How to be Indie

2009
3.8
4 reviews
TV-Y7
Rating
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Season 2 episodes (25)

1 How to Put Your Best Foot Forward
1/1/09
Tired of her sibling’s hand-me-downs and her Evil Cousin Ruby’s teasing, Indie sets out to own something with a label. But scoring a pair of expensive designer sneakers from her parents proves more complicated than she thought. And when Dre, the new hire at Abi’s restaurant, gets involved, things go from bad to bad dancing? Luckily Indie’s got a one-of-a-kind solution to all her problems.
2 How to be Thankful
1/1/09
When a clueless reporter asks one too many questions about Indie’s Thanksgiving tradition, Indie vows to show the world the most regular, normal Thanksgiving dinner ever. But when her father brings home a deeply-discounted ‘bargain turkey,’ it’s Indie who gets more than she bargained for - in front of the reporter’s TV cameras. Meanwhile, Marlon helps Abi with her restaurant’s Thanksgiving Feast to avoid his mom’s notoriously awful cooking.
3 How to Beat the Lie and Win the Guy
1/1/09
When Indie tries on Marlon’s fake cast on a lark, she accidentally connects with dreamboat, Aiden, who has a cast, too! But instead of clearing up the misunderstanding, Indie uses the cast to start conversations, share laughs and secure study dates with Aiden. Just one problem: Marlon needs his fake cast to get out of Coach Wexler’s “Dance Unit” in gym. Will the two friends be able to share the cast and maintain their lies? Or will the truth get the better of both of them?
4 How to Make the Most of the Most Likely List
1/1/09
Everybody knows that whatever you get voted for on the Most Likely List at school sets your entire future. That’s why Indie is determined to take control and make sure she gets a Most Likely listing she can enjoy for years to come. But when Ms. Roland and Indie’s Evil Cousin Ruby get in her way, will Indie and Abi be able to turn the tables on everybody? Meanwhile, when Dre and Marlon’s robot bug gets loose in Abi’s restaurant, it looks like Dre is Most Likely to Get Fired.
5 How to Make Your Studies Social
1/1/09
When Indie partners up with Aiden for a social studies project, it’s up to Indie to prove to her ever-strict and ever-meddling parents that she can do the guy/grades juggle. But when Babaji springs a surprise on Indie at the worst possible moment, will Indie be able to resist meddling herself? Meanwhile, the vampire on the cover of the latest hit teen book series looks eerily like…Marlon? At first Marlon thinks he can work the coincidence in his favour, but it isn’t long before the vampire fans drive him ‘batty.’
6 How to Save the Day
1/1/09
Indie wants the best summer job ever-–Junior Lifeguard at the water park! Sun, fun, and oodles of cute boys! Sounds easy, but she has to get her plan past Mum and Dad first. Even worse, she gets stuck with the world's yuckiest CPR partner! Can Indie handle nightmarish mouth to mouth to save her shot at the ultimate dream job? Meanwhile, Marlon gets an internet degree and isn’t afraid to use it…though perhaps he should be.
7 How to Show Your Spirit
1/1/09
It’s Spirit Week, and no one’s as excited as Indie. But not for long! As Spirit Week Committee leader, she vows to boost her school’s rah-rah-rah - even going so far as to ask Carlos Martinelli for help. But once the nefarious Martinelli gets involved, will Spirit Week take a turn for the evil? Meanwhile, AJ’s latest grade has Dad on his case, but Dre volunteers to use his legendary ‘parent whispering’ skills to make Dad ease off. What could go wrong?
8 How to Live in Stereo
1/1/09
Indie has an awesome idea to both meet her favourite band and help Abi win employee of the millennium: bring the pop-music-stars, Stereos, to the Hut! But getting the band to the gig proves to be harder than anyone thought, especially since Indie’s mum doesn’t approve of their music. Meanwhile, Marlon pretends to be a smarmy music agent “Trevor ‘Slacks’ Trouserpants” to help Indie with her plan. Guest starring: Stereos, with a special musical appearance by the band.
9 How to Double Your Fun
1/1/09
Indie’s life is just too busy! How can she possibly squeeze in time to hang out with Aiden? She needs two of her! So when her identical cousin, Cindi, comes to town, Indie engineers a switcheroo so she can be in two places at once! But will double-fun lead to double-trouble? Meanwhile, one look at Cindi sends Marlon and Dre into a full-blown clone panic, but will they both survive it? And each other?
10 How to Fool a Fooling Fooler
1/1/09
It’s April Fool’s Day! And Indie vows that this year is not going to be like last year when Chandra made a complete fool of her in front of everybody. She's going to get Chandra! But when pranking Chandra proves to be harder than she thought, will Indie’s plans get so out of hand that the joke’s on her? Meanwhile, Abi pranks Marlon every year, but this year she claims to be too busy to bother. Is Abi telling the truth? Or is she scheming to catch Marlon off guard with her biggest prank ever?
11 How to Fix a Friendship Fail
1/1/09
Indie’s been a bad friend. She’s been spending way too much time chasing Aiden and not enough quality time with Abi. But in an effort to fix her friendship, will Indie be able to forget her own crush long enough to help Abi with hers? Meanwhile Marlon wants to meet his hero, Procrastinator Guy. Only one problem - he put off getting the tickets, and they’re all gone!
12 How to Make the Perfect Moment
1/1/09
