♪
there's our girl.
Just four days until your bat mitzvah.
When, according to jewish tradition,
that girl becomes a woman.
And this woman's gonna have
the baddest party in the history of bat mitzvahs!
And the good thing is no pressure on mom.
I'm gonna go lie down.
-Love you, mom. -Love you more.
Wait until you see my bat mitzvah, mr. R.
It's a '50s-themed party,
based on the tv musical doo wop days!
I remember! The one with ricky angelo.
♪ concrete rain-- ♪
dad, please don't sing.
Fine. I'll save it for the party.
-Dad... -Fine, I'll save it for the shower.
Seriously? Not even when I'm alone?
It's gonna be a real 1950s sock hop.
The food will be displayed on spinning vinyl records!
And there's gonna be an amazing photo wall
with the real backseat from a '54 convertible.
And a '50s car hop to serve the tunes!
To translate, grandma is gonna be olive's dj.
So, what do you think, bat mitzvah girl?
I think we have a new mayor of coolsville.
Thank you! Well, if you'll excuse me,
I've gotta go burn rubber.
Outta my way, square.
Hey, guys, what's up?
You know how I hate to give bad news?
Yeah?
That's why I'm gonna let sophia give it.
Emmy!
Well, it appears laura silver
had her bat mitzvah on Saturday,
and it seems that she might've,
kind of had the exact same theme as yours.
-What? -No way it's exactly the same.
She just posted the pictures.
There's a buffet with spinning vinyl records!
Big deal. So, one thing's the same.
And a photo wall with a real backseat
from a '54 convertible.
Okay, two things.
-And it's literally called "doo wop days"! -Yeah, that's not good.
♪ do do do do ♪
(theme music playing)
♪ like father, like daughter, we don't always agree ♪
♪ but looking at you is like looking at me ♪
♪ the more things change, the more they stay the same ♪
♪ like father, like daughter, from different times ♪
♪ taking all the best from your decade and mine ♪
♪ the more things change ♪
♪ the more they stay the same ♪
♪ do do, do do do do, do do ♪
♪ the more they stay the same ♪
♪ ♪
this is a disaster!
I can't have the exact same party theme as laura!
Olive, we'll figure out the party.
But remember, there's also a wonderful ceremony
that is going to be as beautiful
and unique as you.
Mom, if you're not gonna help...
She's all yours, girls.
What am I gonna do?
Don't worry. We'll help you come up with a new theme.
How about a music festival?
Ali cohen already did it.
"cohen-chella."
you could do a farm theme!
That was the zimmerman bar mitzvah.
Right. We all had to sing "e-I-e-I-owen."
(sighs) this is literally a nightmare.
I've got it. Olive,
what do you love more than anything in the world?
You mean other than llamas?
Oh! Llamas!
I love llamas!
I can do a llama-themed bat mitzvah party!
You can call it "a night in peru."
syd, you're a genius!
But, how am I gonna put together a whole new party in four days?
Don't worry. We'll all help.
-Absolutely. -We're here for you.
Aw, you guys are the best.
(shouting): Mom!
-What is it? -I have a new theme for my party!
Llamas! It's called "a night in peru."
okay...
Processing, processing, um...
Well, we'll need to completely change the centerpieces.
The florist already hates us, so that shouldn't be a problem.
Emmy and I can go to that party store
and see if they have any llama balloons.
-Great! And syd, you come with me and my mom. -Deb: Oh.
Olive, you have an appointment with the rabbi today
to go over your speech, remember?
Right, right. Um, syd,
why don't you meet me at the temple,
and then we'll hit the bakery
since we have to completely redesign the cake.
How am I ever gonna do this in four days?
Olive, save the drama for your llama.
Hey, is that too long for a hashtag?
♪ ♪
you know, leo? Picking this boom box
as the grand prize was the smartest thing you've done
since hiring me.
The only difference is this boom box actually works.
