The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib - Untitled Templeton Project (S2E1)
With no name, zero capital and countless rivals, the Templetons' scrappy startup takes on risky new client Cathy — the most-hated baby in town.
| Runtime (min) | 24 |
|---|---|
| TMDB Rating | 3.0 (3 votes) |
| Air Date | 2023-04-13 |
| Genres | Animation, Comedy, Family, Kids |
| TV Rating | TV-Y7 |
| Network(s) | Netflix |
Storyline
The Templetons launch their own baby business venture, starting from scratch with no funding, no established reputation, and no official name. Their fledgling startup faces immediate challenges as they navigate a crowded marketplace filled with established competitors. The family must prove themselves capable of delivering results despite their lack of resources and experience in the entrepreneurial world.
Their first major test arrives when they take on Cathy as a client, a baby with a serious reputation problem who has become the most disliked infant in the neighborhood. The Templetons must figure out how to rebrand Cathy and improve her standing among her peers while simultaneously establishing their own credibility as a business. The episode explores the risks of taking on difficult clients when a company is just getting started and needs early wins to survive.
What kids learn
Children learn about the challenges and excitement of starting something new from nothing. The episode demonstrates that every successful venture begins with uncertainty and limited resources, teaching kids that having a great idea matters more than having everything figured out from the start. Young viewers see that taking calculated risks and believing in yourself are essential parts of entrepreneurship and growth.
The storyline also explores themes of reputation, second chances, and looking beyond first impressions. By taking on Cathy despite her unpopularity, the Templetons model the importance of giving people opportunities to change and grow, even when others have written them off. Kids learn that everyone deserves a chance to improve their circumstances and that helping someone who is struggling can be more rewarding than only working with those who are already successful.
The episode reinforces lessons about perseverance and problem-solving under pressure. Children see that setbacks and obstacles are normal parts of any new endeavor, and that creative thinking and teamwork can help overcome even the toughest challenges when resources are limited.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the business startup concept too advanced for young children to understand? | The episode presents entrepreneurship in age-appropriate terms through the familiar Boss Baby framework. While words like "startup" and "capital" appear, the core story focuses on helping someone who needs it and working together as a family. Young children will grasp the basic idea of starting something new and facing challenges, even if business terminology goes over their heads. The family dynamics and problem-solving remain accessible to the target audience. |
| How does the episode handle Cathy being the most-hated baby in town? | The episode uses Cathy's unpopularity as a setup for themes about second chances and not judging others too quickly. Rather than dwelling on why she's disliked or showing mean-spirited behavior in detail, the focus shifts to the Templetons' decision to help her despite the risks to their reputation. This frames the situation as an opportunity to demonstrate kindness and fairness rather than reinforcing exclusionary social dynamics among children. |
| Does the episode promote materialism or business success over other values? | The Templetons' startup serves as a vehicle for storytelling rather than promoting material success as the ultimate goal. The episode emphasizes problem-solving, creativity, and helping others rather than profit-making. By taking on a challenging client that others avoid, the family demonstrates that doing the right thing matters more than taking the easy path to success. The business framework supports character development and moral lessons rather than overshadowing them. |
| Are there any scary or intense moments for sensitive younger viewers? | The episode maintains the show's typical comedic tone without introducing frightening content. The stakes involve social reputation and business success rather than physical danger or threatening situations. Conflicts arise from the challenges of winning over skeptical clients and competitors, presented through humor and exaggerated baby-world scenarios. Sensitive children should find the episode consistent with the series' established style, which prioritizes comedy over tension. |
| What positive messages does the episode send about helping unpopular kids? | The Templetons' choice to work with Cathy despite her reputation sends a strong message about compassion and fairness. Children see that everyone deserves support and that popularity shouldn't determine who receives help or kindness. The episode demonstrates that taking a chance on someone others have rejected can be the right choice, even when it's risky. This models inclusive behavior and challenges kids to think beyond social hierarchies when deciding how to treat others. |
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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