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The Really Loud House - Better Together (S1E14)
When Clyde finds himself in the BEST program at school Lincoln has to find a way to reconnect before the epic spitball battle they’ve been preparing for and Dad tries every trick in the book to get an annoying song out of his head.
| Runtime (min) | 25 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2023-06-08 |
| Genres | Comedy, Kids |
| TV Rating | TV-G |
| Network(s) | Nickelodeon |
Storyline
Lincoln Loud faces a friendship challenge when his best friend Clyde is selected for the BEST program at school, a special academic track that pulls him away from their usual routines. The separation threatens their long-planned participation in an epic spitball battle they've been preparing for together. Lincoln must navigate his feelings of being left behind while finding creative ways to maintain their bond despite Clyde's new schedule and commitments.
Meanwhile, in a parallel subplot, Dad struggles with an earworm—an irritatingly catchy song stuck in his head that he cannot shake. He attempts various methods to dislodge the tune, trying everything from distraction techniques to replacement songs, providing comic relief as his frustration mounts. Both storylines explore themes of persistence and problem-solving as Lincoln works to preserve his friendship and Dad battles his musical torment.
What kids learn
This episode teaches children about navigating changes in friendships when circumstances shift. Lincoln's experience shows that friends can pursue different opportunities and still maintain their connection, modeling how to support a friend's success even when it creates temporary distance. Children learn that jealousy or feeling left behind are normal emotions, but what matters is how you respond—by communicating openly and finding new ways to stay connected rather than withdrawing or resenting your friend's achievements.
The episode also demonstrates the value of persistence and creative problem-solving. Lincoln doesn't simply accept the loss of his friendship plans; he actively works to find solutions that honor both Clyde's new commitments and their shared history. This teaches children that relationships require effort and flexibility, especially during transitions.
Dad's subplot, while comedic, illustrates that everyone faces frustrating problems and that trying multiple approaches is a valid strategy. His determination to solve his earworm problem, however silly, models perseverance and the willingness to experiment with different solutions when the first attempt doesn't work.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| How should I talk to my child if their best friend gets placed in a different academic program? | Use this episode as a conversation starter about how friendships can adapt to new circumstances. Acknowledge your child's feelings of disappointment or exclusion while emphasizing that different academic paths don't diminish the friendship's value. Help them brainstorm ways to maintain connection outside school hours, just as Lincoln does. Encourage your child to celebrate their friend's achievement while also validating their own feelings about the change. |
| Is the spitball battle appropriate, or does it promote misbehavior at school? | The spitball battle serves as a narrative device representing the boys' shared interests and planning, rather than a serious endorsement of classroom disruption. The episode focuses more on the friendship challenge than glorifying the activity itself. If concerned, use it as an opportunity to discuss appropriate versus inappropriate school behavior, and talk about finding fun activities with friends that don't break school rules or disrespect teachers and classmates. |
| What is the BEST program mentioned in the episode? | The BEST program appears to be a gifted or advanced academic track at the school that requires additional time and commitment from selected students. While the episode doesn't detail the program extensively, it represents real-world scenarios where children are placed in different academic levels or special programs. This can be a starting point for discussing how schools differentiate instruction and how such placements affect peer relationships and daily schedules. |
