Ep 2. On The Fritz / The Great Obstacle Race

Timothy Goes to School is a Canadian animated television series based on the books of author and illustrator Rosemary Wells. The show follows the adventures of a group of anthropomorphic animal children as they learn valuable lessons and navigate the ups and downs of elementary school.

In season 1 episode 2, titled "On the Fritz / The Great Obstacle Race," Timothy and his friends encounter a series of challenges that test their problem-solving skills and teamwork abilities.

In the first segment, "On the Fritz," it's a typical morning at Hilltop School until their classroom computer, Fritz, begins to malfunction. The students are initially excited by the prospect of playing games instead of doing work, but soon realize that they need Fritz to complete their assignments. After failed attempts to fix the computer on their own, the class collectively brainstorms and comes up with a solution - they'll ask the school principal to call the tech support line. The students are thrilled when Fritz is finally fixed, and they all learn the valuable lesson that it's okay to ask for help when you need it.

In the second segment, "The Great Obstacle Race," the class prepares for a school-wide event called the Obstacle Race. Timothy and his best friend, Yoko, are on the same team and are excited to compete against the other students. However, they quickly discover that their team is comprised of some of the clumsiest and least athletic students in the school. Despite this, Timothy and Yoko rally their team and come up with creative solutions to each obstacle, such as using a rope swing to cross a moat and having the shortest student crawl through a tunnel. In the end, their team may not have won first place, but they all learned the value of perseverance and teamwork.

Throughout the episode, the characters demonstrate positive characteristics such as communication, problem-solving skills, and teamwork. The show's animation style is colorful and vibrant, with cheerful character designs that will appeal to young audiences. "On the Fritz / The Great Obstacle Race" is a wholesome, educational program that teaches important life lessons to children in a fun and engaging way.