Welcome to the episodes list!
- The Beginning of the Friend- series premiere, half-hour episode. Disney Channel airdate - 6/8/23. Disney Plus release date - 6/9/23.
Directed by Howy Parkins. Written by Devin Bunje & Nick Stanton. Storyboarded by Troy Adomitis, Kurt Dumas, Cat Harman-Mitchell, Casey Keith-Kolodin, and Steven Umbleby.
The episode introduces us to Hailey Banks, a 14-year-old girl living in Oceanside, CA. She is normally averse to trying new things, but makes her New Years Resolution to complete every item on her to-do list. A mysterious professor from the future appears in Hailey's room to deliver a message from her future self, saying that Hailey must do everything on her list or else climate change will destroy the world. Hailey decides to ride every ride at the county fair. Oh, and Hailey has to kiss her best friend, Scott Denoga, who she harbors secret feelings for. But just when the perfect opportunity happens at the Tunnel of Love, Hailey barfs. In the end, Scott hooks up with teen social media influencer, Kristine Sanchez.
- Beta'd and Hooked/The Wild, Wild Mess. Disney Channel airdate - 6/8/23. Released on Disney Plus 6/9/23. NOTE - this is actually episode 103 in production order, but it is the second episode to air.
Beta'd and Hooked Directed by Leslie Park, written by Lindsey Reckis, storyboarded by Lauren McKinley & Jim Shellhorn. In this episode, Hailey and Scott set sail to catch the legendary Blue Ono so they can win the top prize at the Fish Taco Festival. First appearance of Hailey's dad, Chuck Banks.
The Wild, Wild Mess Directed by Cat Harman-Mitchell. Written by Yolie Cortez. Storyboarded by Ryan Agustin, Tom Caulfield, Ben Holm & Jim Shellhorn. In this episode, After becoming ‘Sheriff for a Day’ at a western reenactment town, Hailey uses her newfound authority to rid the town of an invading dirt bike crew.
- The Last Sand/The Show Must Go Wrong. TV airdate 6/17/23, released on D+ 6/9/23. This is episode 102, technically.
The Last Sand Directed by Cat Harman-Mitchell, written by Marty Donovan, storyboarded by Cat Harman-Mitchell, Anthony Imperato & Jim Shellhorn. In this episode, Hailey and her dad enter Oceanside’s Sandcastle Building Contest, but a cheating A.C. goads her into a small-scale medieval war of epic proportions. First appearance of A.C. Aychvak, Hailey's academic rival.
The Show Must Go Wrong Directed by Leslie Park, written by Kevin Yee, storyboarded by Brad Goodchild, Casey Keith-Kolodin, Lauren McKinley & Leslie Park. In this episode, when the star of the school musical injures herself in the middle of the show, Hailey must overcome her fear of performing in front of an audience.
- Cubix Dudes/Cos-Played. TV airdate 6/17/23, released on D+ 6/9/23
Cubix Dudes Directed by Leslie Park, written by Karen Graci, storyboarded by Brad Goodchild, Casey Keith-Kolodin & Jim Shellhorn. In this episode, when Hailey’s plan to build an owl habitat is derailed, she learns the value of sacrifice for the good of a friend. Scott gets enlisted to join a professional group of Rubik's Cubers, and is doing a show on the same night that the Strawberry Moon Owl is to appear. Hailey eventually decides to support Scott's show, and she gets a picture with the Strawberry Moon Owl anyway.
Cos-Played Directed by Cat Harman-Mitchell, written by Lindsey Reckis, storyboarded by Inbal Breda & Brad Goodchild. In this episode, when Hailey, Scott and Beta discover that they’ve been scammed at a Hero Force cosplay event, Hailey finds the hero within her to stand up to the bullies. The Professor gifts an orb to Hailey that will summon her whenever she needs help, but it is smashed.
- Road Tripppin'/Escape Doom. TV airdate 6/24/23, released on D+ 6/9/23
Road Trippin'
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