| Does Lincoln learn to be happy for Clyde's success? | The episode centers on Lincoln working through his initial feelings about the separation and finding ways to reconnect with Clyde. The focus is on Lincoln's journey to maintain their friendship despite the new obstacles rather than dwelling on negative emotions. This provides a realistic portrayal of how children process changes in their friendships—acknowledging difficult feelings while ultimately prioritizing the relationship and finding constructive solutions that work for both friends. |
| What's the point of Dad's subplot about the song in his head? | Dad's comedic struggle with an earworm provides lighter entertainment alongside Lincoln's more emotional storyline, making the episode accessible for younger viewers while the main plot addresses friendship complexity. It also normalizes everyday frustrations that everyone experiences, showing that adults face annoying problems too. The subplot demonstrates persistence and trying multiple solutions, paralleling Lincoln's determination to solve his friendship challenge, reinforcing the episode's theme of not giving up when facing obstacles. |
Writing
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| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 1 | 1 | Lincoln is excited to stay up late with his best friend Clyde to watch the RIP Hardcore Midnight Marathon, but his plans are ruined when his dad institutes an early curfew. |
| 1 | 2 | When Lincoln tries to get out of his chores on Chore Day, he and Clyde end up on a police ride-a-long, drawing unwanted attention from the notorious Custard Gang leader. Meanwhile, Dad loses all of the other kids throughout the afternoon. |
| 1 | 3 | We meet the Action News Team as Lincoln finds himself taken aback by a new crush. Mom and Dad attempt to befriend a doctor to avoid the astronomical medical expenses that come with having 11 children. |
| 1 | 4 | It's parent-teacher conference night and the Loud parents find themselves endlessly running around from class to class. Lincoln has his heart set on the Banana Split that their parents promised if the Loud kids get enough good reviews. |
| 1 | 5 | When Lincoln wants to have a cool older brother, Lisa builds him one from scratch. |
| 1 | 6 | Lincoln and his friends get ready for the school dance! Clyde's dad's are particularly excited that this might be the night Clyde has the ultimate meet-cute they've been waiting for, meanwhile Lincoln keeps striking out with his crush, Charlie. |
| 1 | 7 | Lincoln decides to tap out of his brotherly duties and go on a vacation. Clyde steps in to take on Lincoln's role in the family, at first everything goes great, until tides turn and Clyde has to call on Lincoln for help. |
| 1 | 8 | Lincoln encourages Clyde to showcase his amazing skills as a drummer, but pushes him too far. Luan meets her comedy idol while performing a comedy gig at Sunset Canyon. Luna helps Leni ace her history test by utilizing her love of fashion. |
| 1 | 9 | Lincoln and Clyde are determined to make a name for themselves but learn that sacrificing someone else's dreams to get there isn't worth it in the end. |
| 1 | 10 | Tired of having his space intruded upon, Lincoln and Clyde create an exclusive club only to find Lincoln's sisters have all done the same. |
| 1 | 11 | Lincoln goes on the quest to give Charlie the perfect gift to remember him by Lincoln and his family put all of their talents on the line for the first ever Loud-a-palooza to save Flip's Food and Fuel. |
| 1 | 12 | Lincoln is still on the quest to give Charlie the perfect gift to remember him by Lincoln and his family put all of their talents on the line for the first ever Loud-a-palooza to save Flip's Food and Fuel. |
| 1 | 13 | After an epic Mother’s Day fail, the Loud family attempts to redeem themselves with a Mother’s Day re-do. |
| 1 | 14 | When Clyde finds himself in the BEST program at school Lincoln has to find a way to reconnect before the epic spitball battle they’ve been preparing for and Dad tries every trick in the book to get an annoying song out of his head. |
| 1 | 15 | Lincoln and Clyde set out to win a Rip Hardcore contest, excited at a chance to hang with their hero, only to learn that Lincoln’s real hero has been by his side all along. |
| 1 | 16 | Lincoln and Clyde find themselves outmatched in the ultimate prank war, meanwhile Lisa takes on a new “sport” with some help from Lynn Jr. |
| 1 | 17 | When Lucy and the Mortician’s Club bring a cursed wheel of cheese into the house Lincoln and Clyde must race to save everyone from their worst nightmares! |
| 1 | 18 | Lincoln brings Charlie along for a fun filled sleepover via technology and Lori’s boyfriend Bobby tries to get in on the fun too. |
