[dance instructor] Five, six, seven, eight.
[upbeat music playing]
Nice, Jesse. Good lines.
[chuckles] Travis, your lines are perfect.
- [cheering, applauding] - Yeah.
Great work, yes. Really good.
Don't forget your cooldown stretches, okay?
Now, for those of you interested,
we have tryouts for dance team this Thursday.
We have one spot for junior boys and one spot for junior girls.
So, practice, practice, practice.
[clapping]
Hey, Jesse, you crushed it today. Are you trying out?
- Yeah. - Same.
Kinda nervous about it though. You practicing a lot?
Nah, not really.
♪ All you have to do is stay a minute Just take your time ♪
[digital choreographer buzzes]
♪ The clock is ticking So stay ♪
♪ All you have to do is wait a second ♪
[digital choreographer beeps]
♪ Your hands, on mine ♪
♪ The clocking is ticking So stay ♪
- [groans] - [digital choreographer buzzes]
[digital choreographer buzzing]
♪ All you have to do is stay ♪
- [song ends] - [breathing heavily]
[digital choreographer] Eighty-nine percent.
Eighty-nine! He's a born superstar. He gets it from me.
- You dance with two left feet. - [sighs]
- I am the one with rhythm. - [chuckles]
Feeling okay about your audition?
I guess so. I've been practicing a lot.
We noticed. So has your dog.
[whimpers]
[father] You've been forgetting to walk him.
Remember the agreement we had when we got Apollo?
He'd be my responsibility. I'll take him out in a sec.
Look, I get it. But you need to find that balance.
Dancing isn't your whole life. You have school too.
I know, but it's one week before the audition.
You've been at this for three months.
And if you do make the dance team, it's gonna take up even more of your time.
What? Y-- You want me to stop?
No. We know how much you care about dance.
You just need to manage your time better.
I'll try, but this is important.
We know.
So, we thought of something that might help.
Hello. I am your personal helper.
I can help with your tasks and with time management.
Whoa, it talks. W-- What is this for?
Neat, right?
It's an interactive assistant to help schedule your schoolwork.
Go ahead, give it a try.
Uh, could you help me get my homework assignments done on time?
Of course. Please link me to your school portal.
[trills, beeps]
I now have your current schedule for assignments and tests.
And I am coming up with a study plan to keep you on track.
Okay, completed.
I recommend you begin by finishing your book report for English.
That's not even the cool part yet.
Ask it to show you its tutoring function.
Uh, can you show me your tutoring function, please?
Of course.
I am able to assist you in a variety of subjects.
- No way. - [chuckles]
Do you need any help with physics?
Yes, um, a lot, to be honest.
I could explain to you my theory of general relativity.
-Or perhaps… -Ancient civilizations.
I can tell you how I, Boudicca, queen of the British Iceni tribe,
led an uprising against the mighty Roman Empire.
This is so cool.
I am here to help, Jesse. Let's get started.
Go get 'em, tiger.
[chattering, shouting]
So you're telling me that the helper can look like anyone from history?
That sounds awesome.
It was cool at first, but now all I do is homework.
[mechanical whirring]
It does sound like the helper's helping.
But now I have no time to rehearse.
Travis is gonna crush me like a bug in this audition.
I mean, he was already the lead in the school musical this year.
Does he have to join the dance team too?
Dancing is, like, my one thing.
There's only one spot this year, and he's probably gonna get it.
You don't know that. T-pose, please.
[sighs]
Wave your arms around.
[whirring]
And put your hands on your hips.
Sway side to side.
[chuckles]
- [sighs] - Relax, Jesse.
Don't worry about Travis. You're gonna be fine.
[sighs] So what's with this getup? You're making a robot?
It's not a robot. [sighs] It's a life-size maquette.
Which is what exactly?
It's like a mannequin, except it has articulated joints.
My project for the science fair is gonna get it to walk
and move just like a person does.
I made a volcano out of baking soda and vinegar,
and you're telling me you're on track to take over the world?
Yeah.
[Boudicca helper] And after my army took the Roman capital of Colchester,
we set our sights on reclaiming London and St. Albans.
Thanks, Helper.
You're welcome, Jesse. It is my job to help you any way I can.
And done.
You can take the rest of the night off, my friend. [grunts]
But you still have your genealogy assignment to complete.
[sighs] I totally forgot. When is it due?
