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Band on the Run

**Band on the Run** is the second episode of the second season of *The Brothers Garcia* and the 9th overall episode. It premiered on 28 April 2001.

The story was written by Silvia Cardenas. Directed by Virgil Fabian.

## Cast

* Carlos Lacamara: Ray Garcia
* Ada Maris: Sonia Garcia
* Vaneza Leza Pitynski: Lorena Garcia
* Bobby Gonzalez: George Garcia
* Jeffrey Licon: Carlos Garcia
* Alvin Alvarez: Larry Garcia

* John Leguizamo: Narration
* Jeremy Ray Valdez: Butter
* Jodie Westerman: Diva
* Henry Chappell III: Skid
* Mitcha S. Williams: T-Bone
* Patricia Martinez: Girl #1
* Katie Fountian: Girl #2

## Plot summary

Carlos wants to join a teen band and is promised to be allowed if he can find a new practice location. When Carlos fails his sister Lorena says she knows a location if she can also join the band. Lorena persuades Ray and Sonia to allow Carlos' band to practice at the Garcia residence. George becomes the bodyguard of the band.

Although Ray is scared of what the band members look like he is convinced of their reliability to let them practice. Larry is convinced his siblings will be kicked out of the band when the band gains success. Carlos and Lorena are not happy with their place in the band. Larry tapes his interview with a band member after which Ray confirms Larry's delusions are truth. The Garcias plan to take revenge.

The producer is scared away when he sees Ray and his children perform as The Orange Fandango's. Butter and his band members leave angry. Ray, Sonia, George, Lorena and Larry play a game. Carlos has joined an other band.
School Daze

**School Daze** is the first episode of the third season of *The Brothers Garcia* and the 21st overall episode. It premiered on 3 March 2002.

The story was written by Silvia Cardenas. Directed by Joe Menendez.

## Cast

* Carlos Lacamara: Ray Garcia
* Ada Maris: Sonia Garcia
* Vaneza Leza Pitynski: Lorena Garcia
* Bobby Gonzalez: George Garcia
* Jeffrey Licon: Carlos Garcia
* Alvin Alvarez: Larry Garcia

* John Leguizamo: Narration
* Paul Rodriguez: Cortez
* Penn Badgley: Eddie
* Evelina Fernandez: Mrs. Rizzo
* Vanessa Anne Hudgens: Girl
* Bentley Lopez Curtis: Girl
* Elizabeth Huett: Jane
* Cody Lyle: Big kid
* Michael Ordonez: Wilberto
* Rafael Rojas III: Zack

## Plot summary

Sonia and Ray are up early and seem to not be entirely awake yet. Ray is pestered by salespersons by phone. George is surrounded by students that call themselves friends of Carlos. To look more adult Lorena for example shows off her belly in school.

Carlos and Eddie explore highschool but dump their school maps when older girls mention that they are obviously new students. Ray and Sonia have an afternoon off and try to spend the time talking. When at that point another salesperson calls Ray and Sonia spend the time kissing. Lorena has no time for Larry. In class Larry is being bullied.

Carlos and Eddie ask a tinted person the way but then he and his accomplices dump Carlos and Eddie in a trash can. But on the bright side
Eddie finds their school maps back. Lorena figures out she put on waterproof mascara when she tries taking it off with water. Dinner is served. Larry is insecure about his length, Ray talks with him. Carlos confirms that George's new student contacts were never friends with Carlos.

George keeps contact with the people that were never friends with Carlos but claimed the opposite. As Carlos predicted George gets into trouble because of those persons. Too seem more adult Lorena also starts showing her legs in school, and wears make-up to look more adult. Sonia comes to school to pick up George from the principal's office. Sonia has a talk with Lorena about her appearance. George has to perform cleaning. The Garcias eat dinner.

## Media

Vanessa Hudgens on 'The Brothers Garcia' -2002-
Sisters Garcia - Part 1

**Sisters Garcia: Part 1** is the sixth episode of the fourth season of *The Brothers Garcia* and the 41st overall episode. It premiered on 7 September 2003.

The story was written by Sylvia Cárdenas. Directed by Mike Cevallos and Gibby Cevallos.

## Cast

* Carlos Lacamara: Ray Garcia
* Ada Maris: Sonia Garcia
* Vaneza Leza Pitynski: Lorena Garcia
* Bobby Gonzalez: George Garcia
* Jeffrey Licon: Carlos Garcia
* Alvin Alvarez: Larry Garcia

* John Leguizamo: Narration
* Nicole Garza: Nikki
* Natalie Garza: Natalie
* Orville Burrell: Shaggy
* Tony Plana: Mr. Vasquez
* Camille Guaty: Alex
* Jeff D'Agostino: Dalton
* Victor Z. Isaac: Ernie

## Plot summary

Principal Vasquez is over for dinner at the Garcias. Ray is disappointed his children are not aware of the news in the world. Ray and Sonia want to take in an exchange student. The children want the exchange student too. Ray gives them the assignment to study about South America, he also want them to study world news. Ray refuses to go to the dentist.

Lorena and George bicker over the bathroom. The Garcia sibling have decided they do not want the exchange student. Lorena tries to make up an excuses. Ray is afraid of the dentist. Carlos, George, Lorena and Larry did not obey to Ray. He gives them another chance for the next evening at dinner. Carlos seriously obeys and asks a foreign schoolmate to tell them about his homecountry. George has a daydream. Nikki and Natalie steal away the foreign schoolmate.

Larry, Lorena, George and Carlos try their best but Ray is not satisfied. They give it another try by reading the internet and newspapers. Ray is proud of his children. The four however are still not ready for the exchange student. When Ray still does not want to go to the dentist Sonia expresses a threat: either Ray goes to the dentist or Sonia will be too late taking birth control. At the breakfast table the children confiscate every newspaper Ray has except for one. Mr. Vasquez drops Alex off who turns out to not be a boy but an attractive female exchange student.
The Student Buddy

**The Student Buddy** is the eleventh episode of the second season of *The Brothers Garcia* and the 18th overall episode. It premiered on 7 July 2001.

