! Even when you're eighty you'll still be my Gummypuss!
- [Camera then zooms to Darwin's grinning face. After awhile, his head explodes]
- [Episode ends]
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| Episode 1 The DVD |
Episode 2 The Responsible |
Episode 3 The Third |
Episode 4 The Debt |
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| Episode 5 The End |
Episode 6 The Dress |
Episode 7 The Quest |
Episode 8 The Spoon |
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| Episode 9 The Pressure |
Episode 10 The Painting |
Episode 11 The Laziest |
Episode 12 The Ghost |
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| Episode 13 The Mystery |
Episode 14 The Prank |
Episode 15 The Gi |
Episode 16 The Kiss |
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| Episode 17 The Party |
Episode 18 The Refund |
Episode 19 The Robot |
Episode 20 The Picnic |
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| Episode 21 The Goons |
Episode 22 The Secret |
Episode 23 The Sock |
Episode 24 The Genius |
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| Episode 25 The Poltergeist |
Episode 26 The Mustache |
Episode 27 The Date |
Episode 28 The Club |
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| Episode 29 The Wand |
Episode 30 The Ape |
Episode 31 The Car |
Episode 32 The Curse |
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| Episode 33 The Microwave |
Episode 34 The Meddler |
Episode 35 The Helmet |
Episode 36 The Fight |
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| Episode 1 The Remote |
Episode 2 The Colossus |
Episode 3 The Knights |
Episode 4 The Fridge |
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| Episode 5 The Flower |
Episode 6 The Banana |
Episode 7 The Phone |
Episode 8 The Job |
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| Episode 9 Halloween |
Episode 10 The Treasure |
Episode 11 The Apology |
Episode 12 The Words |
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| Episode 13 The Skull |
Episode 14 The Bet |
Episode 15 Christmas |
Episode 16 The Watch |
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| Episode 17 The Bumpkin |
Episode 18 The Flakers |
Episode 19 The Authority |
Episode 20 The Virus |
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| Episode 21 The Pony |
Episode 22 The Hero |
Episode 23 The Dream |
Episode 24 The Sidekick |
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| Episode 25 The Photo |
Episode 26 The Tag |
Episode 27 The Storm |
Episode 28 The Lesson |
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| Episode 29 The Game |
Episode 30 The Limit |
Episode 31 The Voice |
Episode 32 The Promise |
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| Episode 33 The Castle |
Episode 34 The Boombox |
Episode 35 The Tape |
Episode 36 The Sweaters |
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| Episode 37 The Internet |
Episode 38 The Plan |
Episode 39 The World |
Episode 40 The Finale |
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| Episode 1 The Kids |
Episode 2 The Fan |
Episode 3 The Coach |
Episode 4 The Joy |
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| Episode 5 The Puppy |
Episode 6 The Recipe |
Episode 7 The Name |
Episode 8 The Extras |
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| Episode 9 The Gripes |
Episode 10 The Vacation |
Episode 11 The Fraud |
Episode 12 The Void |
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| Episode 13 The Boss |
Episode 14 The Move |
Episode 15 The Law |
Episode 16 The Allergy |
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| Episode 17 The Mothers |
Episode 18 The Password |
Episode 19 The Procrastinators |
Episode 20 The Shell |
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| Episode 21 The Burden |
Episode 22 The Bros |
Episode 23 The Mirror |
Episode 24 The Man |
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| Episode 25 The Pizza |
Episode 26 The Lie |
Episode 27 The Butterfly |
Episode 28 The Question |
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| Episode 29 The Saint |
Episode 30 The Friend |
Episode 31 The Oracle |
Episode 32 The Safety |
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| Episode 33 The Society |
Episode 34 The Spoiler |
Episode 35 The Countdown |
Episode 36 The Nobody |
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| Episode 37 The Downer |
Episode 38 The Egg |
Episode 39 The Triangle |
Episode 40 The Money |
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| Episode 1 The Return |
Episode 2 The Nemesis |
