Ep 9. Hall Monitor/Harold's Bar Mitzvah

Hey Arnold! season 2 episode 9 consists of two separate stories: "Hall Monitor" and "Harold's Bar Mitzvah."

In "Hall Monitor," Arnold is chosen to be the school hall monitor after winning a school essay contest. However, he quickly finds out that the position comes with a lot of responsibility and stress. He struggles to balance his duties with his schoolwork and friendships, and things only get more complicated when he must enforce the rules on his own friends.

Arnold's best friend Gerald tries to help him out by taking on some of the responsibilities, but things only get worse when they accidentally lock themselves in the janitor's closet. Meanwhile, the unruly students take advantage of the chaos caused by Arnold and Gerald's absence to wreak havoc in the hallways. In the end, Arnold learns that being a hall monitor is not as easy as it seems, but he does his best to fulfill his duties and learn from his mistakes.

In "Harold's Bar Mitzvah," it's Harold's big day as he becomes a man in the Jewish tradition. But things don't go exactly as planned when his family runs into some unexpected problems with the catering and entertainment. With the help of Arnold and his friends, Harold's family manages to pull off a makeshift celebration in Arnold's backyard.

However, things take a turn for the worse when the bullies in Harold's class crash the party and cause trouble. After a brief scuffle, the two groups come to a truce and Harold is able to enjoy the rest of his special day with his family and friends.

Overall, this episode of Hey Arnold! highlights the importance of responsibility, friendship, and cultural traditions. Despite the challenges and obstacles they face, Arnold and Harold both learn valuable lessons about themselves and their communities.