Johnny Test - Johnny with 1000 Faces (S1E13)
When Susan and Mary create a new face-swapping invention, Johnny and Dukey are more than happy to test it out.
| Runtime (min) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2021-07-16 |
| Genres | Animation, Comedy, Kids, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| TV Rating | TV-Y7 |
| Network(s) | Netflix |
Storyline
In this episode, Susan and Mary Test unveil their latest invention: a device that allows users to swap faces with other people. Johnny and his talking dog Dukey eagerly volunteer to test the gadget, seeing it as an opportunity for mischief and adventure. Once they get their hands on the face-swapping technology, the duo begins experimenting with different identities, trading appearances with various people around them.
As Johnny and Dukey explore the possibilities of their new borrowed faces, they quickly discover that swapping identities comes with unexpected complications. The episode follows their attempts to navigate situations while wearing someone else's face, leading to confusion and comic misunderstandings. The boys must figure out how to reverse the face-swapping process and return everyone's appearance to normal before the chaos spirals completely out of control.
What parents say
Parents note that Johnny Test's fast-paced animation style and rapid scene cuts can be overwhelming for some younger viewers, though many appreciate the show's humor and creative science-fiction premises. The series has been praised by parents for featuring strong female characters in Susan and Mary, who are portrayed as intelligent inventors and scientists, providing positive STEM role models.
Some parents have expressed concern about Johnny's frequent disobedience and the show's reliance on slapstick violence and explosions, noting that the protagonist often ignores rules and rarely faces meaningful consequences. However, other parents counter that the exaggerated cartoon nature makes it clear these situations are fantasy. Parents generally find the show appropriate for elementary-aged children, particularly those who enjoy energetic, science-themed cartoons.
Many parents appreciate that episodes are short, making them easy to fit into limited screen-time schedules, and that the show's conflicts typically resolve within each episode without cliffhangers that might lead to demands for extended viewing.
What kids learn
This episode offers children a playful exploration of identity and the idea that appearances don't define who we are on the inside. Through Johnny and Dukey's face-swapping adventures, kids can consider how much of our identity is tied to how we look versus how we act and the choices we make. The episode demonstrates that wearing someone else's face doesn't automatically grant their skills, knowledge, or relationships, reinforcing that our true selves are more than skin deep.
Children also learn about the importance of thinking through consequences before acting on impulse. Johnny and Dukey's eagerness to test the invention without fully understanding how it works leads to predictable complications, illustrating why it's wise to ask questions and consider potential problems before diving into something new. The episode shows that shortcuts and quick fixes often create more problems than they solve.
Additionally, the episode touches on themes of responsibility and problem-solving. When their experiment goes awry, Johnny and Dukey must work to fix the situation they've created, demonstrating accountability for their actions and the importance of making things right when mistakes happen.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the face-swapping concept too confusing or scary for younger children? | The face-swapping in this episode is presented in a cartoonish, science-fiction context that most children recognize as pure fantasy. The transformation is portrayed as a reversible technological trick rather than something disturbing or permanent. The tone remains light and comedic throughout, with no body horror elements. Children familiar with dress-up play and pretend games typically understand the concept easily, though very young or sensitive viewers might need reassurance that it's make-believe. |
| Does Johnny face consequences for testing the invention without permission? | Like many Johnny Test episodes, the focus is primarily on the comedic chaos that results from Johnny's impulsive decisions rather than on disciplinary consequences. While Johnny and Dukey do have to work to fix the problems they create, the episode doesn't emphasize punishment or lectures from authority figures. Parents looking for strong consequence-based lessons may want to discuss with their children why asking permission and thinking ahead matters in real life. |
| Are there any inappropriate uses of the face-swapping shown? | The face-swapping is used primarily for comedic mix-ups and misunderstandings typical of the show's slapstick style. Johnny and Dukey's experiments lead to confusion and chaos but stay within the show's established boundaries of cartoon mischief. There's no identity theft for malicious purposes or attempts to deceive people in harmful ways. The mishaps are played for laughs rather than depicting genuinely unethical behavior. |
| Does this episode promote disobedience or sneaking around? | Johnny does take and use his sisters' invention without fully understanding it, which reflects his characteristic impulsiveness. However, the resulting chaos serves as a natural consequence of acting without thinking. Parents can use this as a conversation starter about respecting others' belongings, asking permission, and considering consequences. The episode's comedic troubles demonstrate why these rules exist, even if the lesson isn't explicitly stated by characters. |
| Is the science concept age-appropriate and educational? | The face-swapping device is pure science fiction with no basis in real technology, presented as fantastical rather than scientifically accurate. While it won't teach actual science principles, it does introduce children to the idea of invention and technology in an imaginative way. The episode can spark conversations about identity, appearance, and how inventions work. Parents interested in real science discussions might explain what technology can and cannot actually do regarding appearance and identity. |
