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"I know I'm just 11, but I like the stock market, classic literature, debate."
"But you're just a kid."
"Yes, I'm a kid, just not the type of kid you want me to be.
"

— Evan Huang and Louis Huang

Evan Huang (born Chih Fu Huang) is the younger brother of Eddie and Emery and the youngest child of Louis and Jessica. He is portrayed by Ian Chen.

Biography[]

Evan Huang is born in 1987. He is the last born child of the Huang family. Jessica initially only wanted two sons while Louis wanted more children; however, during a night of white wine, Evan was conceived. While Louis wanted a daughter named Emily, Jessica did not want any daughters, preferring to have only male children. Upon his birth, he was given the American name 'Evan' after Nurse Evans, who was present during his birth. Evan grew up in Chinatown, D.C. with the rest of his family.

History[]

Season 1[]

In 1995, his family moved to Orlando, Florida. Unlike the rest of his family, excluding Emery, Evan did very well at adapting to his new life in Orlando. On his first day of school, he made a lot of new friends and most notably befriended a kid named J.J. who he described as "a hilarious fat kid with him in his classroom." However, by the second day of school, Evan was sick with the flu because he ate some string cheese that J.J. gave him, as he was lactose intolerant.

Evan was soon forced to relocate from his room with Emery to the pantry, when the Chen family came to visit and his room was given to Grandma Chu.[1] Sometime later, in order to win their school's science fair, with the winner's class being given a pizza party, Evan builds a contraption that breaks down Dr. Pepper into its 23 individual flavors. Emery, who had built a volcano, gives up on the notion of winning, only for Evan to contract the chickenpox. With Evan being bedridden and unable to participate in the science fair, Emery believes that his volcano would cinch a victory.

Eddie on the other hand attempts to contract the virus from Evan in order to miss the science fair, thereby avoiding the need to submit a project. Evan is aware of Eddie's machinations and foils him at every turn, instead opting to pass on his virus to Emery to prevent Emery from winning. Evan is successful in his endeavors, and both he and Emery are kept home from school. After Eddie realizes that he had learned about the chickenpox while attempting to contract it, Emery and Evan use poster boards, glitter glue and markers to create a quick project for him to submit; while Eddie loses, he brings home a box of pizza for him and his brothers as a form of gratitude to them for helping him out and as consolation for missing out on their pizza parties.[2]

Evan, along with his brother Emery, were chosen to act in a school play. Jessica was soon called into Principal Thomas' office at Palms Elementary School to either volunteer after-school or donate money, with her choosing the former. She was then assigned to supervise the students during their rehearsal of their play, "The Sunflower Gang Goes to Yumland", designed to represent cultures equally and to not offend anyone. While Evan and Emery loved being in the play as it was fun, Jessica was against it, claiming that growing up, she wanted a Sparkle Time Beauty Horse for fun, a knock-off of "My Little Pony" that had a human face that burned you, but that her parents refused to get her one, instead imparting on her a strong work ethic. Jessica eventually rewrote the play, eliminating the other students except Emery, Evan, and the one child who played "Gumdrop", with the character becoming "Bumdrop". Jessica's new play sends the message that being or wanting to be an actor is a failed career path, while Evan and Emery's characters pursuing academic and medical interests in order to become successful. Evan and Emery no longer wish to participate in the play, instead preferring to study, much to Jessica's joy. However, Louis asks her if it would be so bad for the kids to have a strong work ethic and have fun, claiming that it wouldn't have been bad for her parents to get her a pony while also giving her a strong work ethic. Jessica then reverts the play back to its original format, much to the children's glee.[3]

Evan and Emery both bring home projects and assignments from school in hopes Jessica would pin them on the fridge, although she does not, with the brothers reminiscing how easy getting up on the fridge used to be. Meanwhile, Jessica urges Louis to purchase a membership for them at the North Orlando Country Club after the Huangs were invited, believing it to be an ultimate symbol of their success. While Louis is reluctant to spend that much money, Jessica urges him to give it a chance and he is eventually won over. However, when Marvin Ellis responds to the Huangs' statements of them being the first Asian-American members that he forgot they were Chinese, this upsets Jessica, who fears they are losing hold of their ethnic identity. Upon realizing that she eats chip-wichs, watches Melrose Place, makes macaroni-and-cheese dinners and allows shoes to be worn in the house, along with the fact that her children cannot speak or understand Mandarin, with Evan asking how to say "Can you say that in English?" in Mandarin; additionally, with Eddie's love for Jamaica, Jessica overhauls the entire family to be more culturally Chinese. She tells Louis to cancel the club membership, claiming that they cannot surround themselves by white people and attend country clubs if they are to maintain their cultural identity. This affects Eddie, who had chosen Jamaica as the country to represent for his school's "World Culture's Day" event, which Jessica forcing the principal to switch him to China. Jessica also dresses in a more Chinese manner at home and sends her sons to Chinese school in Tampa, two hours away, to learn Mandarin.

At Chinese school, Evan and Emery struggle to understand Mandarin, although they come to the understanding that whatever would impress their mother and get them on the fridge would happen here. Emery paints a Chinese village while Emery writes the Chinese word for "refrigerator" through calligraphy, although the boys decide to combine their projects into one. Later, Jessica laments that she likes the show and she likes making macaroni-and-cheese dinners and that she hates that she likes American culture, although Louis tells her that it is okay to like it and that they don't have to give up American culture to maintain their Chinese identity. Giving up, Jessica allows the children to revert to their original lifestyle. Eddie brings home the "F" he got on his school's "World Cultures Day" project. The boys believe Eddie's failure would boost their artwork, although Jessica, proud of Eddie's defense and pride over China, hangs his F on the fridge and verbally announces her pride in him. Shortly after, they all head to the country club, with Louis finally swapping out the family minivan's Washington, D.C. plates with Florida ones; custom ones that read "SO CHINEEZ", with a bumper sticker that claims Jessica is proud of her kid; having received it from their elementary school, Evan and Emery both believe their mother is proud of them before exclaiming at the other.[4]

Season 2[]

At the end of the school year, Evan writes about his family's tale after moving to Orlando in his classmates' yearbooks. Following the end of summer vacation, Evan announces that his last baby tooth is lose. He is dismayed when his mother gives him laced shoes instead of velcro, claiming that he is old enough now; he is further saddened when Emery mentions that laced shows and his last baby tooth would mean he is now joining the "big kid club", which Evan does not like, preferring to remain as the baby of the family. After heading to the Gator World resort, Evan asks his mother to carry him, although she refuses as he is old enough. He remains disappointed throughout the trip until the very end, where Jessica uses him in order to have the hotel waived their hidden fees; Jessica pulls out Evan's last baby tooth with her hands and has Evan tell the hotel staff that his tooth fell out after slipping in the pool where there were no lifeguards or posted signage. After getting the fees waived, Jessica thanks Evan, calling him her baby, much to his joy.[5]

In "Boy II Man", Evan is informed by Emery that Louis wants a daughter, causing the brothers to fear that they would have to give the room they share to their sister, which would lead to all the boys sharing one room, which would be Eddie's. Evan, who had taken power-walking with the neighborhood ladies, informed Deidre Sanderson about Louis' wishes, although she replied that it was most likely his "time of the month", referring to when the mortgage was due, and that when her husband Richard asked for a baby, she gave him a drill instead, citing his desire for a child was due to his hormones. Evan then presented Louis with a drill, adding a bow on top and claiming that he could drill his hormones away; however, Louis merely replied that the bow would look cute on a girl. Evan and Emery then bought their father a puppy, although they took it back when they overheard him state that he no longer wanted a daughter.[6]

After discovering that Evan's beloved Beanie babies, which he often played with, were worth a good amount of money, Eddie imagined Evan giving him permission to sell them in order to use the money to purchase the Hot Dogger, a home inflatable waterslide. However, when he was informed that his toys were sold to finance the waterslide, Evan became visibly upset, informing Eddie that the Beanie babies were friends to him. Eddie, who shortly after received a signed shoe from Shaquille O'Neal, sold the autographed shoe to buy back Evan's Beanie boys, much to his delight.[7]

Shortly after, Evan attended the local Homeowners Association meeting, where he discovered that their neighborhood was considered a dead street and that Halloween festivities usually happened a few blocks over where Disney Imagineers lived. However, Louis wished to have Halloween celebrated on their street and asked Evan if he could have him speak at the next meeting despite him not being on the agenda; Evan was flabbergasted as the meeting was later that very same day, but managed to have Louis speak his piece, having Alice's comment on Louis' speech as a form of nepotism stricken from the official record. On Halloween night, Evan was confined to a dolly, wheeled around by Emery as the pair were dressed up in a collaborative Silence of the Lambs costume, and joined Eddie and his friends for trick-or-treating. The group was then enlisted by Louis to defend Jessica's investment property from a group of heckling teenage boys, after which Evan was left there alone; as he was unable to move by himself, he stated that he now understood how his grandmother felt. The week after, Evan was shocked when he discovered his father would be on Good Morning Orlando, a local talk show, citing that he was fans of Gus and Mey-Mey, the hosts. However, after watching the program where Louis did celebrity impressions on-air, Evan told his father that he was hurt since he was the one who taught his father the Donald Duck impression, and watching Louis perform it on television, stated that his father had stolen his impression.[8]

On November 10, 1995, Emery and Evan woke up in the morning to give Eddie a birthday present. However, walking into the kitchen and beginning to sing "Happy birthday", they stopped abruptly when they realized there were no birthday celebrations. Jessica explained that Eddie chose to forego a party this year, prompting Emery to ask why they weren't notified, and Jessica replies that parents don't have to tell their children things and that she also forgot to tell them. Emery tells Evan that the reason their parents didn't tell them is because they forget about them due to their good behaviors, instead focusing their attention on Eddie.

Preparing to be bad, Evan and Emery go to the movie theater to see the PG-13 Ace Venture: When Nature Calls, as they are both under 13, although their parents do not care. Evan and Emery then untuck their shirts and mess up their hair respectively before eating Nutella with their fingers, dumping food and toys on the ground and leaving the fridge door wide open for their parents to see, with Evan even changing an 'A' he got on a test to an 'A-'. When Jessica walks in, Evan even calls her by her first name, although she and Louis don't notice them. As Louis and Jessica focus their attention once more on Eddie, who has gone out for a sleepover, Emery and Evan decide to pack their bags and leave the house for good. After Louis and Jessica go to Honey's house, the two brothers walk outside the house with their suitcases, although they get spooked and return home. They go downstairs in the early hours of the next morning and see that Eddie, Louis and Jessica are eating birthday noodles, despite Eddie's birthday having passed. Jessica punishes the two by grounding them for being up so late, much to their joy, although she tells them to join the family in eating their noodles before going to bed and being grounded.[9]

Evan was soon informed by Louis that their family would be hosting Thanksgiving this year. Emery and Evan were tasked with handling the table decorations, with Evan wishing for a "polar bear pilgrim" theme, to which Emery responded that they had an arm wrestling competition to decide the theme and as he won, they would be going with his "harvest hoedown" theme. Evan attempted to add an acorn to Emery's theme, claiming that it added a rustic quality, although Emery refused to accept it. Evan was then surprised to find the overalls he put on the potato gourds missing, and was angry to find out that Honey had taken them off and put them on her wine bottles instead. As she walked away, Evan hissed at Emery to take them off the wine bottles and put them back "on the damn gourds". Later during dinner, the two witnessed Honey take off more decorations and use them as finger puppets, much to his ire.[10]

As the Christmas season rolled around, Evan was informed by his mother that Santa was a scientist who attended Princeton and loved his mother, who used his degree to build his sleigh which he then patented, using the money from said patent to make all the toys as said toys would not be cheap. Knowing that Evan would then ask Santa math and science questions, Louis and Jessica ask Marvin to be Santa, although Mitch shows up dressed as Santa as well, which confuses Evan. Jessica then "tells him the truth"; that the real Santa is Chinese and that the white Santas are so that he could present a "white face", which Louis explains is what he did when he hired Mitch to be the white face of Cattleman's. Evan believes this, but during a school concert, he disagrees with The Pancultural Seasonal Entity and espouses Santa's importance to the holiday, although his exclamations that Santa is Chinese cause various parents to disagree with him, which confuses him even more.

