Ep 9. Dan The Man

Hey Dude was an American western comedy series that aired on Nickelodeon from 1989 to 1991. The show followed a group of teenagers who worked at the Bar None Dude Ranch in Arizona. In season 2 episode 9 titled "Dan The Man," the gang is shaken up when one of their own gets injured.

The episode starts off with Brad (Kelly Brown) and Kyle (Christopher Brown) teasing Ted (David Lascher) about his nervousness around women. Danny (Joe Torres) tries to defuse the situation by reminding the boys that they have a new arrival at the ranch, Mr. McDaniel (Gorge Weinberg). Mr. McDaniel is an insurance adjuster who is there to inspect the ranch.

Everyone gets to work making the ranch look its best in the hopes that they will get a good report from Mr. McDaniel. But things take a turn for the worse when Dan (Danny Cooksey), the resident troublemaker, decides to show off for the insurance adjuster. Dan tries to ride a horse that he has never ridden before, and ends up falling off and getting hurt.

Danny takes Dan to the hospital, where they learn that he has a broken arm. The rest of the gang is shaken up by Dan's injury, and they come together to take care of him. They realize that they have been neglecting their responsibilities to each other, and they vow to do better in the future.

As Dan recovers, the rest of the gang works to make sure that the ranch remains in top shape while Mr. McDaniel is there. They succeed in impressing the insurance adjuster, and they all breathe a sigh of relief.

In the end, the gang learns a valuable lesson about taking care of each other and being responsible. They also learn that sometimes it's better to play it safe than to take unnecessary risks.

Overall, "Dan The Man" is a heartwarming episode that showcases the bond between the characters of Hey Dude. It also highlights the importance of teamwork and responsibility, making it a great episode for viewers of all ages.