Viewer, beware.
You're in for a scare.
Goosebumps.
Oh, finally.
- You're in trouble. - What for?
Mom told you to quit ordering junk out of that magazine.
Yeah? Well, it's my money. I can do what I want with it.
That's not what Mom says.
I'm sick and tired of Mom and everyone else
telling me what to do all the time.
Just once I want to do things my own way.
Mom, Seth bought some more junk.
"Possess Ultimate Control."
Cool.
Hey, than—
We interrupt this program to bring you
this important message from Armchair Electronics.
Hello. I'm Tony Valter
the president of Armchair Electronics.
Congratulations on your purchase
of the Verona XG-20 Universal Remote Control.
For your own safety,
please follow all instructions and warnings carefully.
And now back to our regularly scheduled program.
- ... I mean, contestants.
Suiting up for the blue we've got Kyle and Mandy.
- Turn it down! - I was here first.
Go practice in your room or something.
I don't have to.
How am I supposed to watch TV with you tapping your brains out?
How am I supposed to practice with the TV so loud?
Turn it down, Seth!
- Seth, let Jamie practice.
'Cause someone's gonna be covered in slime right after this.
Jamie?
Jamie? Bugsy?
I don't believe it.
Jamie?
No way.
Always be sure to keep the Verona XG-20 Universal Remote Control
away from children.
It's not a toy.
Jamie?
Snap out of it, Jamie.
What's going on?
Jamie? Jamie!
- That's better.
Ah-ha.
Oh, cool.
Now a little tint.
Maybe a little less.
This is amazing.
Cool.
All right.
Hmm, let's see. Rewind.
- Fast forward.
Cool.
Whoa!
- Cool eject.
Seth, can you get that?
Hello?
The XG-20 Universal Remote Control.
Can be used in a variety of situations.
- But, remember, like any other thing... - Who is this?
it should be used properly and only in moderation.
- Hello?
Hello?
I swear, I'm not lying. It's the coolest thing you've ever seen.
Seth, you got to stop talking like this.
I can't hang out with somebody who thinks
that they can control the world, with a TV remote.
- Hey, you want some of this, huh? - No.
- See that? - Yeah.
Richard Homan picked on me everyday last year, right?
He'll never change.
Wanna bet?
- Hey, want it back, huh? Huh? - Come on, give it back.
Hey, what's the matter, Homan? You tired of buggin' me?
- Hey, buzz off, Gold.
Before you get between his face and my fist. Eh?
Ooh.
What do you think you're gonna do with that?
What am I gonna do, huh?
- Check this out. - Ooh, I'm sorry.
You didn't answer that in the form of a question.
Mothers who suck their thumbs, and the children who love them.
- That's up next on today's show.
Ooh! Hello, friends. Didn't see you come in.
Can you say Homan is a bully?
Homan is a bully.
I knew that you could.
Uh, I don't feel so well.
- Whoa! I'm out of here.
So, what do you think?
There are several dos and don'ts
when it comes to using the XG-20 Universal Remote Control.
- Let's review.
"Do use the XG-20 Remote Control to its full potential."
"Do use it for good.
"Don't misuse its powers.
- Don't let it control you."
All right. Put your English assignments away.
You can finish them as homework.
Take out a pencil.
We are going to have a pop quiz.
Oh, man. I didn't study.
So what? Neither did I.
You got to start thinking bigger, Kev.
Studying is a thing of the past.
Huh?
This isn't funny, Seth.
It was funny with Homan, but this is bad, Seth.
Here it is.
This test'll be a breeze, Kev.
- We shouldn't do this. - Answers.
That's cheating.
So what? It's not like we're gonna get caught.
What's happening to you, Seth?
Please be quiet. I'm, uh, trying to take a test.
I feel an "A-plus" coming on, don't you?
"Caution.
"Continual misuse of the Verona XG-20 Universal Remote Control
"will void the warranty and the consequences can be severe."