The story was written by Gary Rosenkranz. Directed by Jeff Valdez.

## Plot outline

Larry meets an exchange student with a handicap.

## Cast

* Carlos Lacamara: Ray Garcia
* Ada Maris: Sonia Garcia
* Vaneza Leza Pitynski: Lorena Garcia
* Bobby Gonzalez: George Garcia
* Jeffrey Licon: Carlos Garcia
* Alvin Alvarez: Larry Garcia

* John Leguizamo: Narration
* Elissa Viramontes: Samantha
* Cindy Williams: Mrs. Barbacoa
* George Lopez: Mr. Fender
* Giselle Fernandez: Mrs. Esperanza
* Paulo Benedeti: Enrique
* Rebecca Lovitch: Tami
* Penny Hammond: Becky
* Nikole Kristine Pitynski: Kid

## Plot summary

Larry is selected to help a fellow student but Lorena hates it. In the principal's office it turns out be an exchange student with hearing difficulties. Not everyone immediately believes her. Carlos and George meet Samantha in the same hallway. The Garcias have impaired Tami over for dinner.

Ray and Sonia discuss how handicaps can be overruled. Larry and Tami play a videogame. When Ray announces to ride Tami home Larry gives Tami a present and Tami gives Larry a kiss. Carlos plans to lie about his family for a school assignment. When Larry makes a social mistake in class Tami ends their friendship.

At the dinner table Ray and Sonia mention receiving a compliment about Carlos' assignment. Because Carlos lied this may bring him into trouble. Sonia talks with Larry about Tami. Larry tries to make up with her but he fails. Carlos tries to save himself from trouble. At the parent-teachers night Carlos confesses his lies. Larry runs into Mrs. Aztéka's fiancee parking in a spot for handicapped people. When he tries to correct him an officer approaches the offender which then makes a run for it. Tami overheard Larry and in response Tami and Larry become friends again. Carlos has negotiated with the teacher for a better grade.
Forever Friends (song)

**Forever Friends** is a song performed by Vaneza Leza Pitynski. It was the song played over the ending credits of the movie version of the multi-part episodes *Mysteries of the Maya*.

## Creatives

* Produced by Joel Diamond for Silver Blue Productions, Ltd.
* Music and programming by Ted Perlman
* Recorded at Buffalo Sounds
* Written by Judithe Randall and Robin Randall
* Published by Silver Blue Music & Regina Beach Songs (ASCAP)
* Copyright courtesy Silver Blue Records
* Division of Joel Diamond Entertainment
The Brothers Garcia: Season 1

Below is a list of episodes of season 1 of *The Brothers Garcia* - abbreviation 'TBG1'. The seven episodes premiered between 23 July 2000 and 3 September 2000.

Contrary to *The Garcias* the original series *The Brothers Garcia* is not filmed in 16:9 picture format but in 4:3 picture format which was standard in television before around the year 2005.

## Cast

### Starring

* Carlos Lacamara as Ray Garcia (7 episodes)
* Ada Maris as Sonia Garcia (7 episodes)
* Vaneza Pitynski as Lorena Garcia (7 episodes)
* Jeffrey Licon as Carlos Garcia (7 episodes)
* Bobby Gonzalez as George Garcia (7 episodes)
* Alvin Alvarez as Larry Garcia (7 episodes)

### Recurring

* Elissa Viramontes as Samantha (5 episodes)
* Dyana Ortelli as Sandy (3 episodes)
* Noemi Garcia as Noemi (3 episodes)

### Guests

* Tanya Katz as Nicole (2 episodes)
* Lupe Ontiveros as Maria (1 episodes)
* Maria Canals as Mrs Aztéka (1 episode)
* Giselle Fernandez as Mrs Esperanza (1 episode)
* Paige Hunter as Marta (1 episode)
* Chaz Monet as Liana (1 episode)
* Penn Badgley as Eddie (1 episode)
* Jim Jackman as Chet (1 episode)
* Brenda Song as Jennifer (1 episode)
* Trevor Gruhot as Mario (1 episode)
* Travis Gruhot as Dario (1 episode)

### Episodes

1Best Laid Plans
2Love Me Tender
3The Right Stuff
4No Hablo Espagnol
5Bad Hair Day
6A Hunting We Will Go
7A Day in the Life

## Soundtrack

The opening theme is made by Rick Kocor while the ending version was made by Diego De Pietri.
The Brothers Garcia

*The Brothers Garcia* (abbreviation 'TBG') is a television series that was originally aired on Nickelodeon between the years 2000 and 2003.

## Content

Main article: Premiere airings and production numbers
## Screen format

The episodes were filmed in the 4:3 picture format. Since around 2005 it can happen that for reruns the series is aired pressed into 16:9 format because new television productions are filmed in 16:9 since around that time.

## Airdates

Multiple airing dates are mentioned by internet sources, this is probably due to the fact that the United States is a country that is a collection of around 50 countries (individually called a 'state') with in every country/state a channel that has their own airings. This means for example one state could have debuted an episode on a different date than another state did.

## Home video

Several episodes were also released on PVD.
It Was Fun While It Lasted

**It Was Fun While It Lasted** is the ninth episode of the fourth season of *The Brothers Garcia* and the 44th overall episode. It premiered on 5 October 2003.

The story was written by Abraham Alfonso Brown. Directed by Elizabeth Peña.

## Cast

* Carlos Lacamara: Ray Garcia
* Ada Maris: Sonia Garcia
* Vaneza Leza Pitynski: Lorena Garcia
* Bobby Gonzalez: George Garcia
* Jeffrey Licon: Carlos Garcia
* Alvin Alvarez: Larry Garcia

* John Leguizamo: Narration
* Danny Trejo: Ed
* Linda Cevallos: Sofia
* Natalie Amenula: Christina
* Ana Maria Lagasca: Ana
* Darryl Reed Junior: Jim
* Ike Bram: Young Ray
* Eddy Martin: Young Ed

## Plot summary

Ray and Sonia discuss George's work for the online magazine Cyber Sound. The establishment has been taken over by a new owner. Ray is behind on schedule in the household. His brother Ed is coming by. Ray is insecure about his relationship with Ed. Ray has published a book that will be used in colleges throughout the country. A female schoolmate of George wants George to arrange concert tickets for her.

