Ep 2. Phoebe vs. Max

Phoebe and Max, two teenage twins with superpowers, are continuing their sibling rivalry in season one, episode two of The Thundermans. Phoebe has always been the responsible and rule-following sibling, while Max prefers to use his powers for mischief and mayhem. In this episode, their differences come to a head when Phoebe is chosen to be the new captain of the school's cheerleading squad, a position that Max coveted for himself.

Phoebe is thrilled to have been chosen as captain, and she immediately starts planning out her squad's routines and strategies. Max, however, is furious that he didn't get the position. He believes that he would make a much better captain than Phoebe, and he's not afraid to let her know it. The two siblings start to argue, and it doesn't take long for their disagreement to turn into a full-blown competition.

As the days go by, Phoebe and Max start to use their powers against each other to gain an advantage. Phoebe uses her super speed to get to cheerleading practice early every day, while Max uses his telekinesis to move her practice gear around and cause her to be late. Phoebe retaliates by using her freeze breath to make Max's hot cocoa extra cold, while Max responds by using his super strength to knock Phoebe's books off her desk.

Their fighting reaches a climax when they both show up to the cheerleading tryouts with their own groups of supporters. Phoebe's group is made up of her friends and fellow cheerleaders, while Max has managed to convince his group of admirers to dress up in homemade Thunderman costumes and perform a routine that's designed to show off his powers.

The tryouts turn into a disaster when Max's group accidentally causes a power outage in the gym, and everything goes dark. Phoebe tries to use her powers to help, but she accidentally freezes the other cheerleaders in place. Max, however, has a trick up his sleeve. He uses his telekinesis to create a giant lightning bolt that illuminates the gym, and his group takes advantage of the moment to perform a stunning routine that wins over the judges.

Phoebe initially feels defeated, but she quickly realizes that Max cheated by using his powers to win. She confronts him, and the two siblings have a heart-to-heart conversation about their relationship. They both realize that they've been too competitive with each other, and they agree to work together in the future to achieve their goals.

In the end, Phoebe decides to step down as captain of the cheerleading squad, and Max admits that he doesn't really want the job anymore. Instead, they both focus on their individual strengths and talents, and they make a deal to help each other out whenever they need it. The episode ends with the two siblings hugging and smiling, ready to face whatever challenges come their way.