Ep 13. Phillin' In
- June 18, 2004
- 21 min
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In the thirteenth episode of season one of Phil of the Future, titled "Phillin' In," Phil's parents get called into work unexpectedly, which means that Phil and his sister Pim will have to fend for themselves. This wouldn't be a problem, but Phil has a big science project due the next day and he needs his parents' help. Not only that, but Pim has already used all of the money on her allowance, so they can't afford to order food or even pay for Phil's science project supplies.
With their parents gone, Phil and Pim try to figure out what they can do to get the supplies they need for Phil's project. Phil, being from the future, has access to some pretty advanced technology, so he decides to borrow a gadget from his family's time machine to help them out. He gets a device that can clone any object and decides to use it to duplicate the expensive science equipment he needs for his project.
However, things don't go according to plan. When Phil and Pim use the cloning device, they accidentally create a whole army of miniature versions of themselves. The tiny clones are mischievous and have a mind of their own, causing chaos around the house. Phil and Pim try to keep up with the little clones, but it's clear they're losing control.
Meanwhile, their parents are dealing with an emergency at work and may not be able to come home in time to help them. Phil and Pim are forced to take matters into their own hands and figure out how to get rid of the miniature clones before their parents come home and find out what's happened.
As the episode progresses, Phil and Pim come up with a plan to trick the clones into leaving the house and taking a trip to the mall. Once the clones are out of the way, Phil and Pim have to quickly clean up the mess they've made and finish Phil's science project before their parents arrive home.
"Phillin' In" is a fun and hilarious episode of Phil of the Future that showcases the show's wacky sense of humor and clever storytelling. It's a great example of the kind of hijinks that can ensue when you mix futuristic technology with everyday problems. Phil and Pim are a great team and their dynamic is at the core of what makes the show so enjoyable to watch.