Ep 23. Bully for Binky/Misfortune Teller

Arthur season 1 episode 23 is titled "Bully for Binky/Misfortune Teller" and features two separate stories. In the first story, Binky becomes a playground bully after being challenged to a fight by a newcomer named Molly. Initially, Binky is reluctant to fight, but when his friends begin to mock him for being afraid, he becomes determined to show them that he is tough. However, Binky's plan to pick a fight with Molly quickly backfires when she proves to be more skilled than he anticipated. Binky learns an important lesson about the consequences of trying to appear tough and is able to reconcile with Molly by apologizing and admitting that he was wrong.

The second story in "Bully for Binky/Misfortune Teller" focuses on Francine's belief in fortune telling. When Francine learns that her favorite fortune teller is coming to town, she becomes determined to have her fortune read. However, when she discovers that the fortune teller is actually Muffy's older brother, she is disappointed and skeptical about the accuracy of his readings. Francine decides to test his powers by making up a fake fortune, but when her prediction starts to come true, she becomes convinced that the fortune teller is the real deal. Francine learns a valuable lesson about believing in oneself and not putting too much stock in predictions.

Overall, "Bully for Binky/Misfortune Teller" highlights important lessons about standing up for oneself without resorting to violence and the dangers of putting too much faith in superstitions. Both Binky and Francine learn important lessons about themselves and the world around them, and viewers are left with a positive message about the importance of honesty and self-confidence.