Hank Zipzer
- TV comedy drama
- CBBC
- 2014 - 2016
- 40 episodes (3 series)
Childrens' comedy inspired by the book series 'Hank Zipzer: The World's Greatest Underachiever'. Stars Nick James, Felicity Montagu, Neil Fitzmaurice, Jayden Jean-Paul-Denis, Madeline Holliday and more.
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Series 2
1. Camera Calamity
Thursday 13th August 2015
Every year Hank's school photo matches his school report perfectly - they're both terrible. But this year Hank's making sure his photo is picture perfect - until McKelty ruins it with a fountain of fizzy drink. Can Hank get clean and tidy and back in front of the camera before the photographer leaves? And will Emily get her place at the Institute of Scientific Excellence without her parents messing it up for her?
2. No Room For Two
Thursday 20th August 2015
It's Friday afternoon and tomorrow Hank will be in charge of the coolest stall at the school fair - this weekend is going to be amazing! Except Emily's room is being redecorated and she will be sleeping in with Hank until it's done. Plus she's bringing Katherine with her. Maybe this weekend won't be so amazing after all.
3. Cow Poo Treasure Hunt
Thursday 27th August 2015
When he's not allowed to hang out at the shopping centre with Frankie and Ashley, Hank decides to show Stan and Rosa just how capable he is by being the first person ever to make it through Ms Adolf's weekend survival camp. Meanwhile, Papa Pete tries to make it through a single day of Emily helping out at the deli.
4. Head Ache
Thursday 3rd September 2015
Mr Love is leaving and Ms Adolf decides she is the best candidate to be the new head teacher. Meanwhile, Emily announces she is going to home-school herself, much to the horror of Stan and Rosa.
5. Hank's Hero
Thursday 10th September 2015
Hank and Stan are whipped into a frenzy when they hear that new headmaster, Mr Joy - keen to make a splash - is bringing their favourite footballer, Alex Broman to Westbrook Academy for an official visit.
6. Open Day
Thursday 17th September 2015
It's open day at Westbrook Academy and Hank has big plans to show potential newcomers that not everyone is as boring as McKelty or as mean as Miss Adolf. Mr Joy though, has other ideas...
7. Ballot Box Blunder
Thursday 24th September 2015
When a seat on Westbrook's school council becomes available, Hank uses charm, personality and Rosa's pastries to try to stop it from going to McKelty. However, Emily is trying to win the election another way - by convincing everybody that she's too cool for school.
8. Valentine's Confusion
Thursday 1st October 2015
Hank has his heart set on asking Anya to the Valentine's dance, but soon discovers that this year Valentine's day is doing funny things to people and Hank ends up in a pickle when he tries to please more than one girl. Meanwhile, Rosa and Stan are proving that even as grown-ups, Valentine's Day can be a confusing time.
9. Camouflage
Thursday 8th October 2015
With Emily in hospital having her tonsils out and a history project due, Hank decides that the best possible course of action is to take Katherine - Emily's lizard and best friend - into school. Meanwhile at the hospital, Stan is trying to prove to Rosa that he's not squeamish - easier said than done when all you want to do is pass out.
10. Hank's Birthday
Thursday 15th October 2015
It's Hank's 13th birthday and he wants the greatest party of all time. Unfortunately Stan and Rosa have other ideas, so Hank decides to have a secret party of his own in the den.
11. Hank's New School
Thursday 22nd October 2015
After yet another bad parents' evening, Stan is determined to get Hank a good education - at another school. Desperate not to leave Frankie, Ashley and Mr Rock behind, Hank is forced to do the unthinkable and fight to stay at Westbrook Academy. Mr Rock, on the other hand, finds an old friend's offer for a life away from Westbrook extremely tempting.
12. Papa Pete In Love
Thursday 29th October 2015
When Hank gets a good grade at school thanks to his grandad's support, Hank decides to find him a new girlfriend. What could go wrong? Back at home, Emily has a new boyfriend and a suspicious Stan grills him about his intentions... until that is, he realises his mistake!
13. Last Day
Thursday 5th November 2015
It is the last day of the summer term and Hank is determined to make it through without a detention. An incident with an egg in assembly changes all of that and Hank finds himself in danger of being excluded from school permanently.