21 minSeason 3 • Episode 24
LatestEllen and Bennett find out that Stan can talk, and shortly after the entire James-Jennings family is taken hostage by the U.S. Space Command's Alien Division. Together, the Jennings-James family must work together and devise an escape plan, all while protecting Stan.
Avery Jennings and Tyler James are step-siblings who are complete opposites. The family faces an even bigger adjustment when their new dog, Stan, can talk and also has a blog, unbeknownst to the family. Stan uses his blog to discuss the happenings in the Jennings-James household. Avery and Tyler later learn of Stan's talking ability and agree to keep it a secret from their parents.
Acting
Stephen Full commits unironically to Stan the dog's emotional arcs.
Writing
Blog narration framing device that somehow never gets old.
Production
Peak Disney Channel multi-cam energy with that specific laugh track.
Creators
Philip Stark, Michael B. Kaplan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Mick the dog played Stan, trained by the same team behind Air Bud. He allegedly learned to 'type' on set keyboards for his blog scenes.
This series premiered during Disney Channel's golden era of high-concept family sitcoms, when 'what if X but with a twist?' greenlit everything. It ran parallel to Austin & Ally and Jessie.
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