Sydney to the Max (2019–2021)
Plot
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.
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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.
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Can't Dye ThisJanuary 25, 2019—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 ta - S01E02
Who Let the Dogs InFebruary 1, 2019—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 do - S01E03
The Parent TrackFebruary 8, 2019—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 h - S01E04
Adventures in Babe-SittingFebruary 22, 2019—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 - S01E05
Shaved by the BellMarch 1, 2019—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 - S01E06
I Know What You Did Last SleepoverMarch 8, 2019—Sydney and Olive are so excited for their weeklong sleepover but quickly learn being together 24/7 has its challenges. Max recalls when he a - S01E07
Good Grade HuntingMarch 15, 2019—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 teache - S01E08
You've Got FemaleMarch 22, 2019—Sydney organizes a school protest for clubs to be more inclusive of women. Young Max befriends a skater girl but is conflicted because the D - S01E09
The Lyin' KingMarch 29, 2019—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. - S01E10
Caved & ConfusedApril 5, 2019—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 - S01E11
Can't Hardly DateApril 12, 2019—Sydney thinks her dad might be lonely, so she encourages him to start dating again. When Young Max breaks his skateboard again, Mom makes hi - S01E12
Little Shop of ReynoldsApril 19, 2019—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 - S01E13
Dude, Where's My Car Wash Money?April 26, 2019When Olive becomes class treasurer and accidentally loses the money for the ice cream truck she promised her class, Syd helps her get it bac - S01E14
As Bad as She GetsJune 18, 2019—Sydney surprises her dad Max for his birthday by inviting his childhood best friend Leo and his son to visit from San Francisco. - S01E15
There's Something About ZachJune 25, 2019—When Max realizes he needs an extra hand at the bike shop smoothie station, Sydney and Olive convince him to hire their crush, Zach. - S01E16
Nuthin' but a Dance ThangJuly 2, 2019—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 arou - S01E17
Never Been PiercedJuly 9, 2019—Grandma Judy’s feelings are a little hurt when Sydney gets her ears pierced on an outing with Mrs. Harris. - S01E18
Nightmare on Syd StreetJuly 16, 2019—When something embarrassing happens to Sydney at school, she barricades herself in her bedroom and ends up watching old VHS tapes of Max whe - S01E19
Mo' Grandmas, Mo' ProblemsJuly 16, 2019—When Grandma Maya comes to visit, Sydney loves spending time with her so much that Grandma Judy feels a little left out. - S01E20
Dancin' the Vida LocaJuly 23, 2019—When Sydney struggles with ballet, something her mom was great at, she starts to feel like she’s losing touch of her mom. - S01E21
How Sydney Got Her Phone BackJuly 23, 2019—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
Season02
- S02E01
How the Syd Stole ChristmasDecember 13, 2019—How the Syd Stole Christmas was the 1st episode of season 2 of Sydney to the Max. In the present day of the episode, Sydney who is played by - S02E02
Father Of The BribeMarch 23, 2020—Sydney is excited when she makes the school's first girls fencing team. But when she learns her dad helped Coach Carlock, Sydney fears she m - S02E03
Sister PactMarch 24, 2020—Sydney and her friends make a pact to go to the dance together without dates. Max recalls his first school dance when Leo and his Mom gave h - S02E04
Night Not At The MuseumMarch 25, 2020—Max is fed up with Sydney missing her curfew multiple times and grounds her right before the one-night-only Pop-Up cake museum that all of h - S02E05
Going the Green MileMarch 26, 2020—In an effort to save the planet, Sydney and her friends stage a student protest to convince the cafeteria to go green. Back in the '90s, Max - S02E06
Girlz II WomenMarch 27, 2020—Sydney gets her first period, and when she has an accident at school, she's too upset and wants to sit out her bass solo at the school conce - S02E07
Baby One More RhymeApril 3, 2020—Sydney enters a songwriting contest for a pop singer, and finds out the producers at his record company want to drastically change her song. - S02E08
Mrs. Harris' OpusApril 10, 2020—When Sydney and Olive accidentally destroy a very popular exhibit at the museum, their teacher Mrs. Harris is deemed at fault and in jeopard - S02E09
The Lunch ClubJune 1, 2020—Sydney feels torn between spending time with her friends and her fencing teammates. Can she be friends with both groups … or will she have t - S02E10
Boy Meets DadJune 2, 2020—Max is excited to be honored with The Heart of Portland award for his philanthropic work. But things go awry when Max's dad, who he's not on - S02E11
