Hailey's On It! - Kissed Opportunities (S1E22)
When Hailey throws a party, she sees an opportunity to kiss Scott as part of a harmless game.
| Runtime (min) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2023-07-22 |
| Genres | Animation, Family, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| TV Rating | TV-Y7 |
| Network(s) | Disney Channel |
Storyline
Hailey decides to throw a party and sees it as the perfect opportunity to finally kiss her crush, Scott. She plans to engineer a moment during a party game where a kiss might happen naturally, hoping to make it seem casual and unplanned. The episode follows her attempts to set up the right circumstances while managing the chaos of hosting and keeping her real intentions hidden from Scott and her friends.
As the party unfolds, Hailey navigates the social dynamics of her guest list, the pressure of her own expectations, and the unpredictability of party games. The episode explores her internal conflict between wanting to be authentic and trying to control a moment that matters deeply to her. Through the events of the party, Hailey learns about the difference between forcing moments and letting them happen organically, while dealing with the vulnerability that comes with having a crush.
What kids learn
This episode teaches children about the importance of authenticity in relationships and the risks of trying to manipulate social situations to get what you want. Hailey's attempt to engineer a kiss through a party game demonstrates how orchestrating moments can backfire and create unnecessary pressure. Kids see that genuine connections happen more naturally when people are honest about their feelings rather than relying on schemes or setups.
The episode also explores the courage it takes to be vulnerable with someone you like. Children learn that having a crush involves real emotional risk and that there's value in being straightforward rather than hiding behind games or manufactured scenarios. Hailey's journey shows that while it's tempting to control outcomes, especially in nerve-wracking social situations, authenticity usually leads to better results than manipulation.
Additionally, the episode touches on party hosting and social responsibility. Kids observe how managing a social event requires attention to guests' comfort and enjoyment, not just personal agendas. The story reinforces that friendships and potential romantic relationships are built on trust and honesty, not tricks or carefully staged moments.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the romantic content in this episode age-appropriate for my child? | The episode handles the topic of a first kiss in a very innocent, middle-school appropriate way. The focus is on Hailey's nervousness and planning rather than any physical romance. The kiss is framed as part of a party game, keeping it lighthearted and age-appropriate for the show's target demographic of tweens. There's no mature content or inappropriate physical affection shown on screen. |
| Does the episode teach good lessons about honesty in relationships? | The episode ultimately reinforces the value of authenticity over manipulation. While Hailey initially tries to engineer a kiss through a party game setup, the story explores the pitfalls of this approach. Children see that trying to trick or manipulate situations involving feelings can create problems and that honest, genuine interactions are more meaningful. The episode encourages straightforward communication rather than schemes. |
| How does the episode portray peer pressure at parties? | The party setting provides a backdrop for exploring social dynamics among friends. The episode shows how party games can create pressure to participate in activities that might make some kids uncomfortable. Hailey's experience demonstrates both the excitement and anxiety that come with social gatherings at this age, giving parents an opportunity to discuss boundaries and comfort levels at parties with their children. |
| Will this episode make my child want to have parties without supervision? | The episode focuses on the social and emotional aspects of Hailey's party rather than depicting unsupervised or problematic behavior. The party itself serves as a setting for the personal growth story about honesty and vulnerability. Parents can use the episode as a conversation starter about appropriate party planning, guest management, and the importance of adult presence at social gatherings for this age group. |
| What does my child learn about handling crushes from this episode? | Children learn that having a crush involves vulnerability and that it's normal to feel nervous about expressing romantic interest. The episode shows that while planning and overthinking are natural responses to anxiety, genuine moments can't be forced. Kids see that crushes are a normal part of growing up and that handling them with honesty and respect for both yourself and the other person leads to better outcomes than elaborate schemes. |
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | On New Year's Eve, 14-year old Hailey decides to make a list of all the big things she wants to do but the real-world challenges she gives herself suddenly have huge stakes when a crazed Professor arrives from the future and tells Hailey the fate of the world depends on her. |
| 1 | 2 | Hailey and Scott set sail to catch the legendary Blue Ono so they can win the top prize at the Fish Taco Festival. |
| 1 | 3 | After becoming ‘Sheriff for a Day’ at a western reenactment town, Hailey uses her newfound authority to rid the town of an invading dirt bike crew. |
| 1 | 4 | Hailey and her dad enter Oceanside’s Sandcastle Building Contest, but a cheating A.C. goads her into a small-scale medieval war of epic proportions. |