Episode 3 The Crew |
Episode 4 The Others |
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| Episode 5 The Signature |
Episode 6 The Check |
Episode 7 The Pest |
Episode 8 The Sale |
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| Episode 9 The Gift |
Episode 10 The Parking |
Episode 11 The Routine |
Episode 12 The Upgrade |
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| Episode 13 The Comic |
Episode 14 The Romantic |
Episode 15 The Uploads |
Episode 16 The Apprentice |
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| Episode 17 The Hug |
Episode 18 The Wicked |
Episode 19 The Traitor |
Episode 20 The Origins |
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| Episode 21 The Origins: Part Two |
Episode 22 The Girlfriend |
Episode 23 The Advice |
Episode 24 The Signal |
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| Episode 25 The Parasite |
Episode 26 The Love |
Episode 27 The Awkwardness |
Episode 28 The Nest |
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| Episode 29 The Points |
Episode 30 The Bus |
Episode 31 The Night |
Episode 32 The Misunderstandings |
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| Episode 33 The Roots |
Episode 34 The Blame |
Episode 35 The Slap |
Episode 36 The Detective |
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| Episode 37 The Fury |
Episode 38 The Compilation |
Episode 39 The Scam |
Episode 40 The Disaster |
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| Episode 1 The Rerun |
Episode 2 The Stories |
Episode 3 The Guy |
Episode 4 The Boredom |
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| Episode 5 The Vision |
Episode 6 The Choices |
Episode 7 The Code |
Episode 8 The Test |
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| Episode 9 The Slide |
Episode 10 The Loophole |
Episode 11 The Fuss |
Episode 12 The Copycats |
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| Episode 13 The Potato |
Episode 14 The Outside |
Episode 15 The Vase |
Episode 16 The Matchmaker |
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| Episode 17 The Box |
Episode 18 The Console |
Episode 19 The Ollie |
Episode 20 The Catfish |
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| Episode 21 The Cycle |
Episode 22 The Stars |
Episode 23 The Grades |
Episode 24 The Diet |
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| Episode 25 The Ex |
Episode 26 The Sorcerer |
Episode 27 The Menu |
Episode 28 The Uncle |
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| Episode 29 The Weirdo |
Episode 30 The Heist |
Episode 31 The Singing |
Episode 32 The Best |
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| Episode 33 The Worst |
Episode 34 The Deal |
Episode 35 The Petals |
Episode 36 The Nuisance |
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| Episode 37 The Line |
Episode 38 The List |
Episode 39 The News |
Episode 40 The Puppets |
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| Episode 1 The Rival |
Episode 2 The Lady |
Episode 3 The Sucker |
Episode 4 The Vegging |
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| Episode 5 The One |
Episode 6 The Father |
Episode 7 The Cringe |
Episode 8 The Cage |
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| Episode 9 The Neighbor |
Episode 10 The Anybody |
Episode 11 The Faith |
Episode 12 The Candidate |
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| Episode 13 The Pact |
Episode 14 The Shippening |
Episode 15 The Brain |
Episode 16 The Parents |
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| Episode 17 The Founder |
Episode 18 The Schooling |
Episode 19 The Intelligence |
Episode 20 The Potion |
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| Episode 21 The Spinoffs |
Episode 22 The Transformation |
Episode 23 The Understanding |
Episode 24 The Ad |
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| Episode 25 The Ghouls |
Episode 26 The Stink |
Episode 27 The Awareness |
Episode 28 The Slip |
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| Episode 29 The Drama |
Episode 30 The Buddy |
Episode 31 The Possession |
Episode 32 The Master |
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| Episode 33 The Silence |
Episode 34 The Future |
Episode 35 The Wish |
Episode 36 The Factory |
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| Episode 37 The Agent |
Episode 38 The Web |
Episode 39 The Mess |
Episode 40 The Heart |
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| Episode 41 The Revolt |
Episode 42 The Decisions |
Episode 43 The BFFs |
Episode 44 The Inquisition |