Uncle Ed arrives at the Garcia household. Immediately he starts bugging Ray. Little brother Ray hands his big brother Ed the newly published book. George and Carlos argue over George's career. During dinner with Ed they keep arguing. George gets a girl to not buy a music album she was planning to buy in the music shop where Carlos works. Carlos and George keep bickering. Ray argues over who is going to fix the drawer while Ed has already fixed it. Ray and Ed fight against each other in wrestling, and then arm wrestling and thumb wrestling.

George's new employer visits the Garcias while George and Carlos are bickering. She complains George has gone too far in his reviewing. George is fired for his misuse. Larry asks Ray for advice. Ed barges in and tries to give his own advice. Ed and Ray start fighting again. Ray apologizes to his family. George and Carlos apologize to each other. Ed wants to leave but Ray convinces him to stay.
Larry Garcia

Family

**Ranswel Alfonso Ramon Lorenzo 'Larry' Garcia** is a son of Ray and Sonia, and brother of Lorena, Carlos and George. He is a fictional character from the television series *"The Brothers Garcia"* and *"The Garcias"* and is portrayed by actor Alvin Alvarez.

His hometown is the district Alamo Heights of the city of San Antonio in the state Texas.

## Biography

Larry loves football and soccer. In his youth he was bullied sometimes by his older brothers Carlos and George. Larry loved to spy on his parents late at night when they thought they had privacy. He sets his alarm clock to wake up early at 6 AM. When he messes up badly he calls his grandmother Maria to try solve the situation. In middle school Larry was a 'student buddy' wearing a badge by which new students would know they could ask him for advice. He dreams of becoming an astronaut while in adult life he becomes an astronaut.

## Family and friends

His parents are Sonia and Ray with brothers Carlos and George and sister Lorena. In modern times he has three nieces and one nephew called Victoria, Alexa, Andrea and Max. Especially Andrea seems to be very fond of him, sometimes even fictionally communicating in daydreams while Larry is usually far away on a space station.

In 2003 he was friends with Luis, who's father was a gardener for the Garcias. When Larry was a preteen his adult friend Brand Grunt worked as a ride operator in Six Flags Fiesta Texas.

## Occupation

When he was young he had a few side jobs:

* Entertainer: he organized a wrestling event.
* Cleaner: he cleaned Sonia's beauty shop.

In adulthood he is an astronaut.

## Criminal record

In 2000 Larry stole money from his mother Sonia to buy Spanish lessons on cassette tape for his brother Carlos. In 2001 Larry and his brother George hid the minor girl Carlie because her parents wanted to move to an other city. In 2001 Larry stole his parents' winning lotto ticket because in his opinion his family's relationship with him changed too much.

## Love life

* Mrs Azteka (crush in 2001)
* Tami (crush in 2001)
Lupe Ontiveros

**Guadalupe Ontiveros** (17 September 1942 – 26 July 2012) was an American actress. For *"The Brothers Garcia"* she played the role of grandmother Maria.

She was active in acting since 1977. More extensive roles include the TV productions *"Greetings from Tucson"* (2002-2003), and *"Soap"* (1978) created by Susan Harris. Famous movie roles in *"The Goonies"* (1985) as Rosalita, and in *"Selena"* (1997) as Yolanda. On stage she was especially known for the role of Dolores in multiple versions of *"Zoot Suit"* (1978/1979), which also resulted in her portraying the same role in a movie version (1981) for cinema's.
Lorena Garcia

Family

**Lorena Garcia Ramirez** is the daughter of Ray and Sonia, and sister to Larry, George and Carlos, and mother of Max and wife to Julian. She is a fictional character from the television series *"The Brothers Garcia"* and *"The Garcias"* and is portrayed by actress Vaneza Leza Pitynski.

Her hometown is the district Alamo Heights of the city of San Antonio in the state Texas.

## Biography

In the 8th grade she dated Tommy st Claire. She is a talented singer while she dreams of becoming a successful television actress. Lorena loves to watch dramatized television shows in the Spanish language. Lorena's high school friends were Marta, Liana and Lindsey.

Before she got married she dated a man named Larry who was a lawyer.

Nowadays she is married to Julian and they have a child named Max. Lorena works as a weather reporter in front of the camera and behind the scenes, she is regularly popular in social media for taped mistakes at work. When one blooper take becomes too popular on the internet she quits her job and travels to join her parents on the Mexican vacation destination Puerto Adventuras.

## Family and friends

As a preteen her regular friends were Liana and Marta. In 2000 she was friends with Laura and Gina.

## Occupation

In her youth Lorena was active in the following functions:

* Singer: at an event organized by the Garcia children.
* Desk clerk: in her mother Sonia's beauty parlor Lorena supports the hairdresser.
* Actress: in a television series she portrayed a role.

In adulthood Lorena is a weather reporter but she quits when a blooper clip goes viral on the internet.

## Criminal record

In 2001 Lorena tolerated Larry and George hiding the minor girl Carlie from her parents because her parents wanted to move to an other city.

## Love life

* Mario Guapo (crush in middle school)
* Trey Trujilo (crush in 2002)
* Julian 'Cortez' Ramirez (current husband)
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Novelathon

**Novelathon** is the third episode of the fourth season of *The Brothers Garcia* and the 38th overall episode. It premiered on 13 July 2003.

The story was written by Luisa Leschin. Directed by Tony Plana.

## Plot outline

Lorena wants to achieve a new record. Larry makes another step into adulthood.

