Ep 14. Exposed / Wade Against the Machine

Kick Buttowski - Suburban Daredevil, season 1 episode 14, titled "Exposed / Wade Against the Machine," follows the titular daredevil as he faces some rough situations.

In the first segment, "Exposed," Kick Buttowski enlists the help of his best friend Gunther to snap a photo of him performing a new and dangerous stunt. The picture is going to be used for the yearbook and Kick wants to make sure he gets a good shot. However, when Gunther accidentally drops the camera, the film is ruined and they must come up with another idea. They decide to break into the school after hours to use the photography lab to develop the film but quickly learn that it's not as easy as they thought. They must avoid janitors, security guards, and a rival student who is suspicious of their motives. In the end, Kick and Gunther are successful in their mission but not without causing a bit of a mess.

The second segment, "Wade Against the Machine," follows Kick as he takes on his nemesis, Wade, in an arcade game competition. Kick's skills are top-notch, but Wade is convinced that he can win by using a machine that automatically plays the game for him. Kick sees right through this and decides to not only beat Wade but beat him at his own game. He enlists the help of a group of gamers and sets out to find a way to beat the machine. Together, they come up with a plan that involves Kick playing with his eyes closed while the gamers give him verbal instructions on how to win. With this strategy, Kick defeats Wade and saves the arcade from becoming a "machine-only" establishment.

Overall, "Exposed / Wade Against the Machine" showcases the wit and determination of Kick as he faces challenges with ease. The episodes also highlight the importance of teamwork and the value of true skill over cheatcodes.