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Season 1 – Home Movies

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Brendon Small is a young kid who loves to make movies with his family's video camera. At the same time, he must put up with the adults in his life: his unintelligent soccer coach, and his divorced mother, Paula. Along with a group of friends, he acts out his fantasies in front of the camera.
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Laura Fries Variety 09/06/2018
The show has the frenetic energy born of heartfelt dedication. Go to Full Review Belinda Acosta Austin Chronicle 09/06/2018
The result is laconic, often deadpan humor. Go to Full Review Joel Stein TIME Magazine 09/06/2018
This show, about an eight-year-old who makes films and his mother (Paula Poundstone), is more than smart enough to make you wonder why it's on UPN. Go to Full Review Jesse Hassenger PopMatters 09/06/2018
The drawings... are as simple as they can be, but still match the vocals' complex expressiveness. Cartoon voice acting is so deeply associated with cartoonishness that the stammering, low-key style of Home Movies is almost revolutionary. Go to Full Review Scott D. Pierce Deseret News (Salt Lake City) 09/06/2018
Oh, there's still some very funny stuff here, but it's a few minutes of funny stuff spread over half an hour... It's low-key humor that can be hilarious. While not wall-to-wall laughs, there are enough to make it a half hour worth watching. Go to Full Review Jason Zingale Bullz-Eye.com 09/06/2018
4/5
The characters never have straight or clean outlines, but rather squiggles that simulate movement. The animation is a moot point for the series though, which keeps the laughs rolling with biting dialogue throughout each 20-minute episode. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jacob D @RT20798991 11/16/2024 This is THE BEST show I have ever seen. Ever. Is it even legal to make a show this funny? See more Mason M @RT42568010 10/20/2024 This goes for the rest of the Home Movies season and other Seasons through 2004 and 1999 that this film is a Adult Swim classic and there's no changing that See more Alex S @YoloAnimation 08/05/2023 The Show Was A great one and part of my top ten cartoons See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Paula Poundstone

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Brendon Small

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H. Jon Benjamin

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Melissa Bardin Galsky

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Ron Lynch

Guest Voice

Paula Plum

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 26, 1999 Get Away From My Mom Brendon is mortified when his coach dates his mother. Voices of Paula Poundstone and H. Jon Benjamin. Details Episode 2 Aired May 3, 1999 I Don't Do Well in Parent-Teacher Conferences Brendon is embarrassed when his mother (voice of Paula Poundstone) causes a stir at the parent-teacher conference. Details Episode 3 Aired May 10, 1999 The Art of the Sucker Punch Brendon takes on the school bully and sets out to learn tactical tips from Coach McGuirk. With the voice of Paula Poundstone. Details Episode 4 Aired May 17, 1999 Brendon Gets Rabies Brendon tries to prove to his mother he is responsible enough to have his own pet. With the voice of Paula Poundstone. Details Episode 5 Aired May 24, 1999 Yoko Brendon gets a girlfriend; coach McGuirk takes everyone on a camping trip. Voice of Paula Poundstone. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 2, 2001 Director's Cut Duane writes a rock opera on Frank Kafka's "Metamorphosis." Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 9, 2001 It Was Supposed to Be Funny Brendon adds some comic relief to his documentary about Melissa's grandfather. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 16, 2001 Method of Acting Brendon takes an acting class; Paula teaches at an adult education center. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 23, 2001 Life Through a Fish Eye Lens 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. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 30, 2001 School Nurse The new school nurse gets everyone's attention; Jason thinks he is in love with her. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 16, 2001 Mortgages & Marbles Coach McGuirk has trouble getting a mortgage; Brendon makes an educational film for kids. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 23, 2001 Law and Boarders McGuirk represents Brendon after a bicycle accident; Paula gets a surprise visit. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 30, 2001 Brendon's Choice After winning a local filmmaker award, Brendon becomes curious about his father. Details

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Season Info

Director
Loren Bouchard
Executive Producer
Tom Snyder, Loren Bouchard, Mary Catherine Tucker, Bonnie Burns
Screenwriter
Brendon Small, Loren Bouchard, H. Jon Benjamin, Paula Poundstone, Melissa Bardin Galsky
Network
UPN
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 26, 1999