## Cast

* Carlos Lacamara: Ray Garcia
* Ada Maris: Sonia Garcia
* Vaneza Leza Pitynski: Lorena Garcia
* Bobby Gonzalez: George Garcia
* Jeffrey Licon: Carlos Garcia
* Alvin Alvarez: Larry Garcia

* John Leguizamo: Narration
* Dyana Ortelli: Sandy
* Elissa Viramontes: Samantha
* Lupe Ontiveros: Maria
* Carlos Alazraqui: Chili
* Judy Tenuta: Guinness judge

## Plot summary

Sonia divides the mail. All family members except Lorena are mentioned in articles of a local newspaper. Larry stands out because he saved the life of a janitor. Larry and George now worship young brother Larry. They try to get him to eat Ray's hot sauce. Ray comes home announcing that at his university many students have been suspended for an outrageous prank. Lorena wants to make it into the Guinness Book of World Records. Lorena tries standing on her head like an acrobat.

Lorena does a kind of body painting by pasting band aids on her face and the rest of her body. Sandy mentions what record she would like to break. For Lorena's attempt to set a record in watching dramatized television series Sandy brings a collection of recorded video tapes. For Guinness a judge comes by to measure Lorena's record. Grandmother Maria comes by to help Larry eat hot sauce. Lorena withstands challenges and keeps her eyes on the television. Maria mentions she will go on vacation to the Mexican city Cancun. Ray brings Lorena her lunch. With only ten minutes left it looks like Lorena will make the record.

In a tired moment Lorena turns off the television because she does not agree with the story lines and with that prevents setting a record. Lorena seems to want to quit watching dramatized television series. At the dinner table Larry wants to try Ray's hot sauce. He has such repulsion to it that he spits it out over Carlos and George. Ray and Sonia talk with Larry about his attempt to eat the hot sauce. Sleep shortage has created mental damage to Lorena giving her activist tendencies.
Brother's Keeper

**Brother's Keeper** is the third episode of the third season of *The Brothers Garcia* and the 23th overall episode. It premiered on 17 March 2002.

The story was written by Gary Wilson. Directed by Mike Cevallos and Gibby Cevallos.

## Cast

* Carlos Lacamara: Ray Garcia
* Ada Maris: Sonia Garcia
* Vaneza Leza Pitynski: Lorena Garcia
* Bobby Gonzalez: George Garcia
* Jeffrey Licon: Carlos Garcia
* Alvin Alvarez: Larry Garcia

* John Leguizamo: Narration
* Lynne Marie Stewart: Ms. McNeal
* Dan Clark: Sensei
* Ashleigh Wood: Shelly
* Casey Amorelli: Karen
* Brandon Michael Depaul: Reggie
* Natasha Amin: Girl
* Sebastian Jude: Boy

## Plot summary

Larry is bullied by a jealous schoolmate. Ms McNeal gives education in the Spanish language. George finds a side job. Sonia and Ray decide to clean out a closet. Carlos wants money for new shoes. Ray offers Carlos to be a salesman in the Garcias' garage sale.

Carlos corrects George. Lorena negotiates with George. The bully bullies George. George advises Larry to learn martial arts. Larry tells Ray about the bully. Shelly visits Carlos' garage sale. Larry takes karate lessons. During karate class Larry admits why he takes the lessons.

Karen dumped the bully after which the bully bullies Larry again. After George and Lorena are busted by Ms. McNeal, George receives an old-fashioned punishment. The bully challenges Larry again. It looks like Carlos gets to have a date with Shelly.
Chuy

**Chuy** is a cousin of Carlos, George, Lorena and Larry - and the son of Gaby. He is a fictional character from the television series *"The Brothers Garcia"* and is portrayed by actor Jacob Vargas.

## Biography

He lives in the West Side of San Antonio which is close to Alamo Heights.

Chuy is a painting artist, his painting idol is Diego Matalio.

He rides a van.

He has a cousin named Guco.

## Trivia

* Chuy knows how to use the car honk to play the melody of the traditional 1920s version of the song *"Jarabe Tapatío"* (*"Mexican Hat Dance"*).
Grandmother Maria

Family

**Maria** was the grandmother of Larry, Lorena, George and Carlos. She is a fictional character from the television series *"The Brothers Garcia"* portrayed by actress Lupe Ontiveros.

## Biography

She was active as an actress in television. According to herself she knows professional golfer Tiger Woods and actress Rita Morena.

She made hot sauce for Ray using her own preparation method.

She regularly participated in the Bingo National Championships.

She was a little too fond of her grandchildren giving them too much freedom.

She died in 2012 at the age of 69.

## Appearances

Maria appeared in a total of seven episodes spread over four seasons.
Episode One

Episode One is the first episode of series one of Some Girls.

## Synopsis

Viva decides to leave home, while Amber has trouble dumping her boyfriend.

## Plot

Viva is walking to school when she sees one her best mates, Amber, who is worried that it's not the same with her boyfriend Brandon anymore. In the changing rooms while the girls are getting ready for football practise, the girls' other friends Saz and Holli as well as Viva offer input on whether she should dump Brandon or not. They discover just how possessive he is of her. Amber concludes that she should dump him, but has no idea how to do this.

## Episode One

### Writer

Bernadette Davis

During warm-ups at football practise, the girls discuss what happened last year. After getting a detention, Viva finds out a rumour about her PE teacher Anna Hitchcock, who also happens to be her stepmother. The rumour, which is the speculation of whether Anna is pregnant or not, turns out to be true. Outraged, Viva packs up her stuff and leaves, staying at her friend Holli's house.

Amber shows up at Holli's house, and informs her that she's about to dump Brandon, practising what she's going to say. However, when she goes to dump him, it doesn't go as she planned. He makes a speech about how he loves her, and she decides to stay with him.

The next day, Viva tells Amber to weigh up the pros and cons of staying with Brandon. Viva concludes that the pros probably outweigh the cons.

After losing the football match, Viva decides not to return to Holli's. Meanwhile, at the park, Amber has another go at trying to break up with Brandon. Once again, she fails to break up with him after he makes a sad face. When they go to the wendy house, they find Viva hiding in there. Viva goes over to stay at Amber's house, where her dad, Rob, finds her. They have an argument, but soon make up, and she decides to go home, where she also makes up with Anna.

