Ep 11. If It's Broke, Fix It

The Care Bears: Unlock the Magic season 1, episode 11 titled “If It's Broke, Fix It” follows the story of the Care Bears as they help their friend, Bedtime Bear, fix his broken alarm clock. The episode begins with the Care Bears relaxing in their home, Care-a-Lot, when they receive an urgent call from Bedtime Bear. He is in a frantic state and is worried that he might oversleep and be late to his important meeting.

The Care Bears quickly come to the rescue and rush over to Bedtime Bear’s house to see what they can do to help. Upon arrival, they find Bedtime Bear frantically trying to fix his broken alarm clock with no success. As they examine the clock, they realize that it is indeed beyond repair and needs to be replaced. This leaves Bedtime Bear worried because he doesn’t have a spare clock and he cannot afford a new one.

The Care Bears discuss possible solutions, and Grumpy Bear suggests that they should all chip in to help Bedtime Bear buy a new clock. Cheer Bear suggests that they should first try to fix the clock and that she knows just the person who could help them out. This person is Fix-it, a mechanical bear who enjoys fixing things. They all agree to visit Fix-it and see if he can fix the clock.

Upon arrival at the Fix-it garage, they find him busy fixing his motorcycle. They explain Bedtime Bear’s predicament, and Fix-it agrees to help them out. He takes the broken clock and starts working on it. While he works, the Care Bears become intrigued by all the different machines, gadgets, and devices around the garage. They explore and experiment with everything they find, causing some mayhem but having fun nonetheless.

Fix-it works his magic, and soon enough, the clock is fixed. However, Bedtime Bear is shocked to learn that Fix-it has modified the clock, making it much louder and more robust. The other Care Bears decide to help Bedtime Bear get used to the new clock, so they all decide to have a sleepover at his house. They have fun playing games, watching movies, and even doing some stargazing.

As they try to sleep, Bedtime Bear is still struggling to adapt to the new clock's sound. Cheer Bear reminds him that sometimes, change can be hard, but it can also be for the better. Bedtime Bear agrees and decides to give the new clock a chance.

The following day, Bedtime Bear attends his meeting and arrives early thanks to his loud and reliable new clock. He is thrilled and grateful to the Care Bears and Fix-it for their help and support. The episode ends with the Care Bears returning to Care-a-Lot and reflecting on how sometimes, things that seem broken can actually be fixed or even improved.

In conclusion, this episode of Care Bears: Unlock the Magic showcases the importance of teamwork, problem-solving, and accepting change. It sends a positive message to children about the value of perseverance and how sometimes, a little help can go a long way.