Ep 18. Tanner

Phil of the Future is a Disney Channel Original Series that aired from 2004 to 2006. The show follows the Diffy family, who are from the year 2121, as they try to adjust to life in the present day after their time machine malfunctioned and stranded them in the 21st century.

Season 1 episode 18, titled "Tanner," follows Phil, his sister Pim, and their friend Keely as they try to help Tanner, a new student at H.G. Wells Middle School who is struggling to fit in. Tanner, who is very shy and nervous, is constantly bullied by a group of popular kids led by a girl named Debbie Berwick. Phil and his friends take pity on Tanner and decide to help him find his place at school.

While trying to think of ways to help Tanner, Phil and Keely discover that Tanner is actually a talented magician. They encourage him to perform a magic show at the school talent show, which they believe will help him gain the confidence he needs to stand up to the bullies and make friends. However, when Debbie and her friends catch wind of Tanner's talents, they decide to use them for their own benefit. They force Tanner to use his magic to cheat on a test, promising to protect him from the bullies if he complies.

Tanner's dilemma forces Phil to confront his own issues with conformity and peer pressure. He realizes that he has been too focused on fitting in at school and has been neglecting his own interests and passions. With the help of Keely and Pim, Phil comes up with a plan to expose Debbie and her friends' cheating scheme and help Tanner regain his confidence.

The episode is full of humor and heart, as it explores themes of bullying, friendship, and self-discovery. Phil of the Future was a beloved show for many kids who grew up in the mid-2000s, and "Tanner" is a classic episode that embodies the show's fun and quirky spirit.