Ep 7. Rain Dance
- TV-Y7
- August 18, 1999
- 23 min
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7.0 (39)
The Wild Thornberrys is an animated television series that follows a family of nature documentary filmmakers as they travel the world filming and learning about animals. The show centers around the Thornberry family, consisting of daughter Eliza, who has the ability to communicate with animals, her parents, Nigel and Marianne, and her siblings, Debbie and Donnie.
Season 2 episode 7, titled "Rain Dance," finds the Thornberrys in the Kalahari Desert of Botswana, where they are filming a documentary on baboons. As they set up camp, they quickly realize that the desert has not seen rain in months and the animals are suffering.
Eliza is particularly distressed by the plight of two young baboons who are struggling to find food and water. She decides to try to help them by performing a rain dance, hoping that it will bring much-needed rainfall to the desert.
As Eliza sets off on her quest to perform the rain dance, the rest of the Thornberry family remains at their campsite, working on the documentary. Nigel and Marianne film a group of zebras as they migrate across the desert in search of water, while Debbie struggles to find wifi in the middle of the desert.
Meanwhile, Eliza encounters all sorts of obstacles on her journey to perform the rain dance. She faces dangerous animals, treacherous terrain, and even a group of poachers who are hunting animals in the area.
Despite these challenges, Eliza never gives up on her mission. With the help of her animal friends, she is eventually able to perform the rain dance and bring much-needed rainfall to the desert.
The episode ends with the Thornberrys packing up their camp and moving on to their next destination, knowing that they made a small difference in the lives of the animals they encountered in Botswana.
Overall, "Rain Dance" is an adventurous and heartwarming episode that highlights the importance of conservation and compassion for all living creatures. With its stunning animation and engaging storyline, it's easy to see why The Wild Thornberrys continues to be a beloved children's show.