Parents Just Don't Thunderstand

Hey, Max, we just got invited--

To Winnie Lee's party. I know.

Oh, and hey-- - My band's playing. I know.

Oh, but wait-- - Her parents won't be there.

I know.

Will you please stop knowing things.

It's annoying. I know.

This stinks-- Mom and Dad will never

let us go to a party without parents.

Phoebe, once again, I'm way ahead of you.

Follow my lead.

Mom, Dad, Phoebe and I got invited

to Winnie Lee's party tonight, and before you ask,

yes, her parents will be there.

Yep, a couple of parents, there all night,

bein' parents.

In fact, why don't you give 'em a call?

Yep, we're callin' her parents.

For some reason, we're calling her parents.

Hello, Mr. Lee here.

Hi, this is Hank and Barb Thunderman.

We understand Winnie's throwing a party tonight?

Yeah, will you be there to supervise?

Of course, I will.

Because that's what real dads do.

I'll be watching those children like a hawk.

Caw! Caw!

Caw....call ya later.

Hello, gang, what's up?

What, Colosso, you're Winnie's dad?

Walk away, Max, just walk away.

Mom, Dad, we realized you're right.

We shouldn't be going to a party without adult supervision.

Yes, so instead, we're gonna spend the whole evening

studying at the library. - HANK: Hold it!

- MAX: Oh.

Max, were you gonna ditch me to go to the party?

Can you--

Yes, it's crazy. -

Would you believe this is "library casual"?

Yeah, now it's "busted casual."

Come on, Mom, Oyster and I are the party band.

You could be killing our careers here.

Yeah, and Winnie Lee is the most popular girl in school.

If you turn down one of her parties, you're done.

Kelly Franklin did that once and you know what happened to her?

No. - Exactly, 'cause she's done!

Sorry, our decision is final.

What do you guys have against parties?

Oh, we love parties, if they have parents.

In fact, your Mom and I met at a party.

We know.

I got cold. - I gave you my jacket.

And then we kissed. Ew!

It wasn't "Ew!" It was electric.

Sparks actually flew.

It was the moment your mother found out she had superpowers,

so, if you think about it, she's only super because of me.

- Ah!

I'm nothing without you.

I'm nothing without that party.

Well, looks like it's off to the library.

Max. - Hank.

I know. Walk away.

How did you know they were wearing breakaway clothes?

I didn't. That could have gone really bad.

- There's cousin Blobbin...

unless we know someone else very rich

with a solid gold helicopter.

Bye! We're living with cousin Blobbin now.

No, you're just going to Metroburg for the night

to meet his new dog. - Yeah, hugs before you go.

Blobbin! - Hello, Thundermans!

And now he's gonna do his...

Hiya! Hiya! Hiya!

Kids, you be good. You mind your cousin, Blobbin.

Oh, don't worry. I'll take care of them.

Hey, who wants to fly my helicopter, first?

I do! - I do!

You can take turns.

We'll just switch in mid-air.

Ah!

Why are you down here, Phoebe?

And why are you holding my BrainMelt 3000?

No reason.

I mean, it's not like you could tweak it

to make Mom and Dad remember what it's like to be teenagers,

so we could go to that party.

Come on, Phoebe, that'll never--

Wait! I can do that.

If I wipe their adult memories,

they'll think they're our age.

What? Really?

Max, I can't believe you had that idea

and are solely responsible for said idea.

This little game we're playing making you feel better?

Yes. I can't be part of this.

Now here are your tools.

Your house is huge, cousin Blobbin.

I know. I find new rooms every day.

Thank goodness we have this map.

Oh, look, I have a food court!

We cannot wait to meet your puppy.

Yeah, he's the best. His name--Doggin.

He does tricks and he's always there when you need him.

Really? Where is he?

He's not here.

Before I can officially adopt him,

the dog people need to know that

he's getting a new home with a happy family.

But you don't have a family.

I do, if you two pretend to be my kids.

What do you say, Blobby Junior and Blobby-Sue?

Wait, you brought us all the way to Metroburg

just so you could get a dog?

Not cool. - Yeah, we're not your puppets.

I'll buy you whatever you want.

Let's get this puppet show started!

- Oh, yeah!

Were we too hard on the kids?

Never. Their job is to listen and obey.

Deep down they know who's boss around here.

Now they do.

Please let me melt their brains.

Melt away.

Oh, my gosh! Like what just happened?

Dude, I'm freaking out! Where am I?

It worked!

You're in Hiddenville now, but just for the night.

Road trip. Nice!

Uh, yeah, you guys have this whole house to yourself.

And get this--no parents.

Oh, totally rad!

Fridge raid!

This is reversible, right?

Now you're asking me that?

Relax. Of course, it is.

Oh, cute hair. I love this braid thing.

I'm Barbie. - I'm Max and this is--

Weird!

Whoa, you guys have a butt load of ice cream

and I'm one hungry Hankosaurus Rex.

Oh, that Hankosaur guy is such a loudmouth.

I mean, why is he even here?

I thought he was your boyfriend.

Oh! As if!

Anyway, Phoebe and I gotta go.

I'm playing a party tonight.

I'll bring the ice cream.

Actually, it's invite only.

Harsh. - See ya.

I'm gonna need some sunglasses for all this bling.

Much better.

You asked for it and I got it.

Well, I paid someone to get it.

From the Metroburg supermarket.

Spazzberries!

Uh! Uh! Uh! Uh!

These'll make you really, really hyper.

You'll get them after you get me my dog.

- That must be the dog lady.

Remember, I'm your dad. - Got it.

And I'm Blobby-Sue. -

I mean, Blobby Junior.

Oh, hello, Mrs. Rubin.

Welcome to my wonder-- - Let's cut to the chase.

Sit! -

I'm not a big fan of you superheroes.

You're always dressing up my doggies

and putting them in danger. - What?

No. No.

I would never do that. Never. Would I, boy?

No, I wouldn't, Doggin, no, I--

Heel, boy, heel, boy, heel!

His name is Spot.

And he's not yours until I'm certain

that this is a happy home.

Oh, yes, of course.

Let me introduce you to my little angels--

Oh...Oh...

I thought we said we'd save them for later.

I couldn't wait! They were so purple and juicy!

Spazzberry!

We're almost at Winnie Lee's house.

This is gonna be so awesome.

Party, here we come.

Party, there it goes.

Uh, Phoebe, the party got moved.

Moved to where?