Ep 13. Runaway Float/Partners
- TV-Y7
- December 1, 1997
- 23 min
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7.6 (112)
In Hey Arnold! season 2 episode 13, titled "Runaway Float/Partners," Arnold and his friends are preparing for the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. They are excited to ride on their float, which they have worked very hard on. However, when the day of the parade arrives, things do not go as planned.
In the first half of the episode, "Runaway Float," the kids are getting ready for the parade, but they realize that their float is much too heavy for the truck to pull. They try to lighten it up by removing some decorations, but it's still too heavy. Finally, they come up with a plan to use helium balloons to lift the float, and it seems to be working. However, when they reach a hill, the float starts to pick up speed and they can't control it. The episode follows the kids as they try to stop the runaway float and prevent it from causing any damage.
In the second half of the episode, "Partners," Arnold and Gerald decide to team up for a school project, but they have trouble agreeing on what to do. Gerald wants to make a movie, but Arnold wants to do a report on historical landmarks in their city. They eventually compromise and decide to make a movie about the landmarks. However, tensions rise when Arnold becomes a director and starts bossing Gerald around. Gerald feels left out and they argue. Eventually, they come to an understanding and work together to create a successful project.
Overall, this episode of Hey Arnold! deals with themes of problem-solving, teamwork, compromise, and friendship. It showcases the kids' creativity and determination as they work to overcome obstacles, and it highlights the importance of communication and respect in partnerships.