Ep 6. Flicker Joins the Band / Paulette's Pizza Palace

Flicker Joins the Band / Paulette's Pizza Palace is the sixth episode of the third season of the animated television series Handy Manny. The episode is split into two distinct segments, with the first focusing on Flicker, the repairman's loyal flashlight assistant, who decides to join a local band in order to fulfill his musical dreams. The second segment sees Pat, the show's titular handyman, helping out his friend Paulette by repairing her broken pizza oven in time for her grand opening.

In the first segment, Flicker becomes enamored with a band that is practicing in Manny's shop. He confides in the other tools that he has always wanted to be a musician and is excited at the prospect of joining the band. However, when he asks the group's leader, Stretch, if he can join, he is given the brush-off, being told that he is just a flashlight and not a real instrument. Undeterred, Flicker decides to prove himself by creating his own instrument out of tools in the shop.

With a little help from the other tools, Flicker is able to fashion a makeshift guitar, complete with strings made out of wire. Despite initial skepticism from the band members, Flicker's guitar playing proves to be a hit with the crowd when they perform at a local charity event. Flicker is ecstatic at the positive reception and is invited to join the band full-time. The episode ends with Flicker using his newfound platform to inspire others to follow their dreams, no matter how unlikely they may seem.

The second segment of the episode sees Manny lending a hand to his friend Paulette, who is opening a new pizza restaurant in town. When her pizza oven breaks down just days before the grand opening, she turns to Manny for help. Manny is happy to assist, but quickly realizes that the repairs are more complicated than he initially thought. With the help of his trusty tools, he sets about fixing the oven, but it soon becomes clear that he will need a special part that is not sold locally.

Undeterred, Manny enlists the help of his old friend-turned-supplier, Mr. Kumar, who lives in a neighboring town. Together, they embark on a road trip to collect the part, making stops along the way to help other people in need with their broken appliances. Eventually, they make it back to Paulette's restaurant with the part in hand, just in time for her to open her doors to the hungry customers waiting outside.

Overall, Flicker Joins the Band / Paulette's Pizza Palace is a heartwarming episode that teaches viewers the importance of perseverance and helping others. The two distinct segments of the episode work well together, providing both lighthearted musical fun and high-stakes problem-solving. As always, the lovable and relatable characters of Handy Manny make it a show that kids and adults alike can enjoy.