Ep 16. Astro-Nots

Bunsen is a Beast! is an animated comedy TV series that follows the adventures of Bunsen, a friendly and optimistic beast who is new in town and struggles to fit in with his human classmates. He is always accompanied by his best friend, Mikey Munroe, a human boy who is his guide to the human world.

In season 1 episode 16, titled "Astro-Nots," Bunsen and Mikey are excited to attend Space Camp, a five-day camp where they and their classmates will learn about space exploration and engage in simulations. Bunsen is particularly excited because he dreams of becoming an astronaut and exploring the galaxy. Mikey is nervous, but Bunsen urges him to be brave and have fun.

At Space Camp, they meet their instructor, Commander Cone, a stern and no-nonsense astronaut who expects them to follow rules and learn about space science. However, Mikey and Bunsen quickly learn that their classmates, Amanda Killman and her loyal sidekick Beverly, are also attending Space Camp and are determined to ruin their fun and get them in trouble.

As they engage in simulations and experiments, Bunsen and Mikey bond with their classmates and impress Commander Cone with their enthusiasm and curiosity. However, Amanda and Beverly are always lurking and trying to sabotage their achievements.

Things take a turn for the worse when the final simulation involves a dangerous mission to repair a malfunctioning satellite in space. Commander Cone pairs up the students and assigns them tasks, but Amanda and Beverly swap Mikey's helmet with a faulty one, which puts him in danger.

Bunsen, who is partnered with Amanda, notices that something is wrong and tries to alert Commander Cone, but he is ignored. With no other option, Bunsen uses his beast powers to fly to space and save Mikey. He manages to repair the satellite and bring Mikey back to safety.

As they return to Earth, Bunsen and Mikey are hailed as heroes, but Amanda and Beverly are exposed for their misdeeds and are punished. Commander Cone praises them for their bravery and dedication to science and space exploration.

The episode ends with Bunsen and Mikey feeling proud of themselves and looking forward to more adventures together. They realize that they can overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams as long as they have each other and believe in themselves.

Overall, "Astro-Nots" is a fun and engaging episode of Bunsen is a Beast! that showcases the power of friendship, imagination, and determination. It highlights important themes such as teamwork, trust, and courage, and is a great addition to the series.