[timer dinging]
Here you are. Traditional crumpets,
just like my grandmother made back in London.
This is just an English muffin.
Seriously, what's the difference?
They're not as good.
[crunching] I think it needs something.
Yeah. Sauce, cheese, and pepperoni.
[thudding]
And this is why no one likes you people!
I like it.
I saw you hiding yours under the place mat.
Shh, shh.
Knock, knock, knock.
Chancellor Rudy Tootietootie!
- Hey! - Rudy!
All right, we're all feelin' it. Whoo.
Ooh, homemade English muffins.
Crumpets!
Don't curse at me, wolfie.
Listen up. Big news.
A member of the Russo family
has won the esteemed Wizard of the Year award.
Oh, my gosh. All my hard work with the delinquents
has finally paid off.
Hold on, Senor "Jump to Conclusions."
For saving humanity from the Angels of Darkness,
you have been named Wizard of the Year.
Congratulations, Alex.
Wow.
A truly underwhelming display of enthusiasm.
- [stammering] - Great... great job, honey.
- Unbelievable. Wow! - Congratulations.
Oh, my gosh.
[mocking] This must kill you.
No, I'm fine. Why would your award kill me?
It was an honor to be nominated.
I was nominated, right?
[chuckling]
Alex, you will be given the award
at this year's annual Wizard banquet.
And it's tradition for the family of the Wizard of the Year
to make a holographic video honoring them,
which will be played at the banquet.
Here's a holograph camera. Say nice things.
Ha! Good luck.
These ingrates can't even say nice things
after someone's been baking for two blasted hours!
Wonderful. Wizard of the Year,
her own banquet, and we have to make a video
to say how great she is. Anything else for Alex?
Ooh, thanks for reminding me, kid.
Because of your heroic act,
you're back in your family's wizard competition.
I can't believe I almost forgot that.
Wait.
I'm back in the competition?
That means I could be the family wizard.
[sighs] I know. I mean, who would have thought
it'd be you and me in the running for this thing?
Now this must really kill you.
♪ Everything is not what it seems ♪
♪ Well, you know everything's gonna be a breeze ♪
♪ That the end will no doubt justify the means ♪
♪ You can fix any problem with the slightest of ease ♪
♪ Yes, please ♪
♪ But you might find out it'll go to your head ♪
♪ When you write a report on a book you never read ♪
♪ With the snap of your fingers you can make your bed ♪
♪ That's what I said ♪
♪ Everything is not what it seems ♪
♪ When you can get all you wanted in your wildest dreams ♪
♪ You might run into trouble if you go to extremes ♪
♪ Because everything is not what it seems ♪
♪ Be careful not to mess with the balance of things ♪
♪ Because everything is not ♪
♪ What it seems ♪♪
Hey, look at this gown. It's on sale.
Does it say "Just saved the world",
or "Just saving money"?
I don't know,
but this is the worst video game that I've ever played.
Are you almost done with the Abracadoodler?
'Cause I need to use it.
Justin...
You're just mad because you've always wanted to be
Wizard of the Year.
[sarcastic chuckle]
Hey, Justin. Do you need some ice?
For what?
For your sore loser.
I'm fine.
- OK, everything happens for a reason. - [portal opening]
- [crowd chattering] - Oh.
[woman] Over here, Chase!
- [cameras clicking] - Stop!
You sleazy paparazzi! Stop!
No more pictures! No!
Chase!
[portal powering down]
What are you doing here?
I heard you'll be receiving the Wizard of the Year award,
so I wanted to come by and congratulate you.
Oh, thank you.
You could've just called.
[scoffing]
A congratulatory hug is a little more personal
than a phone call.
I should be the one getting that hug.
I'm really proud of you.
You know, I used to dream of being Wizard of the Year,
but was never able to get it.
Oh, well, then you and Justin have a lot in common.
Right, Justin? You couldn't do it either.
Now look what you've done. My mad twitch is coming back.
I better be going too.
But, uh, I'll see you at the banquet.
[crowd chattering outside]
Keith Keith here forWiz Biz Tonight. Now, the big question:
Are the Beast Tamer and the Wizard of the Year dating?
Let's make it official.
[chuckling] Yeah, it's official.
Yeah, we're not dating. I have a boyfriend.
Now scram.
She speaks the truth.
Now, out of the way.
[indistinct chattering]
- How ya doin'? What's up? - Hey.
- Max Russo. - Max.
All right, I got in every picture.
Oh, no. Now they're gonna think you and me are dating.
[gasping]
OK.
Who wants to pay tribute to Alex first?
Max, why don't you go first.
Before I, uh, start talking about Alex
winning the award that I should have won.
