Even Stevens is an American comedy television series that aired on Disney Channel with a
total of three seasons and 65 episodes from June 17, 2000, to June 13, 2003. It follows
the life of the Stevenses, a Jewish family living in suburban Sacramento, California,
mainly focusing on the clashing personalities of its two younger siblings, Ren and Louis.
The series was produced by Brookwell McNamara Entertainment and Fireworks Entertainment.
It is often cited as launching Shia LaBeouf's breakout career as an actor. The show features
a fast motion photography, which features in every episode.
The feature-length Disney Channel Original Movie based on the series, The Even Stevens
Movie, premiered on June 13, 2003, and serves as the series finale.
As of January 15, 2010, in America, Even Stevens has been removed from television syndication
altogether, though The Even Stevens Movie continues to air on Disney Channel and Teen
Nick, and on Family Channel occasionally. However, in the UK, Even Stevens continues
to air on CITV and now Pop Girl. From its launch on June 1, 2011 to late 2012, the series
were shown as re-runs on Disney XD in Canada & US.
Characters Main characters
Louis Anthony Stevens – Louis, the youngest Stevens sibling, is viewed as immature, rude,
and selfish. His entire family is viewed as perfect next to him. He is always pulling
jokes with Alan Twitty, and is described as ruining everyone's lives. He never seems to
change with time. His parents seem to favor his sister Ren and brother Donnie because
of the great successes both have achieved, but his parents do love him dearly and try
to defend him. Louis tends to do unattractive things, though everything is presented to
the audience in endearing ways. Tawny Dean becomes his girlfriend at the end of the series.
His Birthday is on June 27 as shown in episode 33.
Renee "Ren" Stevens – An intelligent, well-behaved, perfectionist 8th-grader, Ren is the middle
sibling. She is the classic overachiever, constantly running for hall monitor and class
president while trying to keep Louis's schemes from becoming disasters. She is the head newscaster
for "The Wombat Report", and spent a few weeks on her school's cheerleading squad. Ren is
the editor of the school newspaper and the yearbook, a straight-A student, and Principal
Wexler's highly valued assistant. Despite her top-student ranking, Ren got sentenced
to, and served, detention on at least one occasion. Ren's favorite color is purple.
Donald "Donnie" Stevens – Ren and Louis' athletic big brother. Donnie is highly concerned
with his appearance. His popularity, good looks, and superb athletic skills made him
a heartthrob and a legend at their school, even after his graduation. Although he excels
in many sports, he's an airhead. Steven "Steve" Stevens – A quirky lawyer.
He played college football for Michigan State University with the nickname "Stiffie" Stevens.
He used to be a wrestler for his school. He is the father of Donnie, Ren, and Louis.
Eileen Stevens – A successful, no-nonsense, Jewish American State Senator who launched
a campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2002 and was narrowly defeated. She is
the mother of Donnie, Ren, and Louis. Recurring characters
Alan Twitty – Louis' best friend who is similar to Louis but usually isn't as extreme
and often has to get Louis out of situations. Referred to as "Twitty" by his friends. He
is on the basketball team and the baseball team, plays guitar, and also has success with
girls. Twitty's catch phrases are "Dude" and "Sweet".
Tawny Dean – Louis' other best friend, and eventually his girlfriend. Tawny at first
has no friends and is an outsider, until she meets Louis. Tawny usually dresses in Goth
clothing, unlike her classmates, and refuses to conform with others' trivial pursuits.
Thomas "Tom" Gribalski – Louis' nerdy friend. When Louis cooks up a scheme, Tom usually
tries to talk Louis out of it and usually doesn't play along. Also, Tom speaks in a
very scientific, philosophical, and intelligent manner. He is commonly the victim of many
pranks by Louis and Twitty. He called his mother by her name. In season 3 Doris is seen
playing the piano when Tom auditions for SACCY, a performing arts school.
Ruby Mendel – Ren's best friend who loves to gossip about news that goes around in school,
usually involving crushes and students who are dating. She once had a crush on Louis
and in that same episode she had a crush on the boy band BBMak.
Monique Taylor – Ren's other best friend Monique is a perky cheerleader. Monique takes
many things to extreme limits. She has a strong Southern accent.
Nelson Minkler – Ren's childhood best friend who seems to be allergic to everything, as
evident by his overprotection of himself when outside. He is usually with Ren, and at times
Donny, but has only once ever talked to Louis. His fluent in French. Nelson was also Gray's
character's name on The Cosby Show as a child. Bernard "Beans" Aranguren – The extremely
annoying neighbor of the Stevens who comes into their home uninvited, makes himself at
home, and refuses to leave. He has a love for bacon which is a recurring theme, in Little
Mr. Sacktown he visits a Bacon Shack. He eventually turns into a sidekick for Louis's and Twitty's
schemes usually double-crossing the two. Lawrence Anthony "Larry" Beale – Ren's nasty,
equally-popular, charismatic, know-it-all rival in school. Larry hates Ren and always
tries to destroy her reputation, but his schemes usually backfire. His favorite victim is Ren,
but occasionally tries to ruin Louis as well. Larry is secretly jealous of Ren and considers
Louis a threat, but will never admit it. Larry is an Army brat.
Coach Terry Tugnut – The gym coach who is always tough on Louis but crazy about Donnie,
Larry, and food. He loves to eat. Once he weighed over 300 lbs. He is frequently the
victim of one of Louis' pranks. Coach Tugnut often serves as Wexler's enforcer/sidekick.
