TV Rating: TV-G (General Audience)
Airs: Fridays(8:30 p.m. ET/PT)
Length: 30 minutes
Target Age Group: Tweens
Starring: Kyle Massey, Rondell Sheridan, Lisa Arch, Madison Pettis, John D'Aquino, Maiara Walsh, Jason Dolley
Cory in the House - Overview
A spin-off from the popular Disney series That's So Raven, Cory in the House follows Cory Baxter as he moves to Washington DC, with his father Victor, who has just become the chef for the newly elected President of the United States.
Cory and his father live in the White House staff quarters, and as if that is not enough to get used to, Cory must also attend Washington Preparatory Academy, an elite private school. Of course, Cory faces all of these challenges and changes with an entrepreneurial plan and a lot of humor.
As Cory adapts to the new environment, he meets two great friends - Meena, an ambassador's daughter, and Newt, heir to a political dynasty. No story is without an antagonist, and Cory finds one in Jason Stickler, the snobbish son of the CIA chief. He also faces frequent challenges in dealing with the President's 8-year-old daughter, Sophie.
Cory in the House - Guide Review
Although the White House setting and surrounding story may seem a bit far-fetched, Cory in the House still manages to present themes and situations that offer a bit of insight to viewing kids, as well as providing entertainment and often times hilarious fun.
Like any kid, Cory wants to fit in, and the show brings out some of the challenges kids face when trying to make new friends. While he definitely has an easier time than most kids would have in a completely new environment, Cory conveys a positive outlook about making friends and adapting to new situations.
Not surprisingly, the cast of characters is quite stereotyped, but they are still interesting and funny. The interplay between kids and adults is very typical as far as sitcoms for kids go: The kids frequently get into mischief and scheme to get out of it. They make some poor decisions, and they can be disrespectful at times. The story usually ends with a lesson learned, though, and the adults are often surprised to have learned from the kids as well.
Cory has a bit of a crush on Meena, so themes related to relationships and dating are presented in addition to themes surrounding fitting in and behaving at the White House.
Cory in the House - Topics and Themes
- After moving to the White House, Cory learns to remain true to himself as he tries to fit in with kids who come from wealthy and politically important families.
- Meena is from a country with a very different culture, and she also must adapt as she adopts some American ways while trying to remain obedient to her father and remember her heritage.
- Cory relies a lot on humor and ingenuity to survive his teenage years. He concocts various schemes which are sometimes deceitful or disrespectful, and they get him in a lot of trouble; however, the storylines are meant to be light and funny, and he usually learns a lesson in the end.
