The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib - War of the Cheeks (S1E7)
Boss Baby's quest to crush the Uncuddleables gets sidetracked by a Templeton tradition: a Go Fish tournament where the winner rules the family for a day.
| Runtime (min) | 24 |
|---|---|
| TMDB Rating | 5.0 (6 votes) |
| Air Date | 2022-05-19 |
| Genres | Animation, Comedy, Family, Kids |
| TV Rating | TV-Y7 |
| Network(s) | Netflix |
Storyline
Boss Baby's mission to defeat the Uncuddleables—a rival group threatening Baby Corp's dominance—takes an unexpected detour when the annual Templeton family Go Fish tournament arrives. This longstanding family tradition grants the winner complete control over the household for an entire day, and Boss Baby quickly realizes that securing this power could serve his larger strategic goals. However, the competition proves fiercer than anticipated, with each family member bringing their own tactics and determination to claim the coveted prize.
As the tournament unfolds, Boss Baby must balance his corporate ambitions with the realities of family game night. The episode explores the tension between his desire to manipulate the competition for business advantage and the genuine family bonding that occurs during the event. Through rounds of Go Fish, alliances shift, tempers flare, and Boss Baby learns that winning at all costs may not always align with what truly matters. The Templeton tradition ultimately forces him to reconsider whether ruling the family for a day is worth the potential cost to his relationships at home.
What kids learn
Children watching this episode can learn valuable lessons about balancing personal ambition with family relationships. Boss Baby's initial approach—viewing the tournament purely as a tool for his business objectives—demonstrates how single-minded focus on winning can cause us to miss the deeper purpose of shared activities. Young viewers see that family traditions exist not just to crown a victor, but to bring people together and create meaningful memories.
The episode also teaches about strategic thinking and adaptability. As Boss Baby navigates the tournament, children observe how plans must sometimes change when circumstances shift, and how rigidity can be a disadvantage. The Go Fish competition itself models good sportsmanship, turn-taking, and following established rules even when the stakes feel high.
Perhaps most importantly, the story illustrates that true leadership isn't about domination or control. By the episode's conclusion, children understand that the best outcomes often come from collaboration rather than conquest, and that sometimes the relationships we build matter more than the competitions we win. These lessons about priorities, family bonds, and the difference between authority and respect resonate beyond the cartoon setting.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Does Boss Baby cheat during the Go Fish tournament? | The episode centers on Boss Baby's temptation to use his corporate skills and strategic thinking to gain an unfair advantage in the family game. While he considers bending the rules to serve his larger mission against the Uncuddleables, the story ultimately explores the consequences of prioritizing winning over integrity. The tournament becomes a test of whether Boss Baby can compete honestly within his family, making it a useful conversation starter about fair play and sportsmanship. |
| Is the competitive tone too intense for younger children? | The episode does feature Boss Baby's characteristically intense, business-driven approach to what should be a lighthearted family game. However, this contrast is intentional and serves the story's message about keeping competition in perspective. The exaggerated corporate language and high-stakes framing are played for humor rather than genuine tension. Most children familiar with the show's comedic style will recognize Boss Baby's over-the-top reactions as part of his character, not a model to emulate during their own family game nights. |
| What does 'ruling the family for a day' actually mean in the episode? | The prize allows the tournament winner to make household decisions for twenty-four hours, such as choosing meals, activities, and bedtimes. This setup creates comedy as different family members imagine how they'd use this temporary authority. For children, it's a fantasy scenario similar to "opposite day" or role-reversal games. Parents can use this premise to discuss responsible decision-making and how real family leadership involves consideration for everyone's needs, not just exercising power for personal benefit. |
| Does this episode neglect the Uncuddleables storyline it mentions? | The Uncuddleables plot serves as Boss Baby's initial motivation but takes a backseat once the family tournament begins. This narrative choice reinforces the episode's theme: even the most important business objectives must sometimes wait for family commitments. Rather than being a flaw, the sidetracked mission demonstrates that family traditions deserve full attention and participation. The structure teaches children about prioritization and being present in the moment, even when other responsibilities are calling. |
