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.
Cast: Ruth Righi, Ava Kolker, Ian Reed Kesler
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21 episodes
1. Can't Dye ThisSydney 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.TV-GCC23minJan 25, 2019
2. Who Let the Dogs InSydney 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.TV-GCC23minFeb 1, 2019
3. The Parent TrackMax 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.TV-GCC23minFeb 8, 2019
4. Adventures in Babe-SittingSydney 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.TV-GCC23minFeb 22, 2019
5. Shaved by the BellSydney 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.TV-GCC23minMar 1, 2019
6. I Know What You Did Last SleepoverSydney 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.TV-GCC23minMar 8, 2019
7. Good Grade HuntingSydney 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.TV-GCC23minMar 15, 2019
8. You've Got FemaleSydney 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.TV-GCC23minMar 22, 2019
9. The Lyin' KingSydney 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.TV-GCC23minMar 29, 2019
10. Caved & ConfusedJudy 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.TV-GCC23minApr 5, 2019
11. Can't Hardly DateSydney 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.TV-GCC23minApr 12, 2019
12. Little Shop of ReynoldsSydney 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.TV-GCC23minApr 19, 2019
13. 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.TV-GCC23minApr 26, 2019
14. As Bad as She GetsSydney surprises her dad Max for his birthday by inviting his childhood best friend Leo and his son to visit from San Francisco.TV-GCC23minJun 18, 2019
15. There's Something About ZachWhen Max realizes he needs an extra hand at the bike shop smoothie station, Sydney and Olive convince him to hire their crush, Zach.TV-GCC23minJun 25, 2019
16. Nuthin' but a Dance ThangSyd 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.TV-GCC23minJul 2, 2019
17. Never Been PiercedGrandma Judy’s feelings are a little hurt when Sydney gets her ears pierced on an outing with Mrs. Harris.TV-GCC23minJul 9, 2019
18. Nightmare on Syd StreetWhen 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.TV-GCC23minJul 16, 2019
19. Mo' Grandmas, Mo' ProblemsWhen Grandma Maya comes to visit, Sydney loves spending time with her so much that Grandma Judy feels a little left out.TV-GCC23minJul 16, 2019
20. Dancin' the Vida LocaWhen Sydney struggles with ballet, something her mom was great at, she starts to feel like she’s losing touch of her mom.TV-GCC23minJul 23, 2019
21. How Sydney Got Her Phone BackWhen 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.TV-GCC23minJul 23, 2019
Sydney to the Max
★ 7.7/1020193 seasons63 episodesEnded
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Mark Reisman
- Studio
- It's a Laugh Productions, Mark Reisman Productions
Maturity rating
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