Ep 12. All Systems No Go

Life With Derek season 1 episode 12 is titled "All Systems No Go." This episode follows the chaotic lives of the McDonald-Venturi family. Derek, a popular and athletic high school student, lives with his blended family consisting of his stepmother, his stepbrother Edwin, his stepsister Marti, and his half-sister Lizzie.

In this episode, Derek has a big exam coming up that will make or break his chances at a scholarship for college. To make matters worse, his stepbrother, Edwin, has been tinkering with Derek's computer, causing it to malfunction just before the exam. And to top it all off, Casey, Derek's opinionated stepsister, is determined to give him her unsolicited advice on how to pass the exam.

Throughout the episode, viewers get a glimpse into the family dynamics and the different personalities of each family member. With the added stress of the exam and the computer malfunction, tensions are high, and the family begins to bicker and fight with each other.

Meanwhile, Marti, the youngest member of the family, has a school project due about space exploration. She becomes fascinated with the idea of becoming an astronaut and comes up with the idea of building a rocket for her project. She enlists Edwin's help, but the two quickly realize that building a rocket is not an easy feat.

As the family's stress levels grow, Lizzie decides to intervene and bring a little peace to the household. She suggests they all participate in a family game night to take their minds off their problems. The family initially resists, but eventually, they all come together for a night of board games, card games, and laughs.

In the end, Derek manages to fix his computer and passes his exam with flying colors. Marti and Edwin successfully launch their homemade rocket, and the family ends the night feeling closer than ever before.

Life With Derek season 1 episode 12, "All Systems No Go," is a heartwarming and humorous depiction of family life. It showcases the struggles of modern family dynamics, emphasizing that even though they may bicker and fight, at the end of the day, they all love and support each other.