| What age-appropriate lessons about competition does this episode offer? | The episode provides a nuanced look at healthy versus unhealthy competition. Children see that games can be fun and engaging without becoming all-consuming, and that the relationships we maintain during competition matter as much as the outcome. Boss Baby's journey from viewing the tournament as a business opportunity to recognizing its value as family bonding time models emotional growth. Parents can reinforce these lessons by discussing how their own family approaches games, winning, and losing with grace and humor. |
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | The Boss Baby returns to the office to find a culture greatly changed. But to get his old job back, he'll have to steal it from his talented niece, Tina. |
| 1 | 2 | Tina and the Boss Baby struggle to co-lead on their first joint field mission: freeing the baby with the world's best hair from an epic lice outbreak. |
| 1 | 3 | After a cute baby says a no-no word on live TV, the Boss Baby becomes obsessed with pinning the blame on a new archnemesis: Lumpy the Park Duck. |
| 1 | 4 | Baby culture is crawling with imaginary friends these days, but the Boss Baby isn't playing along. Enter HR with some sensitivity training. |
| 1 | 5 | When Tina tries to calm a toddler turf war by befriending a notorious baby bully, she goes too far — and the field team's forced to rein her in. |
| 1 | 6 | HR makes the Boss Baby take a day off, so he decides to give Tabitha business lessons. Elsewhere, the Uncuddleables are working harder than ever. |
| 1 | 7 | Boss Baby's quest to crush the Uncuddleables gets sidetracked by a Templeton tradition: a Go Fish tournament where the winner rules the family for a day. |
| 1 | 8 | Boss Baby and Tina invite Tabitha to the office — and Tim tags along. But the special guests are the top suspects when the all-powerful UBO goes missing. |
| 1 | 9 | It's the Boss Baby's birthday, and he's celebrating like an adult! There's just one problem: He still needs Carol to push his stroller around Chicago. |
| 1 | 10 | The team willingly places themselves in the care of the Uncuddleables with plans to expose them... until Tina falls hard for her tricky babysitter. |
| 1 | 11 | In a bid to sabotage the Lil' Dumpling Pageant, the Uncuddleables replace all of Baby Corp's super-cute top performers with the not-so-cute bottom 5%. |
| 1 | 12 | A surprising partnership could turn Baby Corp's entire business model upside-down — and change the way the world looks at baby love. Time to re-org! |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | With no name, zero capital and countless rivals, the Templetons' scrappy startup takes on risky new client Cathy — the most-hated baby in town. |
| 2 | 2 | The team explores a promising side hustle: reforming naughty puppies. But their pack of potential new clients leads them to a hair-raising discovery. |
| 2 | 3 | A scheming British schoolboy baby who was secretly hired to ruin Teddy and Tina's lives lures the team into a trap that's crawling with mind games. |
| 2 | 4 | The team competes with their Baby Corp rivals in a cutthroat "space race" to see who can create the cutest — and kid-friendliest — fake moon landing. |
| 2 | 5 | JJ's on the job when the town's adults accidentally sample special formula that gives them all "baby brains." Can she fix it before Tina finds out? |
| 2 | 6 | Crispin Biscuits cooks up a plan to frame the Untitled Templeton Project for a plush toy explosion. But Tina's going all in to clear the company name. |
| 2 | 7 | It's hot — and babies are cranky. Can the Templetons find a way around the country club splash pad's strict "no babies" rule before the team melts down? |
| 2 | 8 | Crispin Biscuits pulls a beastly power move: luring Precious the pony away from the Templetons. Now it's up to the team to convince her he's bad news. |
| 2 | 9 | Uncle Benji's in town with two big surprises: a cute baby of his own and ambitions to become a federal agent, putting Boss Baby's real identity at risk. |
| 2 | 10 | Tina's relaxing stay at a baby resort goes off the rails when Crispin Biscuits has everyone convinced that she's not actually Tina... but someone else. |
| 2 | 11 | For his next trick, Crispin Biscuits plots to rob the underwater Baby Bank — but not if Boss Baby, Tina and Banker Baby Benny can sink his plans. |
| 2 | 12 | After Crispin Biscuits alters the economy to reward Baby Hate, the Boss Baby's forced to become the town's least lovable baby to save the startup. |
| 2 | 13 | With Teddy hiding out in Canada, Tina tries to hold the company together. But Baby Love's tanking, thanks to adult baddies who've shrunk to baby size. |
| 2 | 14 | Dez and Aubrey go undercover to expose Russ Tisdale as a criminal kingpin. Elsewhere, Boss Baby and crew try to brainstorm their way out of captivity. |
| 2 | 15 | The team searches for the elusive Dr. The Beard with the feds — and a bear — in hot pursuit. Tabitha pulls an inside job. Tina takes a critical test. |
| 2 | 16 | Peek-a-boo! Familiar faces return to help the Templetons take down the Shrinkies and get the Boss Baby his old life back. But will their plan work? |
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