So, have you finally decided what we're gonna do
for your birthday on Saturday?
I can't decide. Thirteen's a big one.
I'm on my way to manhood. By next week,
I could have a full beard!
-(click) -(hip-hop music playing)
both: Mc gavel!
Dj (on radio): That was mc gavel's turn this gavel out.
Remember, tomorrow's our phone-in contest.
The 10th caller who answers
the mc gavel trivia question correctly
will win a chance for them and a friend
to meet mc gavel this Saturday
and watch him film his newest music video!
Saturday? That's my birthday!
What better way to celebrate than to meet mc gavel
and make him my best friend?
And who knows more about mc gavel than us?
We are so gonna win this.
(hip-hop music playing)
max, what time is it?
Both: It's gavel time!
♪ woo! Woo! ♪
♪ ♪
hey, olive. I'm at the temple. Where are you? Call me.
Hello. I'm rabbi feller.
Oh, hi! Hey!
Shalom.
Shalom. Boker tov.
Sorry. Shalom's all I got.
I'm sydney, olive's bff. She's running a little late.
Oh. Well, sydney,
why don't you come into my office while we wait?
Okay.
Wow. Rabbi feller, your office is dope!
Oh no. Am I allowed to say "dope" to a rabbi?
You are when her office is this sick!
So, tell me about you and olive. How long have you been friends?
We met in second grade.
I twisted my ankle playing tag, and she ran over to help.
What 8-year-old carries around a fold-up crutch?
Still can't believe olive's about to become a woman.
It's a big day.
Do you know what it means to become a woman
in jewish tradition?
Oh. Well, it means, uh...
Why don't you go first?
Well, when a girl turns 13,
she is welcomed into the community as an adult.
And as an adult, she is now accountable for her actions
and responsible for making the world a better place.
That's awesome.
Yes, it is.
On the day of her bat mitzvah, olive will read from the torah.
Her portion is all about finding gratitude
in difficult times. Then, she'll give a speech,
explaining how its relevant to her own life.
Wow. That's powerful.
Olive hasn't really talked about the ceremony.
I'm sure she'll be here any minute.
She had a party 911.
I see.
Unfortunately for some kids,
the party becomes more important than the ceremony.
They miss out on getting the true meaning of their special day.
Oh, that's not olive.
Her bat mitzvah means a lot to her.
A lot.
(phone ringing)
speaking of olive...
Hi. Where are you?
Olive (on phone): Syd, I'm having a really tough time
finding llama-themed party stuff.
No, mom! An alpaca does not count!
Tell the rabbi I'm not gonna be able to make it,
and that I'm really sorry.
And say "really," like, three times.
-But, olive-- -gotta go. Bye!
♪ ♪
syd, I'm so sorry I didn't show
at the temple yesterday.
But guess what? I found yarmulkes
with little llamas on them.
Llamakas!
Cool.
You know, speaking of cool,
I got to hang out with rabbi feller.
She told me all about the meaning of bat mitzvahs.
Yeah, yeah. Lots of meaning.
She also said some kids become so obsessed with their party
that they forget the ceremony is the most important part.
Okay, maybe I have been a little distracted by the party,
but I'll be ready. Don't worry.
I can't help it. I love you,
-so I worry. -Wow.
Throw on some sensible shoes and offer me hard candy,
and it's like you're my grandma.
Trust me, syd. I've got it under control.
Great.
So, the rabbi told me you're giving a speech.
-I can't wait to hear it. -I promise, you'll be the first.
As soon as I write it.
What? You haven't written it yet?
Easy, bubbie. Remember your blood pressure.
Besides, I blocked off the whole afternoon to write it.
Dj llama mama in the house!
Whoa, grandma!
Grandma j, just when I think you're the best,
you get even bester.
Thanks, o. Plus,
I found the perfect bop to make sure the party won't stop.
