Ep 7. The Genie

The Genie is the seventh episode of the second season of the British children's television series Sooty. The episode revolves around the central character of the show, a lovable teddy bear named Sooty, who discovers a genie inside a magic lamp. The genie, who can grant wishes, becomes a source of both excitement and trouble for Sooty and his friends, as they try to figure out how to make the most of their wishes without causing any unintended consequences.

As the episode begins, Sooty is feeling bored and decides to go on a treasure hunt in the garden. He soon comes across a shiny lamp buried in the ground. Excited by this discovery, Sooty rubs the lamp, unwittingly releasing a genie who has been trapped inside for centuries. The genie appears before Sooty and introduces himself as Ali, the Genie of the Lamp.

Overwhelmed by the sudden appearance of a real-life genie, Sooty and his friends Sweep and Soo can hardly contain their excitement. Sensing their excitement, Ali tells them that he can grant them each three wishes. However, he warns them that they must be careful what they wish for, as their wishes could have unintended consequences.

The trio is initially skeptical about Ali's powers but soon realizes he is the real deal when their wishes start coming true. Sweep wishes for a bottomless bag of bones, Sooty wishes for a magic broom that can clean up anything in seconds, and Soo wishes for a dress that can change colors with the touch of a button.

However, things take a turn for the worse when the trio's wishes start having unintended consequences. Sweep's bag of bones attracts a horde of hungry dogs, Sooty's magic broom becomes out of control and starts sweeping up everything in sight, and Soo's dress constantly changes colors, causing embarrassment.

As things start to spiral out of control, Sooty realizes that they need to stop making wishes before things get even worse. Ali reminds them that they still have one wish each left, but the trio decide to forgo their final wishes to avoid any further chaos. Ali, amused by the trio's antics, decides to return to his lamp until he is summoned again.

In the end, Sooty and his friends learn a valuable lesson about the power of wishes and the importance of being careful about what they wish for. They also discover that sometimes, the simplest things in life can bring the greatest happiness, and that they don't need magic to have fun.

The Genie is a fun-filled, action-packed episode that is sure to delight fans of the Sooty series. With its engaging storyline, lovable characters, and important lessons about friendship and the consequences of our actions, this episode is a perfect example of why Sooty remains a perennial favorite among children and adults alike.