Ep 13. Family Feud
- TV-Y
- March 20, 1999
- 23 min
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6.5 (80)
In "Family Feud," the thirteenth episode of season five of Rugrats, the whole gang is going on a family vacation together. The Pickles, the Finsters, the DeVilles, and the Carmichaels are all headed to a cabin in the woods for the weekend. While the parents are excited to spend time together and unwind, the babies are more interested in exploring their new surroundings and having some fun.
As soon as they arrive at the cabin, the babies are off and running, exploring the woods and the nearby lake. Susie and Angelica decide to play a game of nature bingo, while Tommy and Chuckie check out the canoe at the dock. Phil and Lil are fascinated by a family of chipmunks that they find playing hide and seek in the bushes. They manage to catch one of the little critters in a jar, but quickly realize that they need to let it go back into the wild.
As the weekend wears on, tensions begin to rise between the parents. It turns out that they have different ideas about what constitutes a relaxing weekend away from the stresses of their daily lives. Betty and Howard are ready to hit the town and do some dancing, while Stu and Didi just want to curl up with a good book. Chas and Kira want to get some exercise and explore the great outdoors, while Drew and Charlotte just want to chill out and watch TV.
As the parents start to argue, the babies realize that they need to do something to bring everyone back together and remind them of the importance of family. They decide to put together a talent show, where each family performs a skit or a song that highlights what they love about their family. The competition is fierce, with the Pickles pulling out all the stops with a dramatic interpretive dance, while the Carmichaels impress everyone with their harmonizing abilities.
In the end, however, it's the Finsters who steal the show with a touching rendition of "The Circle of Life" from The Lion King. Their performance reminds everyone that, no matter what their differences may be, they are all connected as part of a larger family unit. The parents apologize for their behavior and promise to work on their communication skills in the future, while the babies fall asleep, exhausted but happy from a day full of fun and adventure.
Overall, "Family Feud" is a heartwarming and entertaining episode of Rugrats, full of humor, excitement, and plenty of family drama. It's a reminder that, no matter how different we may be, we all share a common bond through our shared experiences and relationships with one another.