Even Stevens

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  • TV-G
  • 2000
  • 3 Seasons
  • 7.6  (15,424)

Even Stevens is a classic Disney Channel TV show that aired from 2000 to 2003, popularized by the comedic geniuses Shia LaBeouf, Christy Carlson Romano, and A.J. Trauth. The show highlights the adventures of the middle-class American Stevens family who live in Sacramento, California. This family-centric sitcom gives a peak view of how it is like to go through the struggles and complexities of having a big family.

The show follows Louis Stevens, an outgoing 8th-grade student enrolled in a junior high school, who loves to create exciting schemes and plans with his best friend, Twitty (A.J. Trauth) more than his studies. On the other hand, Louis's younger sister, Ren Stevens (Christy Carlson Romano), is the complete opposite, and his rival in terms of being an overachiever - straight-A student, class president, and captain of everything except boys (or so she thought).

Even Stevens is a family-friendly show showcasing the Stevens family's daily lives and their interactions with each other. It presents scenes where siblings compete against each other in a friendly brawl, and how the parents (Tom and Eileen, played by Tom Virtue and Donna Pescow) try to keep their cool and eventually resolve their quarrels.

This Disney Channel offering was well-loved by its viewers due to its light and amusing nature. The character-driven humor of the show also made it stand out from other shows at that time. The show's creators, Matt Dearborn and Bryan Moore, were able to maintain a balance between hilarious jokes and heartfelt moments, which is what made the show unforgettable.

What's interesting about the show is how each episode features new and imaginative ways of Louis and his friends' misadventures, from making a replica of the mall and renaming to "Sicky Vicky Mode" when Vicky broke her leg to compete with Ren's science fair project, causing chaos at the county fair, and more!

Moreover, the show is not only about family dynamics, but it also talks about various teen issues. It tackles the struggles of growing up, discovering self-identity, teen friendships, and relationships, all in a lighthearted manner. One episode shows Louis try to win the heart of his secret crush, Tawny Dean, played by Margo Harshman, and how he tries to impress her by being someone he's not - all while his family is building an igloo on their front lawn!

Another episode shows Ren dealing with a bully and becoming more assertive, ultimately standing up for herself. Even Stevens has demonstrated that it is vital to tackle these issues that many young people still face today in a way that is easy to understand and relatable. And beyond the funny gags and witty puns, the show imparts valuable lessons to viewers.

The show had several notable guest stars who helped to make the show even more enjoyable. Among them were Ty Hodges, Hilary Duff, Tom Kenny, Kay Panabaker, and more! It's incredible how the show creators brought together an ensemble of young actors with powerful comedic timing and chemistry, which made the show even more delightful.

Overall, Even Stevens is a timeless classic that has endured the test of time. It remains relevant to this day, capturing the hearts of both young and old audiences. It sees the world through the lens of the Stevens family and their chaotic dynamics, warm relationships, silly shenanigans, and unforgettable moments. It's a show that will make its viewers laugh, cry and everything in between, and is sure not to disappoint any Disney Channel fanatics out there.

Even Stevens is a series that ran for 3 seasons (65 episodes) between June 17, 2000 and on Disney Channel

