Ep 26. The Soapbox Grand Prix

Lassie season 2 episode 26, "The Soapbox Grand Prix," follows Timmy and Lassie as they prepare for the annual Soapbox Derby. Timmy creates his own car, but struggles with getting it to go fast enough. Meanwhile, a group of bullies arrive in town with their own car, which is much faster and more sophisticated. They intimidate Timmy and his friends, and seem poised to win the race easily.

Lassie sees that Timmy is upset, and decides to help him out. She begins training with him, running alongside the car and encouraging him to keep trying. Over time, Timmy gets better and better, and his car starts to go faster. He gains confidence, and even stands up to the bullies when they try to intimidate him again.

On the day of the race, there is a lot of excitement in the town. People line the streets to watch the kids race down the hill. Timmy and Lassie are nervous, but ready. The bullies are also ready, and they taunt Timmy before the start of the race.

The race begins, and Timmy's car is slow out of the gate. The bullies take the lead, and it looks like they will win easily. But Lassie refuses to give up. She runs alongside Timmy's car, barking and urging him on. Timmy starts to catch up, passing other racers one by one. The bullies are surprised by Timmy's speed, and try to block him from passing.

But Timmy is determined, and he sees a gap between two of the bullies' cars. He takes a risky move and shoots through the gap, narrowly avoiding a collision. Lassie barks excitedly as they pull ahead of the bullies.

The race is neck and neck as they approach the finish line. Timmy and Lassie are in the lead, but the bullies are gaining on them. With only a few yards to go, the bullies try to bump Timmy's car and knock him off course. But Lassie jumps in front of the car, barking fiercely and scaring off the bullies.

Timmy crosses the finish line, winning the race. The crowd cheers and Lassie jumps up to lick Timmy's face. It's a great moment of triumph and the whole town is proud of Timmy and Lassie.

Overall, "The Soapbox Grand Prix" is a heartwarming episode of Lassie that shows the importance of hard work, determination, and friendship. Timmy and Lassie make a great team, and the episode is full of action, excitement, and humor. It's a great addition to the Lassie canon, and will delight fans of all ages.