| 1 | 19 | Mom and Dad attempt to enjoy a day to themselves by pairing up all of the Loud siblings with each other for the day. |
| 1 | 20 | The Royal Woods talent show provides the ultimate stage for all of the Loud family to show off their talents, and beat the Torkelson family once and for all. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | With Clyde finally back from camp, Lincoln has the entire day planned for maximum fun for their last day of summer. However, things go awry when Lincoln accidentally eats some of Lisa's memory-erasing jelly beans. |
| 2 | 2 | With Clyde finally back from camp, Lincoln has the entire day planned for maximum fun for their last day of summer. However, things go awry when Lincoln accidentally eats some of Lisa's memory-erasing jelly beans. |
| 2 | 3 | Determined to surprise Charlie, Lincoln and Clyde enter a debate team competition that will take them to Tennessee. |
| 2 | 4 | Lynn’s competitive nature has always meant that she struggles in non-competitive settings, like sleepovers. In fact, it’s been so long that Lynn’s had a successful sleepover, that the family decides to help her host one. |
| 2 | 5 | Lynn’s new friend Zia has been hanging around the Loud house a lot lately. But that’s fine because everyone loves her; except for Clyde, who feels there’s only enough space for one “extra Loud.” |
| 2 | 6 | Lincoln has a crush on Lynn's new best friend, Zia, and the only thing stopping him from asking her out is Lynn. In a series of trials and tribulations, Lincoln tries to prove to Lynn that he's worthy of dating Zia. |
| 2 | 7 | After Lincoln manages to quickly put out a fire in the kitchen, the family all assembles to get to the bottom of who set the fire in the first place. |
| 2 | 8 | Lincoln and Clyde have successfully pulled off getting out of gym class. Now free, they decide to go see a Rip Hardcore taping but cause Rip to lose his job. Guilt-ridden, Lincoln invites Rip to live at the Loud House until further notice. |
| 2 | 9 | Lana and Lola decide to get to the bottom of why Mom and Dad aren't interested in celebrating Valentine's Day. Lincoln gets nervous when he realizes he's going to be alone with Zia for their Valentine's date. |
| 2 | 10 | When Zia is out of town on a soccer team trip where cell phones are not allowed, Lincoln's buddies encourage him to peek at the incoming texts on her phone, leading to a huge and hilarious misunderstanding. |
| 2 | 11 | Lincoln and Clyde get a job delivering subs to pay for a movie they want to make, only to find that their jobs are in jeopardy because of new delivery robots. |
| 2 | 12 | Luna attempts to return a guitar she finds to its rightful owner and Lincoln regrets letting Lily borrow Bun Bun. |
| 2 | 13 | Tired of being left alone at home while the older girls go out and have fun in town, the little sisters stow away in Vanzilla and have a big adventure of their own. |
| 2 | 14 | Clincoln McCloud is back in the movie business. This time they have a star, Lori's boyfriend, Bobby. Lori and Bobby break up, and Lincoln and Clyde still have one scene left to shoot. Can they get Lori and Bobby back together? |
| 2 | 15 | Lynn's idol, soccer star Alexa Jordan, is speaking at her school. Lynn walks away from the talk worried she will never make it as an athlete! Lynn decides she needs and backup plan. All siblings, they all decide to make backup plans as well. |
| 2 | 16 | Clyde drops a bombshell – he’s moving to Florida! Clincoln McCloud has one final day together and Clyde has one request – to grab a milkshake and reminisce with his best friend. But a simple trip turns into an all-out adventure. |
| 2 | 17 | On the same night: Lincoln and Clyde want to host a winner-take-all candy game, Lori and Leni want to host a masquerade party to celebrate a movie premiere, and Lucy's hosting the Morticians Club for the Blood Moon Festival. |
| 2 | 18 | Lincoln and Clyde are super excited for their double date with Zia and Angie. That is, until they |
| 2 | 19 | Lincoln and Clyde's plan to launch themselves off a giant bike ramp goes awry when their accident prone friend, Hudson, breaks his arm and now Lincoln and Clyde must come up with a plan to cover-up the accident. |
| 2 | 20 | It's Thanksgiving Day and Lola has been crowned "Little Miss Giblets" by The National Giblet Distribution Company. When she discovers the ceremony is a sham, she and the Louds steal the turkey to set it free. |
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