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
Melissa and Jason help Brendon run for office against the previously undefeated Thurman Thackery. Unsolicited help from the school bully, Shannon, raises questions about the fairness of the campaign. Also: Coach McGuirk gives stand-up comedy a try.
Directed by Loren BouchardGuest stars Emo Philips
Episode 2
Brendon is doing a good job trying to raise money for the school walk-a-thon, but Coach McGuirk is doing a better job spending it. No worries! Coach's long-lost Uncle Pedro has died and left something for him in his will.
Directed by Loren Bouchard
Episode 3
Believing they are in a creative rut, the kids agree to take a hiatus. Brendon reluctantly agrees to film Duane's band rehearsal and meets Cynthia, an older choreographer. Coach McGuirk and Mr. Lynch plan a trip to Cancun, while Paula is the victim of budget cuts at her school.
Directed by Loren Bouchard
Episode 4
Jason and Melissa fight for bigger roles in Brendon's latest movie project. Erik, meanwhile, helps Paula with her job search. McGuirk, who is taking care of a friend's dog, becomes suspicious that Brendon is doing drugs after he starts showing up to practice late and tired.
Directed by Loren BouchardGuest stars Jonathan Katz
Episode 5
The kids are invited to Fenton Muley's birthday party. Brendon has been asked to make a special film for the occasion, but has a hard time praising Fenton since he can't stand him.
Directed by Loren BouchardGuest stars Sam Seder
Episode 6
Brendon takes Cynthia to Jason's country club and pretends to be a member. The ruse is exposed when a waiter calls his bluff. Paula is suffering from test anxiety. McGuirk pretends to be a bodybuilder in order to get a date with a former schoolmate.
Directed by Loren BouchardGuest stars Sam Seder
Episode 7
Brendon spends the weekend with his father and his father's girlfriend, Linda, who turns out to be a very unpleasant person. Coach McGuirk, meanwhile, plays big brother to a student who is prone to sickness.
Directed by Loren BouchardGuest stars Laura Silverman, Louis C.K.
Episode 8
Brendon goes to family therapy with Andrew and Linda to learn 'gentle talk.' Brendon doesn't like the therapy, and when the therapist begins to analyze his movies, he likes it even less.
Directed by Loren BouchardGuest stars Laura Silverman, Louis C.K.
Episode 9
A class trip to a hotel provides a great opportunity for some 'on location' footage. It sounds like a great plan until Paula is asked to chaperone the trip with Mr. Lynch. Coach McGuirk has to get a second job to pay for damages resulting from a fight with the office coffeemaker.
Directed by Loren BouchardGuest stars Sam Seder
Episode 10
Mr. Lynch is tutoring Brendon, who is failing History. His lack of historical perspective is evident through his movies, which star the evil George Washington, the evil Picasso and the evil Annie Oakley.
Directed by Loren Bouchard
Episode 11
The school writing fair is one week away and Brendon is suffering a bad case of writer's block! Melissa and Jason put pressure on him to no avail, but they end up being a hit anyway. Paula is inspired by the pep talk she gives Brendon and gets back to her writing roots.
Directed by Loren Bouchard
Episode 12
Paula tries to get a role in one of Brendon's films about a little girl named Little Malooloo who has two fathers. McGuirk feels left out by the regular pizza club meetings that Brendon has with his dad.
Directed by Loren BouchardGuest stars Louis C.K.
Episode 13
The big day is here: Brendon's dad is marrying his girlfriend. A rash is slowly covering Brendon's body, but otherwise he's doing okay. Paula's friend Stephanie is in town for the wedding and takes a liking to Coach McGuirk.
Directed by Loren BouchardGuest stars Laura Silverman, Louis C.K.
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