Yeah, right.
Well, we've got a great deal...
deadly duo, Smashing Sam and Jumping Joe!
Knock it off, Jamie.
It's the bomb week.
- Hey, put that down. - I want to watch something else.
Jamie, put it down.
Are you crazy?
You broke it, Jamie.
Mom, Seth's hogging again.
Seth, give your sister the remote.
Seth, you heard your mother. Give your sister the remote.
Look, guys, I'm sorry,
but sometimes, you just drive me nuts.
Now I hope during this brief time-out
you'll chill a little bit.
Look.
Oh, man! I knew something like this was gonna happen.
- I'm pressing the play button but, nothing.
Must've broken when it hit the floor.
We got to fix this.
- Maybe we can take it to a repair shop.
Kev, this isn't just some ordinary remote.
Let's call the place that you got it from
- and ask them what to do. - Good idea.
Here it is, Armchair Electronics.
No one's answering.
How could a business not answer the phone?
Have you got their address?
No, it doesn't say.
Hello?
If you have any questions regarding our products
- It's him. - ... please don't hesitate to call our answer line.
Hello?
Or if you prefer, you may visit our showroom
at 26040 North Sandburg Place.
Well, this is it.
This can't be right.
"Armchair Electronics."
I can't stand this anymore. I got to do something.
- What are you gonna do? - Whatever it takes.
But you don't know anything about fixing stuff.
I don't care. I can't just leave them there.
- Gives me the creeps. - What if you make it worse?
Trust me, how could I make it worse?
- Hello.
- Tony? - Never attempt to service
the Verona XG-20 Universal Remote Control.
Opening the back of the device is dangerous.
Please consult an authorized dealer.
No, don't hang up.
We tried an authorized dealer but... hello?
Hello?
He hung up again.
I got to fix this thing.
- This isn't a good idea, Seth. - Shh!
Ah, this must be what's rattling.
Looks like it fits in here.
- What was that?
I don't know.
Maybe we fixed it.
Here we go.
- Oh, no. - Maybe the batteries are low.
Try shaking it. That always works on our remote.
Well, I'm waiting for an apology.
Oh, I'm sorry, Mom.
- Sorry, Jamie. - Don't even think about it.
Oh, my gosh, look at the time.
I'm starving.
- Have we had dinner yet?
Good to hear your voice again, Dad.
Let's go.
It worked.
Man, that was close. Could we get rid of this thing now?
- But I fixed it. - Seth.
All right.
Put it right in the bottom.
- There. - What time do they pick up the trash?
Not soon enough for me.
- Yeah. See you tomorrow. - See you.
What am I, crazy?
Come to papa.
Oh! Hi, Kev.
I thought we threw that thing away last night.
- We did. - Then what are you doing with it?
Well, I— I tried to get rid of it
but it kept on magically appearing in my room.
You're lying, Seth. And not very well.
So what if I am? Leave me alone.
Seth, you've got to get rid of that thing.
It's changed you.
You're right it's changed me.
- I'm not a wimp any more. - But it's dangerous.
You almost turned your family into a permanent still life.
I know why you're mad.
'Cause you didn't get to the garbage can first.
Maybe you did. But you weren't quick enough.
Seth, you're being a jerk.
- Now give me the remote. - No.
- Give it to me. - You can't have it.
Seth...
Try that again and you'll really be sorry,
friend.
You've misused your gift,
even after repeated warnings.
This is your last chance.
Remember, the consequences are severe.
- Quit buggin' me. - Give me the remote.
No!
- Give me the remote, Seth. - Back off.
Kevin, back off.
Give it to me!
Back off, Kevin.
Seth, don't do it!
Hello?
Hello!
Oh, no. "Battery low."
We hope you enjoy your new Verona XG-20 Universal Remote Control.
If treated with proper care,
it will bring you a lifetime of enjoyment.
No, Tony, wait!
All I need are some batteries!
Captioned by Grant Brown