Ep 1. Is That Kosher? / Never Never Never

Arthur season 12 episode 1 revolves around two storylines. In the first story, Is That Kosher?, Francine’s family is preparing for a Bat Mitzvah celebration. Francine is excited to take on the responsibility and is determined to abide by all the customs of the Jewish faith. However, she finds it challenging to follow all the traditions, especially when it comes to dietary restrictions. Francine’s family follows the Kosher diet, and she is not allowed to eat certain kinds of food. Francine’s friends try to help her and make her understand the significance of the rules. Will Francine be able to follow the Kosher diet and still enjoy the Bat Mitzvah party?

In the second story, Never Never Never, Buster finds a book that he is obsessed with. It is about a character named "Matt Damon" who lives in Neverland. Buster is so engrossed in the book that he starts ignoring his friends and even misses a soccer game. His friends try to get him out of his obsession and make him see the good things around him. Will Buster be able to overcome his obsession and understand the importance of spending time with his friends?

Throughout the episode, Arthur and his friends learn valuable lessons about religion, tradition, and the importance of living in the moment. The storylines are intertwined with humor and inspiring life lessons, making it a must-watch episode for children and adults alike.