


Season 2 • Episode 8
LatestIt's time for the huge, annual Blizzard Springs Science Fair - the town and Alvin are buzzing with excitement! At home, Lloyd becomes obsessed with beating Howie at her new board game, "Unicorns & Minotaurs."
What happens when you put a superstar snowboarder and a scientific genius under one roof? You're about to find out! When Max Asher moves to a snowy ski-town to live with Alvin "Shred" Ackerman and his family, an unlikely friendship forms. Max loves to hit the slopes and Shred loves to hit the books. But even though these two dudes are totally different, they've always got each others' backs. There's no problem this unlikely duo can't handle.
Practical Effects
Actual snowboarding stunts that'll make you wanna book a mountain trip.
Writing
Surprisingly sharp banter between the leads.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Max & Shred premiered during Nickelodeon's 2014 push for more boy-focused live-action content, right as Disney Channel was dominating with girl-led series.
The show was filmed in Toronto with fake snow for half the scenes—ironic for a series about a snowboarder.