Parental Bonding

Season 1, Episode 2, Aired
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Danny uses his "overshadowing" power to take control of his dad during a parent-teacher conference, but the plan backfires when Jack Fenton is invited to chaperone the school dance. At the same time, a ghostly amulet turns the girl with whom Danny is smitten into a dragon, and he must alternately control his dad and fight the ghost dragon!moreless
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  • Drogon attack

    9.0
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    By esquisofrenic, Sep 01, 2007 Report Abuse
    How terrible it is that your father is in that dace party of your school that is so terrible and awfull well not went u take the control of him jajajjajaja that wa so good at last.but the de fought agaist that dragon girl was so coll specile wnt sam was posesed by it no it was os fun qwell wet i wacth that i can not sotp to daid lol loo lol lol lol lol lol lol i don,t now was i was collpsing in my chir or that was a sofa well i feget that i only rember that thing that is so fun fo memoreless

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  • A definite high-point of the season.

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    By tvaddict_10, Aug 01, 2007 Report Abuse
    Parental Bonding has all the components of a great Danny Phantom episode. First of all, the episode was never boring, not for a second. Something was happening at all times. This episode is a whole lot funnier than its predecessors. Sam and Paulina's chemistry was great, Sam is always hilarious. Poor Tucker couldn't get a date and when he did he ended up dateless in the end, must've been fate. Also, Mr. Lancer was great with his Hip Lingo book, fortunately I have no teachers like that. Danny taking over Jack was hilarious. There wasn't much action but the comedy and plot made up for that completely. The dragon was more funny than frightening. This episode was definitely the best out of the first three.moreless

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  • This episode introduced Paulina, and made me really want to watch the series, though I'm not a big fan of her.

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    By VioletSorceress, Jul 17, 2007 Report Abuse
    I am not really a big fan of Paulina (no offense people!), but this episode introduced her as Danny's crush. The first episode of the series made me question the relationship between Danny and Sam, and this one made me an official shipper. I wanted them together, and Paulina was the one thing in the way at the time (that's why I'm not too much of a fan).

    I liked that this episode showed us that below Sam's tough, gothic exterior, there was still a teenage girl underneath. And like all teenage girls, they would want to go to a dance. I'm surprised that Danny hadn't realized it until the very end. At least they danced together. YAY to the DxS moments!

    So the dance was pretty good. I liked how they showed that Tucker would fall for any girl with a pretty face (look at what he did for Sam!) and I liked the ending, where a beautiful DannyXSam moment arose. I gave this episode a 9.5, because there were still some Danny and Paulina moments, which I'm not a big fan of. :) I know, I know, I can't stop saying that.moreless

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  • This episode was awesome- especially the last scene!

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    By 1ghostgal1, Jun 17, 2007 Report Abuse
    I really loved all the character developement in this one! My absolute favorite part was the scene where Danny slow-danced with Sam at the end! This was the first episode to show that Sam has feelings for Danny. And I also liked how jealous she sounded when making the "Oh, and yet you have absolutely no problems talking to me?" line. This also told a lot about the characters- such as how snoopy Jazz can be and how fun overshadowing Dash is for Danny! Overshadowing is SUCH a cool power for Danny! The animation was especially awesome in the final fight with the dragon. Great episode! :)moreless

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  • Plenty of character developement happens in this one episode alone!

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    By dpfanatic316, May 06, 2007 Report Abuse
    Even though this was the second episode ever, it was probably the first one I've seen, and it was definitely one the best episodes, albeit an early one.
    Danny gets a date, (Though a product of a high school girl's quarrel) and goes to the dance. No big deal right? Wrong. This girl just happens to have a magical dragon's amulet that will turn her into said overgrown reptile under extreme emotional duress or anger. Danny better stay on her good side!
    All goes downhill when Sam gets a hold of the amulet, and the anger at Paulina manages to take control of the goth! This episode just gets better and better!

    Overall the episode is an oldie but a goodie. A definite must watch!moreless

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  • Trivia

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    • Near the end of the episode, when Sam has the amulet Danny goes into a bathroom and discovers the dragon stealing Paulina. However, the bathroom he went in was the girls room. Edit
    • Right before Sam goes over to Paulina to call her shallow, her lipstick is a bluish color. Edit
    • When Sam first left for the dance she was holding a cat purse, but it isn't seen again for the remainder of the episode. Edit

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    • We learn in this episode that Danny can make his clothes intangible without making himself so. Edit
    • Throughout the opener, when Danny is fighting the Dragon Ghost, he has no ghostly glow around him. Edit
    • Cable Episode Info: Danny uses his powers to control his father during a parent-teacher conference. Edit

  • Quotes

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    • Danny: Take it easy Paulina, you don't want to hurt Sam... (Sees Paulina in the dragon's claws) Paulina? (Looks to the Dragon Ghost) Sam? Dragon Ghost: Shallow girl! Danny: Yep, that's Sam. Edit
    • Paulina: (After Danny falls over) Oh, please don't say you've suddenly fallen for me. That line is so last semester. Edit
    • Jack Fenton: Thank you, thank you all, on behalf of me, Jack Fenton! Edit

  • Allusions

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    • Dragon Ghost: Appearance The Dragon Ghost has some resemblance to Godzilla. Both are reptilians with different colored flames, similar physique and even share the same roar. Edit
    • Sam: Hairstyle The way Sam wore her hair in black strands on both sides looked incredibly similar to Teranee on "W.I.T.C.H. Edit
    • Paulina: (While wearing the Amulet of Aragon, gets angry and becomes a dragon) The fact that the person who wears the Amulet of Aragon must be under extreme distress or angry to transform into the Dragon Ghost seems to be somewhat related to how Bruce Banner must be under extreme anger to become The Incredible Hulk. Edit

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