Ep 6. Binky Rules / Meet Binky

In Arthur season 3 episode 6, titled "Binky Rules / Meet Binky," the gang gets to know a new kid in school, Binky Barnes. In the first half of the episode, "Binky Rules," Arthur and his friends discover that Binky has been elected as the new class president. As Binky starts to assert his authority, the gang starts to feel left out, especially when Binky starts making drastic changes to the school.

Binky's new rules, like banning peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in the cafeteria, wearing uniforms, and even cancelling recess, start to upset everyone in school. Arthur and his friends try to talk to Binky and convince him otherwise, but he won't listen. The gang decides to challenge him to a game of kickball to prove that he's taking things too far.

The second half of the episode, "Meet Binky," takes us back to when Binky first arrived in Elwood City. When Binky moved from his old town, he felt like he didn't fit in, and when he arrived in Elwood City, he was worried that nobody would like him. To his surprise, he found that the kids in Elwood City were friendly and welcoming.

Binky bonded with Arthur and his friends over their shared love of sports, and the gang welcomed him into their group. However, over time, Binky started to feel like he needed to be tougher to fit in. He started talking differently and acting tougher, which caused the gang to distance themselves from him.

As Arthur and his friends learn more about Binky's backstory, they start to understand him better and realize that maybe they've been too quick to judge him. The two halves of the episode come together when Binky, who had previously been stubborn and unyielding, finally listens to his friends.

Overall, "Binky Rules / Meet Binky" is a heartwarming episode that deals with themes of fitting in, peer pressure, and the importance of accepting others. The episode is a great example of how the show Arthur tackles important topics in a way that's engaging and relatable for kids.