Ep 17. Abandon Friendship! / Braking the Grade

Kick Buttowski - Suburban Daredevil season 1 episode 17, titled "Abandon Friendship! / Braking the Grade," sees Kick facing some tough challenges in both his personal and daredevil life.

In "Abandon Friendship!," Kick and his best friend Gunther have a falling out over a video game. When they both accidentally end up bidding on the same rare game on an online auction, they make a bet to see who can collect the most rare items and win the auction. However, their competitive nature quickly escalates, and they end up jeopardizing their friendship. Kick must find a way to make amends with Gunther and learn that sometimes winning isn't everything.

In "Braking the Grade," Kick finds himself struggling in school and risking his daredevil reputation when he fails a test. His teacher, Ms. Chicarelli, gives him the chance to make it up by completing an extra credit assignment - to build a go-kart and race it in front of the entire school. Kick enlists the help of his friends and family, including his brother Brad, who has his own nefarious plans for the race. Kick must not only pass the test, but also prove that he can be a true daredevil even outside of his usual stunts.

Overall, this episode highlights the importance of friendship and the pressures of keeping up with expectations in both personal and academic life. Viewers will be on the edge of their seats as they watch Kick balance these challenges and ultimately come out on top.