He is obsessed with dodgeball and with the three "major points". A running gag throughout
the series Coach Tugnut shouting, "Stevens!" when Louis causes trouble.
Conrad Wexler – The principal of Lawrence Jr High. Principal Wexler favors Ren over
the other students. They have had arguments, but they're good friends. Ren is his student
assistant, while Louis drives him crazy. Usually makes Ren do his dirty work.
Carla and Marla – Two girls who looks up to Ren. Carla and Marla are both on the newspaper
staff with Ren and Ruby. After the episode "Quest for Coolness", Carla and Marla are
never seen or mentioned again. Robert "Bobby" Deaver – Ren's middle school
boyfriend; he appeared in seven episodes. Ren broke up with Bobby after Louis told her
that he was cheating on her by dating Mandy Sanchez, a rival of Ren's.
Ivan – The sidekick and yes-man for Larry Beale in the first season, although he occasionally
serves as a yes-man for other popular kids, such as Blake Thompson in the episode "Louis
in the Middle". Jewel – Ren's best friend in the first season.
She isn't seen or mentioned after the episode "Swap.com".
Charlotte – Ren's best friend in the first season, not seen or mentioned again after
the episode "All About Yvette". Production
The show was originally produced as a show called Spivey's Kid Brother. A pilot was filmed
in late 1997, and was later picked up by Disney Channel as Even Stevens. In the first episode
Disney had to dub out the name "Spivey" to "Stevens". In fact, in the gym class scene,
a banner is visible in the background reading, "Home of Spivey and the Wild Wombats."
In the theme song of the show, clay animations of Louis and Ren turn their remote controls
into lightsabers, alluding to Star Wars. Prior to this, Ren reads a TV Guide with live-action
photos of Christy Carlson Romano and Shia LaBeouf on the cover.
Although the show lasted three seasons, the timeline of the show is only one school year,
since Louis and his friends remain in the 7th grade and Ren and her friends remain in
the 8th grade. Ren finally graduates in The Even Stevens Movie.
Syndication From September 2006 to January 2009, Even
Stevens aired on Superstation WGN, along with Lizzie McGuire during the week originally
airing after each other on weekday afternoons before moving to the late night hours when
both shows' target audiences are generally not awake with Even Stevens airing Tuesdays
and Thursdays and Lizzie airing the rest of the week. On July 2, 2007, Disney Channel
aired eight episodes as part of their "Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Louis" marathon to
coincide with the release of Shia LaBeouf's film Transformers.
In Britain, Even Stevens was screened on BBC One, BBC Two and CBBC. It was later screened
on CITV and Pop Girl. The series was removed from the Disney Channel's
schedule in late 2006. In 2009, Even Stevens returned to television after a three year
absence on Disney XD, it was removed months later.
In Canada, the series aired on Disney XD. It has been aired on weekend afternoons from
its launch on June 1, 2011 to late 2012. As of December 2012, the series no longer airs
on Disney XD Canada. In Ireland the series aired on RTÉ Two as
part of their children's strand, The Den, it has been repeated on and off since its
first airing, generally at the weekends as part of TRTÉ's Disney Club strand of programming.
As of April 18, 2013, the series returned to Disney Channel, as part of its Throwback
Thursday block. Awards and nominations
BAFTA Awards 2002 – Best International – Matt Dearborn,
Sean McNamara & David Brookwell Daytime Emmy Awards
2003 – Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series – Shia LaBeouf
2003 – Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series – Donna Pescow
2003 – Outstanding Children's Program 2002 – Outstanding Children's Program
2002 – Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series – Donna Pescow
2001 – Outstanding Children's Program 2001 – Outstanding Performer in a Children's
Series – Donna Pescow Directors Guild of America
2003 – Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs – Gregory Hobson
for episode "Band On The Roof" 2002 – Outstanding Directorial Achievement
in Children's Programs – Sean McNamara for episode "Very Scary Story"
2001 – Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs – Paul Hoen for episode
"Take My Sister... Please" 2001 – Outstanding Directorial Achievement
in Children's Programs – Sean McNamara for episode "Easy Way"
Young Artist Awards 2004 – Best Performance in a TV Series:
Supporting Young Actress – Margo Harshman 2003 – Best Performance in a TV Series:
Supporting Young Actor – Steven Anthony Lawrence
2003 – Best Performance in a TV Series: Supporting Young Actress – Lauren Frost
2002 – Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series: Leading Young Actress – Christy Carlson
Romano 2002 – Best Performance in a TV Series:
Supporting Young Actress – Lauren Frost 2002 – Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series:
Leading Young Actor -Shia LaBeouf 2002 – Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series:
Leading Young Actor – A.J. Trauth 2002 – Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series:
Supporting Young Actor – Steven Anthony Lawrence
2001 – Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series: Leading Young Actress – Christy Carlson
Romano 2001 – Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series:
Leading Young Actor – Shia LaBeouf 2001 – Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series:
Guest Starring Young Performer – Ty Hodges Young Star Awards
2000 – Best Young Actor/Performance in a Comedy TV Series – Shia LaBeouf
Home media The first season of Even Stevens was made
available for the first on DVD on region 4 in Australia and New Zealand on July 25, 2006.
To date, further seasons have not been released on region 4. Region 1 have not released any
season of the series; however, the television film, The Even Stevens Movie was made available
on June 28, 2005. Ratings(CBBC Channel)
Sunday 26th May 2002– 50,000 References
External links
Even Stevens at the Internet Movie Database Even Stevens at TV.com