| 1 | 5 | When the star of the school musical injures herself in the middle of the show, Hailey must overcome her fear of performing in front of an audience. |
| 1 | 6 | When Hailey’s plan to build an owl habitat is derailed, she learns the value of sacrifice for the good of a friend. |
| 1 | 7 | When Hailey, Scott and Beta discover that they’ve been scammed at a Hero Force cosplay event, Hailey finds the hero within her to stand up to the bullies. |
| 1 | 8 | Kristine feels like the third wheel after she unexpectedly joins Scott and Hailey on a road trip. |
| 1 | 9 | Hailey must lead her friends out of an Egyptian-themed escape room that chaos bots have rigged to crush. |
| 1 | 10 | Hailey secretly adopts a smelly, old flamingo and quickly realizes she’s bitten off more than she can chew. |
| 1 | 11 | Hailey must decide between perfection and fun in order to win a local music festival. |
| 1 | 12 | Hailey vows to fix the ill-fated Oceanside Lighthouse before her mom can sell it. |
| 1 | 13 | When Hailey takes on the list item “Get the Top Score at Mega Dance Hero,” she discovers a breakdancing secret from her mom’s past. |
| 1 | 14 | Kristine’s dad takes over her quinceañera and replaces Scott as her waltz partner. |
| 1 | 15 | Hailey must reunite an estranged childhood singing duo, but begins to worry about her and Scott’s relationship and future. |
| 1 | 16 | Hailey joins the cheerleading squad when she needs to earn an “easy” varsity letter but quickly realizes she’s underestimated the skill and spirit it takes to cheerlead. |
| 1 | 17 | Hailey must defeat a chaos bot that has infiltrated her school while simultaneously winning the school’s Crab Queen Pageant. |
| 1 | 18 | Hailey befriends Scott’s little sister, but their friendship is tested by two escaped wild cats. |
| 1 | 19 | Hailey races to find her little brothers, Dwayne and Johnson, after she loses them at a K-pop concert. |
| 1 | 20 | After a mishap with Hailey’s list, secret government agents nab Beta thinking he’s a U.F.O. |
| 1 | 21 | Hailey brings Scott to Catalina Island to get him out of an uncharacteristically mopey funk. |
| 1 | 22 | When Hailey throws a party, she sees an opportunity to kiss Scott as part of a harmless game. |
| 1 | 23 | Hailey ditches Scott at a dinosaur show to build a mystery gadget from The Professor. |
| 1 | 24 | Becker schemes to ride a condemned alpine slide but must endure her school rival, Kennedy. |
| 1 | 25 | Hailey finds a leather jacket that brings out her rebellious side. |
| 1 | 26 | When Hailey gets distracted by her list item instead of babysitting the school mascot, she lands herself in hot water. |
| 1 | 27 | When Scott has an awesome idea for a social media filter, A.C. claims the idea as his own. |
| 1 | 28 | After Hailey reads an online rumor about Dingles Chips, she, Scott and Beta go to the factory to expose the truth. |
| 1 | 29 | Beta suspects Alphred, a cleaning robot, is a chaos bot spy, but Hailey and Scott aren’t so sure. |
| 1 | 30 | Hailey and Beta ditch Scott to complete a complicated corn maze on their own. |
| 1 | 31 | When Hailey's sleepover prank goes awry, she must choose to lie or come clean. |
| 1 | 32 | Hailey faces her fears of trampolining (and sweating in public) in a film noir-style Trampoline Town. |
| 1 | 33 | In a competition where the winner has a sandwich named after them, Hailey is pitted against Scott. |
| 1 | 34 | When Hailey must be truthful for a day, she ends up delivering a comedy roast. |
| 1 | 35 | Hailey enters Frank into a bird show where they run into his former mean trainer. |
| 1 | 36 | Expert bowler Hailey struggles with a list item that requires her to lose to her dad at bowling. |
| 1 | 37 | When Hailey loses a mini-reindeer, causing Christmas to not exist in the future, she must "Throw the Best Oceanside Christmas Festival Ever" to save all future Christmases. |
| 1 | 38 | Hailey's attempt to find the Oceanside Mermaid leads to a shocking discovery. |
| 1 | 39 | When the Denogas move in with the Banks family, Hailey and Scott try to speed up the process. |
| 1 | 40 | Hailey goes to great lengths to catch a foul ball at a Barnacles game. |
| 1 | 41 | When a popular magician's tricks are exposed, Hailey must find the perpetrator. |
| 1 | 42 | Scott gets into an exclusive club at school thanks to an amazing hair gel but quickly regrets ignoring the gel's side effects. |
| 1 | 43 | Hailey throws her parents a dream wedding. |
| 1 | 44 | Hailey and Scott get thrown into detention. |
| 1 | 45 | After Hailey accidentally inspires her dad to go on strike, she struggles to make his famous fried rice for a school event. |
| 1 | 46 | Hailey causes an infestation of a wild, futuristic critter. |
| 1 | 47 | Hailey and Scott work at A.C.'s family shop while A.C. shoots a commercial. |
| 1 | 48 | A hypnotized Scott inadvertently provokes Rowdy Ronnie, who forces Scott to wrestle him. |
| 1 | 49 | Hailey's attempts to save a whale are interrupted by her talkative next-door neighbors. |
| 1 | 50 | Kristine and Hailey go to a local spa where Kristine has a goat-induced revelation. |
| 1 | 51 | Hailey hides proof of her crush on Scott in a book that the school gossip manages to find. |
| 1 | 52 | Hailey pulls out all the stops to be named Student of the Week. |
| 1 | 53 | When Hailey and Scott go "Running with the Goats" for a list item, Hailey tries to keep her meddling mom away. |
| 1 | 54 | Scott receives an invitation to a prestigious luge academy. |
| 1 | 55 | Hailey lives the life of her favorite pop star but finds out it's all work and no play. |
| 1 | 56 | Hailey's plan to tell Scott her feelings at the school dance are thrown into disarray when a compatibility app says they might not be meant for each other. |
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