During the match on Friday, the Westmount team are 3-0 down at half time. Brandon goes over to talk to Amber, and decides to break up with her, as a year seven has been spreading information about him. It turns out to be the girl who Saz has been mentoring, as some year sevens in her class have been bullying her. The girls manage to win the match regardless.

At the end of the episode, Amber confesses that she really misses Brandon, even though she doesn't really like him.
When the Time Comes

**When the Time Comes** is the first episode of the mini series *Mysteries of the Maya* and the 32nd overall episode.

The story was written by Jeff Valdez. Directed by Jeff Valdez.

## Cast

* Carlos Lacamara as Ray Garcia
* Ada Maris: Sonia Garcia
* Vaneza Leza Pitynski: Lorena Garcia
* Bobby Gonzalez: George Garcia
* Jeffrey Licon: Carlos Garcia
* Alvin Alvarez: Larry Garcia

* Cheech Marin: Don Cortez
* Phil Van Tee: Senor Oso
* Carlos Alazraqui: Senor Bob
* Roberto Enrique: Jerry
* Ricky Luna: Prince Hun-Pictoc
* Tonatzin Mondragon: Nicte-ha

* Roseanne Barr: Co-pilot
* Norma Michaels: Lulu
* Veronica Tousaint: Receptionist

## Plot summary

Ray and Sonia have taken their children to a collection of museums. Carlos, George and Lorena hate the trip. When Larry encourages the visit Carlos pulls Larry's underwear up. A thief tries to steal a woman's bag full of possessions but 13 years old Larry makes the thief lose the purse and Larry gives it back to the woman. Out of gratitude Larry gets a romantic gift from the beautiful woman.

At the breakfast table the other Garcia children criticize Larry. Ray announces he has received one week of vacation. He has booked a family vacation to Mexico. Larry is very happy because the vacation destination has pyramids. In the plane Larry discusses Ray's Mayan findings. George is reading a big book about the internet. Co-pilot Roseanne says the passengers need to fasten their seatbelts because the plane will be landing.

On the landing spot Roseanne tells Lorena there are two options to go to the toilet. Lorena hates both options. The children despise the vacation so bad they want to leave. Tour guide Jerry joins the Garcias. In the car he takes them to the hotel. From a female dancer Ray receives a welcome drink. Ray checks in at the counter. With Jerry brothers Carlos and George visit the pool. Carlos cannot wait to meet some Mexican girls.

Ray, Lorena and Larry check out a painting of a living room. The counter employee mentions many companies in town are owned by Don Cortez. When Carlos hears multiple female voices he thinks there are babes coming. He is disgruntled when they turn out to be not only mature ladies of very high age but also sexualized older women.

Larry tries to help two men but their employer tries to scare him off. Employer Don Cortez changes his tone when parents Ray and Sonia come in. Ray tries to get everyone ready to go to the pyramids but Lorena reminds her mother that Sonia plans on going to a spa. The children hate the pyramid visit but have to stay there. On the way back Larry says he heard a voice saying that it needs help.

Back at the hotel tour guide Jerry brings a whip just as Ray asked for. Sonia has a bad hair day. Without Sonia the Garcias head to the pyramid. Larry wants to visits tombs. Ray goes back for Sonia. With Jerry the children head inside the pyramid.
Hurricane Schmurricane

THE GARCIAS
 Season 1, Episode 6:
 "Hurricane Schmurricane"
 Writer | Joey Gutierrez

**Hurricane Schmurricane** is the sixth episode of the sequel series *The Garcias* and the sixth episode of it's first season. It premiered on 28 April 2022.

## Plot outline

Because of a heavy storm Sonia, Ray, George, Carlos, Lorena, Yunjin, Ana, Victoria, Alexa, Andrea and Max cannot leave their house.

## Cast

* Carlos Lacamara: Ray Garcia
* Ada Maris: Sonia Garcia
* Maeve Garay: Victoria Garcia
* Trinity Jo-Li Bliss: Alexa Garcia
* Ayva Severy: Andrea Garcia
* Oliver Alexander: Max Garcia

* Elsha Kim: Yunjin Huh Garcia
* Nitzia Chama: Ana Camacho Garcia
* Vaneza Leza Pitynski: Lorena Garcia Ramirez
* Jeffrey Licon: Carlos Garcia
* Bobby Gonzalez: George Garcia

* Paul Rodriguez: Julian

## Plot summary

Julian has to cancel his announced visit because the air traffic is aborted due to the weather. Due to the same reason the Garcia family is stuck with each other in the house and Lorena is having trouble keeping videophone contact with her husband. George is offended because Carlos seems to be taking the entire credit for their company in public. The youngest have to tolerate that the television reception breaks down. George and Carlos keep on bickering. The internet is also inactive because of the storm.

The brothers are accidentally locked in a room. Ray bribes Andrea to help him with his book. Sonia, Ana and Yunjin are taking facials. Lorena still cannot contact Julian. Because the connection is out Carlos and George are unable to contact for help to escape from the locked room. Victoria is a little sadistic in the game she and the other teens are playing. In an unobservant moment in a conversation with Yunjin and Ana Sonia blurts out she took a job. Andrea tries to advice Ray for his book and for that is payed ten dollars in cash. Yunjin and Ana turn out to have secrets too. Alexa and Max quit the game because of how Victoria behaves. By accident Lorena unlocks the room that Carlos and George were locked up in.

At the breakfast table Sonia remarks that the storm has ended. Ray has finally finished his adventurous book about the Mayas. Lorena is finally able to contact Julian again. Carlos admits that while the club is insured the building has collapsed due to the heavy rain. Sonia says she is worried about her sons but Ray says they are adults now and she should not worry about them.

## Trivia

* This episode contains no guest actors that are not already mentioned in the opening credits.
Amor y Lechuga

**Amor y Lechuga** (English translation: **Love and Lettuce**) is a Spanish television series which Lorena watched in her preteen years. It is a subject in the fictional television series The Brothers Garcia.

The director is portrayed by actor David Leisure.

## Background

The series is filmed at Universal Studios in Hollywood.

