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* BittersweetEnding: Fi's character arc, which functionally ends with the Season 3 premiere "Lightning Rod": [[spoiler: She stops trying to contact her father's spirit and goes off to live a more normal life with her relatives. But her ring's inscription transfers to Annie, implying that she is inheriting her mantle. And while she never found out how he died or what the evil spirits wanted with him, Fi at least had a chance to say goodbye to her father and achieve some closure in the previous episode, "Twin".]]

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* BittersweetEnding: Fi's character arc, which functionally ends with the Season 3 premiere "Lightning Rod": [[spoiler: She [[spoiler:She stops trying to contact her father's spirit and goes off to live a more normal life with her relatives. But her ring's inscription transfers to Annie, implying that she is inheriting her mantle. And while she never found out how he died or what the evil spirits wanted with him, Fi at least had a chance to say goodbye to her father and achieve some closure in the previous episode, "Twin".]]



* ChekhovsSkill: In "Boo", we learn that Carey is good at applying stage makeup, thanks to his father's time with KISS. [[spoiler: This is what saves the main characters from being carried off by the walking dead at the end of the episode.]]

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* ChekhovsSkill: In "Boo", we learn that Carey is good at applying stage makeup, thanks to his father's time with KISS. [[spoiler: This [[spoiler:This is what saves the main characters from being carried off by the walking dead at the end of the episode.]]



** Mr. [=DiFranco=] in "James Garr." He's dying of cancer but he's still friendly and kind, and helps entertain Carey with magic tricks while he's stuck in the hospital. [[spoiler: This is part of why James chooses to help [=DiFranco=] and let him take his body at the episode's end.]]

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** Mr. [=DiFranco=] in "James Garr." He's dying of cancer but he's still friendly and kind, and helps entertain Carey with magic tricks while he's stuck in the hospital. [[spoiler: This [[spoiler:This is part of why James chooses to help [=DiFranco=] and let him take his body at the episode's end.]]



** In "Angel", the mysterious man in dark clothes who causes the bus to crash and keeps haunting Fi [[spoiler: is actually an Angel of Death and trying to tell her how to save Gabe.]]
** The ghost in "Grave Mistake" [[spoiler: is trying to tell his wife she's already dead so she can join him in the afterlife.]]

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** In "Angel", the mysterious man in dark clothes who causes the bus to crash and keeps haunting Fi [[spoiler: is [[spoiler:is actually an Angel of Death and trying to tell her how to save Gabe.]]
** The ghost in "Grave Mistake" [[spoiler: is [[spoiler:is trying to tell his wife she's already dead so she can join him in the afterlife.]]



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* VillainDecay: In his first two appearances, Bricriu is a genuine threat who comes close to hurting Fi's family. In his final appearance, [[spoiler: he gets trapped in Fi's computer and she defeats him by...saving him to a disk.]]

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* VillainDecay: In his first two appearances, Bricriu is a genuine threat who comes close to hurting Fi's family. In his final appearance, [[spoiler: he [[spoiler:he gets trapped in Fi's computer and she defeats him by...saving him to a disk.]]
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* SuppressedMammaries: Averted - No attempt was made to hide Cara Delizia's rather ample bust. Thankfully, attention was not drawn to it, either.


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* TeensAreShort: Fi is noticeably shorter than than Jack, Clu and Carey (not even coming up to Clu's shoulders and barely as tall as Carey's chest). Some younger guest characters are about her height.
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The show is notorious for languishing for numerous years [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes without any sort of home media release]], despite having a cult following and a decently strong fandom. Thankfully, after almost '''16 years''' of being in limbo, it was announced in 2019 it would be on Disney's streaming service Creator/DisneyPlus.

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The show is notorious for languishing for numerous years [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes without any sort of home media release]], despite having a cult following and a decently strong fandom. Thankfully, after almost '''16 years''' of being in limbo, it was announced in 2019 that it would be on Disney's streaming service Creator/DisneyPlus.



* BadassNormal: Fi a teenage girl who regularly squares off against ghosts, demons, fae, and monsters with nothing but her brains and sheer AUDACITY, and always comes out on top. Overlaps a bit with BadassBookworm considering how many of her successes come from research and knowledge.

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* BadassNormal: Fi is a teenage girl who regularly squares off against ghosts, demons, fae, and monsters with nothing but her brains and sheer AUDACITY, and always comes out on top. Overlaps a bit with BadassBookworm considering how many of her successes come from research and knowledge.
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** Clu often comes across as TheDitz and a DumbassTeenageSon, especially in the first season, but he's also more willing to believe Fi and help with her investigations. In "Singularity", he suggests using Fi's camera to track the lost baseball and helps her find the time warp, and in "Drive" he helps her figure out where their sentient car is trying to go. In Season 3 he learn he's majoring in philosophy in college, leading him to spout many an IceCreamKoan.

