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Tyler Perry's Young Dylan - Dylan Blows Up (S3E3)
Dylan becomes an egomaniac when he thinks his latest song is a number one hit in Nigeria; Yasmine enlists Rebecca to direct a commercial for her business.
| Runtime (min) | 21 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2022-07-28 |
| Genres | Comedy, Family, Kids |
| Network(s) | Nickelodeon |
Storyline
Dylan's confidence soars when he discovers that one of his songs has become a hit in Nigeria, racking up impressive streaming numbers overseas. Convinced that he's achieved international stardom, Dylan's ego inflates to new heights as he begins treating his family and friends differently, adopting the attitude of a celebrity who has made it big. His newfound sense of importance leads him to make demands and behave in ways that test the patience of everyone around him.
Meanwhile, Yasmine decides to create a commercial to promote her business and recruits Rebecca to direct the project. The subplot explores the creative process as the two work together, navigating their different visions and approaches to bringing Yasmine's commercial to life. As Dylan's ego continues to grow unchecked, the family must find a way to bring him back down to earth and help him understand that one viral moment doesn't define lasting success or justify treating people poorly.
What kids learn
This episode offers children a valuable lesson about humility and the dangers of letting success go to your head. Dylan's transformation from confident artist to egomaniac demonstrates how quickly pride can damage relationships and distort your sense of self-worth. Young viewers see firsthand how treating people poorly because of perceived status alienates the very people who support you, teaching them that kindness and respect should remain constant regardless of achievements.
The storyline also introduces children to the difference between viral moments and sustainable success. Dylan's single hit in one market doesn't represent the kind of consistent work and dedication required for a lasting career, helping kids understand that real accomplishment comes from ongoing effort rather than one-time wins. This distinction is particularly relevant in today's social-media age, where temporary attention can be mistaken for genuine achievement.
Through Yasmine and Rebecca's collaboration on the commercial, children learn about teamwork, creative problem-solving, and respecting different perspectives when working toward a shared goal. The episode reinforces that staying grounded, valuing relationships, and maintaining perspective are essential qualities that matter more than fleeting fame.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| How can I help my child understand the difference between real success and viral moments? | Use Dylan's experience as a starting point for discussion about what constitutes meaningful achievement. Explain that one popular song in a single market doesn't reflect the consistent effort, skill development, and dedication required for lasting success. Help your child understand that viral attention is often temporary and unpredictable, while real accomplishment comes from sustained work, learning from failures, and building skills over time. Encourage them to focus on personal growth rather than external validation. |
| What should I do if my child starts acting entitled after achieving something? | Address the behavior directly and promptly, as the Wilson family does with Dylan. Have a calm conversation about how their achievement doesn't change their responsibilities or how they should treat others. Remind them that everyone deserves respect regardless of accomplishments, and that character matters more than status. Help them see that their supporters and family were there before the success and deserve appreciation, not dismissal. Reinforce that humility and kindness are values that should remain constant. |
| How do I talk to my child about staying humble when they succeed? | Emphasize that confidence in one's abilities is healthy, but treating others poorly because of success is not. Explain that truly successful people remain gracious and remember those who helped them along the way. Point out examples of admired figures who maintain humility despite achievements. Help your child understand that how they handle success reveals their true character, and that being kind and grounded actually earns more respect than arrogance does. |
| Is the portrayal of international music success realistic for kids to understand? | Dylan's Nigerian hit provides an opportunity to discuss how streaming and social media have changed the music industry, making it possible for songs to find audiences anywhere in the world. However, it's important to contextualize that one regional hit doesn't guarantee broader success or financial stability. Help children understand that the music industry is complex and that sustainable careers require much more than a single viral moment, including business knowledge, continued creativity, and professional relationships. |
