Ep 5. Sixth Grade Girls/The Baseball

In Hey Arnold! season 1 episode 5, titled "Sixth Grade Girls/The Baseball," the focus is split between two different storylines happening simultaneously.

In the first storyline, Arnold and Gerald find themselves being pursued by a group of older girls, all of whom are in the sixth grade. The boys are initially excited by the attention, but soon realize that the girls only wanted to get close to them in order to get their hands on Arnold's pet pig, Abner. The girls are convinced that Abner is a "lucky pig," and are hoping that having him around will bring them good fortune in their upcoming dance competition.

Arnold is reluctant to let Abner go, but eventually agrees after the girls trick him into believing that they genuinely want to spend time with him. The boys end up getting tickets to the dance competition to see Abner in action, but quickly realize that the girls are not as friendly as they seemed. The boys manage to escape with Abner, but not before learning a valuable lesson about being true to themselves and not letting others take advantage of their kindness.

Meanwhile, the second storyline follows Helga and her crush on Arnold. In an effort to get closer to him, Helga decides to join Gerald's baseball team, despite having no prior experience with the sport. She manages to impress the team with her throwing skills, but quickly falls into her old habits of sabotaging herself when things start to go well.

As the championship game approaches, Helga becomes increasingly anxious about the possibility of Arnold seeing her fail. On the day of the game, she prepares to give up when she realizes that the team needs her to step up and pitch. With some encouragement from Arnold, Helga manages to overcome her fears and leads the team to a thrilling victory.

Overall, "Sixth Grade Girls/The Baseball" is an episode that explores the themes of friendship, loyalty, and self-discovery. While the two storylines may seem disparate at first, they both ultimately come together to reinforce the idea that being true to oneself is always the best path to happiness and success. The episode also continues to showcase the dynamic between Arnold and Helga, hinting at the potential for a future romance between the two characters.