Ep 7. The Skeleckian Hiccups

The Electric Company is a children's television series that aims to promote literacy and reading comprehension skills through music, games, and comedic sketches. In season 1, episode 7, titled "The Skeleckian Hiccups," the Electric Company gang faces a new challenge when they encounter a Skeleckian alien who has a case of uncontrollable hiccups.

The episode begins with Marcus and Annie trying to help the Skeleckian, named Zark, find a cure for his hiccup problem. Meanwhile, Jessica and Danny are busy playing a game of "Wordball" when they come across a mystery word that they can't solve. The two stories converge when Marcus and Annie turn to their friends for help in finding a solution for Zark's hiccups.

As the group investigates the Skeleckian's case, they soon discover that his hiccups are not caused by anything physical, but rather by a psychological block. Zark shares with the group that he is nervous about an upcoming performance for his alien clan and his hiccups are a manifestation of his anxiety.

Using their knowledge of words and language, the Electric Company helps Zark overcome his nerves by teaching him mnemonics and breathing exercises. With their help, Zark is able to overcome his hiccup problem and successfully perform for his alien clan.

Meanwhile, Jessica and Danny are still stumped by their mystery word until they realize that it's a compound word. With the help of their friends, they come up with a clever way to solve the mystery and score a point in their Wordball game.

Overall, "The Skeleckian Hiccups" episode of The Electric Company is a fun and engaging way to teach children about the power of words and language. Through the use of music, humor, and colorful visuals, the show manages to keep children entertained while teaching them important literacy skills. The episode is a great addition to the series and will surely be enjoyed by both children and adults alike.