| What does this episode teach about how success affects relationships? | The episode demonstrates that how you treat people during successful moments reveals your true character and can either strengthen or damage relationships. Dylan's ego-driven behavior shows children that success doesn't give anyone permission to disrespect others or take supporters for granted. It reinforces that the people who care about you want to celebrate your wins, but they also deserve continued kindness and appreciation. Maintaining strong relationships requires consistent respect regardless of circumstances. |
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| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 1 | 1 | Young Dylan arrives at his relatives' home needing a place to live, but his streetwise swagger upends the conservative Wilson household. |
| 1 | 2 | Yasmine’s celebrity client DJ Khaled visits, presenting Dylan with a golden opportunity to prove his rap credentials and score a record deal. |
| 1 | 3 | Dylan has trouble adjusting to the Wilson family’s rules, leading to confrontation with his uncle that makes him feel unwanted. |
| 1 | 4 | Dylan doesn’t want to attend school, and does whatever it takes to avoid going, including convincing little Charlie not to go, either. |
| 1 | 5 | On his first day at school, Dylan starts a classroom protest over having to wear uniforms. |
| 1 | 6 | The kids help Myles plan Yasmine’s big dinner at the house for her boss. While Myles struggles to write a speech in honor of his wife, the kids throw out the catered food and plan their own menu. |
| 1 | 7 | After failing to get approval to go to the school dance, Rebecca tells her date that she can’t go because her grandmother has died, a lie that leads to a series of misunderstandings within the family. |
| 1 | 8 | As Myles and Yasmine sort out the truth behind a lie that spun out control, Dylan helps them plan payback on Rebecca before she gets home. |
| 1 | 9 | Dylan writes a serious rap about his mom, prompting Martin to read his diary to find out if he’s doing ok. Dylan catches him in the act, triggering an escalating run of each family member invading the others’ privacy. |
| 1 | 10 | Rebecca is being bullied online, prompting Dylan to encourage Martin to respond to some of the posts. His posts are not anonymous, however, and the family must deal with the fallout. |
| 1 | 11 | Dylan tries to help Charlie with his homework, but his unconventional style of doing his homework comes to a head with Dylan gets into a rap battle with their teacher. |
| 1 | 12 | Rebecca is babysitting Charlie and Dylan, but when a deliveryman arrives with a package from Dylan’s mom, Rebecca and Dylan fight over the rule about not opening the door. |
| 1 | 13 | The family can't get any peace while Dylan plays the drums all day and night, and everyone tries to convince him that he needs to give up his new instrument for good. |
| 1 | 14 | Dylan has a dream about his mom returning to get him, and reveals that he doesn’t want to leave. This becomes a reality when Viola reveals that Dylan’s mom is back, and planning to take Dylan home with her. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 2 | 1 | Dylan gets ready to return to Chicago with his mother when a change in the plan causes him to question their relationship and prompts the Wilson family to help him through this latest crisis. |
| 2 | 2 | Charlie seeks Dylan's help when he has a crush on a girl, but Dylan's rap music-informed advice clashes with Rebecca's more feminist take on how Charlie should handle the situation. |
| 2 | 3 | When the school does a hip-hop version of Shakespeare, Dylan takes on another boy for the lead role; after only being cast as an understudy, Dylan is determined to outshine his rival and nab the part for himself. |
| 2 | 4 | A lucky guess in math class lands Dylan on the Mathlete squad, where his teammate, Rebecca, is worried that he will hurt their chances in the upcoming regional competition. |
| 2 | 5 | Dylan plays detective after an expensive vase is broken in the house, but no one admits guilt, and everyone is a suspect. |
| 2 | 6 | Dylan has a new track that he's sure will get some attention, but he needs a female vocalist for the hook and after using Rebecca for the part, he can't contain his jealousy when she starts getting more attention than him. |
| 2 | 7 | Myles joins Dylan in camping out overnight for a chance to appear in a music video and score new sneakers, but a series of mishaps threatens Dylan's ability to actually get the shoes. |
| 2 | 8 | When a valuable collectible that Rebecca and Charlie sneak into school is confiscated by the principal, Dylan must help his cousins pull off an elaborate heist to retrieve it before Myles realizes it's missing. |
| 2 | 9 | Rebecca wants to use her new scooter to make social media posts, and Dylan wants to use it in a rap video, but both need to hide it from their parents if they want to keep it. |
