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The Weekenders Season 4 Episode 18

Tino's Dad (2)

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AIRED: 2/29/04

Tino's Dad is coming to spend the weekend, though to Tino's dismay, his father is planning the trip through visiting some of his old friends, since he doesn't think he's enough to keep Tino interested by himself. Meanwhile, Lor, Carver and Tish are trying to get enough money to go so a comedian's show. Will Tino be able to enjoy his time with his father and will the rest of the group be able to go see the show, or will all of their plans end in failure?moreless

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In the double-length episode Tino's Dad, we meet (obviously) Tino's father.

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By 1ncredulous, Aug 16, 2006

Unfortunately for Tino, his dad only seems to want to talk to and meet up with other people - not at all allowing much time for his son. Tino tries to get him to spend more time with him, but can't do much. Will Tino's three best friends step in to give him a hand?

This episode illustrates what the entire series is about: the story of a preteen's struggles in life, aided by his friends. The story of Tino and his dad is, at the same time, both touching and dryly hilarious; you need only to watch for a minute to see the blatant similarities between father and son. Their shared sarcasm and fear of most things injects humour into the right places, and the ending is touching without being too sappy.

All in all, this episode was a must-see. It's a pity that Disney pulled the series right after this episode, because it shows what the series truly is: brilliant.moreless
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Cree Summer	Carver's Mom
Robbie Rist	Thomson Oberman
Phil LaMarr	Carver Descartes/Coach Ned Colson/Mr. Higgenbottom/Bluke
Jason Marsden	Tino Tonitini/Colby
Kath Soucie	Tish Katsufrakis/Ruby
Jeff Bennett	Mr. Katsufrakis/Pizza Guy/Percy/Mr. MacQuarrie

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TRIVIA (1)
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- This was the very last episode of "The Weekenders".
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QUOTES (5)
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- Coach Colson: Hello.
  Tino's Dad: Hey, Ned, are you ready -
  Coach Colson: (badly acting) I am sorry. I cannot attend our whale-watching expedition because that I have a cold. A-choo.
  Tino's Dad: Oh, right. Must be the new bug that's going around. The, uh, "totally stupid lame-o fake excuse" flu?
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- Carver's Dad: Hope Todd and Quinney don't give you any trouble.
  Carver's Mom: But just in case, I put 911 on speed dial. If there's an emergency, just hit 4-2-6-7-#. Buh-bye!
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- Tino: I always knew your cooking would bring people together.
  Tino's mom: Why thank you.
  Tino: I just thought it would be in an emergency room.
  Tino's mom: Laugh it up Blondie, I'm the one who pays your allowance.
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- Tino's Dad: You know, these poles are a breeding ground for bacteria.
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- Tino's Dad: So, Dixon, you're my ex-wife's new boyfriend.
  Dixon: (Slight Pause) Yep.
  Tino: Is it just me, or is this as awkward as a two legged horse?
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- Tino's mom's cooking: Spaghetti and frogballs.
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- Series Finale
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