The Villains of Valley View - Dojo Mojo (S2E3)
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.
| Runtime (min) | 23 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2023-06-30 |
| Genres | Comedy, Family |
| TV Rating | TV-Y7 |
| Network(s) | Disney Channel |
Storyline
Jake has grown tired of his reputation as the perpetual "nice guy" at school and decides it's time to earn some respect. To toughen up his image, he enrolls in a karate class, hoping that martial arts training will transform how his classmates see him. As Jake navigates the challenges of learning new moves and adopting a more assertive attitude, he discovers that changing who you are on the outside doesn't always solve the problems you're facing on the inside.
Meanwhile, Hartley and Colby set their sights on a pair of highly coveted limited edition sneakers that everyone at school wants. When they turn to their parents Vic and Eva for help acquiring the shoes, they quickly learn that their villain parents have their own agenda. Vic and Eva pull a classic scam on their own children, teaching Hartley and Colby an unexpected lesson about trust, family dynamics, and the fine line between a harmless trick and outright deception.
What kids learn
This episode offers children meaningful lessons about authenticity and self-acceptance. Jake's journey demonstrates that trying to change your personality to impress others or gain respect rarely leads to genuine happiness. Kids learn that being kind and considerate are strengths, not weaknesses, and that real confidence comes from embracing who you truly are rather than adopting a tough exterior that doesn't fit.
The subplot involving Hartley, Colby, Vic, and Eva provides a lesson about family trust and recognizing when someone might be taking advantage of you, even if they're people you love. Children see that it's important to question situations that seem too good to be true and to communicate openly when they feel they've been treated unfairly. The episode also touches on consumer culture and the pressure to own trendy items, encouraging kids to think critically about why they want certain things and whether those desires are driven by genuine interest or peer pressure.
Through both storylines, young viewers learn that respect is earned through consistent character and honest behavior, not through superficial changes or material possessions.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the karate class portrayed positively, or does the episode discourage kids from trying martial arts? | The episode doesn't discourage martial arts training itself. Instead, it focuses on Jake's motivations for joining the class and what he hopes to gain from it. The lesson centers on why he's seeking this change rather than suggesting karate is a bad activity. Parents can use this as an opportunity to discuss healthy reasons for trying new activities versus doing things solely to impress others or change how peers perceive you. |
| What does the episode teach about being a "nice guy" and kindness in general? | The episode validates kindness as a genuine strength rather than a weakness to overcome. Jake learns that his considerate nature is actually valuable and that attempting to suppress it to appear tougher creates more problems than it solves. This message reassures children that being thoughtful and caring are admirable qualities that don't need to be hidden or changed to earn respect from others who matter. |
| How should I talk to my child about Vic and Eva scamming their own kids? | This storyline offers a chance to discuss trust within families and recognizing when behavior crosses a line, even from people who love you. Parents can emphasize that while the show plays this for comedy, real families should be safe spaces built on honesty. It's also an opportunity to talk about how to respond when someone takes advantage of you and the importance of setting boundaries, even with family members. |
| Does the episode address the sneaker hype and materialism appropriately for kids? | The limited edition sneaker subplot provides a natural opening to discuss consumer culture and peer pressure around trendy items. Parents can talk with their children about the difference between wanting something because you genuinely like it versus wanting it because everyone else has it. The episode shows the lengths kids might go to for status symbols and allows families to explore healthier attitudes toward possessions and self-worth. |
| What age-appropriate lessons about respect does this episode offer? | The episode teaches that authentic respect comes from being true to yourself and treating others well consistently, not from adopting a tough persona or owning the right things. Jake's arc demonstrates that shortcuts to respect, like pretending to be someone you're not, ultimately backfire. Children learn that genuine admiration from peers is earned through character, reliability, and staying true to your values rather than through superficial changes or intimidation. |
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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