The WORST episodes of Sydney to the Max

#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 - The Big Rozalski

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 7/24/2020

#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 - 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.

#5 - 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.

#6 - The Hunt for Rad October

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/8/2021

#7 - Rock the Float

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 7/17/2020

#8 - Boy Meets Dad

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/2/2020

Max is excited to be honored with The Heart of Portland award for his philanthropic work. But things go awry when Max’s dad, who he’s not on the best terms with, comes to visit.

#9 - Three Amigas and a Harry

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/9/2021

#10 - Do the Write Thing

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/11/2021

Sydney suspects her teacher Ms. Anderson has assigned everyone in her class historical figures to write about based on their race. When Sydney talks to her classmates, they confirm her suspicions and explain how uncomfortable they felt when they received their assignments. The students agree it’s time to stand up for themselves and elect Sydney as their spokesperson to talk to their teacher. In the ’90s, Vice Principal Virmani arranges for a local reporter to interview Leo about his work as founder and president of the school’s computer club, the same club he encouraged his buddy Max and his cousin Alisha to join. Leo provides a great interview and highlights of his work and is excited until the story runs, incorrectly featuring a picture of Max with the title of Club President.

#11 - 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.

#12 - 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.

#13 - When Harry Met Sydney

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/7/2020

Syd finds out her childhood best friend, Harry, is moving back to Portland. When Olive meets Harry, she thinks Harry is the perfect match for Sydney.

#14 - 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.

#15 - Adventures in Babe-Sitting

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/22/2019

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.

#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.

#17 - Honey, You Shrunk the Fit

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/22/2021

#18 - 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.

#19 - Who Let the Dogs In

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/1/2019

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.

#20 - A Few Good Mentors

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/26/2021

As part of a yearly 8th-grade tradition, Syd and Olive get paired with two 6th graders to mentor. When Sydney sees her mentee Lucy is very shy, she goes a bit overboard trying to help her make friends.

#21 - 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.

#22 - 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.

#23 - Jingled Out

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/15/2021

#24 - Can't Dye This

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/25/2019

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.

#25 - 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