Ep 9. Revolutionary Doughnuts

In The Electric Company's season 2 episode 9, titled "Revolutionary Doughnuts", the viewers are in for a sweet treat. The episode starts with the Pranksters trying to prevent the city from having a new doughnut shop, because they want to keep their old one in business. The Electric Company is determined to help the new doughnut shop and uses their word power to try and convince people to try the new doughnuts.

The episode is full of catchy songs that teach kids about the power of words. The songs and raps are engaging and will have viewers singing along. One of the highlights of the episode is a song about homophones. It is cleverly written, and each line of the song showcases two words that sound the same but have different meanings. The song is catchy and will have kids remembering homophones long after the episode is over.

As the episode progresses, The Electric Company realizes that the Pranksters have put a spell on all the doughnuts in the new doughnut shop. Every time someone eats a doughnut, they become very sleepy and forget about the new doughnut shop. The spell causes the business to suffer, and The Electric Company must find a way to break it.

One of the standout moments of the episode is when the owner of the new doughnut shop, Mrs. Cheveley, brings out a new and revolutionary doughnut that is not affected by the Pranksters' spell. The doughnut has a different shape, and it is filled with healthy ingredients like spinach and blueberries. The Electric Company is thrilled with the new doughnut, and they use their power of persuasion to convince everyone in the city to give it a try.

Throughout the episode, there are several mini-segments that teach kids about different aspects of language. One segment teaches about multisyllabic words, another about prefixes, and one about suffixes. These segments are fun and informative, and they help reinforce the importance of language skills.

As the episode comes to a close, The Electric Company figures out how to break the Pranksters' spell on the doughnuts. They sing a catchy tune about homophones, and the song's lyrics hold the key to breaking the spell. The Electric Company uses their word power to say the lyrics of the song and the spell is broken, allowing the people in the city to finally experience the new and revolutionary doughnuts.

Overall, "Revolutionary Doughnuts" is a fun and educational episode of The Electric Company. It teaches kids about the importance of language skills and how powerful words can be. The catchy songs and engaging storyline are sure to keep kids entertained, and they will come away with a deeper understanding of the English language.