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"Smarty Pants" is the first episode in the second season of the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place. It is the twenty-second episode of the series overall. It premiered on September 12, 2008.

Synopsis[]

Alex is eager to help prepare for the Quiz Bowl if it will get the attention of the new guy, Dean. Harper and Justin are planned to compete in the Quiz Bowl on opposing teams. But when Alex causes an accident that leaves one of Harper's teammates unable to compete, she is forced to participate instead. To give the team an edge in the Quiz Bowl Competition, she wears a pair of magical trousers known as "Smarty Pants", which give the wearer superior knowledge on anything and everything. However, her superior knowledge might ruin her friendship with Harper, who was counting on the Quiz Bowl to give her a new reputation as class genius. To stop herself from answering all of the questions, Alex takes off the pants, only to learn that there were some unpleasant side effects.

Magical objects:

  • Smarty Pants – give the user unlimited knowledge.
  • Speed Sportswear – gives the user sonic speed.
  • Night Cap – determines the user to fall asleep instantly.

Absent: David DeLuise as Jerry Russo

Guest stars: Daniel Samonas as Dean Moriarty (as Dean Malone), Andy Pessoa as Alfred, Bill Chott as Mr. Laritate

Co-stars: Veronica Sixtos as Nellie Rodriguez, Dan Benson as Zeke, Zack Shada as Joey, Gary Owens as Alarm Clock (voice), Edwin Kho as Gold Team Member (uncredited)

Note: The name of the guy that Alex has a crush on is Dean Moriarty, but the credits at the end of the show address him as Dean Malone.

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