TV series
TV series about the life of Brendon Small, an eight-year-old visionary who, using his friends Jason and Melissa as actors, have managed to direct over a thousand homemade films. His parents are divorced, but it doesn't feel strange since so many other kids' parents are divorced. His friend Jason actually feels upset because his parents are still together. At school, he is taught soccer by his coach John McGuirk, or as he calls him, "that weird Irish guy".
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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TV series about the life of Brendon Small, an eight-year-old visionary who, using his friends Jason and Melissa as actors, have managed to direct over a thousand homemade films. His parents are divorced, but it doesn't feel strange since so many other kids' parents are divorced. His friend Jason actually feels upset because his parents are still together. At school, he is taught soccer by his coach John McGuirk, or as he calls him, "that weird Irish guy".
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Episode 1
It's hard enough for Brendon to accept that his mother is going on a date, but couldn't she have picked a guy other than Coach McGuirk?
Directed by Loren BouchardWritten by Brendon Small, Loren BouchardGuest stars Jonathan Katz, Paula Poundstone
Episode 2
Brendon is in danger of being held back when he won't complete the research for his presentation, and Paula isn't helping his cause.
Directed by Loren BouchardWritten by Loren BouchardGuest stars Paula Poundstone
Episode 3
Brendon documents his first fight on video.
Directed by Loren BouchardWritten by Brendon Small, Loren BouchardGuest stars Emo Philips, Paula Poundstone
Episode 4
Taking care of the neighbor's cat isn't as easy as the Smalls thought it would be.
Directed by Loren BouchardGuest stars Mitch Hedberg, Paula Poundstone
Episode 5
The soccer team goes on a camping trip that ends in disaster for the coach--and in love for Brendon and Loni.
Directed by Loren BouchardGuest stars Laura Silverman, Mitch Hedberg, Eugene Mirman, Paula Poundstone
Episode 6
Duane has written a rock opera based on Franz Kafka's 'Metamorphosis,'and he wants Brendon to direct. But the collaboration has a few bugs.
Directed by Loren BouchardWritten by Brendon Small, Janine Ditullio, Bill Braudis, Loren BouchardGuest stars Larry Murphy
Episode 7
Brendon decides to add some comic relief to his documentary about Melissa's grandfather, but nobody is laughing.
Directed by Loren BouchardWritten by Brendon Small, Janine Ditullio, Bill Braudis, Loren BouchardGuest stars Jonathan Katz
Episode 8
Brendon signs up for an acting class, and Paula teaches at an adult education center. Brendon tries to take control of his class while Paula almost loses control of hers.
Directed by Loren BouchardWritten by Brendon Small, Bill Braudis
Episode 9
Brendon wants to buy a fisheye lens, but the Smalls are on a budget. He is forced into the working world when his mother refuses to extend his line of credit.
Directed by Loren BouchardGuest stars Jonathan Katz
Episode 10
The new school nurse has everyone's attention. Coach McGuirk and Jason eye her as a love interest; Brendon sees her as his ticket to getting out of class.
Directed by Loren BouchardWritten by Brendon Small, Bill Braudis
Episode 11
Coach McGuirk decides to buy a condo, but getting approved for a mortgage proves to be difficult. He probably shouldn't have moved out of his old place until he found a new one. Meanwhile, Brendon decides to make an educational film for kids.
Directed by Loren BouchardWritten by Brendon Small, Bill BraudisGuest stars Jonathan Katz
Episode 12
Brendon gets hit by a car while riding down the wrong side of the road on his bicycle and ends up with Coach McGuirk representing him in court. Meanwhile, an old 'friend' of Paula's from college pays an unexpected visit.
Directed by Loren BouchardWritten by Brendon Small, Bill BraudisGuest stars Mitch Hedberg
Episode 13
Brendon, Melissa and Jason win local filmmaker awards. In an interview for the local news, the anchor asks Brendon about his family, which triggers a sudden curiosity about his dad.
Directed by Loren BouchardWritten by Brendon Small, Bill BraudisGuest stars David Cross, Jonathan Katz, Mitch Hedberg
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Brendon SmallBrendon Small (voice)
H. Jon BenjaminCoach John McGuirk / Jason Penopolis (voice)
Melissa Bardin GalskyMelissa Robbins (voice)
Janine DitullioPaula Small (voice)
Loren BouchardJosie Small (voice)
Ron LynchRonald Lynch (voice)
Sam Seder
David Cross
UPNUnited States
Adult SwimUnited States
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Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