As a result, Jessica dresses up as Santa and approaches him, notifying him that the real Santa is a Chinese woman named lao ban Santa, lao ban being Mandarin for boss. She hides Christmas gifts in the house, telling Evan that she visits homes and hides the gifts on the 23rd while the white Santas visit homes on the 24th to place the gifts under the tree. "Lao ban Santa" then tells him that he is a special soul, one who believes in magic but has a scientific mind, and asks him not to reveal her existence to anyone, especially Eddie and Emery. Evan, content, goes back to his room, but begins to suspect that lao ban Santa is Jessica. He then creeps into Jessica's room to see if she is still there, but upon seeing her sleeping, believes she could not be lao ban Santa, unaware that Jessica is still dressed up. The next morning, Emery asks Evan how the presents from Santa are, and Evan attempts to go through with the "cover story" of Santa being a man who delivered the presents on the 24th, much to Eddie and Emery's amusement.[11]

Evan and his family prepared to fly back to Washington, D.C. for Chinese New Year, with Emery being excited to received red envelopes full of money, wanting to buy a "Snoopy Sno-Cone" machine. As he and Emery packed, Eddie entered their room and informed them that he would not have enough even if he received money from every adult, and offered to trade them a broken toy in exchange for three envelopes from each of them, although they refused. However, after getting to the airport, the boys discovered that their flight was in fact yesterday; to make matters worse, Louis notified them that the only red pockets they would receive would be from their parents and their grandmother, and since their parents only wrote messages on the envelope, their grandmother was their only hope for money. They attempted to be nice and sympathetic to Grandma Huang, although she informed them that she would not be giving them any envelopes.

Evan then accompanied his family to the Asian-American Association of Orlando, only to find out that it contained no Chinese members and mainly consisted of Caucasian people who had no idea what Chinese New Year truly was. Shortly after, he and the rest of the family went to Cattleman's for dinner, where they were surprised by a makeshift Chinese New Year celebration. Marvin gave Evan and his brothers red envelopes, which excited them briefly until they discovered there was no money inside, as Louis had told Marvin that the envelopes were just to have a message on them. However, after dinner, Grandma Huang presented each of the boys with a hundred dollars each.[12]

Evan spent Valentine's Day 1996 at Marvin and Honey's house, as they had offered to take Evan and Emery for the night in order to allow Louis and Jessica to have a night to themselves. Marvin asked the boys if they wanted to play "Dare or Dare", and Evan dared Marvin to tell him a secret that even Honey did not know. Marvin revealed that he had a wife before Honey, which Evan immediately rebuffed, citing that everyone knew about Nicole's mother being his first wife, although Marvin elaborates that even before that, he was married to a woman named Lucinda. Marvin tells Evan that whatever is spoken in the room stays in the room, and Evan agrees, although he instantly informs Honey of the secret when she walks in with sandwiches. Evan explains that Marvin had said to keep it in the room and that Honey was now in the room, and as he headed back home to find Emery, took a sandwich from Honey and thanked her, referring to her as "number three."

As they walked home, Evan apologized to Marvin for potentially getting him in trouble, although Marvin replied that real men forgave each other and that they had a bigger problem on their hands – finding Emery, who was actually back in his room at home. The next day, Marvin came over to the Huang house and asked to have Evan and Emery again, with Evan correctly deducing that Marvin wanting to use them as shields against Honey's anger. Evan then disclosed Marvin's first marriage to a curious Louis, and as Marvin asked him why he would reveal such a thing as they were not in the room anymore, Evan merely apologized, and was instantly forgiven by Marvin.[13]

After their father purchased a computer and added Internet access, Evan searched up Cattleman's Ranch Steakhouse and a review it was given by the website "Phil's Phaves", with Emery pointing out that Cattleman's had been given a B-minus. As Evan was well-versed in using a computer and navigating the Internet, he contacted the webmaster of the site and left him a message on Louis' behalf. Evan attempted to practice his keyboarding at night, only to witness his parents watched the idle screen's page count. Evan informed them that they would have to refresh the page to see the updated view count and that they would have to check their inbox to view any electronic mail. After his parents discovered that Phil was none other than Phillip Goldstein, Jessica notified him that she would be extending his bedtime and instructed him to create a website on her behalf: PhillipGoldsteinHasBadOpinions.com; while Evan was initially hesitant to do so, being aware that it would be mean to Phillip, he relented and did so anyways. Shortly after, he prepared himself a snack and a drink and prepared to use the computer only to find it missing, and his parents informed him that they had stored the computer away for the time being; as they walked away, Evan declared that he had reportedly applied to the University of Phoenix to study medicine and therefore needed the computer.[14]

Evan returns home after school notifying his mother that the school made them take career aptitude tests and that he had gotten "surgeon general". The boys then get invited to watch "Asian Super Bowl" by Louis, which are actually Michael Chang's tennis matches, although Evan calls tennis boring, prompting his father to dismiss him. Since Eddie, Emery and Evan were given the same backpacks for school as Jessica had gotten four of them for the price of one, Evan and Eddie actually took the other's bag, with Evan wondering if he had been given remedial homework by mistake. Eddie, who had accidentally taken Evan's bag, noticed a letter indicating Evan to "Get me my Pogs or else". Eddie then confronted Evan, who told him that he was picked on by another kid for his Pogs, and Eddie told him to stand up tall and make an intimidating face.

After Louis and Jessica were told by Billie Jean King that Emery had innate tennis talent, they decided that Emery needed his own room without distractions and had Emery swap with Eddie, forcing Eddie to bunk with Evan. Evan informed Eddie that according to his BMA (Bunk Mate Agreement), Eddie had to comply by three rules: one, he could not rearrange the star stickers on the ceiling as they were set to match the equinox; two, Eddie must help Evan get out of his clothes if he got stuck, and after Eddie makes an The Odd Couple reference, cites that the third rule is that Eddie could only make references Evan would get. Eddie then changes topics and asks him how his problem at school went, and Evan replies that Eddie's suggestion did not work since the kid was a fifth-grader who was aware of the tactic. Eddie then proclaims that only he gets to pick on Evan and declares that it was time he regulated the issue. Eddie rallies his friends Dave, Walter, Trent, and Brian and the group head to Evan's elementary school, where they witness Evan being bullied by a kid in a hoodie. Eddie approaches the kid and wheels them around to confront them, only to be shocked that Evan is being harassed by a girl. The girl, Stacey, explains that they had been playing Pogs and that Evan owes her, and Eddie discovers that Evan has been gambling through Pogs and owes a debt.

Returning home, Eddie asks Evan what he sees in Pogs, and Evan replies that he relished the thrill and excitement of risk, although he acknowledges that he has gone too far. However, Evan's solution to this is to steal money from Jessica's purse after she gets sleepy after Mexican food, shocking and impressing Eddie, who declares that Evan is not a nerd but a lowercase "g". Eddie then formulates a plan, and has Stacey come over to their house. He notifies Stacey that if she wins, Evan owes her double, but that if they win, Evan's debt is cleared, with Grandma Huang playing in Evan's stead, as Eddie claims she is the best gambler of the family. Grandma Huang wins, although Eddie has to drag Evan away as Evan attempts to play more rounds. Eddie then presented Evan with a guide on how to be a stockbroker, informing his younger brother that if he wanted to gamble, he should do it with other people's money. After Emery's tennis career comes to an abrupt end, he informs Eddie and Evan that they are to switch rooms again, although Eddie asks to share one last night with Evan. Evan then exclaims out loud as he notices that Eddie has changed the star stickers on the ceiling, which now read "Wu-Tang".[15]

After school, Evan watched DuckTales with his brothers, and the trio discuss how they would fare surviving on a deserted island and who would eat who. The three were elated when Louis returned home, telling them jokes, pulling off a dance move, and presenting them with chocolate cake they could eat in their rooms. After Louis breaks his knee that night, Louis is forced to stay at home. In order to entertain them, he allows the three boys to draw on his cast and even cut it off for fun, prompting them all to go to the hospital so that Louis can get a new cast. Wanting to be the fun dad, Louis gives his sons $50 to buy snacks from the vending machines; as they return, Louis tells them that he isn't really a fun dad and that he can't always entertain them as they like, only for Evan and his brothers to confess that his entertainment can sometimes be overbearing and that all he needs to do is be present and spend time with them, and that they were content with simply hanging out with him eating snacks.[16]

Evan was ecstatic about attending his friend J.J.'s birthday party, although his invite was revoked after Jessica got into an argument with Helen, J.J.'s mother. Not wanting their disagreements to affect Evan, Jessica brings him to the birthday party anyways; however, Helen points out that the reason she rescinded Evan's invite was because Evan was bossy and ordered her son around, with Evan berating J.J. for having pirate LEGO at a construction site and ordering him to tear it down and start again; in addition to making J.J. change his clothes, Evan also had a habit of criticizing J.J.'s drawings. Jessica later approached Evan and told him that she understood why he was bossy, admitting that he was emulating her and stating that it was because he worshiped her. However, Evan corrected her, telling Jessica that he did not worship her but that the reason he treated J.J. as such was because he was the only one who listened to him, and cited prior examples of when his family would shut down his ideas or just ignore him. In order to make amends, Jessica allowed Evan to choose what they drank for dinner that night (earlier Evan had wanted juice only for Jessica to claim that all they would drink is water), although Jessica had none of the beverages Evan wanted. When returning to school, J.J. presented Evan with another drawing he made, expecting criticism, only to be surprised when Evan complimented the drawing and told him he didn't have to change a thing.[17]

Evan was soon sent from school as he had contracted lice, most likely from Eddie. Eddie and Evan were then placed outside, where Eddie espoused that life was quite good and that they could miss school, although Evan replied that it was like Eddie didn't know him at all. Jessica and Louis then applied lice-treating shampoo on their scalps, which cured Evan, although Eddie continued to have lice as he washed the shampoo off so he could keep skipping school.[18]

Evan dressed up to attend a HOA meeting where they were to vote on whether Lisa, one of the neighborhood women, could have a cow mailbox. While Evan was a fan of the mailbox, Deidre voted against it simply because she didn't like it. Not liking that Deidre placed her own self-interests above the rules and by-laws of the HOA, Evan conspired with Honey behind the scenes to have Deidre removed from the HOA, which occurred when Honey and Jessica exposed the fact that Deidre had an herb garden in her backyard, which was against HOA by-laws and punishable by expulsion from the HOA; additionally, with Deidre's removal, the cow mailbox had been approved, along with Jessica's above-ground pool.

