Ep 1. Fist Full of Quarters / Pranks for Nothing

Scaredy Squirrel is a Canadian animated television series based on the book of the same name by Mélanie Watt. Season 1 episode 1 is titled "Fist Full of Quarters / Pranks for Nothing" and it follows the story of a skittish squirrel named Scaredy as he navigates through various challenges.

In the first half of the episode, titled "Fist Full of Quarters," we find Scaredy working at the Stash N' Hoard grocery store. He has the responsibility of collecting quarters from the vending machines and taking them to the bank for deposit. However, Scaredy is afraid of leaving the store and going out into the world. He decides to practice his escape plan before leaving, but he ends up getting trapped in a pile of quarters.

While trapped, Scaredy imagines the worst-case scenarios of what could happen if he doesn't make it to the bank in time. However, he eventually manages to free himself and make it to the bank, where he saves the day by depositing the quarters on time. The first half of the episode emphasizes Scaredy's fears and the importance of facing them in order to succeed.

In the second half of the episode, titled "Pranks for Nothing," we see Scaredy and his coworker Dave engage in a series of pranks against each other. Scaredy is initially hesitant to participate in the pranks, but he eventually gives in and has a great time. However, when Dave plays a mean-spirited prank on Scaredy, he realizes that he doesn't enjoy being the target of pranks.

Scaredy decides to get revenge on Dave by setting up an elaborate prank. However, when the prank goes wrong and puts Dave in danger, Scaredy realizes that he went too far. He apologizes to Dave and promises to never pull a prank again. This half of the episode teaches the importance of not taking pranks too far and respecting others' feelings.

Overall, "Fist Full of Quarters / Pranks for Nothing" sets the tone for the rest of the series by emphasizing Scaredy's fears and the importance of facing them. The episode also introduces the themes of friendship and respect, which are recurring themes throughout the show. The animation style is colorful and vibrant, perfect for engaging young viewers.