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** Clu often comes across as TheDitz and a DumbassTeenageSon, especially in the first season, but he's also more willing to believe Fi and help with her investigations. In "Singularity", he suggests using Fi's camera to track the lost baseball and helps her find the time warp, and in "Drive" he helps her figure out where their sentient car is trying to go. In Season 3 he learn he's starts majoring in philosophy in college, leading him to spout many an IceCreamKoan.

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* DarkerAndEdgier: Season 2. While it was still pretty dark compared to other Disney Channel shows, Season 1's episodes mostly had either NoAntagonist or a well-intentioned AntiVillain, and the stakes were relatively low. After the introduction of Bricriu in the Season 1 finale, Season 2 features much darker stories, including the ongoing MythArc about the Phillips family coping with Rick's loss as well as the evil spirits chasing after his soul. Of particular note are episodes like "Fall," a look at a traumatic event from Ned's past with very little ComicRelief, and "Strange Geometry," which sports some of the series' creepiest visuals and an emotional conflict between Molly and Fi. Even the occasional BreatherEpisode in this season usually has something disturbing in it. Completely reversed with Season 3, though.

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* DarkerAndEdgier: Season 2. While it was still pretty dark compared to other Disney Channel shows, Season 1's episodes mostly had either NoAntagonist or a well-intentioned AntiVillain, and the stakes were usually relatively low. After the introduction of Bricriu in the Season 1 finale, Season 2 features much darker stories, including the ongoing MythArc about the Phillips family coping with Rick's loss as well as and the evil spirits chasing after his soul. coming for them. Of particular note are episodes like "Fall," a look at a traumatic event from Ned's past with very little ComicRelief, few comedic moments, and "Strange Geometry," which sports some of the series' creepiest visuals and an emotional conflict between Molly and Fi. Even the occasional BreatherEpisode in this season usually has something disturbing in it. Completely reversed with Season 3, though.


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* WhamEpisode: The episodes that delve into Rick's death and its impact on Fi tend to be this:
** "Will-o-the-Wisp" introduces Bricriu and puts Jack and Fi in serious danger for the first time.
** "Strange Geometry" features a big revelation about Rick's character and leads to a temporary rift between Fi and Molly.
** "Destiny" has the return of Bricriu, some hints at the evil spirits threatening Fi's family, and another important reveal about Rick, this time pertaining to his death.
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* SignificantWardrobeShift: Most of the main cast gets hit with this in Season 3, wearing brighter, more colorful clothes to reflect the LighterAndSofter tone of the show. Also seen in the colorful sets, especially the new Phillips house and the school Annie and Jack go to.
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* DarkerAndEdgier: Season 2. While it was still pretty dark compared to other Disney Channel shows, Season 1's episodes mostly had either NoAntagonist or a well-intentioned AntiVillain, and the stakes were relatively low. After the introduction of Bricriu in the Season 1 finale, Season 2 features much darker stories, including the ongoing MythArc about the Phillips family coping with Rick's loss as well as the evil spirits chasing after his soul. Of particular note are episodes like "Fall," a look at a traumatic event from Ned's past with very little ComicRelief, and "Strange Geometry," which sports some of the series' creepiest visuals and an emotional conflict between Molly and Fi. Even the occasional [Breather Episode BreatherEpisodes] in this season usually have something disturbing in them.

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* DarkerAndEdgier: Season 2. While it was still pretty dark compared to other Disney Channel shows, Season 1's episodes mostly had either NoAntagonist or a well-intentioned AntiVillain, and the stakes were relatively low. After the introduction of Bricriu in the Season 1 finale, Season 2 features much darker stories, including the ongoing MythArc about the Phillips family coping with Rick's loss as well as the evil spirits chasing after his soul. Of particular note are episodes like "Fall," a look at a traumatic event from Ned's past with very little ComicRelief, and "Strange Geometry," which sports some of the series' creepiest visuals and an emotional conflict between Molly and Fi. Even the occasional [Breather Episode BreatherEpisodes] BreatherEpisode in this season usually have has something disturbing in them.it. Completely reversed with Season 3, though.
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* DarkerAndEdgier: Season 2. While it was still pretty dark compared to other Disney Channel shows, Season 1's episodes mostly had either NoAntagonist or a well-intentioned AntiVillain, and the stakes were relatively low. After the introduction of Bricriu in the Season 1 finale, Season 2 features much darker stories, including the ongoing MythArc about the Phillips family coping with Rick's loss as well as the evil spirits chasing after his soul. Of particular note are episodes like "Fall," a look at a traumatic event from Ned's past with very little ComicRelief, and "Strange Geometry," which sports some of the series' creepiest visuals and an emotional conflict between Molly and Fi. Even the occasional [Breather Episode BreatherEpisodes]] in this season usually have something disturbing in them.