However, their secret partnership was exposed when Deidre, glancing at an HOA by-law, noticed the grandfather clause that allowed herb garden planted before August 1988 exempted from the rule, as hers had been planted in 1987. Evan was then confronted by Jessica, who realized Evan, being a strict by-laws follower, would have been aware of this. Evan initially flees but returns to hug Honey and Jessica when they make up, telling his mother it was all Honey's idea. At the next HOA meeting where Deidre was reinstated, Evan apologized to her and asked if they could keep the pool, to which Deidre refused. Evan then asked if Lisa could at least keep the cow mailbox, and Deidre relented. Evan then left with a smirk on his face, with Marvin later realizing Evan did all of this just so that the cow mailbox would be allowed in the neighborhood.[19]

After the Huang's toaster breaks, Louis and Jessica decide that one of their sons would be opening a bank account in order to receive a free toaster. Evan then goes to his room and reveals a substantial amount of cash savings, and his parents decide that Evan would be the one opening an account. Evan initially decides to use his American name on his banking account instead of Chih Fu, his Chinese name, but becomes conflicted when his parents reveal the name Evan was given to him at random and that he was named after Nurse Evans, a nurse present during his birth. Jessica and Louis then share the tale of how they picked their American names and Eddie spins a tale on how he would adopt a street name after he became successful, and Evan goes to the bathroom to wash his face. In the bathroom, he speaks with his grandmother, who tells him that the name doesn't matter much. Evan then goes back to the teller's desk and declares that he has picked a name. The family then return home with the new toaster, although Eddie almost immediately drops it on the floor, shattering it into pieces. Rather than open a new account for one of the other boys, Evan decides to write his parents a check so they could just buy a new toaster.[20]

Louis and Eddie play a game at the kitchen table, with Louis proclaiming that he loves spending time with him, although he immediately drops the ruse and cites it to be boring when Evan and Emery locate the television remote. As Louis pays the two for finding the remote, Eddie asks Louis to buy him a watch, which Louis refuses to do so believing Eddie would use it temporarily and discard it. In order to give Eddie a chance to prove his worth, Louis gives his own watch to Eddie to see if he could take care of it for a week. Eddie does so, but takes it off and leaves it on his bed before taking a shower. Seeing the watch on the bed, Louis believes Eddie has just left it out and takes it back, only to lose it himself. Louis and Eddie each enlist the "Huang Boys" (Evan and Emery) to find the watch, and Eddie wakes up at the end of the week to find the watch on his night table. As he walks into the living room, Evan and Emery come in with the identical watch and claim they have found it, and then Jenny herself also wheels into the room with the same watch in hand. It is revealed that Jenny, not liking the fact that Louis had taken the watch from Eddie, took the watch from him; believing he had lost it, Louis purchased a replacement watch and left it in Eddie's room, while Evan and Emery used their own money to buy the same watch to 'solve the case' as they had never failed to solve one before.[21]

Evan gets into a staring contest with Eddie before going to school, failing to eat his cereal properly. Jessica then puts a hand towel on Evan's head to end the game, with Evan proclaiming that they tied. Later that day, when searching for VHS rental tapes, Louis finds a framed photo of Jessica underneath Evan's pillow; disturbed, he places it back.[22] Evan, along with his siblings, are allowed to bring one person with them to an all-you-can-eat chicken dinner at Cattleman's Ranch, with Evan initially planning to bring J.J. However, after Louis says J.J. isn't allowed to come, Evan asks his mother to be his date instead, and she agrees, privately telling Louis that it meant having one less mouth to feed. While planning what outfit to wear, Grandma Jenny Huang tells him that his mother has already seen all of his outfits and that he should wear a suit, although he explains he doesn't have one. He is then outfitted by Jenny, who attempts to make him a suit. He is present at Emery's graduation ceremony, where he proclaims he is famous when Emery mentions his name, and attends the dinner in his new suit, holding his hand out for his mother, whom he refers to as M'Mommy (a mixture of m'lady and mommy).[23]

As the summer vacation began, Evan and Emery were watching educational television with Eddie wished to use the television, wanting to watch Chris Rock's Bring the Pain special on HBO. HBO had a free preview running that weekend and Eddie attempted to take advantage of it, although Evan and Emery's scuffle with Eddie led to Louis breaking up their right, declaring that as brothers they shouldn't fight; at that moment, Jessica notified Louis that his brother Gene Huang had called, whom Louis had had a fight with. Evan then told Jessica that it was Rated R and Jessica then replied that Eddie could not watch it, claiming that she had heard about the special on the Nightly News and believed it would instigate a race riot.

Knowing that Eddie would try and tape the special, Evan and Emery wished to honor Jessica's edict of not allowing Eddie to watch the show by taping over his special with their own pre-recorded video made with Louis' camcorder. Around the same time, Louis' brother Gene came to visit, inviting them to his wedding back in Taiwan and taking them out to a restaurant. After witnessing Louis and Gene fight, Eddie entered Evan and Emery's bedroom and told them he didn't want to end up like them, and that while Jessica had divided them, he wanted to watch the special with his brothers. The three brothers then stayed up at night to secretly watch Bring the Pain in the living room. However, Louis came into the living room and revealed that Gene had left to Taiwan and had taken Grandma Huang with him, and had also disinvited them from the wedding. As a result, Louis declared that they were all going to Taiwan.[24]

Season 3[]

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Evan brought vitamins and Cinnamon Toast Crunch with him to Taiwan, informing his family that he had went to their local AAA and had received a brochure on tips for tourists in Taiwan. This prompted Jessica to state that they weren't tourists and that Taiwan was their home, to which Evan replied that they had never even visited Taiwan before. While attending the night market, Evan wished to purchase a pencil case, although he was unable to get it due to Jessica's attempts at using negotiating tactics. While he accepted that it had failed, he was shocked when Jessica purchased basketball shoes for Eddie.

Evan got along well with his cousin Wei, who had adopted the name Hennessy, and was overjoyed when he discovered that school was year-round in Taiwan. Evan decided to attend school with Hennessy, but after witnessing the teacher slap Hennessy despite him getting the correct answer, immediately proclaimed that he was an American citizen and wished to be taken to the embassy. Returning back to their place of residence, Evan attempted to usher his family to head to the airport early so that they could return home.[25]

Evan was upset and moody at the thought that he was attending school without Emery for the first time, as Emery had moved on to middle school. While on the school bus in the morning, a boy named Zack attempted to sit with him, although Evan refused, claiming that the seat belonged to Emery. After school, Zack wished to sit with him again, citing that Evan reminded him of his Chinese friend from Indiana, although Evan once again refused to sit with Zack. Returning home, Evan saw that Emery was miserable after his first day of middle school, prompting him to take a seat and telling Emery to tell him everything.

After listening to Emery talk about his day, Evan went outside to see Eddie, who was playing basketball, and ruined his shot. Evan then berated Eddie for his actions, stating that Emery had spent just a single day with Eddie and that Eddie had broken Emery's spirit. Evan's words had a profound effect on Eddie, who worked to remedy the situation. The next day, Evan asked Zack if he could sit with him, adding that while Emery wasn't with him at school, he would be at home. Evan then placed a memorial for Emery on their former seat, although this prompted a girl named Sharlene to freak out, as she believed the memorial meant Emery was dead. Evan then informed Zack that Sharlene was a "real pill".[26]

Evan and Emery began to work on Halloween costumes, with Emery dressing up as Dr. Alan Grant from Jurassic Park while Evan was meant to be dressed up as Barney the Dinosaur to complement Evan's costume, as Dr. Grant was a paleontologist. However, Evan did not wish to be Barney, which led to Emery updating their costumes to Indiana Jones and Short Round respectively. Evan became upset at the fact that he always had to be Emery's sidekick when it came to Halloween costumes, and a result Emery decided to let Evan pick their Halloween costumes. Evan dressed up as Lance Ito, the presiding judge from the O. J. Simpson murder case, with Emery slated to be dressed as Kato Kaelin, one of the witnesses. Emery did not like the costume, causing the brothers to decide to not wear collaborative costumes and instead have independent costumes, with Evan as Lance Ito and Emery as Indiana Jones.

Their plans to go trick-or-treating were ruined when they had lost time trying to find a costume and lost the remainder of the time heading to the police station to pick up Eddie, who had been at Nicole Ellis' house without adult supervision. Realizing how much Halloween meant to her family, Jessica decided to take them trick-or-treating on November 1st, waking them up using a fan to waft the smell off a history book. However, Evan decided to dress up as Short Round while Emery dressed as Barney, much to the other's surprise. The two had wanted to collaborate with the other, regardless of who was the "sidekick" or not, and the two hugged it out. Since the houses had stopped giving out candy, the family were instead invited into Honey's house.[27]

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World Cup Watching

The families assemble to watch the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup

The Huangs, along with Marvin and Honey, have gathered around the television to watch the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup. Honey is feeding Maria while Marvin groans about the game. Honey has also given birth to her second child, a daughter named Liza, who sleeps. Louis announces that while he would forget about the game in 24 hours, this is his current focus, with him, Eddie, and Evan wearing USA jerseys to support their country while Jessica wears a jersey representing China. Emery, unable to choose whether to represent his native ancestral home or his country, wears half of both jerseys. The game concludes 45 minutes after going into overtime when Brandi Chastain successfully shoots a penalty goal against China, granting the United States team the victory. However, when Chastain gets on his knees and rips off her jersey in victory, the sight of her in her sports bra causes Evan to gain an erection, forcing him to flee from the room immediately.

Evan, Jessica & Honey

Evan having breakfast in the kitchen

The next day, Evan is eating breakfast on the kitchen counter when Louis walks in with a copy of Orlando Tribune, with the headlines discussing the US World Cup victory and with a photo of Chastain in her sports bra. The picture arouses Evan once more, who flees from the kitchen. Louis observes Evan's unusual mannerism, and Eddie realizes what has transpired, informing Louis, Honey and Jessica that Evan has received the first case of the "tingles." He then clarifies to the confused adults that he is referring to an erection, prompting Honey to excuse herself and leave the house while Louis decides it's time to give Evan "The Talk." Jessica bids him luck, citing that everything waist-down with their sons was his responsibility.

