Ep 21. Olivia and the Family Photo/Olivia Claus
- TV-Y
- April 24, 2010
- 23 min
Olivia is a family-friendly animated TV show, centered around the adventures of a young pig named Olivia. In the 21st episode of season 1, Olivia and the Family Photo/Olivia Claus, Olivia is determined to get the perfect family photo for her mom's birthday present.
The episode starts with Olivia getting ready for picture day at school. She is excited about the prospect of a class picture and plans to take a great portrait for her mom as a birthday present. However, things don't go according to her plan as she ends up blinking or looking away in every shot.
Disappointed with her failed attempts at the perfect picture, Olivia decides to take matters into her own hands. She enlists the help of her family to take the family photo, convinced that they are the key to her success. But getting her dad to smile is proving difficult and all of her other tricks fail her, including trying to make her little brother, Ian, stop making funny faces.
As Olivia's frustration mounts, she realizes that the perfect picture may not exist. She comes to terms with the imperfections of her family and decides that a candid photo of them having fun together is much better than a forced, posed one. In the end, Olivia presents her mom with the candid family picture, which turns out to be the perfect gift.
In the second half of the episode, Olivia hears that her neighbor, Mrs. Claus, has fallen ill and can't deliver presents to the neighborhood children. Determined to help, Olivia steps in as "Olivia Claus" and delivers the presents around the neighborhood. However, she soon realizes that the job is much harder than she thought it would be, especially when she tries to squeeze down a narrow chimney to deliver a present.
Despite the difficulties, Olivia perseveres and successfully delivers all of the presents. In the end, she receives a surprise visit from the real Santa Claus, who commends her for her hard work and determination, and gives her a present of her own.
Olivia and the Family Photo/Olivia Claus is a heartwarming episode that teaches kids about the value of family and the importance of giving back. Olivia's determination and problem-solving skills are showcased as she navigates through the challenges of getting the perfect family photo and delivering presents as Olivia Claus. This episode is a must-watch for any young viewers.