Ep 14. Un coup de main

Babar Season 3 Episode 14, "Un coup de main," follows the beloved elephant king and his family as they unite to help their friend Zephir. The episode begins with Babar and his children enjoying a beautiful day when they spot Zephir in distress. Zephir, a carefree monkey who excels at acrobatics, has injured his arm and can no longer perform his signature stunts.

Babar and his family quickly come together to help their friend. They decide to put on a circus performance to raise funds for Zephir's medical expenses. However, putting on a circus is no easy task, and the animals encounter several challenges along the way.

One of the main hurdles the animals face is finding an appropriate venue for the circus. They approach the wealthy Lord Rataxes, who initially refuses to lend them his castle for the event. However, Babar and his family eventually convince Lord Rataxes to donate his castle, and they begin to prepare for the performance.

The animals take on various roles for the circus performance, with Babar stepping in as the ringmaster and Zephir's cousin Lulu filling in as the star acrobat. They also enlist the help of a traveling performer named Leopold, who teaches Lulu new tricks and helps her perfect her routine.

As the circus date approaches, Babar and his family face additional challenges such as poor weather conditions that threaten to ruin the show. However, they persevere and the show ultimately proves to be a success.

The animals perform various impressive, acrobatic feats including trapeze stunts, balancing acts, and juggling. Zephir even makes an appearance, despite his injury, and provides some comic relief to the show.

In the end, the animals raise enough funds to pay for Zephir's medical expenses, and he is able to return to his acrobatic ways once he has fully healed. The episode concludes with the animals celebrating their successful circus performance and newfound unity.

Overall, the "Un coup de main" episode of Babar is filled with heartwarming moments, impressive acrobatics, and valuable lessons about the importance of helping those in need and working together as a team.