Tomorrow.
Any way I can fit an hour of dance practice
into my schedule tonight?
[personal helper] According to the study plan, no.
[sighs]
For your genealogy report, we'll be looking at your family tree.
And your family tree starts with…
…you.
Hey. You're me. [scoffs] Cool.
I think I just got a great idea.
[Cara] You know, Jesse, we're kind of skipping, like, a million steps here.
Yeah, but your project's gonna be a hundred times better.
You know why? 'Cause it's technically a robot now.
Says who?
Well, now, since we're attaching your maquette to my helper,
it gets a brain, right?
Helper plus maquette equals robot.
It's science.
That's not science. Pass me the mini socket.
- [clicks] - [whirring]
- Wicked. - [chuckles]
You doing okay, Helper?
- How may I help you, Jesse? - [chuckles]
It's not a very convincing copy of you though.
With a blue body?
Can you project some clothes over the maquette,
like, uh, what I'm wearing?
[whirring]
[chuckles] That is way better.
Hmm.
Can you pick up that knapsack over there?
[whirring]
- Let me do just one last calibration. - [beeps]
[whirring stops]
There!
Now it really looks like you and moves like a person.
Maybe you were right.
Maybe this could really pass as a human.
I need you to pretend to be me while I practice dance.
Sit at my desk. Do the chores I hate, like the dishes.
No. The maquette can't get wet.
Water plus circuit equals bad news. That's science.
Okay, so no dishes.
But you can still walk Apollo, take out the trash.
Anything that just gives me more time.
I am happy to help.
I am getting first place in the science fair for sure.
[beeps]
[singer] ♪ Make it on your own But we don't have to grow up ♪
♪ We can stay forever young ♪
♪ I could give a thousand reasons why ♪
♪ But you're going, and you know that ♪
♪ All you have to do is stay a minute Just take your time ♪
♪ …so stay ♪
♪ All you have to do is wait a second Your hands, on mine ♪
♪ The clock is ticking, so stay ♪
[digital choreographer buzzes]
- [breathing heavily] - [digital choreographer buzzes]
[singer] ♪ I've never been the best at letting go ♪
Hey, what's up, Jesse?
[singer] ♪ …spend the night alone ♪
♪ Guess I need you, and I need to ♪
♪ I could give a million reasons why ♪
♪ But you're going, and you know that ♪
-♪ All you have to do is stay a minute ♪ - [digital choreographer buzzing]
- [singer] ♪ Just take your time ♪ - [groans]
[singer] ♪ The clock is ticking
[digital choreographer chirping, chimes] Eighty-seven percent.
[singer] ♪ …is wait a second Your hands, on mine ♪
♪ The clock is ticking, so stay ♪
Hey, that's what I like to see.
- [singer] ♪ All you have to do is stay ♪ - Ow.
[laughs]
[singer] ♪ And you know that ♪
♪ All you have to do is stay a minute Just take your time ♪
-♪ The clock is ticking, so stay ♪ - [breathes heavily]
[singer] ♪ All you have to do is Wait a second ♪
♪ Your hands, on mine ♪
♪ The clock is ticking, so stay ♪
[vocalizing] ♪ All you have to do is stay ♪
[digital choreographer chirping, chimes] Ninety-two percent.
[singer vocalizing]
[breathing heavily] Ninety-two.
[song fades out]
[sighs]
[visitor] And as it turns out,
we're saving almost 12% more by bundling our home,
our auto and our boat insurance.
Twelve percent.
Still, it's a lot. Seems all we do is spend, spend, spend.
[chuckles] Remember that, Jesse.
As you get older, hold on to your money.
Or just don't buy a boat that you use only three times a year.
[laughing, sighs]
If budgeting is a concern, maybe I could help.
What would you say your average monthly income is?
Jesse. That's kind of a personal question.
The first step to creating a budget
is to compare your monthly income to your monthly expenses.
To make sure you aren't spending more than you earn,
which, given your ill-advised boat investment,
it seems like you are.
- [mother clears throat] - [sighs]
Can I, uh-- Can I refill your cups?
[visitor 2 sighs] Thank you, dear. It's delicious.
- [mother] It's the honey. It's organic. - [visitor 2] I love organic products.
- What are you doing? - [visitors coughing]
Making conversation and laughing at Mr. Wallace's jokes.
Although, according to my database, they aren't very funny.