In the Unites States the series is aired in the original Spanish audio with English subtitles. The series also aired dubbed in France where Nicole watched the episodes faithfully.
Don't Judge a Book By its Cover

**Don't Judge a Book By its Cover** is the eleventh episode of the third season of *The Brothers Garcia* and the 31st overall episode. It premiered on 19 May 2002.

The story was written by Jeff Valdez and Shelly Landau. Directed by Tony Plana.

## Plot outline

Carlos is introduced to a mysterious girl.

## Cast

* Carlos Lacamara: Ray Garcia
* Ada Maris: Sonia Garcia
* Vaneza Leza Pitynski: Lorena Garcia
* Bobby Gonzalez: George Garcia
* Jeffrey Licon: Carlos Garcia
* Alvin Alvarez: Larry Garcia

* John Leguizamo: Narration
* Lupe Ontiveros: Maria
* Daniel Zacapa: Jaclyn's father
* Larissa Reynolds: Jaclyn
* Alfonso Ribeiro: Mr. Sweets
* Daisy Fuentes: Dr. Ramirez
* Jerry Messing: Tiny
* Bryan Burke: Armando
* Jorge Diaz: Arturo
* Arianne Viscuso: Ariana
* Alex Meneses: Laura
* Iyari Limon: Jennifer

## Plot summary

During Easter grandmother Maria is over for dinner. Carlos meets a beautiful schoolmate that is new but Carlos is scared off by other schoolmates. Sonia wants her children to give up a hobby for their religion.

Carlos, George, Lorena and Larry all make a sacrifice for Lent. Carlos finds out through Sonia that Jaclyn wears a wig. Sonia takes him to the hospital where
he finds out Jaclyn is being treated for cancer. In school Carlos re-initiates his contact with Jaclyn. Tiny tries to convince George to play video games again. Larry tries everything in his power to not eat sweet food anymore. Larry, Lorena, George and Carlos have nightmares.

Carlos tells schoolmates that Jaclyn has cancer. Lorena catches Larry cheating his Lent. Jaclyn refuses to wear her wig anymore because Carlos told schoolmates. Jaclyn breaks up with Carlos. The Garcias confess breaking their Lenth promises. Carlos shaves his hair to even up with Jaclyn. He renews their friendship. Carlos extends Jaclyn's friends range.
The Right Stuff

**The Right Stuff** is the third episode of the first season of *The Brothers Garcia*. It premiered on 6 August 2000.

The story was written by Jeff Valdez (story and teleplay). Directed by Virgil Fabian.

## Plot outline

Larry signs up Ray for a job as an astronaut.

## Cast

* Carlos Lacamara: Ray Garcia
* Ada Maris: Sonia Garcia
* Vaneza Leza Pitynski: Lorena Garcia
* Bobby Gonzalez: George Garcia
* Jeffrey Licon: Carlos Garcia
* Alvin Alvarez: Larry Garcia

* John Leguizamo: Narration
* Dyana Ortelli: Sandy
* Luis Avalos: Dr Heuser
* Noemi Garcia: Noemi
* Joe Rose: Brand
* Jeremy Suarez: Lenny
* Carlos Alazraqui: Additional voice-over

## Plot summary

Sonia and Sandy experiment with hair styles. Ray announces that the bills have been paid. Lorena and Larry have a disagreement over who gets to
choose the television channel. After Larry submits an application to make his father Ray an astronaut Ray receives a confirmation that he has been accepted.

Carlos and George sell posters displaying Ray as an astronaut. Ray tries to convince his children to let go of the idea of him going into space
but he fails. Sandy and her daughter Samantha visit the Garcias and are soon joined by Noemi, all visit wanting to see Ray train for his new job. When more people arrive Carlos and George take admission money.

Ray and his family visit a theme park. Back home Ray is sick from the park rides. In Larry's bedroom Ray sees his posters on the wall. Doctor Heuser makes up an excuse for Ray to not take the job while not disappointing his children, but Ray confesses his opinion. Ray helps Larry with a puzzle.

## Trivia

* The theme park the Garcias visit is Six Flags Fiesta Texas located in Northwest San Antonio.
The Garcias: Season 1

Below is a list of episodes shown in season one of *The Garcias* - abbreviation 'TG1'. It is a sequel to season four of the previous television series The Brothers Garcia. The ten new episodes premiered on Thursdays between 14 April 2022 and 12 May 2022 on HBO Max of which the airing ended on 18 December 2022.

Contrary to *The Brothers Garcia* the new series *The Garcias* is not filmed in 4:3 picture format but in 16:9 picture format which is standard in television since around the year 2005.

Counting previous seasons of the prequel *"The Brothers Garcia"* this is in total the fifth season.

## Synopsis

When a prize is won in a lottery Ray, Sonia and the other Garcias take a vacation to Mexico.

## Cast

### Starring

* Carlos Lacamara as Ray Garcia (10 episodes)
* Ada Maris as Sonia Garcia (10 episodes)
* Maeve Garay as Victoria Garcia (10 episodes)
* Trinity Bliss as Alexa Garcia (10 episodes)
* Ayva Severy as Andrea Garcia (10 episodes)
* Oliver Alexander as Max Garcia (10 episodes)
* Vaneza Pitynski as Lorena Garcia (10 episodes)
* Jeffrey Licon as Carlos Garcia (10 episodes)
* Bobby Gonzalez as George Garcia (10 episodes)
* Elsha Kim as Yunjin Garcia (10 episodes)
* Nitzia Chama as Ana Garcia (10 episodes)

### Recurring

* Alvin Alvarez as Larry (4 episodes)
* Paul Rodriguez as Julian (4 episodes)
* Regina Talancon as Miranda (4 episodes)
* Hiran Sanchez as Alfonso (3 episodes)

### Guests

* Jeremy Ray Valdez as Conner (2 episodes)
* Luz Pazos as Luisa (2 episodes)
* Jeff Valdez as Father Bourn (2 episodes)
* Omar Leyva as Sol (2 episodes)
* Nancy Lee as Li (2 episodes)
* Maria Conchita Alonso as Maria (2 episodes)
* Adrian Gonzalez as Pablo (2 episodes)
* Jaime Aymerich as Pato (2 episodes)
* Francisco Nota Corigliani as Aapo (2 episodes)

## Season Summary

Season one was filmed between June and August 2021 in Puerto Aventuras in Mexico, and contains ten episodes.

