The Stanley Dynamic

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The Stanley Dynamic
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GenreSitcom
Created by Ken Cuperus [1]
Written byKen Cuperus
Directed by David Winning
Steve Wright
StarringCharles Vandervaart
Madison Ferguson
Kate Hewlett
Michael Barbuto
Voices of Taylor Abrahamse
Theme music composerIan LeFeuvre
Composer Ian LeFeuvre
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes52
Production
Producers
  • Matt Kippen
  • Cole Bastedo
Production locationCanada
Animator 9 Story Media Group
EditorJeff Geisel
Camera setup Multi-camera
Production companiesAmaze Film + Television
Nelvana
YTV
Original release
Network YTV
ReleaseMarch 19, 2015 (2015-03-19) 
April 7, 2017 (2017-04-07)

The Stanley Dynamic is a Canadian live-action/animated sitcom that premiered on YTV on March 19, 2015. The series stars Charles Vandervaart, Taylor Abrahamse, Madison Ferguson, Kate Hewlett, and Michael Barbuto. [2] The show was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Writing in a Children's or Youth Program or Series. [3] It was also a finalist at the 2016 Cynopsis Kids imagination Awards for Best New Series and won honorable mention in two categories. [4]

Contents

Premise

The series revolves around Larry and his animated twin brother Luke as they make their way through high school, as well as the rest of the Stanley family, including Lori, Luke and Larry's genius little sister; Lane, their cartoonist father; and Lisa, their caterer mother.

