The boys disobey Dave's orders to not play a dangerous game, then have to hide their injuries when they get hurt; the school newspaper has a sudden increase in sales when a gossip column appears poking fun at other students.

Coach Dobkins kicks Cheesy and Theodore off the track team for being slow, but Theodore is determined to compete; to celebrate World Day and win a trip, the Chipmunks each get a country to represent for a school presentation.

To land the lead role in a play, Alvin wagers Brittany that he can remain in character as a shoe cobbler; when Brittany becomes convinced she's a long-lost princess, she carries her new royal status a little too far.

Theodore helps Simon get past his perfectionism in order to complete an assignment for art class; Simon has a crush on the babysitter and secretly prepares a romantic dinner while Theodore keeps Alvin distracted.

When an exchange student comes to visit, he tells a scary story that makes the chipmunks think Dave is in danger; Annie and Amber offer to plan Brittany's birthday party, pitting her against Jeanette and Eleanor in the process.

Dave is thrilled when he thinks he's nominated for a Grammy, but it's actually an award for aging musicians; Alvin and Kevin pretend to be sick to miss school and sneak off to a convention.

When Theodore mistakenly thinks he's the oldest brother, he tries to be a better role model for Alvin and Simon; Alvin tricks Theodore into believing he's great at mini golf, which backfires when Theo signs up for a tournament.

The Chipmunks and Chipettes compete in a dodgeball tournament, but no one expects Theo to be their secret weapon; the Chipmunks find a shack that magically fills with toys and games, but something more sinister may be afoot.

When Alvin accuses Dave of yelling at him too much, a therapist moves in to help Dave control his anger; when the school digs up an old high school time capsule, Miss Smith and Dave work together to keep an old secret.

A favorite toy of Theodore's is lost on a rafting trip, but then mysteriously shows up alive at the house; Alvin wants Dave to take a DNA test to see if he's related to a famous explorer or king, but the results are much scarier.

Things are crowded in the Loud household, with 11 children -- 10 girls and one boy -- causing craziness in the house. As the only boy, 11-year-old Lincoln is in the middle of all of the chaos. Whether his sisters are giving him unwanted makeovers or he's racing them to the couch to gain control of the TV, Lincoln is often getting involved in antics with his siblings. Lincoln's best friend Clyde, who happens to be an only child, is jealous of Lincoln's large family and is always willing to play his part in the schemes. Clyde has a crush on Lori, Lincoln's oldest sister and self-proclaimed boss, who is dating Bobby, who holds many jobs -- including lifeguard and mall security guard -- even though he's not very smart.

No, this animated series is not about anthropomorphic chewing gum, it's about a young cat named Gumball Watterson. Gumball has a penchant for getting into trouble, often resulting from schemes he comes up with, but he never seems to learn his lesson. Gumball's best friend is a fish named Darwin, who used to be the family pet until he grew legs and became part of the family. Gumball resents his younger sister, Anais, because she is the smartest member of the family. Gumball's mother is the breadwinner in the family, working long hours at the rainbow factory, and his father stays at home watching TV and playing video games.