The Thundermans season 1 episode 3 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Phoebe is engrossed in studying for her Math Bowl, while Max is preoccupied with launching his rocket, leading to sibling rivalry. After both receive their report cards, Max, who secretly altered his grades, ends up in Phoebe's Honors Math class. This intensifies their competition as they become captains of opposing Math Bowl teams, "The Algebrats" and "The Trig Monkeys." Meanwhile, the family solves the mystery of their missing newspaper, revealing the pet rabbit, Dr. Colosso, as the culprit. During the Math Bowl, Max intentionally answers the final question wrong, allowing Phoebe's team to win, and he returns to his regular math class, maintaining their sibling banter.

Full Episode S01E03 Recap

### Scene 1: Max's Lair and the Math Bowl Challenge - Max is working on launching his Max-10 rocket, causing noise disturbance to Phoebe, who is studying for her Math Bowl. - Their bickering over the importance of the Math Bowl vs. the rocket leads to Phoebe accidentally launching the rocket. - The family's morning routine is disrupted by the disappearance of Hank's newspaper and Phoebe's dedication to studying for the Math Bowl. ### Scene 2: The Newspaper Mystery - Hank and the younger siblings set out to solve the mystery of the missing newspaper using their superpowers. - They mistakenly suspect their mom, Barb, leading to humorous situations. ### Scene 3: Math Bowl Preparation and Report Card Day - Phoebe and Max receive their report cards; Phoebe excels, but Max surprisingly gets straight As after secretly altering his grades. - Max's tampering with his grades leads him to be transferred to Phoebe's Honors Math class, setting up a sibling rivalry. ### Scene 4: Math Bowl Team Formation - Phoebe and Max become captains of opposing teams for the Math Bowl. - Max's team, the "Trig Monkeys," and Phoebe's team, the "Algebrats," prepare for the competition, each with their own unique approach. ### Scene 5: The Math Bowl Competition - Tension mounts as Phoebe and Max's teams compete in the Math Bowl. - The competition intensifies with a tiebreaker round, where the final question is about the thrust needed for Max's rocket, a detail Max knows well. ### Scene 6: The Newspaper Thief Revealed - The Thunderman family discovers that the pet rabbit, Dr. Colosso, is the newspaper thief, using the paper for his own amusement and needs. ### Scene 7: The Math Bowl Climax - In the tiebreaker round, Max purposefully answers the final question incorrectly, allowing Phoebe's team to win. - Phoebe realizes Max's sacrifice and acknowledges his gesture, though their sibling rivalry persists. ### Scene 8: Aftermath of the Math Bowl - The episode concludes with Max returning to his regular math class, and Phoebe appreciating his gesture despite their ongoing banter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Phoebe studying in the beginning of the episode?

She is preparing for her Math Bowl.

What project is Max working on?

Max is trying to launch the Max-10 rocket into the stratosphere.

What does Hank, the father, complain about in the morning?

He complains about his missing newspaper.

How do Phoebe and Max perform in their report cards?

Phoebe gets good grades, while Max gets straight As after secretly altering his grades.

What significant event happens to Max because of his report card?

He is transferred to Phoebe's Honors Math class.

Who are the captains of the two Math Bowl teams?

Phoebe and Max are the captains of opposing teams.

What are the names of the Math Bowl teams?

Phoebe's team is the "Algebrats" and Max's team is the "Trig Monkeys."

What is the final question in the Math Bowl tiebreaker round?

The question asks for the number of Newtons of thrust needed for a standard 30-kilogram rocket to achieve escape velocity.

Who is the newspaper thief?

The family pet rabbit, Dr. Colosso, is the newspaper thief.

Why does Max intentionally answer the final Math Bowl question incorrectly?

Max does this to allow Phoebe's team to win and to get out of her class.

What class does Max return to after the Math Bowl?

He returns to his regular math class.

What is the relationship between Phoebe and Max throughout the episode?

They have a competitive sibling rivalry.

How does Phoebe react to Max's gesture in the Math Bowl?

She appreciates his gesture but maintains their playful banter.

What does Hank use to try and catch the newspaper thief?

He uses tracking devices and sets up various traps.

Does Max enjoy being in the Honors Math class?

No, he does not enjoy it and plans to sleep through it.

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