### Episodes

1Helicopter Dads
2The Compromise
3Sonia's Secret
4Guess Who's Coming To Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
5Just Trying To Help
6Hurricane Schmurricane
7Two Peas In A Chultun
8Truth Hurts
9Back To The Roots
10Never A Dull Moment

## Soundtrack

The opening theme is a remix of the original *The Brothers Garcia* theme by Rock Kocor. The ending song is *Paradise* by Trinity Bliss in episodes 2-8 and 10, episode one contains the ending song *Paradise* by 13 Crowns. Although the names of the two ending songs are the same they are not the same songs. Episode 9 contains the ending song *Plenty to Go Around* by Aaron Watene.

## Video Gallery

The Garcias (2022) Season 1 - Opening ThemeTrinity Bliss - Original Paradise Song Lyric Video
## The Making Of

Between 8 May 2021 and 20 August 2021 there were 18 short episodes aired on Facebook which show how the first season was made.

*Main Article: The Garcias 1: Behind the Scenes*
## Media

The Garcias Official Trailer - HBO MaxMeet the OG Garcias!The Garcias Interviews - Part 1 - HBO MaxThe Garcias Interviews - Part 2 - HBO MaxMeet The Garcias HBO MAX Wafi Media Interview Series - Jeff Valdez, Carlos LacamaraThe Cast Of The Garcias On Behind The Scenes Shenanigans! - Hollywire
Salsa Atomica

**Salsa Atomica**, translated **Atomic Spicy Tomato Sauce**, is the homemade hot sauce that Ray loves eating so much.

It was originally prepared by Sonia's mother Maria as a secret recipe, she later gave down the recipe to daughter Sonia. Although not mentioned onscreen it is to be assumed that since Maria died Sonia makes the sauce for Ray.

## Recipe details

It does not contain tomato but Habanero chili.

Outside of a certain season it can be hard to find the perfect chili as ingredient.

The vegetables are picked fresh at a farm.

The chili has to be roasted and peeled, and stirred 777 times.

Maria's secret ingredient is red savina habanero seeds.

## Trivia

* At the time of taping the original series the dark red savina habanero was the hottest tasting variant since 1994. In February 2007 the hottest tasting variant became the bhut jolokia ('ghost pepper') chili. In August 2023 the Pepper X became the hottest variant.
Hot Today, Chili Tomorrow

**Hot Today, Chili Tomorrow** is the eighth episode of the third season of *The Brothers Garcia* and the 28th overall episode. It premiered on 21 April 2002.

The story was written by Abraham Alfonso Brown. Directed by Mike Cevallos and Gibby Cevallos.

## Plot outline

Maria takes the family out for chili picking.

## Cast

* Carlos Lacamara: Ray Garcia
* Ada Maris: Sonia Garcia
* Vaneza Leza Pitynski: Lorena Garcia
* Bobby Gonzalez: George Garcia
* Jeffrey Licon: Carlos Garcia
* Alvin Alvarez: Larry Garcia

* John Leguizamo: Narration
* Lupe Ontiveros: Maria
* Paige Hunter: Marta
* Chaz Monet: Liana
* Jonathan Jones: Mario

## Plot summary

Ray has run out of special sauce. Although Sonia's mother usually prepares this for Ray his wife Sonia wants to give it a try. She feels offended
because Ray only wants Sonia's mother to prepare it for him. The boys are watching a soccer match on television. When Larry asks Carlos and George to toughen him up for a soccer team the two pull his underwear up. Sonia has prepared her own version of Ray's sauce and wants to pre-taste while it has hot peppers in it. Liana and Marta ask Lorena if she likes schoolmate Mario. Marta shares personal experience. Liana shares a personal opinion. George and Larry join the conversation.

Back home the children discuss Lorena's love interest. Lorena wants to join the soccer team. Ray tastes Sonia's version of the sauce and acts like he likes it. When Ray stalls staying home before going to the chili farm Sonia's mother shows up. Grandmother Maria prepares the Garcias for chili picking. At the chili farm the Garcias search for the perfect chili.

At the soccer match Lorena scores. Sonia makes Ray clear she does not like Ray calling her mother to come over behind her back. Ray talks with Larry about his soccer career. In the kitchen Sonia and Maria prepare sauce. Lorena acts a sprained ankle to not have to go to soccer. Maria had an argument with the referee. Sonia masters the art of sauce creation.
A Hunting We Will Go

**A Hunting We Will Go** is the sixth episode of the first season of *The Brothers Garcia*. It premiered on 27 August 2000.

The story was written by Jeff Valdez. Directed by Mike Cevallos and Gibby Cevallos.

## Plot outline

The Garcias' planned camping weekend is filled with a hunting trip.

## Cast

* Carlos Lacamara: Ray Garcia
* Ada Maris: Sonia Garcia
* Vaneza Leza Pitynski: Lorena Garcia
* Bobby Gonzalez: George Garcia
* Jeffrey Licon: Carlos Garcia
* Alvin Alvarez: Larry Garcia

* John Leguizamo: Narration
* Jim Jackman: Chet
* Penn Bagley: Eddie
* Megan Brady: Laura
* Carlos Alazraqui: Additional voice-over
* Betsy Atilano: Additional voice-over

## Plot summary

Carlos and George try to scare Larry. Lorena offers Carlos a bribe to not tell Ray and Sonia. George and Carlos make up a story about hunting an animal to brag. Ray admits he was peer pressured in his youth by Chet Bauer. Sonia says she was peer pressured in her youth by her brother Alfonso. Sonia busts George and Carlos in scaring Larry.

Chet Bauer visits with his son Eddie. Ray's planned camping weekend is replaced by Chet's suggestion to go hunting. Lorena thinks George is packing too much food for the hunting weekend. Larry tries to stay home but Sonia advices different.

