Episode 1
Can't Dye This
23m
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.
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Directed by David Kendall
TV series
Sydney to the Max
2019TV-G3 seasons7.7 / 10
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.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Sydney to the Max premiered January 25, 2019. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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Episode 2
Who Let the Dogs In
23m
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.
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Directed by David KendallGuest stars Jeffrey Cade Ross Brown, Eric Petersen
Episode 3
The Parent Track
23m
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.
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Directed by David KendallWritten by Patrice Asuncion, Nick RossittoGuest stars Reid Shapiro, Buddy Keaton, Wyatt Walter, Gabriel Tigerman, Jennifer Candy
Episode 4
Adventures in Babe-Sitting
23m
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.
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Guest stars Luca Alexander, Eric Petersen, Miles Emmons, Saylor Curda, Lauren Plaxco
Episode 5
Shaved by the Bell
23m
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.
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Directed by David KendallGuest stars Matthew Zhang, Noah Kaye Bentley
Episode 6
I Know What You Did Last Sleepover
23m
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.
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Guest stars Brogan Hall
Episode 7
Good Grade Hunting
23m
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.
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Guest stars Melissa Peterman, Jaidan Jiron
Episode 8
You've Got Female
23m
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.
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Directed by David KendallGuest stars Wyatt Walter, Siena Agudong, Rizwan Manji, Mac Jarman, Keyon Bowman, Helena Assis, Gilbert Aguirre
Episode 9
The Lyin' King
23m
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.
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Guest stars Ransford Doherty, Demetri Belardinelli, Symera Jackson
Episode 10
Caved & Confused
23m
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.
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Directed by Jonathan A. RosenbaumWritten by Patrice Asuncion, Nick RossittoGuest stars Reid Shapiro, Eric Petersen, Brogan Hall, Amelia Wray, Eric Tiede, Julia Garcia
Episode 11
Can't Hardly Date
23m
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.
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Guest stars Gage Magosin, Kelly Frye, Tatiana Carr
Episode 12
Little Shop of Reynolds
23m
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.
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Guest stars Liesel Kopp, Isabella Kai, Jacory Gums, Zylan Brooks, Iris Braydon
Episode 13
Dude, Where's My Car Wash Money?
23m10.0 / 10
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.
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Guest stars Nicolas Cantu, Reid Shapiro, Tiffany Daniels
Episode 14
As Bad as She Gets
23m
Sydney surprises her dad Max for his birthday by inviting his childhood best friend Leo and his son to visit from San Francisco.
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Guest stars Winston A. Marshall, Judith Moreland, Joachim Powell
Episode 15
There's Something About Zach
23m
When Max realizes he needs an extra hand at the bike shop smoothie station, Sydney and Olive convince him to hire their crush, Zach.
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Directed by David KendallGuest stars Luca Alexander, Lauren Plaxco, Amelia Wray, Julia Garcia, Carlos Acuña
Episode 16
Nuthin' but a Dance Thang
23m
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.
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Guest stars Amelia Wray, Julia Garcia, David Walrod, Connor Tillman, Scott Connors
Episode 17
Never Been Pierced
23m
Grandma Judy’s feelings are a little hurt when Sydney gets her ears pierced on an outing with Mrs. Harris.
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Guest stars Melissa Peterman, Amelia Wray, Kara Crane
Episode 18
Nightmare on Syd Street
23m
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.
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Guest stars Aaron Takahashi, Brekkan Spens
Episode 19
Mo' Grandmas, Mo' Problems
23m
When Grandma Maya comes to visit, Sydney loves spending time with her so much that Grandma Judy feels a little left out.
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Guest stars Julia Garcia, Aaron Takahashi, Erin Pineda, Christine Horn, Carlease Burke
Episode 20
Dancin' the Vida Loca
23m
When Sydney struggles with ballet, something her mom was great at, she starts to feel like she’s losing touch of her mom.
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Directed by David KendallGuest stars Ben Giroux, Juliet Donenfeld, Emily Churchill
Episode 21
How Sydney Got Her Phone Back
23mfinale
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.
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Guest stars Rizwan Manji, Amelia Wray, Aaron Takahashi, Jaclyn Lyons, Ginifer King
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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More about Sydney to the Max
Cast
Ruth RighiSydney Reynolds
Ava KolkerOlive Rozalski
Ian Reed KeslerMax Reynolds
Caroline RheaJudy Reynolds
Jackson DollingerYoung Max
Christian J. SimonLeo Webb
Reid ShapiroIggy
Wyatt WalterRiccoliCredits
- Created by
- Mark Reisman
- Written by
- Patrice Asuncion, Nick Rossitto, Emily Hirshey, Gary Murphy
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 63
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Disney ChannelUnited States
It's a Laugh ProductionsUnited States
Mark Reisman ProductionsUnited States