Ep 2. I Don't Do Well in Parent-Teacher Conferences

The show Home Movies follows the life of an eight-year-old aspiring filmmaker named Brendon Small, who along with his two friends, make their own films using a video camera.

In season 1 episode 2, titled "I Don't Do Well in Parent-Teacher Conferences," Brendon's divorced mother, Paula, is having trouble at work and is asked to attend a parent-teacher conference for Brendon. She asks her unreliable ex-husband, Andrew, to go in her place, but he forgets and leaves Brendon waiting at school.

Brendon is then forced to attend the conference alone, which proves to be a disaster. Brendon's teacher, Mr. Lynch, has nothing but negative things to say about Brendon's behavior in class and his films. Mr. Lynch goes on to criticize the content of Brendon's films as inappropriate and violent.

Meanwhile, Andrew has been smoking marijuana with his friends and accidentally sets his house on fire. He rushes to the conference late and high, much to the shock of Brendon's teacher and the school principal. Andrew tries to take over the conference but only makes things worse.

As the conference progresses, it becomes clear that Brendon's teacher doesn't understand his unique perspective and creativity when it comes to his films. However, Brendon stands up for himself and his passion for filmmaking. He explains that his films are his way of expressing himself and that he hopes to become a great director one day.

In the end, despite the chaos caused by Andrew's antics, Brendon's teacher realizes the value of Brendon's creativity and potential. Brendon's mother returns to the conference and is proud of Brendon for standing up for himself.

"I Don't Do Well in Parent-Teacher Conferences" is a humorous and relatable episode that captures the struggles that children face when their teachers and parents don't understand their unique perspectives. It also showcases the importance of creative outlets like filmmaking, and how they can help children develop their voices and build confidence.