In the evening the Garcias and the Bauers are at the camping site. The next morning they go hunting. With traditional facial masks Sonia and Lorena have a girls weekend. Trying to kill a turkey Ray seems to accidentally hit the tire of the car. Eddie admits he is not a natural hunter but only his dad is. Carlos and Eddie lie about killing the turkey. Ray talks with pride about not them not willing to hunt. When the boys are back home Sonia takes revenge by scaring George and Carlos. In Larry's bedroom Sonia cuddles with Larry.
Big Break

**Big Break** is the fifth episode of the fourth season of *The Brothers Garcia* and the 40th overall episode. It premiered on 27 July 2003.

The story was written by Cary Okmin. Directed by Joe Menendez.

## Plot outline

The famous singer-songwriter Solange visits San Antonio. Ray has to follow a diet.

## Cast

* Carlos Lacamara: Ray Garcia
* Ada Maris: Sonia Garcia
* Vaneza Leza Pitynski: Lorena Garcia
* Bobby Gonzalez: George Garcia
* Jeffrey Licon: Carlos Garcia
* Alvin Alvarez: Larry Garcia

* John Leguizamo: Narration
* Nicholas Gonzalez: Paolo
* Solange Knowles: Solange
* Orlando Brown: Joaquin
* Nicole Garza: Nikki
* Natalie Garza: Natalie
* Elisabeth Johnson: Cookie salesgirl

## Plot summary

George is asked by Cyber Sound to interview the famous artist Solange Knowles. George is not accepted by the popular schoolmates until they hear which famous person he is going to interview. Doctor Florisch says Ray's cholesterol is too high. George has beautiful schoolmates over. Lorena is upset because George did not invite
her for the Knowles interview. Ray is disappointed he cannot eat the same as the rest of the family.

Ray has trouble seeing the rest of the family eat tasty things. George interviews Solange. Carlos, Larry and Lorena try to meet Solange but Paolo does not let them in. The three sneak in through the window. Inside the door to Solange is locked and when they try to go back outside the exit window is locked too. Ray is trying to be helpful but Sonia thinks he has other intentions. When Sonia goes to take a bubble bath Ray tries to eat things outside of his diet. Sonia changes her mind and goes back to catch Ray. George confesses his decisions with Solange.

Ray checks if there is nobody at home to eat for him unhealthy things. A little girl visits to sell cookies of which Ray then buys the entire collection. Sonia busts Ray violating his diet. With intimacy Sonia manages to convince Ray to keep on living healthy. Paolo catches Larry, Lorena and Carlos after Solange left. George talks it out with his siblings. The Garcia children have to follow the same diet as Ray. Solange visits the Garcia residence.
Episode 2: Friday the 13th, Gwent and CrossCells

"What, what did we call it? I've forgotten already." - Pip Warr

> *"Did I ever tell you that I have a Google alert set up for, um, Adam Smith NSFW?"*
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## Description

This is the second episode of the The Pip Era.

## Synopsis

Pip, Adam and Brendan talk about their E3 expectations, the multiplayer slasher Friday the 13th, Witcher card game Gwent and mathematical puzzler CrossCells.

Also featuring Patch Adam, in which we jumble fake patch notes into a pile of real ones and ask Adam to guess which are true and which are false. This week: Crusader Kings 2!

Links:

Friday the 13th review: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/friday-the-13th-game-review-in-progress

CrossCells review: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/crosscells-review

Gwent preview: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/gwent-beta-review

Ubisoft's new "ice cream": https://www.eurogamer.net/ubisoft-has-a-new-logo

Crusader Kings 2 patch notes: https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/developer-diary/ck2-dev-diary-48-2-7-1-patch-notes.1008864/

## Sections

* Games we're looking forward to at E3
* Friday the 13th
* Gwent: The Witcher Card Game
* CrossCells
* Patch Adam feat Crusader Kings II
* Ubisoft's new logo
* Reader's questions

## Notable Quotes

* *"I'm guessing you have a Google alert called scientific cake leaks, cuz I've never heard of that. <laugh>"* - Pip
* *"Did I ever tell you that I have a Google alert set up for, um, Adam Smith NSFW?"*- Pip
* *"You buy toilet paper every day"*-Pip, regarding news paper subscriptions
* *"I do think that, um, games criticism is lacking some snobbery <laugh>"* - Adam, being absolutely on point.
* ""oh God, my party went wrong because so many people showed up" *and you're sitting they're on your own wearing a party hat"* - Adam regarding empty servers
* *"Hooray! Another game client!"* - Pip
* *"Also I was kind of thinking about porcupines instead of concubines, so This whole thing has gone a bit sideways. "* - Pip
* Pip: "*Well much as this was a trip through, through, through memory lane, down memory lane*" Bendy: "*around memory lane pass the bins on memory lane*"<laugh> Adam: "*We are the roadkill of memory lane*" -
* "*I would play like, um, GTA. What's the name of the village in hot fuzz? Like I'd play that GTA hot fuzz.*" - Adam

## Reader's Questions

* Did delic have been successful in expanding beyond points and click games?
* Everyone's talking about what the new spiral will do for us, but what can we do for it? (from one Alice O'Connor)
Patch Adam

Patch Adam is a  recurring segment devised by Brendan Caldwell. It's mechanics are simple:

> *"But all right, well I'll, I'll explain it to you. Don't worry. Patch, Adam. It's very simple. All right. It's at your expense, but it's very simple. Oh, we take a a, again, we look at the patch notes and we hand pick a few of the patch notes and then come up with a few patch notes of our own, mix them all together. And then we read them to you and you have to guess, which is a real patch note, which is true. And which is false."* -Brendan Caldwell
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It's mechanics are later repurposed, on purpose or not, in later  Caverns of lies.

It is present on the following episodes:

* Episode 2: Friday the 13th, Gwent and CrossCells
* Episode 5: Frostpunk, Destiny 2 and Middle Earth (Shadow of War)

## Trivia

* It has nothing to do with Patch Adams or Patch Adams.