Ep 28. Babysitter Blues / Saturday Morning
- July 16, 2001
Babysitter Blues / Saturday Morning is the 28th episode of season 1 of the beloved children's show, Clifford the Big Red Dog. In this episode, Clifford's family goes out for an evening and they hire a babysitter to watch over the pup. However, when the babysitter arrives, she is not exactly what Clifford was expecting. The young girl seems to be more interested in her phone and her own needs than taking care of Clifford, leaving the big red dog feeling bored and neglected.
As the night goes on, Clifford tries to entertain himself by playing with his toys and watching TV, but nothing seems to capture his attention. The babysitter finally notices how unhappy Clifford is and decides to take him on a walk around the neighborhood. Clifford is thrilled to be out and about, and he and the babysitter have a great time exploring together.
In the second half of the episode, it's Saturday morning and Clifford wakes up excited to spend the day with his owner, Emily Elizabeth. They have a whole day of fun activities planned, including a visit to the park and a picnic. However, things take a turn for the worse when Emily Elizabeth's dad tells them that they can't go to the park because it's too rainy outside.
Clifford and Emily Elizabeth are both disappointed, but they come up with a new plan to have a fun indoor day instead. They play dress up, make cookies, and have a dance party in the living room. It turns out to be a wonderful day after all, and Clifford realizes that sometimes the best adventures can happen right at home.
Overall, Babysitter Blues / Saturday Morning is a heartwarming and relatable episode of Clifford the Big Red Dog. Kids will love seeing their favorite giant pup navigate new experiences and learn important life lessons along the way. It's a great episode for families to watch together and discuss afterwards.