Slurping with the EnemyJune 3, 2020—Max is worried when a new smoothie shop creates competition for Reynolds Rides with their new flamingo drink. - S02E12
What's My Grade AgainJune 4, 2020—With only one month left in seventh grade, Sydney and most of the four amigas are excited, but there's a hiccup when the girls learn that Em - S02E13
Crush HourJune 5, 2020—On the last day of school, Syd reads through all the notes in her yearbook, and notices an anonymous note from someone confessing that they - S02E14
Bummer RentalJune 12, 2020—On the Fourth of July weekend, Max surprises Sydney, Olive and Sophia by renting the lake cabin where he spent his best summer in as a kid. - S02E15
My Best Friends' EndingJune 19, 2020—Sydney hosts a slumber party with all of her friends, but the night takes a turn when a group selfie sparks a fight among Emmy and Sophia, a - S02E16
Sing It OnJune 26, 2020—Sydney really wants to attend a Rock 'n Roll summer camp but doesn't know how to tell her dad, especially since he just started a songwriter - S02E17
Rock the FloatJuly 17, 2020—Syd, Olive, Sophia, and Emmy are excited that their design for the float honoring brave women was chosen for the annual Portland Parade, but - S02E18
The Big RozalskiJuly 24, 2020—In trying to help Olive stand up to her brothers, Sydney learns sibling dynamics are more complicated than she thought. - S02E19
When Harry Met SydneyAugust 7, 2020—Syd finds out her childhood best friend, Harry, is moving back to Portland. When Olive meets Harry, she thinks Harry is the perfect match fo - S02E20
Look Who's RockingAugust 14, 2020—Grandma Judy gets to meet her favorite rock star, Davey Rogers. - S02E21
Thirteen CandlesAugust 21, 2020—Sydney is turning 13 and sets out to plan a sophisticated birthday party. Her plans remind Max of when he tried to organize his own surprise
Season03
- S03E01
Tearin' Up My RoomMarch 19, 2021—Syd returns home from music camp feeling more mature and independent. - S03E02
A Few Good MentorsMarch 26, 2021—As part of a yearly tradition, Syd and Olive get paired with two sixth graders to mentor. - S03E03
He's All ThatApril 2, 2021—Harry is moving back to Portland and Sydney struggles with the idea of a long distance relationship. - S03E04
Three Amigas and a HarryApril 9, 2021—Syd wants the amigas to become closer friends with Harry, but she puts too much pressure on herself. - S03E05
Boy StoryApril 16, 2021—Sydney is having trouble balancing all her friends, activities and school work. - S03E06
My Own First EnemiesApril 23, 2021—Sydney decides to post one of her songs online to expand her audience. - S03E07
The Hair Switch ProjectApril 30, 2021—A middle schooler and her protective single father learn they have more in common than they realize. - S03E08
The Bat Mitzvah PlannerMay 7, 2021—A middle schooler and her protective single father learn they have more in common than they realize. - S03E09
Man! I Feel Like a GeniusMay 14, 2021—A middle schooler and her protective single father learn they have more in common than they realize. - S03E10
What's Eating Olive Rozalski?June 4, 2021—Max, Syd and Grandma Judy talk with Olive about how they've coped with divorce in their family. - S03E11
Do the Write ThingJune 11, 2021—Syd suspects her teacher has assigned everyone in her class historical figures based on their race. - S03E12
Cool IntentionsJune 18, 2021—Sydney is ecstatic when Max leaves town and her Grandma Judy is left in charge. - S03E13
A Crush Of Their OwnJune 25, 2021—A middle schooler and her protective single father learn they have more in common than they realize. - S03E14
The Hunt for the Rad OctoberOctober 8, 2021—Sydney and her friends are excited about Halloween and their peanut butter and jelly group costume until they discover they are the only eig - S03E15
Jingled OutOctober 15, 2021—When Max hires Sydney to write a jingle for Reynolds Rides, she learns it’s not easy to be both a daughter and an employee. - S03E16
Honey, You Shrunk The FitOctober 22, 2021—When Sydney is asked to represent a popular clothing line on social media, she struggles with their “one size fits all” mold. In the ’90s, M - S03E17
Family BuyOctober 29, 2021—When the Reynolds receive a sum of money, no one can agree on what to buy. Sydney finds herself in the middle of what her dad and Grandma Ju - S03E18
My Cousin LexiNovember 5, 2021—Sydney is over the moon when her spunky 7-year-old cousin, Lexi, moves in with the Reynolds for the summer. - S03E19
Praise Your VoiceNovember 12, 2021—When Lexi volunteers Syd to sing at church for Youth Day, Sydney starts to wonder if she can pull off singing gospel music. In the ’90s, Max - S03E20
Pie HardNovember 19, 2021—When Lexi makes their family’s recipe for their famous sweet potato praline pie, Sydney tries her hand at carrying on the family tradition b - S03E21
Any Given Sunday BrunchNovember 26, 2021—When Sydney and another congregation member offer to throw the after-church Sunday brunch at the same and time, a competition ensues.
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