Ep 6. Man with the Monkey Hands / Whistlepig Wednesday
- TV-Y
- September 8, 2008
- 23 min
In the episode "Man with the Monkey Hands / Whistlepig Wednesday" of Curious George (US) season 3, George meets a man with incredible monkey-like hands. The man, named Steve, is able to climb trees and swing from branches just like George. Naturally, George is fascinated by Steve's abilities, but discovers that there are some things that Steve cannot do with his monkey hands, such as play the piano or type on a computer. George tries to help Steve overcome these challenges by teaching him how to use his fingers more like human hands.
Meanwhile, it's Whistlepig Wednesday at the park, and everyone is excited to see the whistlepigs, also known as groundhogs, emerge from their burrows to predict the weather. However, when the whistlepigs don't come out as expected, George goes on a mission to figure out why. He discovers that a digging dog has been causing trouble underground, and sets out to solve the problem and get the whistlepigs to come out in time for their prediction.
As always, George's curious nature and problem-solving skills are on full display in this episode. With the help of his friends and his monkey-like abilities, George is able to make a new friend and help him overcome his limitations, as well as save the day for the whistlepigs and their fans. It's a fun and educational episode that showcases the power of friendship, creativity, and perseverance.