Just for Kicks is an American comedy-drama series that aired on the Nickelodeon television network as a part of the channel's TEENick television lineup. The series about a group of girls in a soccer team set in New York City. This series is first called Head to Toe, then The Power Strikers, but is changed in 2005. Just for Kicks premiered in January 2006 on Nickelodeon UK and April 2006 on Nickelodeon in the US. The series is produced by Brookwell McNamara Entertainment.
Just for Kicks (Season 1)
Meet the Power Strikers: Part 1 (Episode 1)
Writer: Alana Sanko
Air date: 2006-04-09
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Vida, Alexa, Freddie and Lauren learn to overcome their differences and their own issues, discovering the meaning of teamwork as they play for the Power Strikers. Meanwhile Vida steps up to the team captain for treating the other players poorly.
Meet the Power Strikers: Part 2 (Episode 2)
Writer: Matt Dearborn
Air date: 2006-04-09
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: When team captain Dana gets injured, Coach Moore puts Lauren in to fill her giant shoes. Lauren also discovers Chris has a girlfriend.
The Right Size (Episode 3)
Writer: Hilary Winston
Air date: 2006-04-16
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: The girls all become self-conscious about their body image: Alexa is concerned with growing hair above her upper lip, Freddie has back acne, Lauren is worried about her breast cup size and Vida is taller than a boy that she has been crushing on.
Boys Do Cry (Episode 4)
Writer: Steve Leff
Air date: 2006-04-23
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Vida begins dating a boy who she later finds out she beat up back in elementary school. Freddie is too scared to use public restrooms.
I'll Cry if I Want To (Episode 5)
Writer: Alana Sanko
Air date: 2006-05-07
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Vida hosts a slumber party to get the team ready for a game the next day. Vida's plans to eat healthy pasta and watch game film goes out the window, when the team would rather do regular slumber party things like watch television, play Charades and eat pizza. On the way to a costume party dressed in surgical doctor garb, Chris and Evan pretend to be real doctors to impress two older women. The Atwoods plan to surprise their Nana with a visit, but get lost in the road.
I Love Lucy (Episode 6)
Writer: Dawn DeKeyser
Air date: 2006-05-14
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Freddie becomes jealous when Lauren and her grandma Lucy share similar interests and spend a lot of time together. Vida's little brother Ty develops a huge crush on Alexa.
Freudian Kicks (Episode 7)
Writer: Bernie Ancheta
Air date: 2006-05-21
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Vida accidentally hits Elise in the face with a soccer ball, ruining an upcoming modeling campaign for her, causing Vida to feel guilty. Chris has a major pimple problem and goes to Lauren for help.
Sisters Before Misters (Episode 8)
Writer: Hilary Winston
Air date: 2006-06-11
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Alexa's ego gets slighted when a boy chooses to go out with Freddie over her. The Power Strikers are on a losing streak and Coach Moore goes to a self-help guru for help, who Lauren and Vida discover is a fraud.
Out of Time (Episode 9)
Writer: Bernie Ancheta
Air date: 2006-06-18
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Lauren becomes overwhelmed with all of her extracurricular activities with her mother putting pressure on her to quit soccer. Alexa and Evan secretly plan on giving a birthday present to Chris, with Chris thinking that they are dating.
We Aren't Family (Episode 10)
Writer: Steve Leff
Air date: 2006-07-09
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Vida wants Charles to attend more of her games, but when he starts doing so, he becomes another overbearing "stage dad". Chris is working on a film on the Power Strikers to show the team's booster club. However, with encouragement from Evan, Chris plans on embellishing the film with hysterics.
Alexa in Charge (Episode 11)
Writer: Hilary Winston
Air date: 2006-07-16
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Alexa gets a part-time job at her uncle's Italian restaurant after her dad gets laid off from his job. Marni decides to quit the team and is later promoted to team manager.
Waiting for Fleishman (Episode 12)
Writer: Hilary Winston
Air date: 2006-07-23
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: A talent scout for an Olympic developmental program chooses Vida to join, causing tension between her and Freddie. Alexa and Marni are worried about Coach Moore's romantic relationship interfering with the team's winning streak. Chris asks for Lauren's help to study for an upcoming exam, finally showing reciprocal romantic feelings for her.
The Longest Yarn (Episode 13)
Writer: Matt Dearborn
Air date: 2006-08-13
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: Lauren and Chris' continued time alone together has Alexa concerned for her friend. Lauren's mother then finds out about the blossoming relationship and has her worried as well. Marni and Vida try to keep Freddie off her feet after she suffers a serious ankle injury.
Seasons
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