Evan Huang (6x1)

Evan with his Beanie babies

Louis enters Evan's room to talk to him, but finds himself unable to discuss "The Talk" when he sees Evan, sitting on his bed with his Beanie Babies, referring to him as "Papa" and blinking earnestly up at him. He relays his failure to Eddie, who assertively declares that he would fare better, but finds himself in the same situation as Louis, deeming Evan and his toys too adorable and innocent. Louis and Eddie regroup on the couch, lamenting in their failure. Eddie suggests that perhaps the two should team up and deliver "The Talk" together; while Louis agrees, the two still find themselves unable to discuss the matter with Evan, prompting them to go out for burgers, citing that they cannot do it without an empty stomach, and decide that they should spend the rest of the night watching movies.

As Louis and Eddie are getting advice from Jenny, Evan enters her room asking if he can store his Beanie Babies in her room as he wishes to have privacy in his room. Eddie and Louis immediately yell at the other to give him "The Talk", prompting Jenny to reply that she would do it, much to the loud opposition of Eddie and Louis. Jenny then informs Evan that Eddie and Louis wish to talk to him, but tell them not to do it in her room, citing that she has already had too much "family time" for the day. Louis and Eddie successfully manage to give Evan "The Talk" in his room, only for Evan to reveal that he already knows everything they told him. He explains that upon receiving "a tingle" he went to the library to study up on the changes happening to his body, and discloses that while Eddie is a year away from reaching his sexual peak, Louis had reached an age where his genitals would begin to fail. Louis tells Evan that Evan can always come to both of them if he needs to, and Evan, agreeing, responds that alternatively they could speak with him as well.

Evan then attempts to give his Beanie babies "The Talk", but instead outsources the task to Jenny, who asks him to leave the room. As he does so, she decides to explain "first base" to the toys by throwing one on the floor and spilling liquids on it.[28]

Eddie, Evan, Emery, Louis & Jenny

Evan listens to Eddie's prediction about Y2K

At home, Eddie is regaling tales to his family, imagining the Y2K situation to be similar to the movie The Matrix, placing himself as Neo and Louis as Morpheus. Louis states that Y2K would not be like that, while Emery believes that the world truly may end as a result of the Millennium Bug. As a result, Eddie states that they should do as much as possible during summer vacation as it may be the last summer of their lives. However, his plans are dashed by Jessica, who enters the room with a stack of PSAT books and tells Eddie that he will study them alongside her in preparation for college.

Evan and Emery

Evan and Emery discussing preparing for Y2K

Evan and Jenny then begin watching Twins in the living room, Evan watching it for Arnold Schwarzenegger, as he is going into politics and Jenny watching it because she is attracted to Danny DeVito. Emery chastises them for watching television when the threat of Y2K looms on the horizon, suggesting that they should purchase supplies and rations to bargain with other survivors. Evan replies that they would need cash in order to do so, spurring Emery to suggest that they get summer jobs. Evan agrees, citing that they could be organized while the rest of society becomes chaotic, while Emery retorts that alternatively, they could "live it up."

Emery, Evan & Jessica

Evan is informed that they are going to California

Evan and Emery gain employment at a yogurt shop, and wearing their uniforms, inform Jessica of their newfound occupation. Just then, Louis informs the family that they would be taking a trip to California to a pay a visit to UCLA, which Jessica initially shuts down due to financial reasons and Emery and Evan adding that they cannot go as they just got jobs. Louis tells them to just use their sick and vacation days and notifies Jessica that his brother, Gene Huang, has gotten them free airline tickets to California as he works for Delta Airlines and that they would not have to spend money on a hotel since they would be staying with Justin at his dorm. Louis then adds that if Eddie paid a visit to UCLA and then turned it down for Harvard, Jessica could then rub it in Connie's face, which causes Jessica to immediately notify the family to pack their bags.

Evan (College)

Evan suggests living life to the fullest due to Y2K

The Huangs arrive in California, with Louis, Jessica and Eddie heading to the dorms to pay Justin a visit while Jenny, Emery and Evan pay a visit to the campus ATM. Emery warns his grandmother against signing up for a credit card, although Evan informs him that they tried to be responsible but that it didn't work, and that should just embrace Y2K and live it up. Agreeing, the trio rent a limousine and cruise through Los Angeles while standing up through the sunroof, exclaiming that they were rich. While touring the streets of Los Angeles, Jenny meets a Danny DeVito impersonator, although she believes him to be the real Danny DeVito. She then tells Emery and Evan that she is taking "Danny" in the limo to do adult things and bids them farewell, abandoning them in the city.

Evan (6x2)

Evan trades insults with Emery

Emery and Evan make their way to the Hollywood sign, and Emery tells Evan that he wishes to attend a live studio audience taping as he wishes to be an actor. Evan shuts him down, telling Emery that he doesn't want to do that and that he instead wants to go the beach where Arnold Schwarzenegger got his start. The two brothers argue, with Emery making fun of Evan for wanting "some Arnold" while their grandmother got with "Danny DeVito", insulting Evan, who responds that Arnold was a better actor than Emery would ever be. Hurt, Emery tells his brother that with Y2K coming, he doesn't need anything or anyone, and leaves Evan alone as he storms off.

Evan Huang (6x2)

Evan works out while asking political questions

Evan heads to Muscle Beach, where he helps men work out while asking them political questions, although he finds the experience boring and exhausting. Evan regroups with Jenny in the limo, where Emery rejoins them, telling them that Hollywood sucks and that he finds the excessive lifestyle and lack of consequences to be unsustainable. Jenny agrees, citing that even Danny DeVito could not handle it; Emery clarifies once again that the man she was with was not the real DeVito, although Evan convinces him to let Jenny have it since she may have kissed him. Emery then tells the two that if the world does end with Y2K, he would want to spend his last moments on the family couch with them as he usually does. Evan then mentions that if the world does not end, they would not be able to pay back the credit cards, although Jenny replies that she faked her death once before and that she could do it again, which Evan accepts as she shrugs his shoulders.[29]

Eddie, Emery & Evan (6x3)

Evan is confused that Jenny is 'retiring'

Marvin has decided to retire from dentistry and is given a retirement party at Louis Huang's Cattleman's Ranch Steakhouse, with his friend from the Navy, Clyde Roses, in attendance. Clyde owns a scrapyard and gives his business card to Eddie, who wishes to purchase a spoiler for the Cattleman's station wagon. Honey gifts Marvin with a flagpole he wanted, which prompts Jenny to state that she too is now retiring, much to the confusion of her family, who wonder what she would be retiring from. The next day at breakfast, the family discuss Jenny's retirement. They witness as Jenny gives Louis a list of things she wants as a retirement gift, although Louis decides to throw her a retirement party instead.

Evan (Grandma's Boys)

Evan alerts his brothers to a potential crisis

Eddie and Emery retreat to Emery's bedroom, where they playfully slap the other's hands for fun. Evan enters the room and notifies his brothers that, while at Marvin's retirement party, he overheard Marvin gossiping about his patients and revealing their secrets. Evan reveals that a month ago, while undergoing a dental procedure, he admitted something to Marvin and his assistant Queenie, and that while he cannot remember what it is he told them, Marvin did say he would keep his mouth shut due to Dentist-Patient confidentiality. However, with Marvin having retired, the confidentiality agreement no longer exists. Eddie attempts to dismiss Evan's worries, citing that none of Evan's secrets are major, until Evan reveals that the dental procedure happened the day after the boys had met "Reggie", prompting Eddie and Emery to become fearful.

Evan (6x3)

Evan defends himself from Eddie's accusation

At Jenny's retirement party, Eddie, Emery and Evan overhearing Marvin mentioning Carol-Joan's lip injections out loud, and they realize he really will spill their secret. Returning home after the party, the three boys sit around the kitchen table. The "Reggie secret" they wish to hide from their parents is that they had taken a trip across state lines without permission to visit Reginald VelJohnson, and read his memoir at the Georgia Tech Student Union. Eddie believes that since Evan was the one who informed Marvin, he should be the one who informs their parents and takes sole responsibility, with Evan countering that he would not do so since they weren't certain whether he told Marvin about the trip or not. Eddie then decides that they need to get leverage on Marvin by finding out a secret of his own, and that their best chance to do so would be by paying Clyde Roses a visit.

Evan & Eddie (6x3)

Evan attempts to convince Clyde Roses into divulging Marvin's secrets

At Clyde's scrapyard, Eddie, Emery and Evan attempt to pry secrets out of Clyde by asking about stories. Clyde initially attempts to talk about them, but cannot bring himself to tell the stories as they involve women and he deems the boys too young to hear about it. Eventually, Clyde tells them that Marvin is like his brother and that he would not disclose his secrets.

Emery, Eddie and Evan

Emery and Evan learn that it was Eddie who exposed the secret

Eddie, Emery and Evan decide to pay a visit to Queenie, Marvin's assistant, to find out what Evan said under the effects of the gas. She reveals that Evan did not reveal any secrets and only said things in a funny manner, but reveals that Eddie, who had a similar dental procedure done shortly after Evan, did in fact reveal that he and his brothers took a drive to Georgia to see Reginald VelJohnson.

Marvin, Evan, Eddie & Emery

The boys implore Marvin to keep their secret

The trio then head to Marvin's house and ask him not to reveal their secret trip across state lines to Georgia, but he admits that he is a chatterbox and cannot keep secrets. This confuses Evan, who reminds him that he served in the US Navy and should be able to keep secrets, although Marvin rationalizes that Navy men can keep secrets on the ocean but not on land. Hanging their heads in defeat, the three boys prepare to leave, and Evan tells Marvin that Queenie sends her regards. Marvin interprets this as a threat and asks them if they've spoken to Queenie about his secrets and if Queenie has told them about "Angela."

Evan Hot Tub

Evan and his family synchronize dance

The Huang boys reply that Queenie did not tell them, but interpret "Angela" as being a woman that Marvin is cheating on Honey with. Marvin then explains that Angela is the name of a boat he secretly bought that Honey disapproved of, and explains the boat he had just "bought" for his retirement was the same boat that he had simply given a wax job. The Huang boys then broker a deal with Marvin in which they'd keep each others' secrets, and Marvin agrees. Later that night, the Huang family don their bathing suits and use the hot tub, now installed in Jenny's room, to perform a silent synchronized dance while Jenny sleeps, being careful not to wake her up.[30]

Jessica & Evan (6x4)

Evan asks Jessica not to disrupt his meditation

One morning at breakfast, Louis mentions the love between Eddie and Tina at breakfast, causing Jessica to point out the word "love"; while she was aware he was in a relationship, she did not know it had progressed to love. Eddie attempts to deflect the situation by asking Evan and Jenny if they are doing anything, and Evan responds that he and his grandmother have decided to take up meditation. After school, Jessica is listening to Amy Grant at home when Evan approaches her, informing her that he would be meditating in Jenny's room and asks not to be disturbed.

Evan (6x4)

Evan berates Eddie for his disruption

His meditation is disrupted when Eddie bursts into the room to notify them of Tina and Jessica being together in the same room, fearful of an argument. Eddie tells them that they are at DEFCON 5, to which Evan clarifies that he means DEFON 1 since DEFCON 5 means peacetime, which Jenny disagrees with as she believes 5 should be worse than 1.

