The WORST episodes of Sydney to the Max
Every episode of Sydney to the Max ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Sydney to the Max!
Set in the present day with flashbacks to the 1990s, the comedy revolves around outgoing middle schooler Sydney Reynolds who lives with her single dad Max in the house he grew up in, along with her progressive grandmother Judy - three generations under one roof.
#1 - Thirteen Candles
Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 8/21/2020
Sydney is turning 13 and sets out to plan a sophisticated birthday party. Her plans remind Max of when he tried to organize his own surprise party for his thirteenth birthday back in the 90s.
#2 - Nuthin' But a Dance Thang
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/2/2019
Sydney thinks she is 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.
#3 - Cool Intentions
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/18/2021
When Max goes away for the weekend and leaves his mother in charge, Sydney takes advantage of her “cool” grandma by arranging a sleepover on a Sunday night. In the ’90s, Judy believes Max broke something even though he keeps denying his involvement.
#4 - The Hunt for Rad October
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/8/2021
The Amigas go to school dressed in costumes for Halloween, but end up being the only ones.
#5 - The Bat Mitzvah Planner
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/7/2021
When a storm ruins Olive’s dream bat mitzvah celebration, Sydney helps her figure out a backup plan. In the ’90s, it’s Leo’s birthday, and all he wants is to win a radio contest for passes to meet their favorite rapper, MC Gavel.
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#6 - The Big Rozalski
Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 7/24/2020
In trying to help Olive stand up to her brothers, Sydney learns that sibling dynamics are more complicated than she thought.
#8 - My Best Friends' Ending
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/19/2020
Sydney hosts a slumber party with all of her friends, but the night takes a turn when a group selfie sparks a fight among the girls.
#10 - Praise Your Voice
Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 11/12/2021
When Lexi volunteers Syd to sing at church for Youth Day, Sydney starts to wonder if she can pull off singing gospel music. In the ’90s, Max encourages Alisha to perform at open mic night.
#11 - Crush Hour
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/5/2020
On the last day of school, Syd reads through all the notes in her yearbook, and notices an anonymous note from someone confessing that they have a crush on her.
#12 - Dude, Where's My Car Wash Money?
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/23/2019
When Olive becomes class treasurer and accidentally loses the money for the ice cream truck she promised her class, Sydney helps her get it back. Young Max offers to accompany his mom to a wedding but does not know how to dance.
#14 - A Crush of Their Own
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/25/2021
When Max has a crush on Sydney’s music teacher, Gemma, but realizes he’s too nervous about dating again, he convinces Syd to be a chaperone on his first date. In the ’90s, Leo has a crush on Max’s new math tutor, Danielle. Leo persuades his buddy to need more help so he can see the tutor more.
#15 - Rock the Float
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 7/17/2020
Syd, Olive, Sophia, and Emmy are excited that their design for the float honoring brave women was chosen for the annual Portland Parade.
#16 - What's Eating Olive Rozalski?
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/4/2021
When Olive learns that her parents are splitting up, Sydney, Max and Grandma Judy come together to lend their support. In the ’90s, Max enlists Alisha to help him plan an elaborate dinner to try and get his parents back together.
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#17 - I Know What You Did Last Sleepover
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/8/2019
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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#18 - The Parent Track
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/8/2019
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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#19 - Pie Hard
Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/19/2021
When Lexi makes their family’s recipe for their famous sweet potato praline pie, Sydney tries her hand at carrying on the family tradition but misses the mark and her mom.
#20 - Sing It On
Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 6/26/2020
Sydney really wants to attend a Rock 'n Roll summer camp but doesn't know how to tell her dad, especially since he just started a songwriter's night at the shop's café so she could work on her music.
#21 - There's Something About Zach
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/25/2019
Syd & Olive blow off their group science project to hang out with a boy, causing problems
#22 - Little Shop of Reynolds
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/19/2019
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.
#24 - Honey, You Shrunk the Fit
Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/22/2021
When Syd is asked to represent a cool clothing brand online, she struggles with the "one size fits all" mold.
#25 - Jingled Out
Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/15/2021
When Max hires Sydney to write a jingle for Reynolds Rides, she learns it might not be easy to be a daughter and an employee.