Ep 3. Air Buddies / The Sneakers

In My Big, Big Friend season 1 episode 3, titled "Air Buddies / The Sneakers," the gang decides to play basketball together. Lili is excited to play but she cannot reach the hoop because she is too short. However, Yuri has an idea and transforms into a giant gorilla so that Lili can score. Their game is interrupted by Bo, who wants to play with them. Bo is too big and accidentally breaks the hoop. Fearing that they won't be able to play again, the gang comes up with a plan to build a new hoops post, which they all participate in building. In the end, they are able to play basketball again.

Later, the gang decides to go on a scavenger hunt in the park. Yuri is excited to find bouncy balls but they accidentally throw them over the fence into a fenced area with dogs. The group is too afraid to go in and retrieve the balls, so they decide to ask their big, big friends for help. Matt, a big, big friend with a helicopter, offers to fly them over the fence to retrieve the balls. However, when they get to the park, they realize that they forgot to bring their sneakers. They are afraid that the dogs will chase them and they won't be able to run away without their sneakers. With some creative thinking, they are able to distract the dogs and retrieve their bouncy balls.

Throughout the episode, the gang learns the importance of teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity. They work together to build a new basketball hoop and come up with a solution to retrieve the bouncy balls. The episode also shows different perspectives and abilities, as well as emphasizing the importance of asking for help when needed. Overall, it is a fun and heartwarming episode that highlights important values for children.