Ep 30. Home Sweet Home / Jackie's Old Shed
- TV-Y
- April 18, 2009
- 23 min
Handy Manny season 2 episode 30, "Home Sweet Home / Jackie's Old Shed," follows the adventures of the cheerful, bilingual handyman Manny Garcia and his lively group of talking tools. In the first half of the episode, "Home Sweet Home," Manny and the tools come to the rescue when a family needs help fixing up their new house.
The family has recently moved into an old, rundown house that needs a lot of work. Manny and the tools get to work fixing up the plumbing, installing new light fixtures, and getting the house in tip-top shape. As they work, they learn more about the family and their unique needs. Manny and the tools even create a special ramp for the family's elderly dog, who has trouble climbing stairs. By the end of the episode, the family is thrilled with their new home and grateful to Manny and the tools for their hard work and ingenuity.
In the second half of the episode, "Jackie's Old Shed," Manny and the tools help their friend Jackie clean out her old shed. Jackie is a packrat and has kept all sorts of old, broken tools and household items in the shed. Manny and the tools help her sort through the clutter and decide what to keep and what to throw away.
Along the way, they find some hidden treasures, like an old guitar that Manny fixes up and gives to his friend Felipe. They also discover that some of the junk in the shed can be repurposed into useful items, like a birdhouse made from an old coffee can. As they work, Manny and the tools encourage Jackie to let go of some of her old belongings and enjoy the new space in her shed.
As always, the episode is full of catchy songs and fun, educational moments for young viewers. Kids will learn about teamwork, problem-solving, and the importance of keeping a clean and organized space. With Manny and the tools by their side, they'll be ready to tackle any DIY project or household challenge that comes their way.