The Art of the Sucker Punch

Season 1Episode 330 minMay 10, 1999
The Art of the Sucker Punch
"The Art of the Sucker Punch" is the third episode of the first season of the American animated sitcom Home Movies, and the 3rd episode of the series overall. It originally aired on the UPN network on May 10, 1999. The episode concerns a confrontation between Brendon Small and local bully Shannon, after Brendon discovers Shannon has been physically harassing his friends Jason. Brendon decides to record his preparation for the fight, as well as the fight itself, in order to create a documentary. "The Art of the Sucker Punch" was written using "retroscripting," where each cast member completely improvised their lines, though certain script material was provided by co-creator and episode director Loren Bouchard. The episode was based on an experience co-creator and lead voice actor Brendon Small had at his school in his childhood with a bully. Comedian Emo Philips guest starred in the episode as Shannon. In its original broadcast, "The Art of the Sucker Punch" received a 1.0/2 Nielsen Rating, continuing a streak of low ratings the series had been receiving since the pilot episode. Despite very low ratings, the episode received generally positive reviews, with multiple commentators noting its portrayal of relatable life problems.
The Art of the Sucker Punch has aired on May 10, 1999 at 11:00 AM
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