You can't ask how much he makes, it's rude.
Mr. Wallace is having trouble managing his personal finances.
I can help with various subjects.
He doesn't want you to teach him. He just likes talking about his boat.
Just go to my room. I'll take over.
- [father] Jesse, you all right? - [sighs]
[sighs] So sorry about that.
I'm in a statistics course and, um,
- [chuckles] numbers are so fascinating. - Hmm.
[stammers] So, um, what's the name of your boat again?
The Money Pit.
[both laughing]
[chuckling]
[laughing stops]
The helper's not perfect,
but I've been getting a lot of practice time in.
Scored a 92 last night. Ninety-two.
Nice. Does that mean you're done with the helper?
I'm a bit nervous for my presentation for the science fair.
A lot of my grade is riding on it.
Well, you should get it to do a trick, like, um, juggling fire batons.
Hmm, nah.
♪ All you have to do is stay a minute Just take your time ♪
♪ The clock is ticking So stay ♪
♪ All you have to do is wait a second ♪
♪ Your hands, on mine ♪
♪ The clocking is ticking So stay ♪
[applauding, cheering]
[digital choreographer chirping, chimes]
-Ninety-six percent. - Yeah! Let's go!
I'm doomed.
[school bell rings]
[sighs]
I gotta keep practicing in the studio,
so you gotta go to science class for me.
Okay. What should I do in class?
Sit at the table beside Cara. Take notes. Don't say anything.
[teacher] Let's go. Class is starting.
If Mr. Hodge asks you a question, then you can say something.
Just do what the other kids are doing.
I will do what the other kids are doing.
And wait a second for me to leave before you get outta here, okay?
[Mr. Hodge] Now, the platypus is known as a monotreme,
which is a mammal that lays eggs instead of giving birth to its young.
Now, there's only one other known species of monotreme.
Can anybody tell me what that is?
Yes, Jesse.
There are actually four other known species of monotremes.
Not just one, which is incorrect.
Along with the duck-billed platypus,
there are four different species of echidnas.
[class chuckling, murmuring]
I guess I stand corrected. Moving on.
What was that all about?
I'm just answering Mr. Hodge's question.
[Cara] Really?
[Jesse helper] I need hydration.
[crackling, whistling]
[Cara sighs]
I can explain.
Jesse, what the heck?
Before you get mad,
it's kinda cool that your own creation fooled you, right?
It doesn't matter, okay? What was your plan if you got caught?
How would I get caught? It looks just like me.
Yeah, but it isn't you.
It's a helper, a know-it-all with no social skills
that basically comes off like a jerk.
You lied to me, so I guess you're also being a jerk.
Come on, Cara. It was just for one class.
I just needed to practice more--
And you didn't tell me.
- It's my project, Jesse. - [sighs]
You were borrowing it just to sit around your room
and to do your chores, not to send it to school.
I am so sorry.
It was a dumb idea, and I will be more careful next time.
You think I'm gonna let you keep using it?
- Cara, you have to. - [scoffs]
My audition's tomorrow. You know how much this means to me.
I don't know, all right?
What if next time we do get caught?
We could both get into serious trouble.
And if it breaks, I get an F.
I won't send it to school again, I swear.
It's just-- Dance is the only thing I'm good at.
Look, I know you've been practicing really hard, but--
It's just for one more day. Come on. Please.
- Fine. - [sighs]
But you owe me for, like, the rest of your life.
Okay. Okay, okay, okay. [sighs]
[digital choreographer buzzes]
[exhaling sharply, grunting]
[digital choreographer buzzes]
- [digital choreographer buzzes] - [sighs]
[digital choreographer buzzes, chirps] Seventy-four percent.
That is the seventh consecutive time you've made that mistake.
Super helpful.
Your dance score dropped 18%.
- You need to improve by 23%… - [sighs]
…if you are going to beat Travis's score of 96%.
I know. Thank you.
If you position your feet properly, it would improve your score by a lot.
Really? I had no idea.
I could help you, if you'd like.
You know how to dance?
I'm able to assist in a variety of subjects.
Fine. If you know everything, why don't you just do the routine?
