Ep 17. Never Been Pierced

Sydney to the Max is a family comedy television series that airs on Disney Channel. The show follows the lives of Sydney and Max, a granddaughter and her grandfather, as they experience the challenges and triumphs of life in a generational mashup full of comedic moments.

In season 1 episode 17, titled Never Been Pierced, Sydney and Olive are determined to get their ears pierced to match their friend's, despite their parents' reservations. While Max tries to teach them a valuable lesson about self-expression, the girls devise a plan to get their ears pierced without their parents knowing. The episode explores themes of honesty, trust, and the importance of being true to oneself.

As Sydney and Olive try to convince their parents to let them get their ears pierced, they face opposition from both Sydney's mother, Alisha, and Olive's father, Neil. They try various tactics, such as showing photos of celebrities with pierced ears and arguing that it is a form of self-expression. However, their parents remain firm in their stance that their daughters are too young to make such a permanent decision.

Meanwhile, Max tries to impart a lesson to the girls about the importance of being true to oneself. He tells them his own story of wanting to fit in with his peers during his youth and getting a tattoo that he later regretted. Max recognizes that while self-expression is important, it should not come at the cost of one's personal values.

Despite Max's well-intentioned lesson, Sydney and Olive are determined to get their ears pierced. They hatch a plan to get their ears pierced without their parents knowing. They enlist the help of a friend who is old enough to get her ears pierced without parental consent to purchase fake earrings for them. When they show up at school with their new earrings, their friends are impressed, but Sydney and Olive begin to feel guilty about deceiving their parents.

As the episode progresses, the girls struggle with their decision. They realize that their parents' rules are in place to protect them and that they should have been honest from the beginning. They ultimately decide to come clean to their parents and face the consequences. Their parents are disappointed but ultimately proud of their daughters for taking responsibility for their actions.

Never Been Pierced showcases the importance of honesty, trust, and the importance of staying true to oneself. The episode also highlights the challenges of growing up and navigating the world of peer pressure and self-expression. The strong messages in the episode are conveyed through the use of humor and relatable characters, making it an enjoyable watch for the whole family.