Summary[]
In the pilot episode, Brendon Small finds out that his single mother, Paula, is going on a date with his annoying, fat soccer coach, Jon McGuirk.
Cast[]
- H.Jon Benjamin as Coach McGuirk & Jason Penopolis
- Melissa Bardin Galsky as Melissa Robbins
- Paula Poundstone as Paula Small
- Loren Bouchard as Josie Small
- Jonathan Katz as Erik
History[]
- This is the first episode of Home Movies
- This episode is one of “The UPN 5”. Therefore, it has Paula Poundstone as Paula and is 100% retroscripted.
- This is one of two episodes to have an opening (Brendon runs around the house, and stops at Paula, whohas his camera)
- Brendon, Jason, Melissa, McGuirk, Paula, Josie and Erik are introduced in this episode. The referee character is introduced as well. You can also see the Shannon character as one of the soccer players, but he is not mentioned by name.
- This episode was not mapped in the slightest; the plot developed through lots of improvisation between the actors. A full version of the improv that led to the first scene between McGuirk and Brendon is on the season 4 DVD as an easter egg.
Brendon's Filmography[]
- The Dark Side of the Law
- The Dark Side of the Law II
Music[]
Home Movies End Theme - by Loren Bouchard & Zachery Carter
Gallery[]
Coach McGuirk shows Brendon his tattoos
Brendon shows Paula his "The Dark Side of the Law" Trailer
Brendon, Melissa and Erik talking at the sandbox
The Date
Brendon acts up during soccer practice.
Guy flips the finger to Erik
Brendon sitting on the bench.
Erik plays the violin