Ep 8. Francine's Pilfered Paper / Buster Gets Real

In Francine's Pilfered Paper, Francine's paper on renewable energy goes missing from her desk, and she is convinced that someone must have stolen it. She starts to investigate and interrogate her friends, but no one seems to know anything about it. Francine realizes that instead of accusing people, she should focus on finding the paper and she enlists the help of Arthur's gang to search for it. In the end, they are able to find the missing paper and Francine learns a valuable lesson about jumping to conclusions.

In Buster Gets Real, Buster gets his own reality TV show, but soon finds out that reality TV is not as glamorous as it seems. The show is called "Buster's World" and it follows him around as he does his everyday activities. However, Buster soon realizes that the producers are manipulating his actions and dialogues for TV ratings. Buster finds that he has no free will and cannot make his own decisions, which causes him to have a breakdown on camera. With the help of his friends, Buster is able to regain control of his life and put a stop to the show. Buster learns that fame is not worth losing oneself over.

Overall, these two episodes showcase valuable lessons about the importance of communication, not jumping to conclusions, and staying true to oneself. The characters' growth and development throughout the series is evident in these episodes and it is refreshing to see them learn from their mistakes and become better individuals. Arthur continues to be an educational and entertaining show that both kids and adults can enjoy.