Ep 13. Arthur's Dummy Disaster/Francine and The Feline
- TV-Y
- December 30, 1998
- 24 min
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7.5 (41)
Arthur's Dummy Disaster/Francine and The Feline is an episode of the animated television series Arthur, which aired as the 39th episode in the third season.
The episode starts with Arthur's dad, David, fixing the family room's ceiling. He uses a dummy to prop up the ceiling fan while he works. However, Arthur gets his hands on it and decides to use it to play a ventriloquist act with Buster. Things go wrong when Arthur accidentally leaves the dummy behind at school, and his little sister, D.W., takes charge of it. D.W. uses the dummy to make Arthur's life difficult, making him do things he doesn't want to do. By the end of the episode, Arthur and D.W. come to a compromise that the dummy is neither of theirs - it belongs to Buster.
In the second half of the episode, Francine is taking care of her grandma's cat, Nemo, while her grandma is away. Francine's family is allergic to cats, but she insists on bringing Nemo to her house. Nemo proceeds to wreak havoc, scratching the furniture, breaking things, and generally causing chaos. Francine's friends are not impressed with Nemo's behavior, and Francine realizes that she has been unfair to the cat. She takes Nemo to her grandma's house, where he is much happier, and Francine apologizes to her friends.
Overall, Arthur's Dummy Disaster/Francine and The Feline is a lighthearted and funny episode of the show that teaches valuable lessons about responsibility and compromise. The two different storylines, one about a dummy and the other about a cat, keep the episode fresh and engaging, and the characters' reactions to the situations are both relatable and entertaining. The animation style is vibrant and colorful, and the voice acting is top-notch, bringing the characters to life. Fans of Arthur will enjoy this episode, and newcomers to the series will find it a fun introduction to the world of Elwood City and its inhabitants.