Ep 12. Not My Boy Brandon / Shady Shawn

Not My Boy Brandon / Shady Shawn is the twelfth episode of season 4 of the animated series Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh. The episode revolves around Tip's younger brother, Brandon, who comes to visit her on Earth for the first time. Tip is excited to spend time with Brandon, but quickly realizes that he is not the same little boy she remembers.

Brandon has grown up and has become a rebellious teenager. He is rude to Tip, disrespects her rules, and causes chaos wherever he goes. Tip finds it hard to connect with Brandon and is frustrated by his behavior. Meanwhile, Oh tries to bond with Brandon over their shared love for music, but Brandon is not interested in spending time with him either.

As the day progresses, Tip and Oh start to notice that Brandon has been sneaking around, and they become suspicious of his actions. They follow him and discover that he has been hanging out with Shady Shawn, a notorious troublemaker from his home planet. Tip and Oh quickly realize that Brandon has been acting out under the influence of Shady Shawn, and they decide to intervene before things get worse.

Tip and Oh confront Brandon and try to talk to him about his behavior. They tell him how much they care about him and how worried they are about his well-being. Brandon finally opens up to them and reveals that he has been struggling to fit in since he moved to a new school on his planet. He feels lonely and has been hanging out with Shady Shawn to feel like he belongs somewhere.

Tip and Oh empathize with Brandon and offer their support. They encourage him to be true to himself and to find people who accept him for who he is. They also make him realize that his actions have consequences and that he needs to take responsibility for his behavior. Brandon listens to their advice and agrees to change his ways.

In the end, Tip and Oh help Brandon connect with some kids from his new school who share his interests. Brandon starts to feel better about himself and appreciates Tip and Oh's efforts to help him. Tip realizes that being a big sister is not easy, but she is proud of the way she handled the situation with Brandon.

Not My Boy Brandon / Shady Shawn is a heartwarming episode that explores the complexities of sibling relationships and the challenges of growing up. It highlights the importance of communication, empathy, and understanding in dealing with difficult situations and shows that love and support can make all the difference.