Ep 4. Friends, Morning, Noon & Night/Mr. Bleakman's Special Day
- TV-Y
- January 30, 2001
- 25 min
In season 3 episode 4 of Clifford The Big Red Dog, titled "Friends, Morning, Noon & Night/Mr. Bleakman's Special Day," the beloved dog and his human friends embark on two exciting adventures.
In "Friends, Morning, Noon & Night," Clifford wakes up early before his humans and decides to play with his best friends T-Bone and Cleo. They have so much fun that they keep playing until it's time for Emily Elizabeth and her family to wake up. The trio then spends the entire day together, from morning until night, enjoying the great outdoors and each other's company. Along the way, they encounter several other dog friends, including a pack of friendly beagles and a dignified greyhound. The episode celebrates the joy of friendship and the importance of spending quality time with loved ones.
The second half of the episode, "Mr. Bleakman's Special Day," revolves around the normally curmudgeonly neighbor Mr. Bleakman and his surprising love of birds. Emily Elizabeth and her friend Jetta are tasked with taking care of Mr. Bleakman's birds while he goes out of town for the day. At first, they are hesitant due to Mr. Bleakman's reputation as a grump. However, once they see how much he cares for his birds and how happy they make him, they begin to understand him better. In the end, they are able to help him have a special day, even in his absence, by going above and beyond to care for his avian friends. The episode teaches empathy and the power of understanding others, even those who may seem grumpy or difficult at first.
Overall, "Friends, Morning, Noon & Night/Mr. Bleakman's Special Day" is a heartwarming episode of Clifford The Big Red Dog that emphasizes the importance of friendship and compassion. Fans of the show will love spending time with Clifford and his friends as they learn and grow together.