| 2 | 10 | Accidentally trapped in the garage with Myles, Dylan puts his street smarts to the test against Charlie's scout smarts to see who can find a way out. |
| 2 | 11 | Charlie is tempted to change his clean reputation when a group of school vandals invites him into their clique, forcing Dylan to try to change Charlie's mind; Rebecca and Bethany protest when they are not allowed on the football team. |
| 2 | 12 | Rebecca and Dylan, desperate to sneak out of the house, plot how to get past Viola, nicknamed "Alcatraz" because no one has ever escaped on her watch; Charlie prepares a report on a historical person who inspires him. |
| 2 | 13 | Dylan insists that baseball isn't another one of his fleeting interests, but when he decides he wants to quit after a few days, he has to hide it from the family; Rebecca struggles to choose something for her class time capsule. |
| 2 | 14 | Dylan and Charlie decorate the school for a Halloween party and discover that the creepy janitor might be keeping a spooky secret; Rebecca and Bethany can't agree on a two-person costume for trick-or-treating. |
| 2 | 15 | Dylan's popularity skyrockets when he engages in an online rap battle, but the pressure to settle the beef at school creates a new set of problems; Rebecca's upcoming solo at church spurs Yasmine and Viola to offer fashion advice. |
| 2 | 16 | Rebecca's assignment to study animals in the wild leads her to observe Dylan and Charlie as they battle for suprema |
| 2 | 17 | Blamed for a classmate's prank, Dylan must decide whether to reveal the real culprit, or suffer the consequences for taking the fall; Charlie and Rebecca think the family is being evicted from their home. |
| 2 | 18 | Hoping to be a baller in his latest music video, Dylan secures a credit card and starts ordering everything he needs to look the part, but after getting Rebecca and Charlie on board, the kids learn that credit card debt has to be paid back. |
| 2 | 19 | The family tries to make Dylan's first Christmas away from home special, but goes overboard trying to recreate his favorite traditions; the kids panic when they realize they don't have gifts for their parents. |
| 2 | 20 | Dylan discovers his new substitute teacher is a former rap star, and Dylan plots to get him back on top; after successfully reviving the former star's profile, Dylan finds that own dream remains out of reach. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 3 | 1 | With the annual Juneteenth parade on the horizon, Dylan and Rebecca find themselves at odds over the float parade; Myles and Yasmine utilize Charlie's culinary skills to bake pies for Viola's church social. |
| 3 | 2 | When Lay Lay and Dylan get duped into buying fake designer clothing, they team up to track down the scammer. |
| 3 | 3 | Dylan becomes an egomaniac when he thinks his latest song is a number one hit in Nigeria; Yasmine enlists Rebecca to direct a commercial for her business. |
| 3 | 4 | Faking being sick to stay home from school, Dylan and Charlie plan a day of fun, but Rebecca tries to expose their lie. |
| 3 | 5 | After secretly opening his birthday gift from Myles and Yasmine early, Dylan must invent a cover up when he accidentally destroys it; the family plans to be the top seller at the neighborhood yard sale by way of Charlie's culinary skills. |
| 3 | 6 | Appointed hall monitor, Dylan finds the job more than he bargained for; with their parents working evenings, Rebecca and Charlie must prove they can hold down household responsibilities by themselves. |
| 3 | 7 | Dylan and Rebecca form an unlikely team to win a school gaming competition; Charlie is tasked with painting a portrait of Myles and Yasmine. |
| 3 | 8 | After falling asleep in class due to staying up late for a family tradition with Myles, Dylan is forced into Saturday detention; the family deals with Viola's competitive nature on game day. |
| 3 | 9 | After Myles and Yasmine enforce a no-technology policy into place, Dylan, Rebecca and Charlie find themselves on a treasure hunt in order to retrieve their gadgets. |
| 3 | 10 | After his old rap group from Chicago pays him a visit, Dylan must decide between the past and his future as a solo artist; Rebecca puts Myles and Yasmine on a strict diet regimen. |
| 3 | 11 | When Dylan is assigned to write a history report for school, he travels back in time to the Harlem Renaissance. |
| 3 | 12 | Dylan and Charlie cause chaos among the family in an attempt to create a dramatic audition tape for a reality TV show; Rebecca and Bethany teach Dylan a lesson about compromising his values. |
| 3 | 13 | As the school dance approaches, Dylan and Tara work together after they realize they have the same nefarious hidden agenda; Yasmine becomes overly protective of Charlie when the family supports his decorating efforts. |
| 3 | 14 | Viola and Dylan work on his de-stressing skills so that he can reconnect with his rapping abilities; Yasmine reluctantly seeks help from Charlie for her anniversary plans. |