I need to figure out a way to get my eye to stop twitching.
All right.
Your sister just won Wizard of the Year.
- OK. - And action.
- OK. - [camera humming]
Wait, why is she winning the award again?
Justin fell for an Angel of Darkness,
and Alex had to save him and the world.
Hold on, let me get this straight.
So Alex won the award because Justin messed up?
[laughing]
- [sarcastic laughter] - [Max] That's awesome!
Aren't you usually the one fixing her mistakes?
Yep. Yes, I am. Why can't people see that?
That's it, I'm ready. I want to make a video.
- Alex, what I really... - You're done.
Hi, how's it going. I'm Justin Russo.
Alex's older brother.
You know something, I think it's just great
that Alex is winning probably the highest honor
that a wizard could receive.
[angrily] Congratulations to you, Alex.
I'm proud.
Proud that as of today, this award no longer has meaning.
How could you do this?!
I mean, do you even check the people you give these to?
Sure, she does one thing, save the world. Big deal.
Do you have any idea how many times
she's almost destroyed the world?
[Justin] Huh? Do ya?!
[amplified] How could you overlook someone
who is successfully tutoring a class of delinquents?
Who, who has created his own spell?
Who has saved Wiz Tech twice?
[yelling] Not once, but twice!
[panting] And that's why it should be me,
and not her, but me!
[panting]
Yeah, there, that should be good.
I don't know why you watch these wizard celebrity gossip shows.
They're all rubbish.
Goblins make bad life decisions.
Yep, we get it.
Well, you're gonna like it today. I heard I'm on it.
It's probably Wizard of the Year stuff.
We are gonna look so cute at that banquet together.
Oh, wait. I got you a corsage to give to me.
- Here you go. - [gasping]
Oh, my gosh! It's perfect.
How did you know I like corsages?
Has the dashing beast tamer
Chase Riprock finally met his match?
Photographers caught up with him making a secret visit
to Wizard of the Year winner, Alex Russo.
Could this be the next celebrity power couple?
[both] What?!
Let's see what the young wizards had to say.
I'm sure it's nothing.
Here, watch this part. I set the record straight.
Now, the big question: Are the Beast Tamer
and the Wizard of the Year dating?
Let's make it official.
[scoffs] Yeah, it's official.
[both] What?!
[TV turns off]
What was that? You told them you guys were dating?
No, no, no! They must have cut out the part
where I told them about you, I swear.
Well, they certainly didn't cut out the smile on your face.
Did you see it when you said, "It's official"?
I'll tell you what's official. I'm quite angry.
It's a gossip show.
They probably didn't even have a story today,
so they just made something up like that.
I swear, they do it all the time. Ask Chase.
Chase? Chase.
Yes, your fabulous beast tamer,
who finds any excuse to come by and say hello.
I'll bet he's outside right now
waiting to congratulate you on...
...I don't know, brushing your hair.
Well, he's not, so I'll just do it.
Well done on brushing your hair!
Mason.
Thank you so much for letting me go to a wizard banquet.
This is such a big night for my best friend.
Yeah, well, so no one suspects anything
about you being in the wizard world,
why don't you stay close to Max. You could be his date.
What?
Get a sweater.
I'm not giving you my jacket if you say it's too cold.
Max! Be nice.
I am. I was gonna tell her she's not my type.
And I was gonna tell you that you're not my species.
Come on, you two. Let's go.
- [door opening] - [phone beeping]
Hey, is Mason with you guys?
No. Did you call him?
Yeah, like, five times. He's not answering.
He was supposed to meet me here an hour ago.
[door opening]
Come on, people, let's go.
We've got the guest of honor over here.
You're gonna love the great videos everyone made for you, by the way.
Honey, he's probably still upset about your fight yesterday.
So, he's standing me up for my own awards banquet?
Alex, I would take you, but...
...you're not my type either.
- [portal powering up] - [horn honking]
Ooh, the flying carpet limo is here.
We've gotta go, Alex.
He's not gonna show up, is he?
I don't think so,mija.
Hey, Harper.
I never know what fork to use at these things, so...
I'm just not gonna use one at all.
- Alex... - [phone beeping]
I'm sorry that Mason stood you up for the awards ceremony.
But hey, you're still the guest of honor.
Come on, let's go in.
No, wait.
Maybe I can use magic to bring him here.
You don't want to do that.
When people are forced to go to events,
they're usually not that much fun at the event.
I know you're talking about the upcoming Strawberry Festival, Jerry.
- And you're going. - [groaning]
Hey, Justin.
I'm really looking forward to the holograms tonight.
It's the most emotional part of the show.
Except for when I tell the audience dessert costs extra.
