"SYDNEY TO THE MAX" Now in its third season, Disney Channel's popular daughter/father comedy "Sydney to the Max" continues to strike the perfect balance of humor and heart while showcasing hilarious adventures about friendship, family and the twists and turns of growing up. Set in the present day with flashbacks to the 1990s, the live-action comedy follows outgoing middle schooler Sydney Reynolds who lives with her single dad Max in the house he grew up in, along with her free-spirited grandmother Judy. As Sydney navigates being a teenager alongside her bestie Olive, Max's flashbacks of his childhood with his best friend Leo parallel her adventures, illustrating how life's "growing pains" evolve but don't really change. Geared for Kids 6-11 and their families, the series delivers its boldest season yet as Sydney and her friends—as well as Young Max and Leo in the 90s—embark on eighth grade. Their worlds become a bit more complex as they take on challenging and relevant issues, including struggles with cultural identity, trying to fit in, coping with divorce, and the impact of microaggressions. Other relatable stories rounding out the new season touch on the pitfalls of social media, the funny moments when dealing with your crush, and trying to bounce back from having to throw a virtual bat mitzvah get-together instead of your dream celebration. No matter the decade, there is never a dull moment in the Reynolds' household as Sydney becomes even more determined to discover and express her authentic self, and Young Max finds his stride and a hint of his future in the 90s. "Sydney to the Max" stars actress and musician Ruth Righi as the title character Sydney; Ian Reed Kesler as adult Max; Caroline Rhea as Judy, in both eras; Ava Kolker as Sydney's endearing and loyal bestie, Olive; Jackson Dollinger as skateboarding daredevil young Max, in the 1990s; and Christian J. Simon as young Max's quick-witted yet responsible best friend, Leo. Created by prolific Emmy® Award-nominated writer, showrunner and executive producer Mark Reisman ("Frasier," "The Exes," "Wings"), "Sydney to the Max" is a production of It's A Laugh Productions, Inc. As production designer, Emmy Award-winner Michael Hynes ("The Golden Girls," "Hot in Cleveland," "Liv and Maddie") created the two versions of the Reynolds' home. The theme song, "Stay The Same," was written and produced by Kay Hanley, Michelle Lewis and Dan Petty and performed by Righi and Dan Conklin. -- Disney Channel -- 2/21 .