TV series about the life of Brendon Small, an eight-year-old visionary who, using his friends Jason and Melissa as actors, have managed to direct over a thousand homemade films. His parents are divorced, but it doesn't feel strange since so many other kids' parents are divorced. His friend Jason actually feels upset because his parents are still together. At school, he is taught soccer by his coach John McGuirk, or as he calls him, "that weird Irish guy".
The best episode of "Home Movies" season 1 is "Get Away From My Mom", rated 7.7/10 from 184 user votes. It was directed by Loren Bouchard and written by Loren Bouchard, Brendon Small. "Get Away From My Mom" aired on 4/26/1999 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "I Don't Do Well in Parent-Teacher Conferences".
It's hard enough for Brendon to accept that his mother is going on a date, but couldn't she have picked a guy other than Coach McGuirk?
Director: Loren Bouchard
Writer: Loren Bouchard, Brendon Small
Brendon is in danger of being held back when he won't complete the research for his presentation, and Paula isn't helping his cause.
Director: Loren Bouchard
Writer: Loren Bouchard
Brendon documents his first fight on video.
Director: Loren Bouchard
Writer: Loren Bouchard, Brendon Small
Taking care of the neighbor's cat isn't as easy as the Smalls thought it would be.
Director: Loren Bouchard
Writer: N/A
The soccer team goes on a camping trip that ends in disaster for the coach--and in love for Brendon and Loni.
Director: Loren Bouchard
Writer: N/A
Duane has written a rock opera based on Franz Kafka's 'Metamorphosis,'and he wants Brendon to direct. But the collaboration has a few bugs.
Director: Loren Bouchard
Writer: Janine Ditullio, Bill Braudis, Loren Bouchard, Brendon Small
Brendon decides to add some comic relief to his documentary about Melissa's grandfather, but nobody is laughing.
Director: Loren Bouchard
Writer: Janine Ditullio, Bill Braudis, Loren Bouchard, Brendon Small
Brendon signs up for an acting class, and Paula teaches at an adult education center. Brendon tries to take control of his class while Paula almost loses control of hers.
Director: Loren Bouchard
Writer: Bill Braudis, Brendon Small
Brendon wants to buy a fisheye lens, but the Smalls are on a budget. He is forced into the working world when his mother refuses to extend his line of credit.
Director: Loren Bouchard
Writer: N/A
The new school nurse has everyone's attention. Coach McGuirk and Jason eye her as a love interest; Brendon sees her as his ticket to getting out of class.
Director: Loren Bouchard
Writer: Bill Braudis, Brendon Small
Coach McGuirk decides to buy a condo, but getting approved for a mortgage proves to be difficult. He probably shouldn't have moved out of his old place until he found a new one. Meanwhile, Brendon decides to make an educational film for kids.
Director: Loren Bouchard
Writer: Bill Braudis, Brendon Small
Brendon gets hit by a car while riding down the wrong side of the road on his bicycle and ends up with Coach McGuirk representing him in court. Meanwhile, an old 'friend' of Paula's from college pays an unexpected visit.
Director: Loren Bouchard
Writer: Bill Braudis, Brendon Small
Brendon, Melissa and Jason win local filmmaker awards. In an interview for the local news, the anchor asks Brendon about his family, which triggers a sudden curiosity about his dad.
Director: Loren Bouchard
Writer: Bill Braudis, Brendon Small