Ep 5. Pet Problem; Felipe's New Job

Manny and the gang are faced with a challenging episode in "Handy Manny" season 1 episode 5 titled "Pet Problem; Felipe's New Job". In the first half of the episode, "Pet Problem," we watch as Manny helps Mrs. Portillo fix a birdcage. When he finishes the job, they realize that the bird inside the cage is missing. It is then revealed that the bird is hiding somewhere in Manny's workshop. The problem is that the bird is not the only creature hiding in the workshop. Manny and the gang discover that a variety of pets, including a turtle and a hamster, are in the workshop, too. The group embarks on a mission to find all of the different pets, and return them to their rightful owners before anyone gets in trouble.

In the second half of the episode, "Felipe's New Job," we find that Felipe has been feeling left out, as he has never been given a job to do. When he tries to take over Manny's job, things don't go as planned. In an effort to boost his confidence, Manny assigns him to a simple job; watering Mr. Kumar's garden. However, Felipe ends up causing a bigger problem, and Manny must come to the rescue yet again.

Throughout both parts of the episode, we see Manny's trusty toolbox and the different tools coming in handy time and time again. The show highlights the importance of working together and using each other's strengths to accomplish tasks. Meanwhile, "Pet Problem; Felipe's New Job" is a great example of a positive, educational show with strong moral lessons for children.