Ep 17. Tough Enough / Stars In Your Eyes

Tough Enough / Stars In Your Eyes is the seventeenth episode of the first season of the popular children's show, Clifford the Big Red Dog. The episode features two storylines that center around Clifford and his friends.

In the first storyline, "Tough Enough," Clifford and his best friend T-Bone are playing catch when they see an ad for a dog show on TV. T-Bone is excited about the show and wants to enter, but Clifford is hesitant because he doesn't feel like he's tough enough to compete. T-Bone tries to convince Clifford that he's tough enough, but Clifford is still unsure.

Meanwhile, the dogs in their neighborhood are preparing for the show, including Jetta, who is confident that she will win. When Clifford sees how confident Jetta is, he decides to give the dog show a try. He and T-Bone start practicing, but Clifford keeps getting discouraged because he doesn't think he's tough enough. However, with the help of T-Bone and Emily Elizabeth, Clifford learns that being himself is enough, and he doesn't need to change to impress anyone.

The second storyline, "Stars In Your Eyes," follows Emily Elizabeth and her friends as they put on a play for the school talent show. Emily Elizabeth will be playing the lead role, but she's nervous about forgetting her lines. Luckily, Clifford and her other friends are there to support her.

As they rehearse, Clifford and his dog friends decide to add some improv to the play, which makes Emily Elizabeth even more nervous. Despite her nerves, Emily Elizabeth puts on a great performance and impresses the judges. Clifford and his friends are proud of her and celebrate with a big dog party.

Overall, Tough Enough / Stars In Your Eyes is a heartwarming episode that teaches children about the importance of being themselves and supporting their friends. The episode also emphasizes the value of hard work and determination, as Clifford and T-Bone practice tirelessly for the dog show. With its strong messages of positivity and acceptance, this episode is sure to be a hit with fans of Clifford the Big Red Dog.