The Villains of Valley View - ColossaCon! (S1E5)
When Amy finds out that her biggest nemesis, superhero Starling, is making an appearance at the upcoming superhero convention, she sets out to get revenge.
| Runtime (min) | 24 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2022-06-24 |
| Genres | Comedy, Family |
| TV Rating | TV-Y7 |
| Network(s) | Disney Channel |
Storyline
Amy discovers that Starling, the superhero who has long been her greatest rival, will be appearing at ColossaCon, the city's major superhero convention. Unable to resist the opportunity for payback, Amy decides to attend the event with revenge on her mind, despite the obvious risks of a supervillain infiltrating a gathering packed with heroes and their fans. Her family members grow concerned about her plan, knowing that acting on old grudges could expose their secret identities and unravel the normal life they've worked so hard to build in Valley View.
As the convention unfolds, Amy must navigate the crowded expo floor while staying under the radar. The episode explores the tension between Amy's villainous instincts and the new priorities her family has adopted in hiding. Her confrontation with Starling forces Amy to weigh the satisfaction of revenge against the safety and stability her family now depends on, leading to choices that test whether she can truly leave her old life behind or if some rivalries run too deep to ignore.
What kids learn
This episode offers children a meaningful lesson about the consequences of holding onto grudges and seeking revenge. Amy's fixation on settling scores with Starling demonstrates how past conflicts can cloud judgment and lead to reckless decisions that put loved ones at risk. Young viewers see that acting on anger and the desire for payback often creates more problems than it solves, especially when those actions threaten the well-being of family members who depend on you.
The story also explores the challenge of personal growth and change. Amy's struggle between her villainous impulses and her family's need for a fresh start shows children that becoming a better version of yourself requires letting go of old patterns, even when they feel justified. The episode illustrates that true strength sometimes means walking away from a fight rather than engaging in it, and that protecting the people you love can be more important than proving a point or winning an old battle.
Additionally, children learn about the importance of thinking through consequences before acting. Amy's plan to confront Starling at a public event filled with superheroes highlights how impulsive decisions driven by emotion can backfire, teaching viewers the value of pausing to consider how their choices affect not just themselves but everyone around them.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is Amy's desire for revenge portrayed as justified or problematic? | The episode frames Amy's revenge plan as understandable given her history with Starling, but ultimately problematic. While her feelings are validated, the story shows that acting on those feelings creates danger for her family and jeopardizes their new life. The narrative encourages viewers to recognize that understanding why someone wants revenge doesn't mean revenge is the right choice, making it clear that Amy's impulses conflict with her family's greater needs. |
| Does Amy actually go through with her revenge plan against Starling? | The episode centers on Amy's intention to confront Starling at the convention, and the tension comes from whether she'll follow through despite the risks. Her family's concerns and the reality of being surrounded by superheroes create obstacles that force Amy to reconsider her priorities. The story uses this setup to explore whether Amy can overcome her villainous instincts, with the resolution testing her commitment to her family's safety over personal satisfaction. |
| Are there any scary or intense confrontation scenes at the convention? | The convention setting creates suspense as Amy navigates a space filled with superheroes while planning her confrontation, but the show maintains its family-friendly tone throughout. Any tension comes from the risk of exposure and the emotional stakes of Amy's choices rather than physical violence or frightening action sequences. The episode focuses more on Amy's internal conflict and the potential consequences of her actions than on intense superhero battles. |
| What does this episode teach about dealing with people you don't like? | The episode demonstrates that avoiding confrontation with rivals or enemies can be the wiser choice, especially when engaging with them puts others at risk. Amy's storyline shows children that not every conflict needs to be resolved through direct confrontation, and that sometimes the mature response is to prioritize what truly matters—in this case, family safety and stability—over the temporary satisfaction of getting even with someone from your past. |
| Does the family support Amy or try to stop her revenge plan? | Amy's family members express concern about her plan to confront Starling, recognizing the danger it poses to their secret identities and peaceful existence in Valley View. Their reactions highlight the tension between supporting a family member's feelings and protecting the collective good of the household. The episode uses the family's response to reinforce the message that loved ones sometimes need to challenge our worst impulses, even when they understand where those feelings come from. |
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | As our villain family learns how to blend into their new town, things get complicated with their neighbor, Hartley, when Amy and Jake get their hands on their dad’s evil invention. |
| 1 | 2 | Fearing Hartley will reveal their true identity, the villainous family decides to blackmail her to keep their secret safe. |
| 1 | 3 | Feeling bad that Colby has never had a chance to be a villain like they did, Amy and Jake set out to create a villain experience for him. |
| 1 | 4 | When Eva turns Mother’s Day into a gift-giving challenge with consequences, Amy tries to score her the best gift ever but is forced to resort to more villainous tactics to win. |