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Tired of losing in the game “Melee Island,” Bling Bling transports Johnny Test and the rest of the crew to a real island to show off his combat skills. |
| 1 | 2 | Susan and Mary create an adorable robot baby brother that seems to have just one thing on its mind: mass destruction. |
| 1 | 3 | Susan and Mary perform a wee bit of brain surgery on Johnny to re-calibrate his feelings about eating vegetables. |
| 1 | 4 | Johnny and Dukey sneak into an Enormazon warehouse. Meanwhile, Susan and Mary suspect their household's digital assistant of something sinister. |
| 1 | 5 | After Johnny is silenced by the town librarian for making too much noise, his sisters and Dukey set out to give him his voice back. |
| 1 | 6 | A new monster-hunting mobile game is a hit with everyone in town... until the creatures cross over into the real world and threaten to take over. |
| 1 | 7 | To help Johnny avoid having to go to summer school, Susan, Mary and Dukey shrink themselves and enter his brain to boost his memory. |
| 1 | 8 | Johnny and Dukey try to help down-on-his-luck movie star Speed McCool while Susan and Mary strive to create the perfect microwave popcorn. |
| 1 | 9 | Johnny and Dukey challenge each other to spend one night in the newly created — and ultra-spooky — backyard forest. |
| 1 | 10 | Eager to meet a rollercoaster's height requirement, Johnny asks his twin sisters to make him taller. And they do — sort of. |
| 1 | 11 | In an effort to get Johnny excited for a family vacation, Susan and Mary decide to show him ancient Rome, up close and personal. |
| 1 | 12 | Things get weird fast when Johnny attempts to throw a modest music festival in his own backyard. |
| 1 | 13 | When Susan and Mary create a new face-swapping invention, Johnny and Dukey are more than happy to test it out. |
| 1 | 14 | Johnny and Dukey sell Susan and Mary's stuff at a yard sale, not knowing the so-called "junk" is actually a pile of very powerful weaponry. |
| 1 | 15 | After disrupting Susan, Mary and Dukey's spa day, Johnny finds himself stuck in an unremovable face mask and gets mistaken for a luchador. |
| 1 | 16 | Johnny's mom has scheduled a famous photographer to take a family portrait, but Susan and Mary's hair isn't in the mood to cooperate. |
| 1 | 17 | Johnny and Dukey, Susan and Mary, Bling Bling and many more set out to solve a booby-trapped corn maze in hopes of winning a sweet prize. |
| 1 | 18 | Mr. White and Mr. Black are given a time-sensitive mission, but there's a problem involving sheep, experiments, and — of course — Johnny Test. |
| 1 | 19 | Bored with life in his hometown, Johnny asks his inventor sisters to get him out of Porkbelly — a wish they're more than happy to grant. |
| 1 | 20 | With Christmas around the corner, the Test family tries to out-do their neighbors' irritatingly impressive holiday light display. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | When Johnny gets in trouble at school, he asks his sisters to develop a robot mom that looks just like the real thing to trick his teacher. |
| 2 | 2 | Bling Bling forces Johnny, Dukey, Susan, Mary and many others to return to Melee Island for another over-the-top battle royale. |
| 2 | 3 | Johnny sets out to prove a popular series of wizarding books is overrated and needlessly long by becoming a wizard in virtual reality. |
| 2 | 4 | Desperate to avoid embarrassment on the basketball court, Johnny uses his sisters' latest invention: the world's first fully functional good luck charm. |
| 2 | 5 | After suffering nightmares about the Big Bad Wolf, Johnny decides to face his fears in Susan and Mary’s dream chamber invention. |
| 2 | 6 | Ten-hut! Johnny’s nefarious baby-brother-bot escapes from military school to cause more chaos among the Test family. |
| 2 | 7 | After Bling Bling pleads for help with a genetically altered crab, Johnny and Dukey decide that even their biggest rival deserves a claw — er, a hand. |
| 2 | 8 | It's family game night in the Test household, and Johnny wants his parents and sisters to take the escape room trend to a whole new level. |
| 2 | 9 | After someone — or something — destroys a candy store, Mr. Black and Mr. White call on Johnny X to handle the fallout. |
| 2 | 10 | When Johnny gets locked out of his video game, Mary and Susan send him into Tiny'mon's virtual world in hopes of getting some answers. |
| 2 | 11 | After devouring a chapter of a yet-to-be-released Wizard Lad novel, Susan and Mary must know what happens next — and it’s up to Johnny to find out. |
| 2 | 12 | Johnny enlists Dukey to star in a series of hilarious online videos for Snoob-Tube in hopes of making some serious money, |
| 2 | 13 | Johnny loves it. Dad and Dukey do not. The members of the Test family have strong opinions about Susan and Mary’s new smart home upgrade. |
| 2 | 14 | Johnny embarks on a quest to complete his Squishy Wooshie collection by nabbing a Gnarly Narwhal from a stubborn vending machine at the car wash. |
| 2 | 15 | Johnny and Dukey each uncover a dinosaur fossil then set out to see whose dinosaur would win a fight by bringing them both back to life. |
| 2 | 16 | How can there be a Johnny X Con without the real Johnny even being invited? Fear not! That’s exactly what our intrepid hero intends to find out. |
| 2 | 17 | When Johnny’s beloved video game console catches on fire, he sets out to win a limited edition version at a restaurant filled with creepy animatronics. |
| 2 | 18 | Dad buys the car of his dreams and forbids Johnny from driving, touching or even looking at it. If only there were a way around these rules... |
| 2 | 19 | Johnny and Dukey get a surprise visit from their future selves, who have an important message about how to save Porkbelly. |
| 2 | 20 | When the action figures Johnny is obsessing over are quickly sold out, he decides to make his own using his sisters' 3D printer. |
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