Ep 5. Tagalong Polliwog/Sparkly Star Switcheroo
- TV-Y
- October 25, 2019
- 23 min
In Muppet Babies season 2 episode 5, titled "Tagalong Polliwog/Sparkly Star Switcheroo," the viewer is taken on two separate adventures with the beloved Muppet Babies gang.
In the first half of the episode, "Tagalong Polliwog," the babies take it upon themselves to care for a polliwog they discover in a pond during their playtime in the park. The polliwog, whom they name Tagalong, quickly becomes their new friend, but as they soon discover, taking care of a new, young friend requires a lot of responsibility. The babies learn about the importance of taking care of living things while also having fun. In this segment, they use their creativity to give Tagalong a habitat while also trying to keep him healthy. The Muppet Babies' strong friendship would make you wish to be part of their circle.
In the second half of the episode, "Sparkly Star Switcheroo," the gang is having a lot of fun playing dress-up. Piggy, in her fashionista style, has found a sparkly star headband that she absolutely loves and doesn't seem to be willing to share with anyone else. However, when Animal accidentally loses his toy car in the attic, he comes across a sparkly star, which he joyfully decides to take ownership of. Piggy, on the other hand, does not appreciate Animal's seemingly selfish behavior, which soon leads to a rift between them. Meanwhile, Gonzo and Kermit come up with a plan to reunite their friends and teach them that sharing is caring.
Both of these unique and exciting segments end in valuable lessons for the Muppet Babies characters and the viewers who watch them. The show is entertaining, educational, and just the right amount of silly, sure to appeal to both children and adults alike. Overall, the Muppet Babies season 2 episode 5, "Tagalong Polliwog/Sparkly Star Switcheroo," is a treat!