| 1 | 5 | When Amy finds out that her biggest nemesis, superhero Starling, is making an appearance at the upcoming superhero convention, she sets out to get revenge. |
| 1 | 6 | Jake and Hartley head off to confront Starling before she can rally the other superheroes to strike - all while keeping Amy and the rest of the villain family in the dark. |
| 1 | 7 | When Amy agrees to help Hartley babysit a young neighbor girl, Scarlett, she learns that Scarlett is a huge fan of Havoc so she starts to "mentor" her herself. |
| 1 | 8 | When Jake starts bonding with Celia's new boyfriend, Robert, a jealous Vic creates a villainous clone of Jake to recapture their good times together. |
| 1 | 9 | Amy feels betrayed when she discovers Jake is meeting up with Starling. While Vic is attempting to fix Colby, an accident causes Colby to shift into an old man. |
| 1 | 10 | Colby finally shape-shifts back into his 13-year-old self, only to get caught in a shape-shifting loop that toggles between his young and old self. |
| 1 | 11 | Amy brings her mischievous body-snatching Grandma to a party. Vic and Eva scam kids out of their candy untill they come across a villain even bigger than themselves. |
| 1 | 12 | When Hartley gets nervous about an audition, Amy decides to use her powers to help. The family is concerned that Celia's security cameras caught Colby using his new power. |
| 1 | 13 | Amy sets out to prove that Hartley's new crush is a liar but keeps coming up empty. Vic schemes to use the family's powers to start their own pizza delivery business. |
| 1 | 14 | When Amy and Hartley get detention, Amy goes to wipe the principal's memory but erases Vic's. Eva gets a job and attempts to keep Celia, a secret shopper, happy. |
| 1 | 15 | Starling returns to Valley View, revealing the superheroes accused her of helping the Maddens, and now she's on the run. Bad Jake returns and shrinks Vic and Eva. |
| 1 | 16 | After Amy and Hartley decide to use a villain song in a Battle of the Bands, Eva forbids them. When a delivery person drops off Celia's new recliners, Vic gives them an upgrade. |
| 1 | 17 | When Vic says he needs Flashform's helmet, Amy and Colby must scramble to get it back from Milo. When the lair causes a big electric bill, the family must cover to Celia. |
| 1 | 18 | It's Declan and Hartley's anniversary. To surprise Hartley, Declan arranges an escape room event, but when the family arrives, they begin to worry things aren't what they seem. / When the family gets shocking news, they embrace their villain side and go to Centropolis on a mission. Colby must get out of a sticky situation, and Hartley tries her best to help. |
| 1 | 19 | When the family gets shocking news, they embrace their villain side and go to Centropolis on a mission. Colby must get out of a sticky situation, and Hartley tries her best to help. |
| 1 | 20 | Set in the past, Onyx issues an annual ruin-Christmas challenge, but the Maddens get more than they bargained for. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | Amy hides her double life and a new villain infiltrates the family to get revenge on them; Hartley suspects something is off and races to save Amy, with some unlikely help. |
| 2 | 2 | Amy convinces Colby to let Hartley borrow his super-speed but has a hard time getting it back. Jake and Celia solve a true crime podcast cold case for the reward money. |
| 2 | 3 | Jake is tired of being the "nice guy," so he joins a karate class to restore his respect at school. Hartley and Colby want limited edition sneakers, but Vic and Eva scam them. |
| 2 | 4 | Amy and Hartley compete with Gem to gain more followers for their band. Colby is set up by a new student at school, so Eva helps him get even. |
| 2 | 5 | Celia and Amy throw Hartley separate birthday parties, which she tries to attend simultaneously. Vic, Eva and Colby get trapped in the basement lair. |
| 2 | 6 | Amy is jealous of the time Eva and Hartley are spending together at their pottery class. Instead of being honest, Amy drags Celia along as her pottery partner to make Eva jealous. |
| 2 | 7 | Jake is promoted to be Eva's boss at the Round-up. Colby gets a fever and his powers start glitching. |
| 2 | 8 | Amy, Hartley and Colby sneak into Gem's house to get rid of a video that will expose Amy's secret. Celia and Jake prank Vic and Eva, so they vow to exact revenge. |
| 2 | 9 | Hartley encourages Amy to learn more about her dad's family. When she does, it becomes clear Vic is hiding something. After some digging, Amy unearths a shocking family secret. |
| 2 | 10 | Amy, Jake and Colby set out to infiltrate Blue Granite's superhero dwelling. But when things go awry, everyone is in danger. |
| 2 | 11 | Jake realizes he can use his power anonymously to help people in need, so he sets out to become an undercover hero; Vic challenges Celia to a pepper-eating contest. |
| 2 | 12 | When teenage supervillain Havoc stands up to the head of the League of Villains, her family members are forced to change their identities and relocate to a sleepy Texas suburb. |
| 2 | 13 | When a haunted jukebox sends Amy and Hartley to an alternate dimension of Valley View, they must figure out how to get home before they are trapped in Monster Town forever. |
| 2 | 14 | Jake reveals his secret talent is playing guitar, but Amy won't let him join her band. Eva, Vic and Colby try to babysit an infant and pet sit Robert's police dog at the same time. |
| 2 | 15 | Feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of being a superhero, Starling threatens to quit; Amy's helpful advice backfires. |
| 2 | 16 | Havoc and Flashform go to Centropolis to stop an imposter from stealing Havoc's identity. Eva and Vic manipulate Hartley's charity auction. |
| 2 | 17 | When a supervillain threatens the Maddens, they join together to fight; an unlikely ally comes to their rescue. |
| 2 | 18 | The Madden family celebrates their first Christmas in Valley View; while trying to score their most wanted gift, Amy and Jake learn the true meaning of Christmas. |
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