Evan & Jenny

"Feeling a lotta red auras in here."

The next day, Eddie has Evan wheel in Jenny, intending to have her play music, into the living room where Tina and Jessica are spending time. However, Jenny is asleep; Evan is upset as he thought she was meditating, and pushes the button himself, playing Amy Grant's music. Evan then witnessed the argument between Tina and Eddie ad elects to leave the room, citing that he was sensing a lot of bad auras.[31]

Scared Evan

Evan is scared to be in the attic

Louis is in the attic obtaining the Halloween decorations, with a rope tied around him held by Evan. Since Jessica hates Halloween, Louis tells Evan that his plan to get her on board with the holiday is to host a haunted house at their home, since Jessica loves to instill fear in others. However, upon their return to the kitchen, Jessica dismisses the idea and tells Louis he cannot convert their home into a haunted house for the neighborhood. Evan then pulls on the rope, telling Louis that he told him to pull on the rope if he was in trouble.

Affected Laughter

Evan laughs alongside Emery

Changing his clothes, Evan sits on the couch with Emery as the two peruse photos of the family's previous Halloween costumes. Evan believes that they have exhausted all the couple's costumes, with Emery wondering if this is the year they can finally go as Frasier Crane and Niles Crane. Evan replies that he doesn't want to argue with Emery over who would be Niles, and the two began to speak in affected tones before laughing snobbishly. Just then, Eddie walks in through the front door and Emery asks him if he has any plans for Halloween. Eddie responds that he is too old to celebrate Halloween but bids his brothers luck on their plans, advising them not to do drugs.

Evan & Emery (6x5)

Evan is flabbergasted at Eddie's words

As he heads to his room, Evan is flabbergasted that Eddie would consider himself too old to celebrate Halloween. Emery then gets the idea that perhaps the three brothers should go in costume together for Halloween, referring to a photo where the three dressed up as the "Three Amigos." While discussing potential trios, Emery tells Evan that they can work out the specifics later but that the first step would be to convince Eddie to join them.

Evan & Emery (Hal-Lou-Ween)

Evan and Emery convince Eddie to join them

Emery and Evan head to Eddie's room to convince him to join them, stating that neighborhoods give out much bigger candy now. Eddie considers it but declines, stating that he would just stay home and eat whatever leftover candy Louis bought that he didn't hand out. However, Emery and Evan mention that Jessica bought the 'candy' this year and that she bought raisins, Eddie decides to join them trick-or-treating, deciding to use Jenny's sleeping bag as his candy bag.

Snoopy Dogg & Dr

"I'm renowned physician Dr. Dre."

Eddie returns to his bedroom only to find Emery and Evan inside, dressed as Snoopy and a doctor respectively. Wearing a gold chain and holding a boombox, Emery declares that he is "Snoopy Dogg" while Evan stated that he is "renowned physician Dr. Dre", and Emery tells Eddie that he can be "Iced Tea." Eddie corrects him, telling him that it is "Ice-T", and wants to know what his brothers are up to, mentioning that he was not kidding when he told them to abstain from drugs. Emery states that he wants to do a brothers costume, which Evan refers to as a threesome, and Eddie, telling Evan not to use that word again, tells his brothers that he would be down to doing a collaborative costume with them. Evan wonders who they could go as since the stores are closed and it's already Halloween, and Eddie states that he would think of something on the fly. When Emery mimics him, Eddie praises him and suggests that they dress up as each other for Halloween.

Evan Huang (Hal-Lou-Ween)

Evan suggests that they all go as him

Eddie dresses up as Evan, only for Emery to enter the room dressed as Evan as well. Emery berates Eddie, telling Eddie that he was supposed to be Emery. Just then, Evan walks in, confused as he notices his brothers dressed like him. Eddie asks Evan who Evan is supposed to be, and Evan explains that he was dressing up as Eddie but changed back to his original clothes, thinking that Emery was not dressing up as one of them and therefore would feel left out. Eddie and Emery assure him that they are fine with it, and Eddie tells Evan to change into "Eddie" while he changes into "Emery"; however, Evan states that he thinks three "Evan's" would be cute and suggests that he go as himself for Halloween while Eddie and Emery both go as him as well, and they agree.

Three Evans

The Three Evans

Eddie, Emery and Evan head next door, where Marvin and Honey are on the porch giving out candy to trick-or-treaters, Marvin dressed as an angel while Honey is dressed as Buffy Summers. Marvin asks who the boys are supposed to be dressed as, and when Evan answers him with Eddie and Emery imitating Evan, Honey correctly deduces that all three of them are Evan. Eddie and Emery then make fun of Evan, Eddie mentioning that Evan's waistline goes to his nipple line and that "Mommy" would love three Evan's, which upsets Evan. However, when Eddie adds that Evan discovered sports through Brandi Chastain and Emery clarifies that by "sports" he means anatomy, referring to Evan gaining his first erection when he saw Brandi Chastain, Evan becomes humiliated and insulted. Admonishing his brothers for ruining Halloween, he storms off.

Evan (Hal-Lou-Ween)

Evan hears his brothers apologize

Returning home, Evan heads to his room, sulking as he pores over the family's Halloween photos. Eddie and Emery, dressing as each other, go into Evan's room and apologize for hurting his feelings. Evan smiles at their impersonations of each other and tells them that he overreacted, and apologizes to his older brothers for ruining Halloween. Eddie then tells Evan that he did not ruin Halloween, and that a perk of being older is that they can celebrate Halloween and go out trick-or-treating much later than they previously could. Emery then wonders who they would even dress as, and Evan brings up the photo of the three of them dressed up as "The Three Amigos."

Halloween '99

The Three Amigos

Eddie, Emery and Evan don their outfits as the Three Amigos, but Eddie and Emery have outgrown the outfits, with it being a little tight on Emery while Eddie's midriff is exposed. Evan walks in, claiming that his outfit still fits. The brothers then strike a pose only for a ripping noise to be heard. Eddie then tells his brothers that he ripped something but isn't sure what it was, and asks his brothers to look away.[32]

Emery & Evan (6x6)

Evan agrees to 'babysit' Marvin

Emery is reading The Vagina Monologues on the couch complaining about the sexism in manufacturing women's pants when Evan approaches him and asks why he is reading a book on "V-word speeches." Emery explains that he is reading the book in order to identify with women so that he could be more believable in his role as Lady Macbeth in the school play. Honey then enters the Huang home to ask the boys for a babysitting favor. While Evan initially assumes they would be taking care of Maria and Liza, Honey clarifies that she wants them to babysit Marvin, citing that since Marvin's retirement, his constant presence at home has become a bit much for her. She asks if they would go on a boat ride with Marvin, to which Evan agrees.

Evan Huang (6x6)

Evan laughs at Marvin's jokes

On the "Angela" boat, Marvin is telling sexist jokes to Evan while Emery vomits into the sea, claiming the insensitive jokes in conjunction with being seasick is making him hurl. Marvin talks about catching a big fish so that Honey can make fish tacos for him while Evan adds that his girlfriend Sicily can microwave a mean fish stick, and that they should meet. This upsets Emery, who asks whether they think it's the man's job to bring home the bacon while the women's role is to cook it. Marvin replies that Honey handles all the food and groceries for the household and that all he wants to do is catch a big fish. As Emery throws up once more, Marvin tells him to 'man up' while Evan adds that he should 'grow a pair', and Emery becomes infuriated at their sexist remarks.

Evan (Chestnut Gardens)

"Everything's a daytime drama with you."

In their bedroom, Evan is discussing Jane Austen while objectifying her with antiquated, sexist terms when Emery calls him out for talking akin to a 1945 radio show. Evan does not find a problem in his language, in using terms such as 'baby doll' or 'man up' or talking about women's "peepers," but panics when Emery retorts that if it isn't such a problem, he would call Sicily and discuss her peepers. Evan then admits that perhaps the language is problematic but that he cannot help himself, claiming that it just comes out of him after spending time with Marvin but that he does not wish to stop spending time with Marvin. Emery then declares that they would just have to change Marvin and modernize him, which Evan states is a tall order as he still refers to Germany as Prussia.

Emery and Evan (6x6)

Evan tries to modernize Marvin

Emery and Evan head to Marvin's house to notify him of his antiquated notions towards women. Marvin tells them that he treats women with class and respect, but that he's from a different generation and believes he's earned the right to tell people to 'grow some balls.' Maria then echoes the word "balls", and the boys see that she is wearing a bikini shirt while playing in a toy kitchen.

Evan and Emery (6x6)

Evan notices Maria's bikini shirt

Evan points out that she's too young to be focused on a bikini and having a nice summer body while Emery notices that her kitchen has been outfitted with a digital clock, claiming that it is to make sure the woman would have dinner ready when the husband came home. Realizing he needs to be a more sensitive father, Marvin asks the boys to teach him. Retreating to Emery and Evan's bedroom, the boys talk him to him about a doctor who has a son and a husband, asking him to solve it. When Marvin is confused, they tell him that it's because the doctor is a woman, which leads to Marvin asking who the nurse would be.

Feminism

Evan coaches Marvin on modern etiquette

The boys continue to coach Marvin, reminding him to keep his eye above women's chests, and instruct him to not open doors for women. However, Marvin does so anyways. He tells them he failed and that they should just give him a construction hat and teach him to wolf-whistle, but Emery tells him that he can open doors for any woman he wants so long as he does it out of kindness and not because he thinks they're too weak to do so themselves. Evan adds that the mere fact that Marvin is questioning his behavior is a win in itself, only for Marvin to ask whether the doctor scenario they presented earlier could in fact be two gay dads instead of a female doctor.

Evan & Emery (6x6)

Evan shocked to hear that Honey is sexist

Marvin, Emery and Evan return to the Ellis house, where Honey thanks the boys for returning her 'jar opener' and holds out the jar for him to open. Coached by the boys, Marvin tells Honey that she is a strong, independent woman who doesn't need him to open a jar. However, Honey tells him to 'reach into his purse' and 'find his testicles' so that he could open her jar, and when he struggles to do so, adds that he should 'hike up his prom dress', asking Marvin if he is on his period when he fails to open it. Emery and Evan are shocked that the the sexism came from Honey and not Marvin himself.

Not Understanding Women

"A lot of great men never understood women – Harvey Milk, Elton John, Freddie Mercury."

In their room, Emery muses how he knows nothing about women and how he made an assumption that the sexism in the Ellis household came from Marvin because he was an older male, and expresses his worry about judging books from their cover. Evan, adding that men such as Harvey Milk, Elton John, and Freddie Mercury, were great men who never understood women, and that sometimes one must judge a book by its cover, claiming that Emery would not have picked up The Vagina Monologues otherwise.

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"I saw a V-word book in Eddie's room, too. But it was a magazine and sealed in plastic."