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Leavin' Stevens
22. Leavin' Stevens
June 2, 2003
As the Stevens family watches the television anxiously on election night, Eileen is declared the winner of a seat in the United States House of Representatives! This means big--and immediate--changes for everyone, as the family makes hasty plans to move to Washington, D.C. On Louis' last day of school, he and Twitty are sorry to be parted, of course, but neither seems quite as upset as Tom, who's nearly in tears. When it comes time to say goodbye to Tawny, she and Louis awkwardly grope for the right words to say. Louis is on the verge of telling her that he'll miss her, but instead says he'll miss the cafeteria's chili fries! Ren, Ruby and Monique aren't having any trouble expressing themselves, however; all three girls are upset. True to her usual efficient self, though, Ren goes out and finds a new best friend for her two mates. Her name is Denise, and she's a virtual clone of Ren! Meanwhile when Donnie tells Coach Tugnut he's leaving town, the news sends the coach into a catatonic
In Ren We Trust
21. In Ren We Trust
May 19, 2003
At school, Louis and Tom are fooling around with Tom's boomerang when Louis flings it in the direction of Ren, Ruby and Monique, nearly hitting them. The group looks for the lost boomerang, but instead of finding it Ren stumbles upon something else. a metal briefcase, the kind used to carry large sums of cash! When the gang gets home, they open it up and check it out. Amazingly, they find that it IS full of money--$4,412 to be exact! Everyone starts mentally dividing up the loot and deciding how they are going to spend it--except for Ren, of course. Though the others are reluctant, they finally listen to Ren when she tells them the money is not theirs and must be turned over to the proper authorities. They all agree that Ren, being the most responsible one, should take the money to the police. But on the way to the station, Ren sees a pair of lizard-skin pants in the window of an expensive botique. She stops in to look, and the saleswoman there does quite a sales job on her, so much so
Surf's Up
20. Surf's Up
March 31, 2003
Louis invites himself along surfing with Twitty and ends up ruining everything. Ren meets a guy’s who's perfect in every way, except he's a fish.
Model Principal
19. Model Principal
November 29, 2002
Louis and Ren are thrilled when Principal Wexler takes a break from school to try his luck as a model, that is, until they meet his replacement. Donnie is confident of winning an arcade-game championship, as long as Beans is by his side.
Stevens Manor
18. Stevens Manor
October 28, 2002
With his parents away on vacation and his siblings in the company of friends, Louis turns the house into a bed-and-breakfast to make money for a snowboarding trip.
Snow Job
17. Snow Job
September 23, 2002
Ren undergoes an intense week of training with the school's track-and-field coach in order to win a pole-vault event. Louis stages a snowstorm in hopes of delaying his algebra exam.
Beans on the Brain
16. Beans on the Brain
September 16, 2002
Louis feels guilty about scratching plans with Beans in order to go out on a date; Donnie hangs up his pigskin, then becomes obsessed with personal grooming.
The Big Splash
15. The Big Splash
September 9, 2002
Louis considers ending his reign as class clown of the diving team when a wild and crazy cannonball jump leaves Steve's boss all wet. Ren, meanwhile, hopes her pearly whites will win her "best smile" honors in the yearbook.
Dirty Work
14. Dirty Work
September 6, 2002
Louis serves his unlimited appetite for pancakes by forming a Lumber Jack association at school. An unamused Principal Wexler orders Ren to put an end to her brother's club.
Boy on a Rock
13. Boy on a Rock
August 30, 2002
Louis might ruin a friendship when Twitty's ex-girlfriend asks him to meet her at a notorious make-out spot.
The King Sloppy
12. The King Sloppy
August 16, 2002
Louis and Twitty attempt to win a free 72-ounce hamburger by consuming it in less than 30 minutes. The large ground-beef sandwich also catches the eye of a foreign exchange student assigned to Ren.
Hardly Famous
11. Hardly Famous
August 9, 2002
Louis follows best girlfriend Tawny's lead and auditions for admission to a school of the arts.
Hutch Boy
10. Hutch Boy
July 5, 2002
Louis is relieved to be spared a pummeling by the school bully, but finds it hard to deal with the fact that he was rescued by Tom Gribalski.
Short Story
9. Short Story
June 21, 2002
Ren is insecure about dating a shorter teen; Louis's evil twin invades Lawrence Junior High with a series of amateurish pranks.
Close Encounters of the Beans Kind
8. Close Encounters of the Beans Kind
June 14, 2002
One creepy incident after another leads Louis and Twitty to conclude that Beans is a giant alien bug from another planet.
Raiders of the Lost Sausage
7. Raiders of the Lost Sausage
May 31, 2002
Steve unexpectedly supports Louis's latest get-rich-quick scheme, which has them tunneling beneath the house for treasure. Ren grudgingly agrees to be tied to Larry for 5 days in an effort to end their rivalry. Eileen finds the positives to having an emu in the house.
Little Mr. Sacktown
6. Little Mr. Sacktown
May 10, 2002
Louis urges Beans to enter the Little Mr. Sacktown competition, then gives up on the tyke as the contest draws near.
Band on the Roof
5. Band on the Roof
May 3, 2002
The rise, fall, and rise again of Louis's garage quintet is the subject of a "rockumentary" by Tom Gribalski.
Your Toast
4. Your Toast
April 19, 2002
Ren and Ruby work at the "hottest" food spot in the mall, where their friendship is strained when one is promoted over the other. Also, Louis takes drum lessons from an aging rock and roller.
My Best Friend's Girlfriend
3. My Best Friend's Girlfriend
March 22, 2002
Louis asks Tom Gribalski to be his new best friend while Twitty is busy wooing a girl. Donnie's ego suffers a blow after Ren surpasses his rock-climbing record.
Where in the World Is Pookie Stevens?
2. Where in the World Is Pookie Stevens?
March 1, 2002
The Stevenses comb the neighborhood for Ren's favorite childhood stuffed animal, which Louis mistakenly gave away during a garage sale.
The Kiss
1. The Kiss
February 22, 2002
Louis and Tawny declare themselves an item after a chance kiss. But their romance gets off to a rocky start when Tawny's role in the school play calls for her to buss another boy.
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Where to Watch Even Stevens
Even Stevens is available for streaming on the Disney Channel website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Even Stevens on demand at Disney+, Amazon, Google Play and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    June 17, 2000
  • IMDB Rating
    7.6  (15,424)