| 3 | 15 | Rebecca offers anonymous advice to her peers and a superior but goes further than is appropriate; Myles and Yasmine struggle to be partners until Charlie leads them with his advice. |
| 3 | 16 | Dylan must make amends after he invades the privacy and violates the trust of a classmate; Yasmine and Myles are disappointed when Charlie uncovers an awful truth. |
| 3 | 17 | Charlie gets his first job but must stand up for himself in order to keep it; Rebecca realizes that Tracee may be more manipulative than she appears. |
| 3 | 18 | Charlie's habit of listening to other people's private conversations goes wrong after he informs Yasmine and Miles of Dylan's new life plan; Rebecca learns the meaning for true friendship and accepting oneself. |
| 3 | 19 | When he's hired to perform his hit viral song for a commercial, Dylan's artistic integrity is tested; Charlie must give a school presentation on someone in his family tree. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 4 | 1 | Dylan and Rebecca unexpectedly play the role of magician's assistant, while determined to return a cash-filled lock box to its rightful owner. |
| 4 | 2 | Dylan confronts 'Dylon' -- a poor imitation of himself with whom Bethany is smitten; Myles tries to help Yasmine fix their patio. |
| 4 | 3 | Viola teaches Rebecca and Dylan a lesson in sabotage. Myles introduces the family to camping. |
| 4 | 4 | Charlie enlists Dylan to help run his campaign for school ambassador against their mutual enemy Ace. |
| 4 | 5 | While receiving tutoring from Bethany, Dylan's decision to cheat leads to sabotaging Bethany's class presentation. |
| 4 | 6 | Myles worries he's losing the bond with Charlie as Charlie develops new interests that don't include Myles. Dylan and Rebecca learn about the financial woes of running their own record label. |
| 4 | 7 | Charlie convinces Dylan to stand-in for him in this year's Mother-Son dance leading to surprising consequences. |
| 4 | 8 | It's Halloween, and the Wilsons take the holiday very seriously; Dylan must deal with his family dressed up for Halloween when the heads of a hot brand stop by to interview him as a potential spokesperson, but while trying to do so, he experiences a series of fright, horror and trauma. |
| 4 | 9 | Dylan tries to mend a rift between Rebecca and Bethany only to make matters worse. |
| 4 | 10 | Dylan tries to convince local street artists to create a mural featuring himself resulting in widespread chaos. |
| 4 | 11 | Dylan and Rebecca hatch up a plan to set Viola up on a date with the delivery man. |
| 4 | 12 | Dylan and Rebecca secure a guest spot on a popular hot-wing eating talk show to promote their new record label, but when they get embarrassed on live TV and become the laughingstock of the school, they turn to Charlie to help get them back on the show; Myles and Viola compete against each other to see who is the most "adventurous", even if it means getting a risky tattoo. |
| 4 | 13 | After Rebecca is chosen as a model for a hot clothing boutique, Dylan and Bethany will do anything to get her back; a reluctant Charlie decides to let Myles and Yasmine take care of his baby egg for his class project. |
| 4 | 14 | Deciding they aren't babies anymore, Dylan and Charlie turn their bedroom into a man cave... until they end up with a rodent problem; Rebecca helps Myles co-manage his fantasy basketball team, but the two soon find themselves at odds. |
| 4 | 15 | When Rebecca embarks on a mission to sell Fun Goo, Dylan accidentally ruins all of her products, causing sabotage to her master plan to leave for Houston for an academic championship. Now Dylan and Rebecca have to make a new batch of goo, but when Dylan notices something is up with Rebecca, he soon learns the real reason why; Charlie goes to drastic lengths to avoid being embarrassed when he decides to join Yasmine's Bible club to impress a girl. |
| 4 | 16 | Dylan and Charlie's holiday spirit comes to a halt when they are grounded and are trapped in a delivery van on Christmas Eve; Yasmine becomes the student after trying to teach Rebecca a lesson about gratitude. |
| 4 | 17 | In an epic sleepover showdown, the girls and boys engage in a fierce battle to claim dominance over the living room; Myles and Yasmine attempt to have an entire night of fun to themselves in the garage, until Viola crashes the party. |
| 4 | 18 | After Charlie's video of Dylan performing a dance goes viral, Dylan must recover his reputation at school; Myles and Yasmine use coupons to trick Rebecca into doing house chores, until Viola and Rebecca get the upper hand. |
| 4 | 19 | The day of Dylan and Rebecca's launch party for their label is finally here! However, after a venue Rebecca had planned ends up being taken, the duo must find a way to secure a new venue for their big event before it's too late; Charlie and Viola contribute on their part to the label by opening up a mini diner at the house. |
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