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* DarkerAndEdgier: Season 2. While it was still pretty dark compared to other Disney Channel shows, Season 1's episodes mostly had either NoAntagonist or a well-intentioned AntiVillain, and the stakes were relatively low. After the introduction of Bricriu in the Season 1 finale, Season 2 features much darker stories, including the ongoing MythArc about the Phillips family coping with Rick's loss as well as the evil spirits chasing after his soul. Of particular note are episodes like "Fall," a look at a traumatic event from Ned's past with very little ComicRelief, and "Strange Geometry," which sports some of the series' creepiest visuals and an emotional conflict between Molly and Fi. Even the occasional [Breather Episode BreatherEpisodes]] BreatherEpisodes] in this season usually have something disturbing in them.

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* ADayInTheLimelight: Ned is the primary focus of two episodes in the second season:

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* DarkerAndEdgier: Season 2. While it was still pretty dark compared to other Disney Channel shows, Season 1's episodes mostly had either NoAntagonist or a well-intentioned AntiVillain, and the stakes were relatively low. After the introduction of Bricriu in the Season 1 finale, Season 2 features much darker stories, including the ongoing MythArc about the Phillips family coping with Rick's loss as well as the evil spirits chasing after his soul. Of particular note are episodes like "Fall," a look at a traumatic event from Ned's past with very little ComicRelief, and "Strange Geometry," which sports some of the series' creepiest visuals and an emotional conflict between Molly and Fi. Even the occasional [Breather Episode BreatherEpisodes]] in this season usually have something disturbing in them.
* DarkIsNotEvil:
** In "Angel", the mysterious man in dark clothes who causes the bus to crash and keeps haunting Fi [[spoiler: is actually an Angel of Death and trying to tell her how to save Gabe.]]
** The ghost in "Grave Mistake" [[spoiler: is trying to tell his wife she's already dead so she can join him in the afterlife.]]
* ADayInTheLimelight: Ned is the primary focus of two episodes in the second season:episodes:



* DarkIsNotEvil: In "Angel", the mysterious man in black who causes the bus to crash and keeps haunting Fi [[spoiler: is actually an Angel of Death and trying to tell her how to save Gabe.]]



* HiddenDepths: Clu often comes across as TheDitz and a DumbassTeenageSon, especially in the first season, but he's also more willing to believe Fi and help with her investigations. In "Singularity", he suggests using Fi's camera to track the lost baseball and helps her find the time warp, and in "Drive" he helps her figure out where their sentient car is trying to go. In Season 3 we learn he's majoring in philosophy in college.

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* HiddenDepths: HiddenDepths:
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Clu often comes across as TheDitz and a DumbassTeenageSon, especially in the first season, but he's also more willing to believe Fi and help with her investigations. In "Singularity", he suggests using Fi's camera to track the lost baseball and helps her find the time warp, and in "Drive" he helps her figure out where their sentient car is trying to go. In Season 3 we he learn he's majoring in philosophy in college.college, leading him to spout many an IceCreamKoan.
** Jack is usually a DeadpanSnarker but he has a sensitive side, too. He sings to the baby in "Changeling" and actually gets him to go to sleep, and in Season 3 he takes up an interest in photography.


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* AVerySpecialEpisode: The plot of "Babble" is largely about dyslexia and has multiple scenes where characters explain what it is. Molly also reveals that she struggles with it.
* VillainDecay: In his first two appearances, Bricriu is a genuine threat who comes close to hurting Fi's family. In his final appearance, [[spoiler: he gets trapped in Fi's computer and she defeats him by...saving him to a disk.]]
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** Carey for Clu in the second season. He performs basically the same function as his younger brother but is arguably even dumber.

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** Carey for Clu in the second season. He performs basically the same function as his younger brother and inherits his BigEater and TheDitz characteristics but is arguably even dumber.
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** "Fall" is about Ned and a childhood friend of his facing a traumatic event from their childhood.

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** "Fall" is about Ned and a childhood friend of his facing a traumatic event from their childhood.past.

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