[exhales sharply]
♪ Make it on your own but We don't have to grow up ♪
♪ We can stay forever young ♪
♪ I could give a thousand reasons why ♪
[digital choreographer beeps]
♪ But you're going And you know that ♪
♪ All you have to do is stay a minute Just take your time ♪
♪ The clock is ticking So stay ♪
♪ All you have to do is wait a second ♪
♪ Your hands, on mine ♪
♪ The clocking is ticking So stay ♪
[music continues playing]
♪ All you have to do is stay ♪
- [song ends] - [digital choreographer chirping, chimes]
That's a perfect score.
[digital choreographer chimes] 100%.
[sighs]
You know, Jesse, I gotta say you really surprised us.
Surprised you how?
You think we haven't noticed?
Getting all your chores done. Cleaning up your room every night.
Even making our bed in the morning.
I did? Oh. I mean, yeah. Uh, no problem.
We're saying, "Good job."
You managed to stay on top of your schoolwork,
your chores, and all while keeping up with dance.
We're proud of you.
I didn't even do anything. It was the helper, not me.
The helper's useful, but it's a tool. You're the one doing the work.
I gotta go walk Apollo.
Where is that dog anyway?
I don't know. Uh, check the den, maybe.
[crackling]
[Apollo barking]
Apollo. Shh! Quiet.
Cara. [pants] Emergency.
[Cara] I can't believe this.
It's ruined.
I don't even know where to start.
Uh, well, uh, do you think you can fix it by tomorrow?
You can still practice tonight.
Maybe if I practice for the next hundred years,
I'll get a perfect score, but it gets 100% every time.
- Wait. It was gonna dance for you. - [sighs]
- Great idea, right? - Actually, it sounds a bit like cheating.
It's just until I get on the dance team.
No one, not even Travis, can beat a perfect score.
What happened to you?
W-What do you mean?
I mean all of this was so you had more time to practice,
and now you're not even gonna dance on your own.
I've tried baseball… [sighs] …art and chess club.
This is everything to me. I'm not a genius like you.
I really want this. I need this.
So please don't judge me.
- I guess I could give it a shot. - [sighs]
Thank you, Cara. You are the best.
Let's get one thing clear.
I don't like this,
but I need to fix it
or I don't have a project to submit for the science fair.
[groans]
["Stay" playing]
Cara, i-is it fixed?
Yep. Took me all night, but I figured it out.
No more glitching.
Top prize at the science fair, here I come. Again.
Y-You're amazing.
I really am.
For the record, I'm still not on board with this,
but here you go.
You better swap places with it now. Your audition's about to start.
Yeah.
[footsteps approaching]
[beeps]
♪ Make it on your own But we don't have to grow up ♪
♪ We can stay forever young ♪
♪ I could give a thousand reasons why ♪
♪ But you're going And you know that ♪
♪ All you have to do is stay a minute Just take your time ♪
♪ The clock is ticking So stay ♪
♪ All you have to do is wait a second ♪
♪ Your hands, on mine ♪
♪ The clocking is ticking So stay ♪
- [dancer] Whoo-hoo! - [music continues]
[students] Ooh.
[dancer] You got this.
♪All you have to do is ♪
♪All you have to do is stay ♪
[song ends]
[dancers cheering, applauding]
You all did a wonderful job today,
and you should be very proud of yourselves.
I hope you all come back and try out again next year,
but for this year,
our female dancer is…
- Monica. [laughs] - [cheering, clapping]
[dancer] Good job, Monica.
And for our male dancer…
Travis. [laughs]
Well done. Congratulations, dancers.
[dancer] Great job, Travis.
Congratulations, Travis. You deserve it.
Thanks. I hope you join the team next year.
You're really good.
I thought you were going to use the helper.
Couldn't go through with it. You were right.
If that's how I got on the dance team, it would've been cheating.
Well, I think you did the right thing.
Are you okay?
Actually, I'm great.
- Really? - Yeah.
It was the best I've ever danced.
Come on. Let's go get pizza.
Me, you and the helper.
[chuckles] Okay, but you still owe me.
I need a lot of help for my science fair presentation.
- Deal. - [chuckles]
And so, my theory of general relativity
describes gravity as a property of space-time rather than a force.
And further, that…
This is very impressive work, Cara.
Thank you.
You know, Einstein might have said that all things are relative,
but I think we can safely say that your work is superlative. [chuckles]
Actually, Einstein never said all things are relative.
And his theory was in reference to energy,
mass, distance and speed being relative,
not in reference to a person's opinion being subjective.
Which, as a teacher, you should know the distinction.