Ep 22. Summer the Great / Planet Gonzo
- TV-Y
- January 4, 2019
- 23 min
Summer the Great / Planet Gonzo
In "Summer the Great," the Muppet Babies are playing outside when they spot an airplane passing overhead. Summer is intrigued by aviation and wishes to learn how to operate an airplane. When no one can teach her how to fly, she enlists the help of her friends to build a paper airplane. However, it does not fly as she hoped. Summer continues to improve her design while failing numerous times. She feels like quitting, but when her friends show up with a surprise that reignites her passion, she tries once again. With the help of her friends, she finally creates a perfect airplane and takes it on a journey over the mountains.
In "Planet Gonzo," Gonzo becomes upset when he realizes he does not have a planet named after him, like other famous people. He recruits his friends to help him create his planet named 'Gonzosphere'. They all brainstorm ideas for the planet, coming up with various features such as a trampoline, cheesecake fountain, and a parade of chickens. After pitching ideas to Rizzo, the self-appointed judge of planet naming, they eventually decide on a perfect concept for 'Gonzosphere.' Gonzo is elated with this new planet and sets off a firework to celebrate. But when he realizes that 'Gonzosphere' has already been taken, he changes the name to 'Gonzo World' and is happy with the decision. In the end, they all agree that Gonzo has created a brilliant and unique planet that accurately reflects his personality.
Overall, this episode emphasizes the importance of perseverance, creativity, and also teamwork. Through the different challenges, the Muppet Babies learn the value of perseverance and believing in oneself. Despite trying and failing numerous times, Summer does not give up and eventually succeeds by relying on her friends. Similarly, Gonzo taps into his creativity and imagination, determined to create a planet that encapsulates his personality, but he also seeks the input and suggestions of his friends. Eventually, the team effort pays off, and Gonzo's dream comes true. The episode is humorous and playful, with plenty of jokes, puns and light-hearted moments throughout. It’s a great watch for kids and adults alike, and is a wonderful celebration of the creative spirit that lives inside all of us.