Ep 13. That Thing You Dot! / Where the Streets Have No Games
- May 10, 2019
That Thing You Dot! / Where the Streets Have No Games is the thirteenth episode of the second season of Harvey Street Kids. In the first segment, That Thing You Dot!, Dot becomes addicted to a popular new game and neglects her friends as a result. Meanwhile, Lotta and Audrey team up to try and get their friend back before it's too late.
The episode starts with Dot discovering a new game called "Dot Dash" and immediately becomes obsessed with it. As she plays more and more, she starts neglecting her friends and responsibilities around Harvey Street. Dot even skips out on their annual "Girls Only, No Dots Allowed" trip to the beach to play the game. Lotta and Audrey notice that Dot is missing and realize that she's been playing the game non-stop. They come up with a plan to get Dot to take a break from the game and spend time with her friends.
The rest of the episode revolves around Lotta and Audrey's attempts to convince Dot to put down the game and spend time with them. They try to tempt her with other activities but Dot refuses, saying that she has to beat the game. Eventually, they come up with a plan to challenge Dot to a game of "Dot Dash" and use her own competitive nature against her. The plan works, and Dot finally agrees to take a break from the game and spend time with her friends.
In the second segment, Where the Streets Have No Games, the Harvey Girls attempt to find a new game to play after all of their usual ones are ruined by a series of mishaps. As they search for a new game, they realize that there's more to Harvey Street than just games and come up with a new way to have fun.
The episode starts with the Harvey Girls trying to play their usual game, "Skate or Pie," but the skateboard ramp breaks and ruins the game. They then try to play jump rope, but the rope breaks and ruins the game again. The girls start to get frustrated and look for a new game to play. They try various games but none of them work out.
As they search for a new game, they start to notice the other things around Harvey Street. They see people walking their dogs, kids playing with toys, and families having picnics. The girls realize that they've been so focused on playing games that they've missed out on everything else Harvey Street has to offer.
The girls decide to have a "No Games Allowed" day where they explore and enjoy Harvey Street without playing any games. They have a great time, but when they return to their usual games, they discover that they've been missing out on something even more important than fun and games: the people and community of Harvey Street. They all agree to focus more on the people and community of Harvey Street going forward.
In conclusion, That Thing You Dot! / Where the Streets Have No Games is a fun and heartwarming episode of Harvey Street Kids that reminds viewers about the importance of balance and community. With its fun storylines and lovable characters, this episode is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
