Ep 14. Ball Trouble; George Saves a Tree

Curious George, the beloved animated monkey, returns to the screens with season 12 episode 14 titled "Ball Trouble; George Saves a Tree." In this episode, George finds himself in a sticky situation when he loses his favorite ball while playing in the park with his friend Hundley, the dachshund. But that is not the only trouble that George faces in this episode. He also has to save a tree from being cut down by construction workers.

The episode begins with George and Hundley playing catch with George's orange ball. George throws the ball too hard, and it bounces into a tree. When George and Hundley try to climb the tree to retrieve the ball, they accidentally knock it out of the tree and onto the roof of a park building. George looks for ways to retrieve the ball, but nothing seems to work. Meanwhile, Hundley tries to come up with an excuse for why he lost the ball, but George encourages him to tell the truth.

As George and Hundley are trying to figure out how to retrieve the ball, they hear a loud noise coming from a nearby construction site. When they investigate, they discover that a tree-sitter named Marina is protesting the construction workers who are planning to cut down a tree to make way for a new building. Marina tells George about the importance of the tree and how it provides shelter and food for animals. George is inspired by Marina's dedication and decides to help her save the tree.

George comes up with a plan to use his ball to distract the construction workers and give Marina enough time to convince them not to cut down the tree. George and Hundley use their wits and agility to retrieve the ball from the roof and then use it to draw the workers' attention away from the tree. Marina then talks to the workers and convinces them to preserve the tree.

The episode ends with George and Hundley handing the ball back to the little girl who originally lost it. They are rewarded with a delicious cherry pie from Marina's tree, and George learns a valuable lesson about the importance of trees and standing up for what you believe in.

"Ball Trouble; George Saves a Tree" is an entertaining and educational episode of Curious George that teaches kids about environmentalism and activism in a fun and engaging way. The episode also emphasizes the importance of honesty and teamwork, and highlights the intelligence and resourcefulness of George and his animal friends. Overall, this is a must-watch episode for fans of Curious George and for anyone who wants to teach their children important values and life lessons.