Ep 24. Doug Cuts School
- May 8, 1999
Doug Cuts School follows Doug Funnie, a seventh-grade student who decides to skip school with his friend Skeeter. The episode starts with Doug waking up late and missing the bus. When he realizes he has no way of getting to school, he calls Skeeter, who suggests they play hooky instead.
Although hesitant at first, Doug agrees and spends the day with Skeeter exploring the town and having adventures. They visit a record store, play video games at an arcade, and even try to sneak into a movie theater. However, their day of fun is cut short when they run into a truant officer.
Panicking, Doug and Skeeter come up with a plan to hide from the officer. They end up getting stuck in a tree and have to spend hours there, waiting for him to leave. This experience teaches them both a valuable lesson about the consequences of skipping school.
Meanwhile, back at school, Doug's absence is noticed by his teacher, Mrs. Wingo. She becomes concerned and tries to reach out to his parents, who are also worried about their son's whereabouts. Doug's little sister Judy, the only one who knows the truth, tries to cover for him but eventually admits the truth.
The episode ends with Doug getting in trouble with his parents and facing a punishment for skipping school. He realizes that while playing hooky may seem like a fun idea at the moment, it's not worth the consequences that come with it. He also learns that telling the truth is always the best policy.
Overall, Doug Cuts School is a lighthearted and entertaining episode that teaches an important lesson to its young viewers. It shows that even small actions can have significant consequences and that honesty is the best policy. Its relatable characters and humorous situations make it a classic installment of the beloved animated series, Doug.