-(drops phone) -(dance music playing)
♪ smiley llama, kissy llama, wiggle, wiggle, boogie llama ♪
♪ tall llama, short llama ♪
♪ baby and its mama llama ♪
♪ llama here, llama there ♪
♪ llama party everywhere! ♪
(song ends)
grandma j, you're amazing.
And where'd you get the costume?
At the party shop next to lacy's earrings.
They have an entire llama section.
Seriously?
I need to go there with my mom, like, right now.
-Olive, what about your speech? -I'll get to it. See you later!
Well, I should get out of this costume. On the way here,
an animal rescue van started following me.
Here you go, boys.
To keep your minds sharp for the contest,
I made you some brain food.
Are you crazy? I'm not eating brains!
It's not brains.
It's a peanut butter sandwich
because nuts help stimulate the brain.
You might wanna take the bigger half.
Hey, it's almost contest time. Turn it on! Turn it on!
Dj (on radio): Okay, listeners. If you're our 10th caller
and answer the mc gavel trivia question correct,
you and a friend
will get to meet mc on the set of his latest music video.
The trivia question is...
What is mc gavel's real name?
Both: Bernard tyrell williams!
(dialing)
oh no. It's busy.
Leo, keep dialing. I'll get my mom's cell phone
so we can double our chances of getting through.
(busy tone)
(dialing)
(ringing)
dj (on phone): Hello, caller number 10!
(muffled): He-wo?!
Okay! For a once- in-a-lifetime chance
to meet mc gavel,
what is mc's real name?
(muffled): Bernah tywe willims!
Excuse me?
(muffled): Bernah ty--
-I'm sorry, I can't understand you. -'cause it's peanuh bubba!
And time's up.
Looks like we're gonna have to go to the next caller.
♪ ♪
whoa, olive. There are more llamas in here than in peru.
Grandma j's place was a gold mine!
They even had llama-shaped glow sticks! Try one on.
Thanks, but I'm still a little wet from the rain,
and having something electric on my head
doesn't seem like a good idea.
Oh, it's still raining?
Maybe it's time to activate my color-coded multi-phase
party backup plan.
-What is it? -Move stuff inside.
Look at you all organized.
I bet you have everything ready for your bat mitzvah.
Everything.
Syd, are you trying to tell me
I should be working on my speech?
What? No.
Suggest, maybe. Tell, never.
You are literally turning into my grandma molly.
Well, you'll be happy to know,
I already wrote it.
-Seriously? -Yeah.
You know how my torah portion is about gratitude in hard times?
Well, I wrote about how when laura stole my party theme,
it was the hardest thing I've ever had to endure.
And how I'm really grateful because now,
I'm gonna have an even better party!
-Wow. -I know.
Pretty deep, huh?
Olive, I'm not sure changing your party theme
would be considered hard times.
That's because you haven't gone through it.
I just hope you never have to feel that kind of pain.
♪ ♪
there he is! The almost birthday boy!
So, how are we gonna celebrate tomorrow?
We're not. After blowing that contest,
I don't deserve a birthday.
If it wasn't for my good looks and dazzling smile,
I couldn't look myself in the mirror.
Leo, it was an accident. You have to celebrate.
How about you and I go to the movies, then out for pizza?
-Will I be there? -Of course.
Then I don't wanna go.
Max, nothing I do will be as special
as hanging out with mc gavel,
so why even bother?
Then you know what? We're going down there tomorrow,
and you're gonna meet mc gavel.
How? I didn't win the contest.
We'll tell them it wasn't your fault.
It was the peanut butter's.
That's the plan? Blaming peanut butter?
You know, it sounds even smarter when I hear someone else say it.
Max, this whole plan seems a little desperate.
Which we are, so I'm in!
♪ ♪
okay, time for a break. You guys have been
stuffing llama goody bags for two hours.
I know because I used this llama stopwatch.
I can't thank you all enough for helping with the party favors.
With olive's bat mitzvah tomorrow
and her dad not back until tonight,
I'm kinda overwhelmed.
