Outgoing 13-year-old Sydney is on the fast track to growing up, despite the goodhearted efforts of her protective father, Max. As Sydney attempts to spread her wings and make more decisions for herself, Max does everything he can to rein her in and keep her his little girl. But in so doing, his mother, Judy, is reminded of his own antics at Sydney's age, and the parallels -- illustrated by comical flashback sequences starring a young Max -- are both amusing and enlightening.
Episodes
Can't Dye This
Sydney wants to radically change up her hairstyle for the first day of 7th grade. Her dad Max is resistant, but with Olive’s help, Sydney takes matters into her own hands.
Who Let the Dogs In
Sydney wants to adopt a dog, but Max doesn't think she's ready for that responsibility. A flashback to young Max reveals he also wanted a dog, but his mom gave him a pet turtle instead.
The Parent Track
Max tracks Sydney’s phone after he suspects she snuck out to a concert with Olive against his wishes. His parenting dilemma reminds him of his childhood when his mom paged him on his beeper incessantly to track his whereabouts.
Adventures in Babe-Sitting
Sydney and Olive struggle with their babysitting business when the little kid they’re hired to watch happens to be the brother of one of the most popular kids in their class.
Shaved by the Bell
Sydney is invited to a pool party but is self-conscious her legs are too hairy and contemplates shaving. Her predicament reminds her dad Max when he was eager to start shaving to prove his manhood.
I Know What You Did Last Sleepover
Sydney and Olive are so excited for their weeklong sleepover but quickly learn being together 24/7 has its challenges. Max recalls when he and Leo had a fight about Max constantly forgetting his job responsibilities at the arcade.
Good Grade Hunting
Sydney is baffled when she can’t seem to get an A in her poetry class even though her dad got A’s in his class—and they have the same teacher, Mrs. Harris.
You've Got Female
Sydney organizes a school protest for clubs to be more inclusive of women. Young Max befriends a skater girl but is conflicted because the Dog Boys don’t allow girls in their crew.
The Lyin' King
Sydney and Olive’s bond is tested when they both become friends with the new girl but try to keep the friendship a secret from one another.
Caved & Confused
Judy enlists Grandma Judy to help her redesign the basement into their very own “girl cave.” Max starts to feel left out when Sydney cancels their plans together to throw a 50s-themed party with her friends to celebrate her new space.
Can't Hardly Date
Sydney thinks her dad might be lonely, so she encourages him to start dating again. When Young Max breaks his skateboard again, Mom makes him earn money to buy a replacement.
Little Shop of Reynolds
Sydney and Olive decide to help Max at the bike shop’s biggest sale of the year. When Leo’s dad hires a girl to work at the arcade, Max and Leo compete to see who can impress her the most.
Dude, Where's My Car Wash Money?
When Olive becomes class treasurer and accidentally loses the money for the ice cream truck she promised her class, Syd helps her get it back. Young Max offers to accompany his mom to a wedding but does not know how to dance.
As Bad as She Gets
Sydney surprises her dad Max for his birthday by inviting his childhood best friend Leo and his son to visit from San Francisco.
There's Something About Zach
When Max realizes he needs an extra hand at the bike shop smoothie station, Sydney and Olive convince him to hire their crush, Zach.
Nuthin' but a Dance Thang
Syd thinks she’s too old for the father-daughter dance, but she’s afraid to hurt Dad’s feelings. Young Max is bummed when his dad isn’t around for a father-son event.
Never Been Pierced
Grandma Judy’s feelings are a little hurt when Sydney gets her ears pierced on an outing with Mrs. Harris.
Nightmare on Syd Street
When something embarrassing happens to Sydney at school, she barricades herself in her bedroom and ends up watching old VHS tapes of Max when he was a kid. Sydney eventually falls asleep and dreams that she’s in the 90s.
Mo' Grandmas, Mo' Problems
When Grandma Maya comes to visit, Sydney loves spending time with her so much that Grandma Judy feels a little left out.
Dancin' the Vida Loca
When Sydney struggles with ballet, something her mom was great at, she starts to feel like she’s losing touch of her mom.
How Sydney Got Her Phone Back
When a cell phone ban policy during school hours goes up for a vote, Sydney is sure her dad, who’s on the Parent School Committee, will vote against it.
Top Cast
Ruth Righi
Sydney Reynolds
Ava Kolker
Olive
Ian Reed Kesler
Max Reynolds
Caroline Rhea
Judy
Jackson Dollinger
Young Max
Christian J. Simon
Leo
Lumi Pollack
Jorden
