Meanwhile, the "B-plot" involves Max potentially losing his girlfriend, Talia, because her parents—played by guest stars James Urbaniak and Joely Fisher —find the Russo family's chaotic nature off-putting.
While Alex is at her most "classic" (manipulative and lazy), the episode serves as a vital bridge to their move into Apartment 13B . It highlights that as much as they fight, Alex and Harper’s bond is the emotional anchor of the final season. [S4E19] Alex the Puppetmaster
The episode shines during the puppet shows. Seeing puppets represent the characters' real-life grievances is a clever, meta way to address the long-standing power dynamic between Alex and Harper. Meanwhile, the "B-plot" involves Max potentially losing his
The addition of the Robinson parents adds a fresh, grounded obstacle for Max. It’s rare to see the Russos' eccentricities through the eyes of "normal" people, which provides some of the episode's biggest laughs. Episode Details Original Air Date: September 16, 2011 Director: Victor Gonzalez Writers: Gigi McCreery & Perry Rein Wizards of Waverly Place - Alex the Puppetmaster - IMDb The episode shines during the puppet shows
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