Ep 17. Short Cuts
- TV-Y7
- September 23, 2018
- 22 min
Polly Pocket is an animated show that follows the adventures of a clever, pint-size girl named Polly and her best friends Lila and Shani. In season 1 episode 17, entitled "Short Cuts," Polly and her pals discover that shortcuts aren't always the best way to get things done.
The episode starts with Polly, Lila, and Shani trying to finish a school project on time. They realize that they need to speed up the process, so they start to take shortcuts. Polly suggests using a 3D printer to create a model of their project, but they don't have the necessary materials. So, they decide to break into the school's science lab to get them.
Once inside the lab, the girls make a mess and accidentally set off an alarm. They run away, but not before they see a science experiment that shrinks objects. The next day, Polly decides to use the shrinking potion to help them finish their project quickly. However, they didn't test it first and find out the potion has unexpected side effects. It shrinks not only the objects but them too!
The girls hide their new size from everyone but quickly realize they need help to return to normal size. The only one who can help them is the science teacher, who they have to sneak into the lab to find. They have to navigate the obstacles of being tiny to find the teacher and get the antidote to reverse the effects of the shrinking potion.
Throughout the episode, the girls realize the importance of doing things the right way, even if it takes longer. They learned that shortcuts can lead to more problems than solutions, as they did when they drank the shrinking potion without testing it first.
"Short Cuts" is an exciting episode that teaches children about the importance of hard work and the dangers of cutting corners. As always, Polly, Lila, and Shani use their creativity and problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles and learn valuable life lessons.