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Wendell & Vinnie

Wendell & Vinnie
★ 8.8/10•2013•22m•TV-PG•Comedy•Family•Drama
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The series follows Vinnie Bassett, proprietor of a pop culture memorabilia store who only takes breaks to read comic books and play video games. His bachelor life comes to a halt when he assumes guardianship of his incredibly intelligent and mature nephew, Wendell. They soon find that 12-year-old Wendell may be just the parent Vinnie needs.

StatusCanceled
Runtime22m
LanguageEN
First Air DateFeb 16, 2013

Episodes

Episode 1 - PilotE122m

Pilot

When Vinnie, a loveable goofball who doesn't quite act his age, becomes the guardian of his 12 year old buttoned up nephew Wendell, the two experience some growing pains adjusting to the new arrangement.

Feb 16, 2013

Episode 2 - Rule Breakers & Date MakersE222m

Rule Breakers & Date Makers

To get a date with Wendell's attractive Vice Principal, Vinnie asks him to pretend to be a problem student. However, Wendell gets more than he bargained for when he's sent to detention and surprisingly makes a new friend.

Feb 23, 2013

Episode 3 - Mock Law & OrderE322m

Mock Law & Order

Wendell defends Goldilocks in a mock trial at school, but Vinnie and Wilma get in the way of his search for truth and justice.

Mar 2, 2013

Episode 4 - Abra & CadabraE422m

Abra & Cadabra

Wendell wants to take up magic as a hobby against Vinnie's wishes, forcing Vinnie to admit his own embarrassing outing as an amateur magician and teaching him that he won't always be able to protect Wendell from failure.

Mar 9, 2013

Episode 5 - Valentines & The Cultural ExperienceE522m

Valentines & The Cultural Experience

When Wendell seeks Vinnie's advice about asking a girl to be his valentine, it gives Vinnie an idea about how to approach Taryn.

Mar 16, 2013

Episode 6 - Big Dogs & BicyclesE622m

Big Dogs & Bicycles

Vinnie and Wilma's sibling rivalry gets the best of them when they resort to dishonorable tactics to help Wendell sell candy bars for a school fundraiser in order to win a bike.

Mar 30, 2013

Episode 7 - Wendell & The SleepoverE722m

Wendell & The Sleepover

Hosting a sleepover proves challenging when instead of helping Wendell make new friends, Vinnie takes over and becomes the center of attention. In the end, Wendell proves he also knows a little bit about how to have a party.

Apr 6, 2013

Episode 8 - Baseball & Bad DatesE822m

Baseball & Bad Dates

Vinnie's plan to teach Wendell to love baseball backfires when Wendell chooses to root for Vinnie's arch rivals.

May 2, 2013

Episode 9 - Fathers of Fathers & SonsE922m

Fathers of Fathers & Sons

When Wendell gets caught up with a snobby group of Magnet school kids, Vinnie struggles to be a better disciplinarian at the urging of his judgmental father.

May 9, 2013

Episode 10 - Pick-ups & Drop-offsE1022m

Pick-ups & Drop-offs

Wendell and Vinnie try to join a swanky car pool at school, but their test run doesn't go smoothly. Elsewhere, Wilma persuades Taryn to file a lawsuit against a beverage corporation.

May 16, 2013

Episode 11 - The Dutch & UsE1122m

The Dutch & Us

Wendell befriends a lonely student from Holland, Jann. But when Jann abandons Wendell for a cooler crowd, Vinnie decides to help Wendell win him back by putting them in a situation where they're forced to spend time together.

May 23, 2013

Episode 12 - Sick & TiredE1222m

Sick & Tired

Vinnie feels guilty for shirking his responsibility of watching a sick Wendell.

May 30, 2013

Episode 13 - Lost and FoundE1322m

Lost and Found

Wendell and Vinnie try to locate the mystery owner of a tote bag they found, but Vinnie learns Wendell doesn't respect his intellectual contribution to the team. Vinnie must solve the mystery first to earn Wendell's respect.

Jun 6, 2013

Episode 14 - Swindle and VinnieE1422m

Swindle and Vinnie

To beat out his main competitor for a piece of movie history, Vinnie forces Wendell to lie for him. To get even, Wendell hawks Vinnie's prized possession without realizing its full value, and now must find a way to get it back.

Jun 13, 2013

Episode 15 - Vinnie & The ToadE1522m

Vinnie & The Toad

Vinnie takes a road trip with "The Toad," a friend from his past, which takes a very wrong turn. Meanwhile, Wendell stays with Wilma, who makes him realize he may have taken Vinnie's easygoing ways for granted.

Aug 18, 2013

Episode 16 - Vinnie & The Man CrushE1622m

Vinnie & The Man Crush

Vinnie meets his favorite comic book author, also a single parent, and sets up a playdate for Wendell and the man's aggressive son. However, as the boys become buddies, Vinnie's new bromance loses steam.

Aug 25, 2013

Episode 17 - Of Mothers & GardensE1722m

Of Mothers & Gardens

Wendell asks Vinnie for help convincing the PTA to build a school garden, and Vinnie soon discovers PTA politics. Vinnie and Wilma learn this was the dream of Wendell and his mom, and go to any lengths to help him fulfill it.

Sep 1, 2013

Episode 18 - Smart Girls & Dumb GuysE1822m

Smart Girls & Dumb Guys

When Vinnie meets a girl who's way out of his intellectual league, he uses Wendell's "smart guy" talking points to impress her. Meanwhile, Wendell has to pretend that everything in Vinnie's man-child apartment belongs to him.

Sep 8, 2013

Episode 19 - Wendell's & Vinnie'sE1922m

Wendell's & Vinnie's

Vinnie brings Wendell to work hoping he'll love it, but instead Wendell changes it into everything Vinnie hates. Wilma takes Taryn's hip-hop class and learns she's a drill sergeant, oddly compelling Wilma to earn her respect.

Sep 15, 2013

Episode 20 - First Dances & Last ChancesE2022m

First Dances & Last Chances

Wendell becomes head of the dance committee and enlists help to make it the most successful Hines Middle School social event ever. As Vinnie re-connects with a former crush, Taryn sees him in a whole new light

Sep 22, 2013

Actors

Jerry Trainor

Jerry Trainor

Vinnie Bassett

Haley Strode

Haley Strode

Taryn

Nicole Sullivan

Nicole Sullivan

Wilma Bassett

Buddy Keaton

Buddy Keaton

Wendell Bassett

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