Ep 8. Bend It Like Becky / Questionable Behavior
- TV-Y
- 27 min
In Bend It Like Becky, the popular sports star of the city, Becky Botsford, has to face a tough situation. She has been challenged by her opponent, Emma, who is equally skilled. It’s a crucial match, and Becky has to win to maintain her winning streak. But, when Becky realizes that she might not be able to win without cheating, she is faced with a big dilemma. Will she choose to win by cheating or will she choose to play a fair game and risk losing her winning streak?
Meanwhile, Questionable Behavior follows the villainous duo of Dr. Two-Brains and The Whammer. Dr. Two-Brains is unhappy with The Whammer's behavior, and he thinks that he's not being as evil as he should be. So, the two of them plan to rob a bakery, but The Whammer's conscience gets in the way. Dr. Two-Brains tries to convince him that robbing a bakery is appropriate "villain work," but the Whammer begins to question his ways. Will Dr. Two-Brains be able to convince The Whammer to join him in his evil plan, or will The Whammer choose to follow his conscience and turn his back on villainy?
As always, WordGirl is on the job to make sure that the villains' plans don't succeed. In this episode, WordGirl is faced with two moral dilemmas: Becky's decision to cheat or play fair, and The Whammer's decision to continue being a villain or change his ways. WordGirl uses her intelligence and words to guide Becky towards making the right decision and to convince The Whammer to take a different path.
Bend It Like Becky / Questionable Behavior is an episode that teaches kids about the importance of morality, ethics, and sportsmanship. It shows them that it's better to lose fairly than to win by cheating, and that it's never too late to change your ways and start doing the right thing. The episode also highlights WordGirl's skills as a superhero who not only fights villains but also uses her words to inspire positive change.
Overall, Bend It Like Becky / Questionable Behavior is an exciting and engaging episode that is sure to keep kids entertained and teach them valuable life lessons at the same time. With WordGirl's inspiring message, they'll learn that doing the right thing always pays off in the end!