Oh, it'll be emotional.
And Justin...
...and despite the fact that you're losing
your family wizard competition, I'm sure your heartfelt words
will show the Wizard Council great sportsmanship.
Right.
I'll bet it even helps you get reinstated into the competition.
Really looking forward to it, buddy!
I need the tape back!
Alex.
Hey.
I don't know if you caught that gossip show segment,
but I had nothing to do with how they made it look like we're dating.
No, I know. I just wish Mason understood.
Where is he?
He didn't come. He's mad.
Look, if I was him, I'd be pretty upset too.
They really made it look like we're dating.
I mean, even more so than me
standing here admiring how great you look tonight.
- [scoffs] Thank you. - [Theresa] Thank you.
[tapping]
- Hey, Justin. - I wasn't touching this.
I know you weren't. You can't.
The projector has a protective shield.
Hey, I did you a big favor.
I put some members of the Wizard Council
right in the front row to catch your heartfelt tribute.
OK, well, uh...
[stammering] We, uh, better get going then.
Right now.
[groaning] Well, we're uh, going now!
[groaning louder]
Come on, Justin. Let's go.
Come on.
- Wrong way. - Right.
- [applause] - [processional music plays]
Well, looks like it's about to start.
It was really nice meeting all of you.
I better head back to my seat.
Way over there.
Way, way, way over there.
On the other side of the...
It's fine. Just sit down.
Welcome to the 3,426th annual Wizard of the Year banquet.
It's good to see the Wizard Council here.
I'm not saying they're old,
but when they were born, Earth was just a rumor. Huh?
That is a very old group of people!
Let's just go to the family holograms.
Hi. I'm Justin Russo, Alex's older brother.
I think it's great that Alex won probably the highest honor...
Hey, why have a hologram
when I can speak to you guys right here?
From the heart.
Hello, Wizard Council.
I'm proud. Proud that as of today,
this award no longer has meaning.
How could you do this? Do you even check the people
[distorted] that you give these to?
Jerry, what is he doing?
A really good job at embarrassing the family.
Here's the mom!
Can you believe this guy? I mean, serious...
Holograms, they don't get things right.
They lie. They're liars.
...disgusting.
How could you overlook someone
who's successfully tutoring a class of wizard delinquents?
Who has certified his own spell,
and who has saved Wiz Tech twice!
Not once, but twice!
And that's why it should be me, and not her!
OK. That should be good.
Thank you for your time.
[processional music plays]
- Mr. Russo. - Mason.
I've made a dreadful mistake.
I'm afraid I've let Alex down on such a momentous occasion.
You're apologizing to the wrong person.
Of course.
[Alex laughing]
Him again?!
[roaring]
Whoa. Haven't seen that in a while.
[Alex stammering]
- [snarling] - Mason!
Your boyfriend's a werewolf?!
That would have been some good information to know.
Um... somebody's foot is in my salad.
So sorry.
- [roaring] - [Chase grunting]
- [glass shattering] - [crowd murmuring]
Ladies and gentlemen.
Everyone stay calm. Everything is fine.
It's just Alex Russo's jealous werewolf boyfriend
going after the beast tamer, Chase Riprock.
What am I saying? That's not fine.
Go ahead and panic.
[crowd screaming]
Mason, stop!
- [Mason roaring] - Chase, don't!
[Chase] Come on!
[angry roar]
And down goes wolfie!
[yelling] Down goes wolfie!
Chase! Stop it!
Stop!
What is the matter with you two?
He attacked me.
I'm sorry for standing you up, Alex.
And I'm sorry for being so jealous,
but when I walked in here and I saw you two together...
I need to know. Do you have feelings for him?
I won't go on like this.
Look, Alex. Maybe this isn't the right time.
Maybe it is. But I can't stop thinking about you.
You and I would be so great together.
Mason, stop!
Well, who's it gonna be, Alex? Him or me?
I guess I choose...
...neither of you.
[both] What?
[all] What?
I believe she said she's choosing neither of them.
Mason...
You're my boyfriend, and I love you.
But when I told you there was nothing going on
between me and Chase you didn't believe me.
I would have believed you.
This was one of the most important nights of my life
and you let me come alone.
Look at this place.
This is a side of you that I've never seen,
and I... I don't like it.
Alex, I came here to apologize.
And that's not what happened.
I... I think we need a break.
So...
What about us, Alex?
[sighing]
Chase, I think you're a great guy,
but I'm not ready to be in a new relationship.
I just got out of one literally a second ago.
Now...
I'm gonna get what I came here for.
Here you go, sweetie.
Alex Russo, Wizard of the Year.
[processional music plays]
[distant howling]