The Snowball Effect
After a snowballing prank causes a car accident, Dylan deals with the guilt of lying about his involvement.
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After a snowballing prank causes a car accident, Dylan deals with the guilt of lying about his involvement.
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At his new job taking care of guard dogs, Justin discovers that the working dogs are being mistreated.
When Claire starts to experience success she'd never dreamed possible, she worries that a magical event is the cause.
Robyn, Nick and Trevor learn about paleontology as they try to solve a mystery at a local dinosaur dig.
Stripped of her popularity, Lizzie is willing to do anything to exact her revenge. She's even willing to turn to magic.
Mike explores the world of outdoor recreation and discovers a new side of himself.
Kaz, troubled by his father's absence and a learning disability, discovers the real consequences of crime when he steals a watch from an elderly woman.
Three amateur sleuths learn about biological piracy in their pursuit of stolen research.
When Colin accepts a summer job he doesn't expect to become a criminal suspect.
Tim loves his job at the family pet store, but he questions his father's leadership when a bird is stolen at a public event.
Trevor, Nick and Courtney solve the mystery of the bobsled saboteur.
Jessica must trek through bear country to save her stepsister.
