You may recall that in my review for this season's premiere I said, "I bet a few weeks from now we’ll get a 'we’re in eighth grade now!' episode aired completely out of order." I had actually almost forgotten about it, because we're almost halfway through the season and the timeframe still hasn't been established. … Continue reading Season 2, episode 14: “Just Like Lizzie”
In addition to a myriad of other problems with it, Disney’s janky online video player often lists the episode titles wrong. I found this out the hard way when I recently looked up the Aarton Carter episode on IMDB and found out that it’s actually not called “Here Comes Aaron Carter,” as it’s named in … Continue reading Season 2, episode 12: “Best Dressed for Much Less”
Oh boy, was this episode upsetting. This week, Lizzie goes through a crisis when she realizes she doesn't know what she wants to do with her life and worries that it's too late for her to develop a talent or interest that will lead to a career. As a 25-year-old unemployed loser who lives with … Continue reading Season 2, episode 11: “Over The Hill”
In last week's episode, everything you could want in a sitcom about middle schoolers - a relatable problem, endearing friendship moments, funny jokes, and likeable characters - came together for a realistic and touching piece of television. This week we get a body switcheroo! Lizzie gets dressed for school and realizes that all of her clothes are … Continue reading Season 2, episode 9: “Those Freaky McGuires”
When people say they like Lizzie McGuire, chances are good that they're thinking of episodes like this one. This show came out with the intention of showing the relatable troubles of an average middle school girl, but it quickly went off the rails to become a show about a garishly dressed narcissist facing challenges like … Continue reading Season 2, episode 8: “Just Friends”
Readers, I will be honest with you. I was very worried watching the first few episodes of season 2. The acting and characterization had suddenly gotten better, the costume design was less obnoxious, and I even begin to feel for Lizzie. Lizzie McGuire! The selfish screaming nightmare tween! Maybe this show was actually going to … Continue reading Season 2, episode 5: “Working Girl”
We're almost done with season one, y'all! Two pretty memorable episodes are coming up, but first we gotta get through this one. At the Digital Bean, Lizzie babbles on about lip gloss while Gordo rambles about an upcoming monster truck rally. If you're asking “Since when is Gordo into monster trucks?” you're in luck, because Lizzie … Continue reading Season 1, episode 29: “The Courtship of Miranda Sanchez”
Hey, everyone! Don't vote for this stupid show in the People's Choice Awards poll of the greatest Disney Channel show of all time. So this episode has Kate’s name right in the title, which is obviously bad news. For months I've seen it waiting for me in the janky-ass online Disney video player and been … Continue reading Season 1, episode 28: “Lizzie and Kate’s Excellent Adventure”
New week, new writers. "Scarlett Larry" was written by Amy and Wendy Engelberg, who have written for a lot of female-centered sitcoms as well as the DCOM Stuck in the Suburbs. They only wrote two Lizzie episodes, which is a bummer because this one is actually pretty good. The episode begins with a square dance in gym … Continue reading Season 1, episode 26: “Scarlett Larry”
Oh, boy! I was just thinking last week that we haven't had any Lizzie/Gordo tension for a while. The last time Lizzie and Gordo made eyes at each other was six episodes ago, in the one where he wore a trilby and verbally abused everyone. Easily the most crushing part of re-watching this show has … Continue reading Season 1, episode 19: “Gordo and the Girl”
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