I guess her brother's hockey tournament
was sort of bad timing.
Well, I was praying they wouldn't make the finals,
but, uh, good for them.
But we did it, mom. A night in peru
is gonna be even better than doo wop days.
-Wow, it's really coming down. -Well, I'm ready for it.
All rainy day backup plans have been activated.
-Bring it on, storm! -(thunder rumbling)
okay, maybe bring it a little less.
(phone ringing)
-excuse me. -Oh, I forgot the drinks.
I'll give you a hand.
Could olive be more excited?
I know. I'm kvelling.
Olive's grandma says that when she's happy.
Usually comes with a cheek-pinch. (laughs)
tomorrow is such a big day for olive.
I cannot wait to hear her speech.
Yeah. Her speech.
-Syd, what's going on? -Well, according to the rabbi,
it's one of the most important parts of the ceremony.
And I don't mean to sound judgy,
but I think she kinda missed the meaning.
Well, that's too bad. Did you talk to her about it?
Tried to, but it's olive's bat mitzvah,
and however she chooses to celebrate is up to her.
So, I plan on just being there for her and having a great time.
Me, too. So,
at the party, how about a dance with your old man?
Let's make that a definite maybe.
-Mom, is everything okay? -That was the rabbi.
The roads are flooded from the storm,
and it's unsafe to go out, so...
They're gonna have to cancel the bat mitzvah.
What?
No. No way.
Honey, I am so sorry.
(crying)
♪ ♪
-how's olive? -Devastated. And to make matters worse,
her father and brothers can't fly home.
-The airports are all closed. -Yeah, they've locked down the entire city.
Olive, I am so, so sorry.
It's so not fair.
No, it's not. It stinks.
I feel like kicking, screaming, breaking stuff.
Max, give me something of yours.
Honey, we'll have your bat mitzvah,
and the most awesome party. I promise.
But when? These things get booked years in advance.
Well, sweetie, I don't know, but we'll make it happen.
-And I'll be there. -And so will my grandchildren.
Olive, I kinda know how you feel.
For my 18th birthday, I planned an amazing party.
But the morning of, portland had its biggest snowfall in history.
There was nothing we could do, so it was canceled,
and I was heartbroken.
But you eventually had it, right?
Well, um, you know...
Does anyone else have a story?
Who could top that inspirational tale?
Wait.
Olive, who says you have to cancel your bat mitzvah?
What are you talking about?
My dad's party was, like,
1,000 years ago in the dark ages.
These days, you can do anything online.
Including a bat mitzvah.
Syd, that's a great idea!
Olive, all we need is you, the rabbi,
and an internet connection.
Please tell me you have good wifi.
I got the ultra package. Makes me feel special.
Is that sad?
But what about my llama party? A night in peru?
You want a llama party, and you're gonna get one.
Totally! Dj mama llama in the house!
And I have all the party stuff out in my car.
I mean, I can make this place bat mitzvah ready.
All I need is a ladder, a hot glue gun,
and people willing to be micromanaged.
Mrs. Rozalski, send me your guest list.
I'll make sure everyone who loves you is there.
I can't believe you guys would do all this for me.
You bet we would.
You can even wear one of my party dresses. Any one you want.
Even the silver metallic one you haven't worn yet?
That one, huh?
-Sure. -Yes. (laughs)
-okay, people, let's get to work! -(clapping)
sorry about the clapping. I didn't bring my whistle.
Come on, olive. Let's go try on that dress.
In a little while. I've got something I need to do.
Deb, I'll go get the stuff out of your car.
(thunder, wind howling)
-(door slams) -whoa!
Maybe I should tie a rope around my waist first.
♪ ♪
-let me do the talking. -I let my pants do mine.
Hello. May I present leo webb,
mc gavel radio contest winner.
And I'm max reynolds, his best friend.
The contest winners are already inside. Nice try, fellas.
No, no. You don't understand.