Emery agrees, citing that it was a good thing he read the book as he learned valuable lessons. Evan tells him that the mere fact that he is questioning his behavior is a win in itself, asking him if that sounds familiar, echoing back to what they told Marvin. Evan then tells Emery that his feminism has managed to spread throughout the house, having seen a magazine on vaginas in Eddie's room, albeit covered in plastic.[33]

Evan (S6E7)

Evan wears a puka shell necklace

One morning, Evan, wearing a puka shell necklace, heads into the kitchen and greets Jessica and Emery with an 'aloha'. Noticing the puka shell necklace, Jessica lets out a scream and demands to know what he has done to his neck. As he explains that his friend Geoff got him into them, he dons his backpack using a single strap and bids them farewell, announces that he has to hurry if he wants a seat at the back of the bus.

Evan Huang (Practicum?!)

Evan is told Jessica will be in school with him

At school, Evan is attempting to pull off a card trick to Geoff and Zack. After managing to somewhat pull one off, Geoff invites Evan to his Bar Mitzvah; Evan replies that he thought only family and close friend could attend, and is touched when Geoff responds that Evan is his friend. Suddenly, Jessica sits next to Evan, revealing that she has decided to take her practicum at his school, therefore allowing her to spend 100 hours with him instead of a random teacher and still receive credit. While Evan tries to find the benefits of having his mother attend school with him, Jessica notices that he is playing cards and is doing magic tricks and berates him for it, further humiliating him in front of his friends when she criticizes him for eating applesauce due to the "bad boom booms" he gets from them.

Jessica & Evan (6x7)

Evan is humiliated by Jessica

Evan receives a test back from his teacher, Ms. Houston, who refers to him as "Ev" only for Jessica to admonish her for not calling him Evan. Evan attempts to explain that he had chosen the nickname himself only for Jessica to tell him to drop it, citing that presidents don't have nicknames despite Evan mentioning Abe Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt and Jimmy Carter as examples. Evan then informs Ms. Houston that he is reverting back to Evan and asks if he could be used to use the bathroom. As she gives permission, Jessica announces loudly that if Evan sat down to pee it would not make him a lesser boy, humiliating him as his class laughs.

Evan (6x7)

"Remember how hard it was for me after skipping a grade? I'm finally starting to fit in, and then Mommy shows up."

Evan then leaves school grounds to use a payphone, calling East Orlando High School under the guise of a family emergency. Emery, who is notified by the school, rushes into the office and picks up the phone, only to find out that the 'emergency' is Evan complaining that "Mommy" is ruining school for him. Emery suggests that Evan stop calling her 'Mommy' and that he should ask her to pick a new school for her practicum, but Evan refuses, claiming that he is not a saboteur. Emery then advises that he avoid Jessica since it is a big school, and asks Evan not to tell Jessica that they spoke regarding the matter, claiming that's he already too involved.

Evan & Jessica (S6E7)

Evan begs his friends to sit with him

At lunch, Jessica sits next to Evan and brings out food from home. Evan tells her that he wanted to buy lunch as it was pizza day in the cafeteria, although Jessica replies that today was the day the food at home expired, and tells him to eat it quickly before it turns bad. Evan attempts to have her switch from following him to his honors classes and instead focus on the classes with the visual learners, although she refuses. Just then, Geoff and Zack walk by and Evan pleads with them to sit with him, though they walk away.

Evan (Harvard Row Team)

Evan imagines his future

Evan then presses the matter with Jessica, notifying her that there is a class where the teacher doesn't even have a lesson plan and that it would be a challenge for her. While she claims it is tempting, she reveals that she already lined up their schedules and submitted her timecard to Hunter, and that if it was up to her, they'd be in school forever. Evan then imagines his future being on the rowing team at Harvard University where his mother is still there, humiliating him in front of his peers. As Jessica walks away to use the microwave, Evan states that he must get rid of her.

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Evan is caught in the act by Jessica

Having microwaved her spoon, Jessica heads to Hunter's office to inform him that he owes her a new spoon since his microwave destroyed hers. However, upon entering Hunter's office, Jessica gasps in shock as she finds Evan trifling through the employee timecards and accessing her timecard. Evan attempts to cover his actions by claiming he was checking her math, but she replies that he is the one who needs to be checked, having sneaked into the principal's office to go through confidential files, and asks him if his new friends put him up to it. Evan retorts that she was the one who put him up to it, divulging that he was padding her hours to get her out of school faster and that he didn't want her here, stating that she was ruining his life.

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Evan calls Jessica a jerk

Jessica responds that he was the one who was getting into detention and sneaking into the principal's office and that the behavior was not only unlike Evan but also unpresidential, with an exception made for Richard Nixon. Evan explains that the whole class got detention was because their teacher did not believe in Daylight Savings Time and thus marked them all as 'late.' Dismissing his explanation, she tells him that he is veering off course, wearing puka shells and hanging out with "Geoff with a G"; Evan lashes out and call her "a jerk with a J," and hands her his puka shell necklace before storming off.

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Evan performs the Macarena

Evan is dancing joylessly to the Macarena at Geoff's Bar Mitzvah, held at the North Orlando Country Club, when Jessica crashes it in order to talk to Evan and give him some space, with Evan pointing out that doing so is not giving him space. She tells him that she overreacted, albeit claiming she did so barely, because she began to not recognize him and that he had always told her about the stuff in his life. Evan reveals that he does not tell her about stuff such as the puka necklace because he knew she would hate it as she hates most things, and that he would like to try things out on his own.

Chih Fu (S6E7)

Evan makes peace with Jessica

Jessica agrees and tells him that he needs to find out for himself that things are stupid, causing Evan to mirthlessly state that it is no wonder he does not tell her stuff. He apologizes for calling her a jerk and for altering her timecard, and she replies that she will give him his space and that she no longer cares about the timecard, as Mr. Kopelow had notified her that private school teachers do not require practicum. As Evan congratulates Jessica, she realizes he is wearing cologne, which Evan replies is CK One, a unisex fragrance. Jessica, not wanting to insult him, merely states that it is interesting.[34]

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Evan presides over an HOA meeting

Evan presides over a Homeowners Association meeting where Carol-Joan suggests they install a piazza as their median for traffic diversion, inspired by the piazza she encountered while in Tuscany. As Carol-Joan mentions that it could be a neutral territory for community bonding, Jessica shoos her off the stage so that Evan can move on to Louis, who is the next speaker. Louis introduces himself to the homeowners and pitches his new business consultant services, only for Deidre, Carol-Joan and Jamie to ask about his profit margins, clientele, and profit projections. When Louis responds that it would be zero as he has just started, Deidre scoffs that it isn't an actual business if he has no clients, and he is ushered off.

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Evan gushes about "Turkey Tango"

Evan then tags along with his brothers to witness a turkey fight at the grocery store. Returning home in smiles, Jessica asks them why they are laughing, and they tell her that they had gone to the grocery store to watch people fight over Thanksgiving turkeys, with Evan recalling Tie-Dye Tim using a lasso. This upsets Jessica, as "Turkey Tango" was an annual shopping fight she had attended with her sons, and that they had gone without her.

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"Is that just a chore wheel but with "dusting" crossed out and "roast Grandma" written in?"

As Eddie, Emery and Evan put on their shoes in preparation of heading out to the newly built piazza, Jessica interrupts them, wanting them to spend one hour of concentrated family fun time with a chore wheel, where she observes the boys doing chores. The boys refuse, informing Jessica that they wish to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the piazza, with Evan adding that Marvin would be teaching them bocce since Carol-Joan is diving into the Italian theme, and they leave the house.

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Evan dressed to go to the piazza

Jessica discovers that a grocery store in Sanford has just received turkeys and tries to invite her sons to go witness a 'turkey tango' only to see that the three boys are dressed in European garb, with Eddie sporting a toga. With Emery and Evan stating that they've gotten the bocce bug, Jessica wonders how spending time at the piazza is more fun than spending time with their mother. Evan then notices that Carol-Joan is scooping gelato and tells his brothers to join him outside.

Evan (6x8)

"Ciao bella, mamma mia."

Jessica intercepts them, claiming that the piazza is racist towards them as they are Asians and suddenly the neighborhood needs a median to solve driving issues. Eddie points out that they did not move here suddenly but six years ago while Emery reminds her that the Huang family have had their fair share of driving incidents. Evan then points out that "Meatball" is singing "Ave Maria" and tells Jessica "Ciao bella, mamma mia," which Eddie proclaims is racist as he and his brothers head to the piazza.

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Evan tells Jessica off for ruining everyone's fun

Eddie, Emery and Evan head out the piazza only to find Jessica there in a lounge chair. They ask her if she could move so that they could play bocce but she refuses, telling them that she had gotten there first. The neighborhood gathers around the piazza, with Deidre asking Jessica to move so that they could continue with their bocce finals, although Jessica remains put. Marvin then announces that the finals have been postponed and that they should refer to Jamie for a refund on any bets they placed. As the crowd disperses, Jessica tells her sons that they now have the piazza to themselves and can have family fun time, only for them to respond that they were already having fun before she showed up and ruined it.

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"You know, Mommy, you'd love bocce. It means "boss" in Latin."

Eddie, Emery and Evan enter the latter two's bedroom where Eddie mentions how bocce is just adult marbles. Just then, Jessica walks in with an apology lasagna for ruining their "dumb bowling" although Eddie points out that the lasagna is still frozen. Jessica responds that it would've taken an hour to make and that she didn't need that much time to reflect, and tells them that with her studying and job hunting, she just missed them and wanted them all to herself, but that she would be happy if they were just all together. Evan then tells her that she would like bocce and that it was perfect for her as it involved precision, competition and violence; Eddie asks her if she wants to play with them, and Jessica replies that she does like violence.

Emery & Evan (6x8)

"Arrivederci, bocce."

Out on the piazza, Jessica wins the bocce finals. Just then, George Bryson and the police show up to destroy the median, as it has been constructed without a permit. When Deidre asked who snitched, Bryson responds that he was alerted to the matter through an anonymous op-ed in the paper, and Jessica publicly announces that she suspects Carol-Joan to be the culprit. Emery and Evan lament how bocce was fun while it lasted, and Jessica replies that they can continue this in their backyard. As the crowd cheers, Jessica clarifies that she meant the Huang family only.[35]

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"But Mommy was on Wheel of Fortune."

While the family watches Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Louis correctly answers a question, and Eddie tells him that he should be on the show. Louis replies that he would never be chosen to be on television, and Evan points out that Jessica had been selected for a game show in the past, having appeared on Wheel of Fortune. Jessica tells Evan not to compare her accomplishments to Louis', and Louis himself states that in order to be on the show, he would have to call in, pass the screening process, and then out of thousands and thousands of applicants, be one out of only ten to be chosen; he tells his sons there would be no chance he would make it on the show.

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Evan notices Alistair Cain on television

Louis applies and is selected to be on the show, and asks Evan to be his "Phone-a-Friend" lifeline. While his brothers and parents attend the taping of the show, Evan stays at home, sitting in the living room, phone in hand. Surrounded by encyclopedias, he mentions that all he needs to do is keep the phone lines clear, but at that moment, Alistair Cain, dubbed "The Science Brain," appears on the television, offering to answer any science question for the next hour. Evan is conflicted, wishing to speak with Alistair and have him peer-review his fruit fly project for the science fair as Jenny voices her attraction to Alistair.