Indie’s planning her very first quality-alone-time outing with Aiden, and she wants to make sure it’s perfect! But how? AJ has an idea - he’s designed a computer program that plans the perfect date. But when the computer sends Indie on a wild goose chase, will she miss the perfect moment trying to make the perfect moment? Meanwhile, Abi plans a fundraiser at the Hut, but Marlon “improves” it, changing the event into a Zombie Walk for charity that’s got everybody running for their lives!
13 How to Tame the Beast
1/1/09
Indie’s got big plans to go with Aiden to the school dance, but she doesn’t want to leave her best friend on the sidelines. Solution? Give Abi a makeover so she’ll be irresistable! But when Abi’s makeover yields some rather unexpected results, Indie realizes she’s made a monsterous mistake. Will she be able to save the school dance... for everyone? Meanwhile, AJ gets caught up in a seriously uncool wizard role-playing game. Can Dre and Marlon save him without getting sucked into the game themselves?
14 How to be The Hero
1/1/09
Indie’s determined to be a hero like her brother AJ, but when the opportunity to cheat her way into a program for the extremely gifted lands in her lap, will she actually take it? And if she does, how far might things go? Stratospherically far???? Meanwhile, when AJ accidentally saves Leo’s life, it turns out that Leo’s over-the-top gratitude is hard to take... and harder to do away with!
15 How to Break a Record
1/1/09
On a mission to build the world's biggest recycling sculpture, Indie takes things too far, barking orders left and right until there's no one left to bark at. Can Indie break a record all alone? Or will her latest idea for a record actually break the school? Meanwhile, awkwardness blooms when Abi accidentally says "I love you"... to AJ!
16 How to Make a Christmas
1/1/09
Indie loves Christmas so much she vows to keep her spirit alive all year. But it isn’t easy when everything and everyone seems out to squash her fa-la-la . Meanwhile, Abi and Marlon make a new years resolution bet that has them tied up in knots and living their nightmares.
17 How to Get Plugged In
1/1/09
Indie feels out of the loop on the latest new shows, so she convinces her family that cable TV is a great idea. But after Mum and Dad hear her say something unspeakable, Indie's cable dreams hang by a thread! Meanwhile, Marlon has a new ‘handler,’ Chandra, and she’s not taking any chances with her notoriously troublesome charge.
18 How to be Better than Chandra
1/1/09
Indie’s done with being second banana to her super-talented sister. For once, she’s going to outshine Chandra. But how? With Flamenco dancing lessons! But when things between the sisters get super-competitive, not everybody’s dancing to Indie’s tune. Meanwhile, Marlon’s mom enrolls him in a mentoring program so he can learn to be a man, and his mentor… is Dre!
19 How to Get out of Big, Big Trouble
1/1/09
Indie discovers she's grounded – but her folks won't tell her why! Indie needs to solve this mystery, but her parents are tough nuts to crack. Worse, a fact-finding mission under Mum and Dad's bed goes painfully awry, resulting in more grounding! How can she get out of the punishment spiral? Meanwhile, Dre lands the prize role in a local play. Unfortunately, another actor has his eye on the prize, too.
20 How to be a Leader
1/1/09
When Indie uses her connections to best her cousin in a race to be volleyball captain, things take an unexpected turn for the sunny, and Indie will be lucky if she and her team get out without getting burned. Meanwhile, Abi and Marlon are trapped in class with the world’s clumsiest shop teacher.
22 How to Bend the Rules
1/1/09
Indie wants to go with Aiden on a field trip to a local amusement park. But even after Indie follows all of her parents’ rules and acts like an angel to reach her dream, some devilish complications get in her way. Will she figure out which rules to bend and which ones to break? Meanwhile, Marlon is principal for the day and he has some big, BIG plans.
23 How to Fake Your Way Through a Freaky Formal
1/1/09
When Chandra twists her ankle, she needs someone to take her place at her high-school masquerade formal: Indie! But can she learn Chandra's high-heel wearing, soul-crushing ways in time? And can she fool Chandra's dreamy boyfriend, Raj? Meanwhile, Marlon has plans to kick Dre's butt at ping-pong – at the same time he has his first-ever date with Dotty. Can Marlon win the game without losing the girl?
24 How to Clean up at Standup
1/1/09
When Indie takes on Carlos Martinelli and his cruel jokes, it’s no laughing matter. And even Indie’s super-funny family can’t save her. Meanwhile, part of Marlon’s past has returned to haunt him, in the form of Health & Hygiene video star: Scrawny Donny.
25 How to Have a Movie Magic Vacation
1/1/09
When Indie discovers Aiden's family will be in Niagara Falls at the same time hers will be, the scheming – and singing – begins. But when Mum and Dad discover her plans to meet Aiden by the falls, the vacation falls apart. Can Indie and her pals muster the magic of a Bollywood musical in time to save the day, and her date? See Indie and her friends sing, dance, and laugh their way through this special musical episode.
26 How to Get Smooched
1/1/09
When Aiden invites Indie to a movie, it looks like a smooch is in her future! But when her friendships suffer as a result of her first kiss fever, technology comes to the rescue. Meanwhile, AJ fashions a robot waiter that looks just like Dre so that his friend can have the day off.

About this show

Your name is Indie (“Indira” to your parents), you’re 13 and your only job is to grow up. Sounds simple enough, but things get tricky when you’re trying to blend in at school but your traditional parents are pretty fond of their old-school values.

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