Ep 9. Fleat to Be You and Me / Kiss and Tell
Arthur is a popular animated children's show that premiered on PBS in 1996. The show is based on the book series of the same name by Marc Brown and follows the adventures of Arthur Read, an anthropomorphic aardvark, and his friends and family in the fictional town of Elwood City.
Season 8 episode 9 of Arthur is titled "Fleat to Be You and Me / Kiss and Tell." The episode is divided into two distinct segments, each with its own storyline.
The first segment, "Fleat to Be You and Me," begins with Arthur and his friends noticing that their class pet, Nemo the fish, is looking unwell. They take him to the vet, who diagnoses Nemo with fleas. Even worse, the vet tells the children that fleas can infest their whole house, leading to itchy bites and an infestation.
Determined to prevent this, Arthur and his friends research fleas and try different strategies to get rid of them. They vacuum the house, wash Nemo's toys, and use flea spray. But Nemo's fleas won't go away, and the children begin to feel frustrated. Finally, they consult the Internet and learn that the best way to get rid of fleas is by giving Nemo a bath with special flea shampoo.
The second segment, "Kiss and Tell," follows Arthur's older sister, D.W., as she navigates a tricky social situation. Her friend, Emily, confides in her that she has a crush on a boy named Avery. Emily begs D.W. not to tell anyone, but D.W. is bursting with the secret and doesn't know who to tell.
D.W. confides in her little brother, Arthur, who tells his friend Buster, who tells his friend the Brain, and soon the whole school knows Emily's secret. Emily is devastated, and D.W. feels guilty for betraying her friend's trust. She tries to make it up to Emily by writing her an apology letter and buying her a special gift.
Throughout the episode, both Arthur and D.W. learn valuable lessons about honesty, trust, and friendship. "Fleat to Be You and Me" teaches children the importance of taking care of pets and doing research to solve problems. "Kiss and Tell" cautions against gossiping and encourages empathy and apology when we make mistakes.