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"Why is Mommy such a genius?"

Evan goes next door to ask Honey if he could use her phone to call Alistair while keeping his home phone line free in case Louis calls, and Honey agrees to do him the favor as long as he allows her to borrow one of his belts in the future. Marvin then tosses the cordless phone at Evan, who not only fails to catch it, but drops his own home cordless phone. Evan then wonders why both phones are identical, and Honey explains that Jessica purchased both after coming across a two-for-one deal, and then sold her one of the phones for five dollars off full price, which Evan praises as genius.

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"Better do a quick test and see if the "Millionaire" lifeline is still getting a signal."

Evan and Honey wait on the couch with two phones in hand while Marvin heads to the car to use the car phone. Evan hears one of the phones ring and answers it, hearing Marvin on the other end drinking his Scotch. Giving the phone to Honey and telling her it was her problem to deal with, Evan decides to check if his home phone line is still clear, only to hear Jenny talk to Alistair about his man parts, leaving Evan to tell her to get off the phone.

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"Grandma Jenny Huang, get off the phone!"

Evan storms back home, demanding Jenny to get off the phone. Just then, the phone rings, and Evan answers it believing it to be Regis. Instead, the caller is a woman who claims to be a producer for Warner Bros., intending to have Emery audition for a part in the upcoming Harry Potter movie, although Evan tells her he is busy playing Millionaire and asks her to never call again.

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Evan is disappointed Louis wasted his lifeline

Sometime later, the Huang family watch Louis' Millionaire episode at Cattleman's. Evan remarks that he can't believe Louis wasted the lifeline on Eddie instead of him, claiming that Eddie's crowning achievement was sneezing and farting at the same time. Louis apologizes for losing out on the million dollars, although Eddie points out that he was nowhere close to a million, as Trent serves them with seven Cow Baos, a fusion dish Eddie had created.[36]

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Evan is awoken by Jessica's singing

A few hours after Thanksgiving, Jessica wakes up early and begins to set up her "Jessica Town" model, singing "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" out loud at the top of her lungs, waking up her family and causing them to head downstairs. As she tells them it was about time they got out of bed, Evan points out that it is 5:00 am while Emery reminds her that Thanksgiving was just last night, and Eddie, claiming to be more turkey than man, asks her if she could put her preparations on hold until daytime; Jessica declines, notifying her family that with Thanksgiving being over, the Christmas season has officially begun and that there was no time to waste.

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Evan is disgusted at Eddie's diet

At the breakfast table, Eddie tells his brothers that he ate his pancakes with leftover turkey gravy, causing them to leave the table in disgust. Louis then asks the boys what they would like for Christmas, and all three unanimously respond that they want a gift card. Eddie and Evan join Jenny and Emery on the couch helping the latter practice his lines. When Emery asks them to read it again, Evan whines in frustration, and Jenny tells them that they shouldn't whine since Emery needs their help, stressing the importance of family.

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Honey asks Eddie and Evan to take care of her maritime nutcracker

As Emery and Jenny relocate elsewhere to rehearse on their own, Evan commends Eddie for intentionally ruining his line delivery to get them out of helping Emery. Just then, Honey enters their house and asks if they would mind hiding a maritime nutcracker for her; she had bought it as a present for Marvin but since Marvin is snooping for presents around the house, she wishes to hide it so that she could surprise him on Christmas morning. Telling them that she would be back later to wrap it, she thanks them and leaves.

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"It was the jawbreaker. It says it right in the damn name."

Eddie remarks his disbelief that the nutcracker could physically crack a nut, despite Evan's insistence that the lever within could generate the necessary force. In order to prove Eddie wrong, Evan uses one of the table nuts and successfully cracks it, much to Eddie's joy. The brothers then decide to test the nutcracker on other items, only to break it when they try using a jawbreaker. Eddie tells Evan that they would merely have to replace it before Honey finds out and asks him how much it would cost, and Evan, checking the price tag, informs him that the nutcracker cost $400.

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Evan reluctantly agrees to work with Eddie in covering up their actions

Eddie goes through his wallet and tells Evan that he doesn't have any cash, having spent it all on buying Tina a brown weave belt for Christmas. Evan states that he doesn't have any money either, having tied it up in mutual funds, and suggests that they tell Honey the truth since they do not have the money to buy a new nutcracker. Eddie is vehemently opposed to the suggestion, not wanting to risk losing the gift cards he is set to receive, and instead suggests that they should cover it up, claiming it is what he does whenever he makes a mistake. Evan is hesitant, claiming it to be a delinquent course of action, and Eddie responds that while his way is messy, it always works out. He adds that he had broken plenty of things and had never been caught, and reveals that the watch Evan is currently wearing is not the original he received from a pen pal in Ecuador, but a replacement watch he had purchased from Sears. When Evan once again voices his hesitation, Eddie tells him that confessing would cause extra stress on Honey and Jessica, and would therefore ruin Christmas for everyone. Sighing, Evan begrudgingly accepts and shakes hands with Eddie; he then asks what happened to his old watch, and Eddie notifies him that it is presently within Trent's dog.

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Evan asks Emery to help them

Eddie and Evan ask Emery to work as a Christmas elf at the mall, with Evan suggesting that it would be great character work that would help his acting career, claiming that Brendan Fraser from The Mummy had been a mall elf as well. Eddie mentions that Emery's 30% mall discount would allow them to get something that is $400 for $280, and Emery immediately realizes that they broke Honey's nutcracker. Eddie states that even with his job at Cattleman's he would not be able to afford a new one, with Evan adding that he is too short and young for elf duty, noting that the requirement seems backwards to him. Emery politely declines as it is not his problem, but Evan reminds him what Jenny had said about doing this for the family, and after his brothers plead, Emery agrees to help them out.

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"You know what? We need money. I don't want to know."

Eddie returns home after work and regroups with Evan in his room, informing him that he sold a customer his socks. Evan begins to question why but decides it would be better not to know, especially since they need the money. Just then, Emery enters in his elf costume and Evan asks him how his first day was. Emery responds that it was awful, having to deal with an endless line of people, shoving parents and crying babies, with a rude Santa Claus as well; he then tells his brothers that he hates himself and is going to bed. Feeling bad, Evan tells Eddie that they cannot let Emery continue working, and Eddie reminds him that while his way is messy, it does work out and that Evan knew this when he signed up for it.

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Evan checks out the nutcrackers

Eddie, Emery and Evan head to the Orlando Galleria shopping mall, where Eddie is helping Emery get ready for work. Evan heads to the nutcrackers vendor's stand and tries to trade one of his Beanie Babies for the nutcracker, but the vendor replies that he only takes cash. Evan is then approached by Honey, who asks him what he's doing at the mall. She mentions that Marvin found the stocking stuffers she got him and is grateful that they are hiding his main gift for her. Evan replies that the Huang brothers are known to be dependable and rock-steady, only for Honey to point out that Emery is in pieces and that she saw him wiping his tears on a paper snowflake.

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Evan decides to steal the nutcracker

As Evan looks dejectedly at Emery, Honey reminds him that she would be back later that night to retrieve her nutcracker so that she could wrap it. Wishing to relieve Emery from his pain, Evan steals the maritime nutcracker. During the van ride home, Evan informs Eddie that Emery does not need to work as an elf anymore, and Eddie asks how much money he got from selling his Beanie Babies and if he would buy pizza for them. Evan then reveals that he stole the nutcracker and Eddie yells, citing that he is too pretty for jail.

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"I saw the nutcracker. Honey showed up. Emery was crying. Next thing you know, I'm outside the mall."

Entering through the front door, Eddie berates Evan for stealing, adding that even he has never stolen anything before. Evan urges him to be quiet since Jenny is in the room, although Eddie claims that Jenny would not hear them since she is watching Die Hard and the rest of the world fades away for her when Bruce Willis is on television. Evan explains that he did not what came over him, that he ran into Honey at the mall, saw Emery crying, and the next thing he knew he was outside the mall. Evan is worried that he has to go on the run and create a new life, while Eddie blames himself for pushing Evan to do things his way, although Evan reminds Eddie that he never told him to steal. Eddie then decides to return the nutcracker and come clean to Honey, telling Evan that he would bear sole responsibility. Evan points out that doing so would cause him lose his gift cards, although Eddie retorts that he hopes that taking the blame for Evan would score him points with either Santa or Jesus.

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Evan is saved by Grandma Jenny

Eddie and Evan inform Emery of the theft and enlist Emery's help in returning the nutcracker to the mall. Emery returns home and informs his brother that it was a success, explaining that he notified the vendor that he had taken it to clean at Santa's workshop and that the vendor had believed him. Just then, Honey enters with navy blue wrapping paper to wrap the nutcracker. Eddie plans to come clean, but Jenny wheels up to Honey and presents her with the nutcracker. Playing with it for a bit, Honey commends the boys for resisting the urge to play with the nutcracker, telling them they have greater willpower than her before leaving. Eddie asks Jenny why she bailed them out, and she replies that she overheard them and decided to help them for the family, although she adds in Mandarin that she plans to hold this over them for a long time.

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Evan is forced to give Jenny his Christmas gift cards to pay back some of his debt

A month later, on Christmas morning, Eddie, Emery, and Evan unwrap their Christmas presents to find gift cards, only for Jenny to demand that Eddie and Evan give their gift cards to her in order to pay back their debts. Evan then points out that Emery still has and they could split it three ways, although Emery declines, intending to spend his at a spa in order to relax from the stress of being a mall elf.[37]

Eddie and Emery are in the living room watching television, where Emery gives his pizza crusts to Eddie, who refers to them as "Emery Sticks." Evan then walks into the room and tells them to turn on ESPN, which he refers to as "ESS-PEN," as he claims to now be a high school athlete. He informs his brothers that he would be attending their high school a few times a week as he was recruited to be a Mathlete, and states that all three of them can now hang out together at school.

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Evan attends high school with his brothers

Eddie drives himself and his brothers to the high school, reminding Evan that he would have to call shotgun. Emery claims that it is tough for him to call shotgun due to his pacifist nature, but that he does so since sitting in the back makes him carsick. Evan states that his dream of all three Huang brothers together at high school came a year early, and imagines himself being adored by many girls while Trent, acting as a bouncer, allows him into the cafeteria where he regroups with his brothers.

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Evan is surprised to hear that his brothers do not hang out together at school

In the van, Eddie tells Emery that he would see him after school and not to be late or else he would leave him behind. Evan asks Emery what Eddie meant, as he believed that they hung out together at school, although Emery tells him that doesn't want to cramp Eddie's style and that was just the way high school is. Emery exits the van and leaves Evan a moment to collect his thoughts; Evan ponders out the window but immediately averts his eyes, proclaiming that the tongue kissing was rampant.

