Ep 11. Benny's Treasure

Dora the Explorer season 5 episode 11 "Benny's Treasure" follows Dora and her monkey friend Boots as they go on an adventure to help their pal Benny the Bull. Benny has lost his special necklace, which is actually a clue to a hidden treasure. The necklace belonged to Benny's grandmother and it's been passed on from one generation to another. Benny is devastated to have lost it, so Dora and Boots promise to help him find it.

To start their treasure hunt, Dora suggests they first need to figure out where the necklace was last seen. Benny remembers having it on when he visited his favorite picnic spot, but he's not sure if he dropped it there. So, the trio starts their journey to the picnic spot. On the way, they encounter Swiper the Fox, who has nefarious plans to steal the necklace, but Dora remembers to say "Swiper no swiping!" which stops him in his tracks.

They reach the picnic spot and start looking for the necklace. Dora asks the viewer to help by pointing out clues. They notice some footprints that lead further into the forest. Dora and her friends follow the footprints and end up at a river. They think that the necklace may have fallen in the river and been carried away by the current. So, they start a river search. They build a raft and float down the river while looking for any signs of the necklace.

After some time, they spot the necklace dangling on a branch over the water. Dora and Benny are relieved to find it and decide to keep it safe. Along the way, they come across some obstacles, such as a steep cliff and a broken bridge, which they overcome with the help of Dora's map and the viewer's assistance.

As they get closer to their destination, they face one final challenge: crossing a swinging rope bridge. Benny, who is afraid of heights, refuses to cross it. Dora and Boots try to encourage him, but he's still afraid. Dora comes up with an idea to use the necklace as a guide to show them the way across the bridge. She uses it as a compass to point them in the right direction and encourages Benny to look at it instead of looking down. This helps Benny to overcome his fear and they all successfully cross the bridge.

Finally, they reach their destination and find the treasure- a chest filled with gold coins. Benny is overjoyed and grateful to Dora and Boots for helping him find his treasure. They all celebrate by dancing and singing.

The episode ends with Dora summarizing their adventure and reminding the viewer about the importance of teamwork, bravery, and perseverance. She also encourages them to search for hidden treasures and explore the world around them.

Overall, "Benny's Treasure" is a fun and exciting episode that teaches kids about problem-solving, following clues, facing fears, and working together. It's a great example of how Dora the Explorer uses interactive elements to engage young audiences and teach them valuable life lessons.