The Healing Powers of Dude

Synopsis

Noah, an 11-year-old boy with social anxiety disorder, has to start middle school, he turns to a mutt named Dude, a sarcastic emotional support dog who might need Noah as much as Noah needs him.

First Air Date: 2020-01-13

Last Air Date: 2020-01-13

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Created By: Erica Spates, Sam Littenberg-Weisberg

Networks: Netflix

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Top Cast

Jace Chapman as Noah Ferris
Gabrielle Quinn as Valerie
Sophie Kim as Amara
Larisa Oleynik as Karen Ferris
Mauricio Lara as Simon
Tolga Kahraman as Young Student
Laurel Emory as Embry Ferris
Tyson Larter as Kid #1
Alex Kyshkovych as Octar

Seasons

Season 1 (2020)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Second Step: Homeroom (2020-01-13)

On his first day of middle school, Noah's anxiety is so intense that he can't make it through the door. Enter Dude, a lovable emotional support dog.
Ep. 2: Getting to Know You (2020-01-13)

Amara and Simon help a panicked Noah prepare for a class presentation. Meanwhile, Karen encourages Marvin to start sculpting again.
Ep. 3: Game On (2020-01-13)

Noah's nervous about having friends over to play video games. With Marvin and Karen focused on supporting Noah, Embry sneaks out of the house.
Ep. 4: Lord of the Bus (2020-01-13)

Noah confronts a new challenge: riding the bus to school. When bullies pick on Simon, Amara encourages Noah to stand up to them.
Ep. 5: Middle School Musical (2020-01-13)

Amara wonders why she didn't get the lead in the school musical. And the pressure's on when Valerie starts following Noah on social media.
Ep. 6: Buried Treasure (2020-01-13)

A gallery owner is coming to see Marvin's new sculpture -- but Dude breaks it! While Embry stalls, Dude and Noah dig for the missing piece.
Ep. 7: House Party of Horrors (2020-01-13)

Noah stresses about finding a costume for Valerie's Halloween party. Simon decides to tell Amara he likes her -- but Amara has a crush on someone else.
Ep. 8: I'll Be Right Here (2020-01-13)

The day after the party, Amara and Simon refuse to talk to Noah. To make amends, Noah steps up and faces one of his biggest fears.