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Evan speaks with Eddie after school

After school, Evan heads into Eddie's room, where he witnesses his older brother applying deodorant under his knees and elbows. Brushing it aside, Evan asks Eddie why he doesn't hang out with Emery at school, and Eddie replies that it is because he finds Emery's drama friends to be weird as they are always pretending to interact with invisible props. Eddie adds that while hanging out with brothers is fine at home, it would be lame to do so in high school, and that Emery needs to figure stuff out on his own as he would be gone after another year. Evan tells Eddie that he believes Emery really wants to hang out with him, and that "brothers are thicker than water." Eddie decides to hang out with Emery. He then asks Evan if he could apply deodorant to his back, but Evan refuses. The next day, Evan walks into the cafeteria and notices his older brothers insulting one another, which results in them yelling at each other and culminating with Eddie storming off.

Evan Huang (S6E11)

"We only have one year left with Eddie. We shouldn't squander it. Brothers should hang out whenever they can."

Evan walks into the living room apprehensively where Eddie and Emery are, and Eddie pretends to warn Evan that he is about to walk into Emery's imaginary drum kits. Emery brings up Eddie crashing his lunch table, and Eddie explains he didn't want to but only did so because he felt bad for Emery after Evan told him that Emery wanted to hang out with him. Emery responds that he never said that, to which Evan reminds him that he said he didn't hang out with Eddie at school out of fear of cramping his style. Emery iterates that he only said that because he didn't want to admit out loud that he just didn't want to hang out with Eddie at school, a sentiment Eddie says is harsh albeit agreeing with it as well. Evan tells them that he is bummed that the three of them don't hang out together at high school, especially since Eddie only has a year of high school left, and adds that brothers should hang out whenever they can, and leaves the room.

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Evan is against his brothers becoming Mathletes

The next day at school, Evan is telling his fellow Mathletes a joke when Eddie and Emery enter dressed in Mathlete uniforms, having joined the club. Eddie and Emery inform him that they are merely hanging out together at school like he wanted, despite Evan's assertion that the Mathletes is his thing. As a round of questions begin, Emery and Eddie give out false answers, prompting Evan to call for a time-out and take his brothers aside, telling them that he now gets what they meant. Eddie iterates that having brothers interfere in personal business is not fun, while Emery asks Evan if he loves their grandmother. When Evan replies that he does, Emery asks if he would like to spend all of his time with her, even when she is sorting out her bras. Evan uncomfortably replies that he would not, and that he once had to sort out her thongs, and admits that he has much to learn about high school.

Emery, Louis, Eddie & Evan

The Huang men discuss pizza and pies

Sometime later, the Huang men are on their couch eating pizza and discussing pies when Jessica walks in with a rabbit named Mr. Buns, informing her family that the rabbit is now her assistant and would be staying with them while Principal Reed has a window installed in her office. Evan then hears Louis express relief that Mr. Buns is a rabbit after having heard so much about a Mr. Buns whom Jessica referred to as cute and whom she shared an office with.[38]

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Evan tells his brothers to reduce their volume

Eddie, Emery and Evan are sitting at the table when Evan tells them to reduce their volume, notifying them that he is attempting to complete the Academic Iron Man, and that while he's won the math and science fairs, spelling is the only subject he's gotten a regular A in. As the Florida State Spelling Bee is around the corner, he tells Eddie that he needs his help: he wishes for Eddie to introduce him to his former middle school classmate Simryn Patel, who won the spelling bee three years in a row. Eddie refuses on the basis that he has bigger problems of his own, since his SAT scores coming in the mail this week and he is worried about Jessica' s reaction. Eddie adds that he blacked out during the first half of the test and mindlessly circled in the remaining ovals, and is therefore afraid that he failed, which would result in Jessica revoking her permission to let him go to South Padre Island for spring break. As he gets up to go to his room, Evan tells Eddie that had he put in the work, he would not be so worried.

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Evan thanks Eddie for agreeing to introduce him to Simryn Patel

While studying in his room, he is interrupted by Eddie, who tells him that he felt bad about earlier and has decided to introduce him to Simryn after all, claiming that Simryn was his close friend. When Evan asks Eddie why he would help him, Eddie lies, stating that after his SAT scores come in, Jessica would kick him to the streets and that one day eventually he would need a guest house to crash in and that Evan would be his best bet. As Evan buys it, Eddie tells him to go inform Jessica that he is helping her achieve academic greatness and he would be driving Evan to see Simryn; Evan deems the situation as being effulgent, but as he tries to describe the meaning of the word, Eddie shuts him down and walks out of his room, leaving Evan to mutter that he would save it for the car.

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Evan meets Simryn Patel

Eddie and Evan arrive at the Magic Motor Inn, with Evan wondering if Simryn lives at the motel. Eddie then spots Simryn, who is dancing while listening to Mandy Moore's "Candy". Simryn is stunned to spot Eddie, whom she recognizes from their piccolo class at middle school, and remarks that he has grown two feet since they last saw each other. Eddie tells her that he finds it cool that she lives at a motel and asks if the staff makes her bed for her, and Simryn explains that her family owns and operates the motels, although they don't live there themselves. Eddie then adds that at least she gets free HBO, only for Simryn to once again remind him that she does not live at the motel. Eddie then states he understands as he faces a similar situation with his father and his restaurant, where people assume he can eat steak for free every day, only for Evan to point out that Eddie does in fact do so.

Evan Dicks

"I need to get home and hit the dicks! Nope. Tried to shorten "dictionary." Did not work out."

Eddie then introduces Simryn to Evan, and tells her that he was hoping she could help him with his spelling bee. Before she can give her answer, Eddie thanks her for her assistance and tells her that she could take a couple of days to work with Evan; Simryn, however, informs Eddie that she does not have the time to teach Evan as she has work to do around the motel and must also work on perfecting the "Candy" dance for an upcoming Mandy Moore concert she plans on attending. She bids Evan good luck as she walks away, leaving Evan to berate Eddie for wasting his time and for lying that he and Simryn were close friends. Eddie tells Evan that he thinks he can still get Simryn to help them and walks towards the mote's entrance. Evan yells out that he needs to go home so he could 'hit the dicks' before immediately realizing that trying to shorten the word 'dictionary' to 'dicks' was a bad idea.

Eddie and Evan head to the reception desk, where Simryn's parents, DC and Mina, are working. Assuming they are magazine salesmen, DC tells them that he does not want any magazines and that he would not be scammed again, only to ask if he could purchase two "Rod and Reel" subscriptions. Just then, Simryn enters and expresses her surprise that Eddie is still there. Eddie pleads with Simryn to help Evan, and Simryn reminds him that she said she was too busy to do so. DC then asks Simryn how she knows the "magazine salesmen" and Simryn explains that she and Eddie were classmates. Eddie immediately mentions that he and Simryn never dated but that he finds Simryn to be very beautiful, prompting Simryn to shake her head.

Evan clarifies that she is a beautiful spelling bee legends, and Eddie tells them that they need Simryn to help Evan win the spelling bee. DC responds that Simryn can indeed help, referring to as "Hamburger" as she is a helper, explaining that it is a reference to Hamburger Helper. Eddie asks "Hamburger" to help then and DC chimes that she would be great as she spent weeks for the spelling bees as Simryn stammeringly agrees that she did in fact study for them; however, she informs them all that she cannot help Evan as she has chores to do around the motel, only for Eddie to intercept and offer to do the chores himself, claiming that he loves chores. DC proclaims the matter to be settled, that Simryn would help Evan while Eddie does her chores, and tells Eddie that he would be starting tomorrow and that now everybody was happy.

The next day, Evan spends the day at the Magic Motor Inn being coached by Simryn as Eddie works. Eddie uses the motel's phone to check up with Trent, who notifies him what his SAT scores are. Hanging up the phone, Eddie tells Simryn and Evan that his SAT scores have arrived, and Simryn, believing he has failed, tells him that standardized testing is racist. Eddie then tells her that they're not racist enough as he scored a 1500, much to Evan's shock. Simryn congratulates him on his score while Evan asks how that would even be possible as Eddie blacked out and mindlessly completed the test, and Eddie replies that he is a natural. Eddie tells Evan that they are done now and can go home; when Evan points out that he is not done studying only for Eddie to retort that his spelling bee no longer matters as he is safe due to high SAT score. Evan then denounces Eddie for being selfish and criticizes himself for not knowing better, telling Eddie that he never cared about actually helping him.

Evan admonishes Eddie for his actions, and Eddie explains that his actions were due to his desire to retain his spring break plans, but tells Evan that they can stay if he has more studying to do with Simryn. Simryn chimes in that she thinks Evan has gotten it, although when Evan asks her if he's ready for the spelling bee and if he can win, she hesitantly replies that she cannot guarantee it. Evan then asks her if he at least mastered her spelling system, and she discloses that she does not actually have a system and that she never studied for the spelling bees; additionally, she had only agreed to help Evan to stay on her parents' good side so she could attend the Mandy Moore concert.

Evan asks her how she could win three times if she never studied, and Simryn divulges that she has synesthesia – she closes her eyes, sees the word in colors, and spells it correctly. Evan is upset that Eddie and Simryn are naturals who succeed without ever trying, who have their talent available to them as they wake up, while he has to put in the work and earn it. Evan then states them that it is pointless to attempt the spelling bee as some natural would just participate and cinch the victory, and storming off, tells them that he has quit.

Evan heads to the pool and lies face down on a pool chair before realizing he did not sanitize it. Eddie sits next to Evan and apologizes if he made Evan feel like he wasn't awesome, adding hat there is no one "awesomer." He tells Evan that being a natural does not matter, and that Evan's work ethic is the greatest natural talent of all, which is what makes Evan so special. Evan asks how a work ethic would be special, and Eddie clarifies that anyone can get lucky every now and then, but Evan's focus is what will help him succeed in anything he wants. Eddie then convinces Evan to continue his endeavor to win the spelling bee and bring home the Iron Man, and Evan agrees, but stipulates that while he would allow Eddie to stay in his guest house in the future, he would evict him if he ruined the plumbing.

The Patels gather around the entrance to the motel and Eddie and Evan prepare to drive back across town. Mina presents them with a tiffin container consisting of rice, vegetables and two samosas. Evan invites the Patels to the spelling bee, and DC tells Evan that they would attend before going in to hug him. Simryn asks her father why he is hugging Evan, and Mina explains that he is actually frisking Evan for stolen shampoos. Deeming Evan to be clean, DC bids the Huang boys a safe trip home as Eddie returns the tiffin box to Mina, having devoured the entire meal in seconds. The Patels then wave as Eddie and Evan drive back home. Evan then goes on to participate in the spelling bee.[39]

Personality[]

"You are a special soul... one who believes in magic but still has a scientific mind. Like me."
Jessica Huang to Evan Huang[src]

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Trivia[]

  • In the episode "Hi, My Name Is...", it was revealed that his Chinese name is 'Chih Fu' and that his American name 'Evan' was given at random, having been named after Nurse Evans, a nurse present during his birth.
  • Evan is lactose intolerant, revealed in "Pilot", and allergic to nuts, as revealed in "No Thanks-giving".
  • Evan is portrayed by Ian Chen. In the episode "Very Superstitious", a flashback with his younger self was played Ian's younger brother, Max Chen.

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