Ep 1. Out With The Old, In With The Newt / What Rock Through Yonder Window Breaks?
- TV-G
- February 7, 1998
- 23 min
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Ned's Newt is a Canadian animated television series about the adventures of an ordinary 12-year-old boy named Ned and his pet newt named Newton. In the first episode of the first season, titled "Out With The Old, In With The Newt / What Rock Through Yonder Window Breaks?," Ned is excited to return to school after summer break, but is dismayed to find out that his favorite teacher, Ms. Dewyberger, has retired and has been replaced by a strict new teacher named Ms. Craunch.
Meanwhile, Ned's parents are remodeling the house and have decided to get rid of Ned's old pet fish tank, which makes Ned sad because he has many fond memories of his fish. In an effort to cheer him up, Ned's parents take him to the pet store where he discovers a newt that catches his eye. He immediately falls in love with the newt and decides to take it home, much to the dismay of his parents.
Throughout the episode, Ned tries to adjust to the changes in his life, including his new teacher and his new pet newt. He quickly realizes that Ms. Craunch is a tough and uncompromising teacher who is impossible to please, and he struggles to keep up with her rigorous demands.
Meanwhile, he becomes increasingly attached to his newt, which he names Newton, and tries to show him off to his friends at school. However, his friends are not impressed by Newton and make fun of him for having such a strange pet.
As the episode progresses, things begin to get more complicated for Ned, as he accidentally breaks a window during class while playing with Newton. Ms. Craunch is furious with him and threatens to report him to the principal, which causes Ned a lot of anxiety and stress.
In the end, Ned finds a way to come to terms with his new teacher and his new pet, and learns some valuable life lessons about change and the importance of adapting to new situations. He also manages to repair the broken window before Ms. Craunch can report him, which earns him some respect from his classmates.
Overall, "Out With The Old, In With The Newt / What Rock Through Yonder Window Breaks?" is a charming and endearing introduction to the world of Ned's Newt, featuring memorable characters and a heartwarming message about the power of resilience and adaptation.