Ep 15. Vaz Goes Down the Tubes / Cyber Puppy Problems
- October 23, 2002
Vaz Goes Down the Tubes / Cyber Puppy Problems is an episode from season 2 of the popular children's show Clifford the Big Red Dog. In this episode, Vaz, one of the main characters, gets himself stuck in a large drainage pipe after he accidentally drops his toy computer down it.
Clifford, being the loyal friend that he is, quickly comes to Vaz's aid, but the pipe proves to be too small for even his large frame to fit through. With their friend trapped and no other way to reach him, Clifford and T-Bone come up with a plan to build a makeshift rescue device out of some nearby materials.
As they work on their contraption, Vaz finds himself in a bit of a predicament when the water in the pipe suddenly starts to rise. He becomes frantic and begins to panic, but with some encouragement and guidance from his friends on the outside, he remains calm and remembers some important safety lessons that help him stay safe until he can be rescued.
Meanwhile, Emily Elizabeth, the human protagonist of the show, is dealing with her own problems. She has recently adopted a new puppy, but this puppy is not an ordinary one - it's a Cyber Puppy! This high-tech companion comes with a whole host of features that Emily Elizabeth finds impressive, but she soon realizes that it has some limitations too.
The Cyber Puppy, while incredibly intelligent and capable of doing many things, is not as emotionally attuned as a real dog, and this causes some difficulties for Emily Elizabeth. She tries to teach it how to be more empathetic, but the puppy's programming makes it difficult for it to understand complex emotions.
As Emily Elizabeth grapples with these issues, she also helps her friends with Vaz's rescue mission. With the help of her quick thinking and technological know-how, she finds a way to use her Cyber Puppy to help locate Vaz and guide Clifford and T-Bone to his location.
In the end, everyone is reunited and safe and sound, with Vaz learning an important lesson about the dangers of playing near drainage pipes and Emily Elizabeth learning that even the most advanced technology has its limitations. As always, Clifford and his friends learn about the importance of friendship and teamwork in times of crisis, making this episode an entertaining and educational experience for young viewers.