Characters

Main

Recurring

Guest appearances

Episodes

Season 1

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
11"Pilot"Steve Wright Ken Cuperus March 19, 2015 (2015-03-19)
The Stanley family adjusts as Luke and Larry struggle to make friends when they start attending high school, Lori faces challenges when she starts private school, Lisa starts a job as a caterer, and Lane comes up with comic strip ideas.
22"The Stanley Feud"Steve WrightKen CuperusMarch 26, 2015 (2015-03-26)
A feud sparks between the Stanley brothers after Larry starts hanging out with a new friend all the time. Meanwhile, Lisa hires a tutor for herself after being unable to help her daughter with her homework.
33"The Stanley Business"Steve WrightKen CuperusApril 2, 2015 (2015-04-02)
Luke and Larry compete to help their mother with her catering job in order to spend time with Chelsea. Meanwhile, Lori becomes Lane's partner in his comic strip business.
44"The Stanley Games"Steve WrightKen CuperusApril 9, 2015 (2015-04-09)
Lane organizes a game night for the Stanley family. When the rest of the family has last-minute obligations, they have trouble cancelling.
55"The Stanley Luck"Steve WrightKen CuperusApril 16, 2015 (2015-04-16)
Lisa sells Larry's lucky shirt to Chelsea and he's hit with a bout of bad luck, but he's too embarrassed to ask for it back. Meanwhile, Lori helps Doop build up the courage to ask Pam for a raise and Luke has fun with his new suit of armor.
66"The Stanley Heist"Steve WrightKen CuperusApril 23, 2015 (2015-04-23)
Luke accidentally breaks a sculpture up for auction at The Brock's art auction. While trying to fix it, he glues himself to a painting to avoid being discovered and is sold. Lane and Lori have to plan a heist to steal back Luke. Meanwhile, Lisa invites Chelsea over to the Stanley home to help prepare food for an event, and Larry tries to show her how cool he is.
77"The Stanley Date Night"Steve WrightCole BastidoApril 30, 2015 (2015-04-30)
While Lane and Lisa enjoy their first romantic night out in ages, Luke and Larry juggle babysitting Lori with attending Chelsea’s party.
88"The Stanley Sick Day"Steve WrightKen CuperusMay 7, 2015 (2015-05-07)
Luke and Larry have to teach classes at the Brock after all of the staff gets food poisoning. Meanwhile, Lori takes care of Lane and Lisa after they get food poisoning.
99"The Stanley Catchphrase"Adam WeissmanKen CuperusMay 14, 2015 (2015-05-14)
Lane overhears Larry using a catchphrase Darnell made up and Lane uses it in his comic, leading Darnell to believe Larry stole it on purpose. Meanwhile, Luke tries to get rid of Lunch Lady Lizanka, and Lisa battles a food truck that moves into the Brock.
1010"The Stanley All-Nighter"Adam WeissmanKen CuperusMay 21, 2015 (2015-05-21)
The Stanley family has an important photo shoot. However, trouble ensues when Larry spends all night helping Lane with an important comic strip, Lisa helps Lori with her school project all night, and Luke plays an all-night game with his friends and Doop.
1111"The Stanley Grades"Adam WeissmanKen CuperusOctober 5, 2015 (2015-10-05)
Luke, Larry, and Lori get their report cards. Larry gets very high grades, leading him to believe he's a genius, and joins the chess club where he plays against a champion chess player. Luke gets the same grades as Lane had gotten, leading Lane to believe Luke should follow him in his footsteps and trains him as a cartoonist. Meanwhile, Lori's grades show she's failing gym, leading Lisa to enroll her in a fitness class, where the fitness trainer starts to hound Lisa.
1212"The Stanley Neighbours"Steve WrightKen CuperusOctober 12, 2015 (2015-10-12)
Lisa tries to befriend the Stanleys’ new neighbours, but her own family presents obstacles. Meanwhile, Larry tries to one-up new girl Summer in basketball.
1313"The Stanley Houseguest"Steve WrightKen CuperusOctober 19, 2015 (2015-10-19)
Lisa invites a homeless Doop to stay with the Stanleys, but he quickly wears out his welcome. Meanwhile, Larry and Summer compete to see who can hold on to a longboard without letting go first.
1420"The Stanley Spirit"David WinningKen CuperusOctober 26, 2015 (2015-10-26)
Doop and Pam offer ghost tours at the Brock. Luke and Ronnie are eager to witness ghosts, while Larry and Morgan set out to prove that it’s all a scam.
1515"The Stanley Science"Steve WrightKen CuperusNovember 2, 2015 (2015-11-02)
Larry and Lori have a showdown at an annual science expo. Meanwhile, Luke tries to land the job of school mascot.
1618"The Stanley Grandpa"David WinningKen CuperusNovember 9, 2015 (2015-11-09)
The children are overjoyed when their typically strict grandfather Bill arrives with a new outlook on life, but after overhearing a conversation between him and Lisa, they believe he is hiding a terrible secret.
1716"The Stanley Student"Steve WrightKen CuperusNovember 16, 2015 (2015-11-16)
A mix-up at Lori’s elite private school forces her to attend her brothers’ public school, much to their dismay. Meanwhile, Lane befriends the neighborhood mailman.
1817"The Stanley Superhero"David WinningKen CuperusNovember 23, 2015 (2015-11-23)
Luke becomes a costumed superhero and uses his stretchy body to help students in need. This arouses jealousy in Larry, who creates his own superhero persona.
1914"The Stanley Crime"Steve WrightKen CuperusNovember 30, 2015 (2015-11-30)
Police-safety day is held, resulting in each member of the Stanley family landing behind bars.
2026"The Stanley Christmas"Steve WrightKen CuperusDecember 7, 2015 (2015-12-07)
Luke tries out to be Santa’s elf at the Brock Christmas party. Meanwhile, Summer and Larry compete to see who can sell the most Christmas trees, and Lori coaches Lisa, Lane, and Doop on their Christmas caroling.
2123"The Stanley Cook-Off"Steve WrightKen CuperusMarch 16, 2016 (2016-03-16)
Lisa enters a charity cook-off, only to face Larry in a culinary showdown in the finals. Meanwhile, Morgan puts Luke through secret experiments.
2219"The Stanley Dodger"David WinningKen CuperusMarch 23, 2016 (2016-03-23)
Luke tries to prove his athletic ability by organizing a dodgeball team.
2324"The Stanley Honour"Steve WrightKen CuperusMarch 30, 2016 (2016-03-30)
When a renaissance fair is held, Larry must defend Summer’s honor, and Luke and Ronnie battle to determine which of them is the real Robin Hood.
2421"The Stanley Hypnotist"Steve WrightKen CuperusApril 6, 2016 (2016-04-06)
Luke accidentally hypnotizes Lane into believing he’s Larry. Meanwhile, Doop goes undercover as a high school student.
2522"The Stanley Detective"Steve WrightKen CuperusApril 13, 2016 (2016-04-13)
Larry helps Summer search for her favorite bracelet. Meanwhile, Luke masquerades as famed detective Sher-Luke Holmes.
2625"The Stanley Wild Weekend"Jonathan A. RosenbaumKen CuperusApril 20, 2016 (2016-04-20)
The boys and Bill go camping in the wilderness, but get lost in the woods. Meanwhile, Lisa and Lori are terrified by a scary movie.

Notes

  1. Surname incorrectly given as "Parker" in reference.

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