Ep 1. How to Start a Dragon Academy

In the first episode of Dragons: Riders of Berk, titled "How to Start a Dragon Academy," we are introduced to a world where Vikings and dragons have learned to coexist. Hiccup, the main character, is now the village hero after successfully ending the war between the Vikings and dragons in the movie How to Train Your Dragon. Hiccup's father, the chief of the village, is proud of Hiccup's accomplishments but wants him to take on more responsibilities as the next in line to become the chief. Hiccup, however, has a different idea in mind; he wants to create a school where Vikings can learn how to train dragons.

With the help of his friends, Astrid, Fishlegs, Snotlout, Tuffnut, and Ruffnut, Hiccup sets out to make his dream of starting a dragon academy come true. However, they quickly realize that running a school for dragons is not as easy as they thought it would be. The dragons are wild creatures that need to be trained carefully, and not everyone in the village is ready to accept them.

Hiccup's father is skeptical of the idea, and his rival, Alvin the Treacherous, sees the academy as a way to take control of the village. Hiccup must convince his father and the rest of the village that his dragon academy is a good idea while dealing with Alvin's schemes to sabotage the school.

Throughout the episode, we see Hiccup and his friends struggle to make the dragon academy work. They try different methods of training the dragons, but they often end up causing chaos in the village. The villagers are not happy about the dragons' destructive behavior, and they start to lose faith in Hiccup's ability to lead.

Despite these setbacks, Hiccup remains determined to make the dragon academy work. He knows that if the Vikings can learn how to train dragons, they can live in perfect harmony with them. To prove his point, he and his friends rescue the village from a wild dragon attack using the skills they learned at the academy.

In the end, Hiccup's father sees the value of the dragon academy and agrees to support it. The villagers also start to come around and see the dragons as beneficial instead of harmful creatures. Hiccup's dream of a dragon academy has become a reality, and he and his friends can't wait to see what the future holds.

Overall, "How to Start a Dragon Academy" is an exciting and heartwarming first episode that sets the tone for the rest of the series. We see the characters face challenges and grow as they learn to work together to create a better future for their village and the dragons they share it with. It's a must-watch for fans of How to Train Your Dragon and anyone who loves a good adventure story.