The Healing Powers of Dude
Noah, an 11-year-old boy with social anxiety disorder, has to start middle school, he turns to a mutt named Dude, a sarcastic emotional support dog who might need Noah as much as Noah needs him.
Genre: Short, Action, Adventure
Cast:Jace Chapman , Larisa Oleynik , Mauricio Lara , Sophie Kim , Laurel Emory , Steve Zahn , Tom Everett Scott , Peter Benson , Katy Colloton , Gabrielle Quinn , Raylene Harewood , Alison Wandzura , Ethan Farrell , Vanessa Przada , Eduard Witzke , Camille Mitchell , Eden Summer Gilmore , Benjie Baker
S1.E1 ∙ Second Step: Homeroom
On his first day of middle school, Noah's anxiety is so intense that he can't make it through the door. Until his parents get him a lovable emotional support dog called Dude.
S1.E2 ∙ Getting to Know You
Amara and Simon help a panicked Noah prepare for a class presentation. Meanwhile, Karen encourages Marvin to start sculpting again.
S1.E3 ∙ Game On
Noah's nervous about having friends over to play video games. With Marvin and Karen focused on supporting Noah, Embry sneaks out of the house.
S1.E4 ∙ Lord of the Bus
Noah confronts a new challenge; riding the bus to school. When bullies pick on Simon, Amara encourages Noah to stand up to them.
S1.E5 ∙ Middle School Musical
Amara wonders why she didn't get the lead in the school musical, and the pressure is on when Valerie starts following Noah on social media.
S1.E6 ∙ Buried Treasure
A gallery owner is coming to see Marvin's new sculpture--but Dude breaks it. While Embry stalls, Dude and Noah dig for the missing piece.
S1.E7 ∙ House Party of Horrors
Noah stresses about finding a costume for Valerie's Halloween party. Simon decides to tell Amara he likes her--but Amara has a crush on someone else.
S1.E8 ∙ I'll Be Right Here
The day after the party, Amara and Simon refuse to talk to Noah. To make amends, Noah steps up and faces one of his biggest fears.
