Ep 20. How The Cookie Crumbles/Sue Ellen's Littler Sister

Arthur is a popular educational animated television series that targets children aged 4 to 8 years old. Developed by Cookie Jar Entertainment with WGBH Boston, the show originally aired on PBS Network in the United States.

The season 2 episode 20 of Arthur is called "How The Cookie Crumbles/Sue Ellen's Littler Sister". The episode starts with Arthur, Brain, and Buster hanging out in the Treehouse and eating cookies. Buster wonders aloud if it's possible to make a perfect cookie. So, the trio sets out to find the recipe for the perfect cookie. After a bit of research, they come across two different recipes for the perfect cookie.

Arthur and Brain decide to use one recipe, while Buster chooses the other. They each make their perfect cookies and then head to the Sugar Bowl to see which one of them is better. But, when they get there, they find out that the Sugar Bowl is out of business. They soon discover that the Sugar Bowl closed down because everyone was making perfect cookies at home using the very same recipes they had each found. The boys realize that maybe there's more to cookies than just being perfect and that they need to change their mindset.

Meanwhile, Sue Ellen is excited that her little sister, Kate, is coming to visit from out of town. However, when she arrives, Sue Ellen finds that it's tough being a big sister and having a younger sibling around all the time. Kate is obsessed with bunk beds, and Sue Ellen struggles to find a way to bond with her. After some failed attempts, Sue Ellen finally discovers that she has a lot in common with her little sister, and the two of them bond over their love of making jewelry.

The episode touches on the themes of sibling relationships, family dynamics, and the importance of finding joy in imperfection. It also emphasizes the fact that it's okay to have different opinions and preferences while still enjoying each other's company. The episode showcases how Arthur and his friends learn to appreciate the differences in their cookies instead of insisting on a perfect recipe. It is a great lesson for children, reminding them that imperfection is what makes life interesting and unique.