Ep 17. Absent Minded

Lincoln Loud is back with even more adventures in "The Loud House" season 5 episode 17 titled "Absent Minded." In this episode, Lincoln learns how to cope with having someone he cares about missing, and he discovers that sometimes things are not always as they seem.

The episode begins with Lincoln in the kitchen making breakfast when his friend, Clyde, calls him on the phone. Clyde informs Lincoln that he will not be coming over to The Loud House that day as planned because his dads are out of town. Lincoln is disappointed but accepts the news and continues with his day.

Later, Lincoln is outside playing basketball when his sister, Lucy, tells him that his other friend, Liam, did not show up to their scheduled poetry reading. Lincoln becomes worried and decides to investigate. He goes to Liam's house and finds that no one is home. He begins to panic, convinced that something has happened to Liam.

Lincoln enlists the help of his sisters to search for Liam, but they are all too busy with their own activities. As Lincoln continues his search, he begins to have hallucinations of Liam in different locations around town. His hallucinations become more vivid and scary until he is convinced that he will never see Liam again.

As Lincoln struggles to cope with the thought of losing his friend, he comes to the realization that Liam may not be missing at all. He remembers a conversation he had with Liam about wanting to go on a solo camping trip, and he decides to investigate further. He goes to the park where Liam mentioned camping and finds him there, safe and sound.

Lincoln is overjoyed to find his friend and apologizes for overreacting. Liam reveals that he had gone camping alone, as he had wanted to challenge himself and enjoy some solitude. Lincoln is initially upset that Liam did not tell him, but he soon realizes that sometimes people need to do things on their own.

The episode ends with Lincoln learning a valuable lesson about letting his friends be themselves and giving them the space they need to grow. He also learns how to cope with his worries about losing someone he cares about and how to appreciate the time he has with them.

Overall, "The Loud House" season 5 episode 17 is a heartwarming and relatable story about friendship, independence, and learning to cope with the unknown. With its lovable characters and engaging storytelling, this episode is sure to entertain viewers of all ages.