Ep 1. Blanket Blues/Dino Clifford
- TV-Y
- December 5, 2001
- 26 min
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(20)
Blanket Blues/Dino Clifford is the first episode of the fourth season of the classic children's show, Clifford The Big Red Dog. In this episode, Emily Elizabeth, the show's main character, and her canine companion Clifford are faced with two unique challenges as they embark on exciting adventures throughout their town.
The first challenge that Emily Elizabeth and Clifford face is related to a very common childhood issue: blanket separation anxiety. Emily Elizabeth has an old, frayed blanket which she calls "Blankie" that she has had since she was a baby. However, when Emily Elizabeth accidentally forgets Blankie at school one day, she becomes incredibly upset and worried that she'll never be able to find it again. Clifford, being the kind and loyal friend that he is, decides to help his beloved owner track down Blankie and bring it back to her.
Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to a fun and engaging scavenger hunt story, which takes Emily Elizabeth and Clifford on a whirlwind tour of their town as they search for Blankie. They go to the park, visit the local library, talk to friends and neighbors, and even make a stop at Emily Elizabeth's school before ultimately finding Blankie and reuniting it with its rightful owner.
The second challenge that Emily Elizabeth and Clifford face is both mysterious and exciting. While on their way home from the search for Blankie, Emily Elizabeth and Clifford stumble upon a strange, glowing rock that looks like a dinosaur egg. When the rock begins to hatch, they discover that inside is a tiny, baby dinosaur who has somehow been transported through time and space to their world.
Emily Elizabeth and Clifford decide to take the baby dinosaur under their wing and teach it all about how things work in their modern world. They teach the dinosaur about the joys of playing soccer, introduce it to Clifford's numerous animal friends, and show it how to navigate the streets of their town without causing too much of a ruckus. But as the trio continue their adventures together, they start to realize that the baby dinosaur is not just any ordinary creature and that there may be more to the dinosaur's arrival than meets the eye.
Overall, Blanket Blues/Dino Clifford is a fun and engaging episode of Clifford The Big Red Dog that will have both kids and adults laughing, learning, and ultimately feeling warm and fuzzy inside. With its relatable themes, loveable characters, and unique blend of adventure and heart, this episode is a great introduction to the fourth season of this beloved children's show.