Ep 15. Grandma Thora Appreciation Day/Fern's Slumber Party

Arthur Season 2 Episode 15 titled "Grandma Thora Appreciation Day/Fern's Slumber Party" is an entertaining episode that focuses on the relationship between friends and families. The episode is divided into two parts, the first half revolves around "Grandma Thora Appreciation Day" and the second half centers around "Fern's Slumber Party."

The first half of the episode, "Grandma Thora Appreciation Day," sees Grandma Thora winning a contest for being the best grandmother in the town. The celebration is being held at Arthur's school, and everyone is excited about it. Everyone except for D.W., who is feeling left out because she doesn't have a grandma.

D.W. being the curious little girl that she is, decides to ask her friends about their grandmothers. This leads to a series of hilarious stories from the kids who have a unique but loving relationship with their grandmothers. Meanwhile, D.W. is feeling down and visits Arthur's grandma, Binky's grandma, and Muffy's grandma to get a firsthand experience of what it's like to have a grandmother. D.W. gets an insight into everyone's grandmother's personality and realizes that they are all different, but they all have one thing in common: they love their grandkids.

The second half of the episode, "Fern's Slumber Party," is equally exciting and fun. Fern is throwing a slumber party at her house, and she has invited all her friends over. However, when they all assemble at Fern's place, they find out that there is an unexpected guest – Prunella.

Prunella feels left out because she wasn't invited to the party. Fern, being the kind-hearted girl that she is, offers Prunella a chance to join them. The girls have a great time at the party, but they soon start to encounter a series of spooky incidents that make them scared.

As Arthur remembers the night, his storyteller journalist instincts come alive, so he begins to narrate how the girls dealt with the scary events at the slumber party. Arthur's narration of events is hilarious and entertaining. In the end, despite the scary incidents, the girls enjoy the party and have a fantastic time together.

Overall, "Grandma Thora Appreciation Day/Fern's Slumber Party" is an excellent episode that showcases the importance of family and friendship. It highlights how grandparents can play a significant role in the lives of children and how they can teach invaluable lessons to them. The episode also delivers an important message about inclusivity and how it's essential to treat everyone kindly and respectfully, even if they are not your closest friends. The second half of the episode is a classic slumber party story that is sure to entertain kids and adults alike. The episode is a must-watch for anyone who enjoys the Arthur series, and it is a delight for families to enjoy together.