Ep 12. The Doozer Contest
- TV-NR
- November 26, 1983
- 24 min
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7.6 (62)
In the episode "The Doozer Contest," the Fraggle Rock crew is introduced to a new character, Cotterpin Doozer, who is determined to prove herself as a skilled and talented Doozer. Cotterpin feels overshadowed by her brother, who is a famous Doozer architect, but she hopes to make a name for herself by winning the annual Doozer building contest.
Meanwhile, the Fraggles are getting ready for their own big event - the annual Dance-A-Thon. Gobo leads the charge, practicing his fancy footwork and trying to rally the other Fraggles to participate. But when Gobo's dance partner, Red, gets distracted by the Doozer contest, Gobo becomes frustrated and worries that the Dance-A-Thon will be a bust.
As the Doozer contest heats up, Cotterpin finds herself facing some stiff competition from her fellow Doozers. She tries to think outside the box and come up with a unique design that will impress the judges. But when disaster strikes and her tower collapses, Cotterpin realizes that winning isn't everything. She learns the value of teamwork and collaboration, and discovers that sometimes the best things in life can't be measured by a trophy.
Meanwhile, the Dance-A-Thon is in full swing, but things aren't going exactly as planned. Red is still preoccupied with the Doozer contest, and Gobo is struggling to keep up with the other dancers. Just when it seems like the Dance-A-Thon is doomed, Cotterpin arrives with a new perspective. She encourages the Fraggles to dance together, rather than compete against one another, and soon everyone is having a great time.
In the end, both the Doozer contest and the Dance-A-Thon are successful in their own ways. Cotterpin may not have won the contest, but she made some new friends and learned a valuable lesson. And the Fraggles may not have broken any records, but they had a blast dancing together and celebrating their love of music and movement.
"The Doozer Contest" is a heartwarming episode that emphasizes the importance of teamwork, creativity, and having fun. It introduces a new character to the Fraggle Rock universe and offers a fresh perspective on the familiar themes of competition and cooperation. Fans of the show will enjoy seeing their favorite characters come together for another adventure, while new viewers will appreciate the fun and playful tone of the series.