Ep 20. Educating Ethan

In season 1 episode 20 of Lizzie McGuire titled "Educating Ethan," Lizzie's crush Ethan gets kicked out of his boarding school and returns to Hillridge Junior High. Lizzie and her friends Gordo and Miranda are excited to have Ethan back, but Lizzie is disappointed when she realizes how little he cares about school.

Determined to help Ethan become more interested in education, Lizzie convinces him to compete in the school's Science Olympics. With Gordo's help, Ethan gets excited about the project and starts to take school seriously. Lizzie is thrilled to see Ethan's transformation, but when he starts spending more time with Gordo than with her, she realizes she might be jealous.

Meanwhile, Lizzie's little brother Matt is taking advantage of his parents' absence by hosting a sleepover in their house. He and his friends are having fun wreaking havoc, but Lizzie warns him that they need to clean up before their parents come home.

As the Science Olympics approach, Ethan starts to withdraw from the project and Lizzie suspects that he might be hiding something. She eventually finds out that Ethan has a learning disability, and she learns to be more understanding of his struggles. Despite his challenges, Ethan still manages to pull off an impressive project with Gordo's help.

In the end, Lizzie is happy to see that Ethan has learned the importance of education, and she invites him to join her and her friends for a movie. Meanwhile, Matt and his friends manage to clean up just in time for their parents' return.

Overall, "Educating Ethan" is a heartwarming episode that teaches the value of education and acceptance. It also explores the complexities of jealousy and the importance of communication in friendships.