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The Really Loud House - The Boyfriend Stays in the Picture (S2E14)
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?
| Runtime (min) | 25 |
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| Air Date | 2024-06-19 |
| Genres | Comedy, Kids |
| TV Rating | TV-G |
| Network(s) | Nickelodeon |
Storyline
Lincoln and Clyde are back to making movies under their "Clincoln McCloud" production banner, and this time they've landed a real star for their project: Lori's boyfriend, Bobby Santiago. The boys are excited to have someone with Bobby's charm and enthusiasm in front of the camera, and filming proceeds smoothly as they work through their script. Everything seems to be going according to plan until an unexpected complication arises.
Just as Lincoln and Clyde are about to shoot their final scene, Lori and Bobby have a breakup. The timing couldn't be worse for the young filmmakers, who now find themselves caught between their creative ambitions and their loyalty to Lori. With only one scene left to complete their movie, Lincoln and Clyde face a dilemma: they need Bobby to finish their film, but they also care about Lori's feelings. The boys decide to take matters into their own hands and attempt to reunite the couple, hoping to solve both their production problem and help their family member at the same time.
What kids learn
This episode teaches children about the complexity of relationships and the importance of respecting other people's personal matters. Lincoln and Clyde learn that while their intentions may be good, trying to manipulate or control other people's romantic relationships—even to solve their own problems—isn't always appropriate. The situation demonstrates that sometimes our own goals need to take a backseat to respecting the autonomy and feelings of others, especially when dealing with sensitive personal issues like breakups.
Children also see a lesson about problem-solving and adaptability. When faced with an obstacle that threatens their creative project, Lincoln and Clyde must think critically about their options and consider multiple perspectives. The episode explores the tension between pursuing personal goals and being considerate of family members' emotional wellbeing, showing that sometimes the right choice isn't the most convenient one.
Additionally, the episode touches on themes of friendship, collaboration, and the challenges that come with creative endeavors. Young viewers learn that making something you care about often involves unexpected setbacks, and success sometimes requires flexibility, patience, and the ability to navigate interpersonal dynamics with sensitivity and maturity.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| Is the breakup between Lori and Bobby handled in an age-appropriate way? | The breakup is presented in a lighthearted manner appropriate for the show's family audience. The episode doesn't delve into heavy emotional drama or mature relationship issues. Instead, it focuses on how the breakup affects Lincoln and Clyde's movie project, keeping the tone accessible for younger viewers while acknowledging that teenage relationships can be complicated. The situation is resolved within the episode's runtime in a way that maintains the show's comedic, family-friendly approach. |
| What does this episode teach about respecting boundaries in relationships? | The episode provides an opportunity to discuss the importance of not interfering in other people's personal relationships, even when it affects you indirectly. Lincoln and Clyde's attempt to reunite Lori and Bobby to finish their movie demonstrates how self-interest can sometimes cloud judgment about what's appropriate. Parents can use this scenario to talk with children about respecting others' decisions, understanding that relationships are personal matters, and recognizing when it's not our place to get involved in someone else's business. |
| Does the episode show healthy conflict resolution? | The episode explores different approaches to solving problems when personal and creative interests collide. While Lincoln and Clyde initially focus on their own needs, the story provides opportunities to discuss more thoughtful ways to handle conflicts. Parents can use the boys' journey to talk about considering multiple perspectives, communicating honestly, and finding solutions that respect everyone involved. The resolution demonstrates that sometimes fixing a problem requires more than just getting what you want—it requires understanding and empathy. |
| Is Bobby portrayed respectfully as Lori's boyfriend? | Bobby is characterized as enthusiastic and willing to help with the boys' movie project, showing his supportive nature. The show treats him as a genuine character rather than just a plot device, and his relationship with Lori is presented as meaningful to both of them. The episode maintains the show's tradition of portraying the Loud family's extended relationships with warmth and humor, and Bobby's role in the story respects both his connection to Lori and his willingness to participate in Lincoln and Clyde's creative endeavors. |
| What creative lessons does the episode offer about filmmaking? | The episode shows children that creative projects often face unexpected challenges that have nothing to do with the art itself. Lincoln and Clyde learn that working with other people—especially when those people have lives and relationships outside the project—requires flexibility and problem-solving skills. The boys' experience demonstrates that being a filmmaker or creator involves more than just having a good idea; it also means navigating interpersonal dynamics, adapting to changing circumstances, and sometimes making difficult choices about how to proceed when things don't go as planned. |
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| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 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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