The series follows Vinnie Bassett, proprietor of a pop culture memorabilia store who only takes breaks to read comic books and play video games. His bachelor life comes to a halt when he assumes guardianship of his incredibly intelligent and mature nephew, Wendell. They soon find that 12-year-old Wendell may be just the parent Vinnie needs.
Cast: Jerry Trainor, Haley Strode, Nicole Sullivan
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Season 1
20 episodes
1. PilotWhen Vinnie, a loveable goofball who doesn't quite act his age, becomes the guardian of his 12 year old buttoned up nephew Wendell, the two experience some growing pains adjusting to the new arrangement.TV-PGCC22minFeb 16, 2013
2. Rule Breakers & Date MakersTo get a date with Wendell's attractive Vice Principal, Vinnie asks him to pretend to be a problem student. However, Wendell gets more than he bargained for when he's sent to detention and surprisingly makes a new friend.TV-PGCC22minFeb 23, 2013
3. Mock Law & OrderWendell defends Goldilocks in a mock trial at school, but Vinnie and Wilma get in the way of his search for truth and justice.TV-PGCC22minMar 2, 2013
4. Abra & CadabraWendell wants to take up magic as a hobby against Vinnie's wishes, forcing Vinnie to admit his own embarrassing outing as an amateur magician and teaching him that he won't always be able to protect Wendell from failure.TV-PGCC22minMar 9, 2013
5. Valentines & The Cultural ExperienceWhen Wendell seeks Vinnie's advice about asking a girl to be his valentine, it gives Vinnie an idea about how to approach Taryn.TV-PGCC22minMar 16, 2013
6. Big Dogs & BicyclesVinnie and Wilma's sibling rivalry gets the best of them when they resort to dishonorable tactics to help Wendell sell candy bars for a school fundraiser in order to win a bike.TV-PGCC22minMar 30, 2013
7. Wendell & The SleepoverHosting a sleepover proves challenging when instead of helping Wendell make new friends, Vinnie takes over and becomes the center of attention. In the end, Wendell proves he also knows a little bit about how to have a party.TV-PGCC22minApr 6, 2013
8. Baseball & Bad DatesVinnie's plan to teach Wendell to love baseball backfires when Wendell chooses to root for Vinnie's arch rivals.TV-PGCC22minMay 2, 2013
9. Fathers of Fathers & SonsWhen Wendell gets caught up with a snobby group of Magnet school kids, Vinnie struggles to be a better disciplinarian at the urging of his judgmental father.TV-PGCC22minMay 9, 2013
10. Pick-ups & Drop-offsWendell and Vinnie try to join a swanky car pool at school, but their test run doesn't go smoothly. Elsewhere, Wilma persuades Taryn to file a lawsuit against a beverage corporation.TV-PGCC22minMay 16, 2013
11. The Dutch & UsWendell befriends a lonely student from Holland, Jann. But when Jann abandons Wendell for a cooler crowd, Vinnie decides to help Wendell win him back by putting them in a situation where they're forced to spend time together.TV-PGCC22minMay 23, 2013
12. Sick & TiredVinnie feels guilty for shirking his responsibility of watching a sick Wendell.TV-PGCC22minMay 30, 2013
13. Lost and FoundWendell and Vinnie try to locate the mystery owner of a tote bag they found, but Vinnie learns Wendell doesn't respect his intellectual contribution to the team. Vinnie must solve the mystery first to earn Wendell's respect.TV-PGCC22minJun 6, 2013
14. Swindle and VinnieTo beat out his main competitor for a piece of movie history, Vinnie forces Wendell to lie for him. To get even, Wendell hawks Vinnie's prized possession without realizing its full value, and now must find a way to get it back.TV-PGCC22minJun 13, 2013
15. Vinnie & The ToadVinnie takes a road trip with "The Toad," a friend from his past, which takes a very wrong turn. Meanwhile, Wendell stays with Wilma, who makes him realize he may have taken Vinnie's easygoing ways for granted.TV-PGCC22minAug 18, 2013
16. Vinnie & The Man CrushVinnie meets his favorite comic book author, also a single parent, and sets up a playdate for Wendell and the man's aggressive son. However, as the boys become buddies, Vinnie's new bromance loses steam.TV-PGCC22minAug 25, 2013
17. Of Mothers & GardensWendell asks Vinnie for help convincing the PTA to build a school garden, and Vinnie soon discovers PTA politics. Vinnie and Wilma learn this was the dream of Wendell and his mom, and go to any lengths to help him fulfill it.TV-PGCC22minSep 1, 2013
18. Smart Girls & Dumb GuysWhen Vinnie meets a girl who's way out of his intellectual league, he uses Wendell's "smart guy" talking points to impress her. Meanwhile, Wendell has to pretend that everything in Vinnie's man-child apartment belongs to him.TV-PGCC22minSep 8, 2013
19. Wendell's & Vinnie'sVinnie brings Wendell to work hoping he'll love it, but instead Wendell changes it into everything Vinnie hates. Wilma takes Taryn's hip-hop class and learns she's a drill sergeant, oddly compelling Wilma to earn her respect.TV-PGCC22minSep 15, 2013
20. First Dances & Last ChancesWendell becomes head of the dance committee and enlists help to make it the most successful Hines Middle School social event ever. As Vinnie re-connects with a former crush, Taryn sees him in a whole new lightTV-PGCC22minSep 22, 2013
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The series follows Vinnie Bassett, proprietor of a pop culture memorabilia store who only takes breaks to read comic books and play video games. His bachelor life comes to a halt when he assumes guardianship of his incredibly intelligent and mature nephew, Wendell. They soon find that 12-year-old Wendell may be just the parent Vinnie needs.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Jay Kogen
- Studio
- Kapital Entertainment, Passable Entertainment, Nickelodeon Productions
Maturity rating
TV-PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