We belong in there.
Lemme guess. You're mc's biggest fans,
you have all of his albums, it's your birthday.
I've heard every excuse in the book.
Well, not this one. You see,
leo was the 10th caller and knew the answer.
But, right before they asked me the question,
I ate a peanut butter sandwich.
So, when the dj said, "what's mc gavel's real name?"
-leo said... -(muffled garbling)
(guard laughing)
(laughing louder)
you guys are right. I haven't heard that one before.
Lemme see what I can do.
Did you hear that? He's gonna see what he can do!
Man, I haven't been this nervous
since the last time you said, "I have an idea."
-alright, good news. -Both: Yes!
-They have room for one more. -What?
-One? -Sorry, guys. The best I could do.
Well, leo...
Have a great time.
Me? Why me?
You wanted to meet mc, too.
Yeah, I'd love to meet him,
but it'd make me even happier for you to.
Happy birthday, man.
Thanks, max. You're a great friend.
Oh! You know what time it is?
It's gavel time!
♪ ♪
(raining)
rabbi feller (on computer): Welcome, everyone.
When olive told me she didn't want to postpone
her bat mitzvah, I was surprised,
delighted, and proud.
A lot of kids would've given up,
but she showed strength,
determination, and courage.
Way to go, olive!
I'm sorry. I just slipped out.
We are now going to begin the torah service.
-Ready, olive? -Yes.
(singing prayer): Vayachalom...
Vehineh sulam...
Mutsav artsah...
Verosho...
Magiya hashamaymah...
Vehiney mal'achey...
Elohim...
Olim veyordim...
Bo.
Rabbi felder: Yasher koach.
Beautifully done, olive.
(sighs)
olive is now going to give a speech
reflecting on her torah portion.
My torah portion is called vayeitzei.
The part that had special meaning for me was about leah.
She had huge disappointments in her life,
but was still able to find gratitude in the worst of times.
When I first wrote my speech,
I thought the worst of times was having to change my party theme.
That's because I didn't understand
the true meaning of my bat mitzvah.
When the storm came, it looked like I wouldn't have one at all.
Then, the people I love came together
and worked so hard
to make sure this special day happened.
And it taught me that sometimes in life,
things happen that are out of our control.
But with the love and support of your friends and family,
and mr. R's premium internet package,
you can get through the toughest of times.
And much like leah, it fills me with so much gratitude.
A lot of people are having a much tougher time than I am
because of the storm.
So, instead of a bat mitzvah present,
I'd like everyone to donate to our local relief fund.
And please don't tell me what you were getting me.
I'm not that strong.
(laughter)
I'd like to thank rabbi feller
for her guidance and wisdom.
I'd also like to thank my mom,
for putting up with me these last few months.
And years. (laughs) I love you, mom.
-And you, too, dad! -Olive's dad: Love you, pumpkin!
And you, too, bros!
-You crushed it, olive! -Yeah! That didn't stink at all!
(laughs) and finally,
I'd like to thank my best friend, sydney.
None of this would've been possible without you.
Congratulations, olive.
You are now a bat mitzvah.
Mazel tov!
-All: Mazel tov! -(clapping)
♪ ♪
and now, put your hands together and give it up
for the bat mitzvah girl,
olive rozalski!
(clapping, cheering)
(door slams)
so, honey, what do you think?
It's lla-mazing!
And, olive, what would a llama party be without...
(grunts)
a llama. A real llama!
"mazel tov, olive."
and he knows hebrew!
Well, olive, you wanted a bat mitzvah
no one would ever forget, and you got one.
I sure did.
What are we all standing around for?
Let's party!
(music playing)
♪ smiley llama, kissy llama ♪
♪ wiggle, wiggle, boogie llama ♪
♪ tall llama, short llama ♪
♪ baby and its mama llama ♪
♪ llama here, llama there ♪
♪ llama party everywhere! ♪
man: Oh yeah.