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1. Care-A-Van Club

Writer: Alyssa Stratton

Director: Julius Aguimatang

Date: November 11, 2022

Synopsis: "Violet tries to rescue her idol's cat."

It's time to go extreme. This episode involves the arrival of a daredevil named Manny Kablame (voiced by Keith David) and his motorcycle Captain Kapow (voiced by James Monroe Iglehart). Violet tries to impress Manny by rescuing his cat from a tree, but she gets stuck herself. This episode provides a pretty good message on taking care of yourself so that you don't get into any kind of bad situation. Let's break this down.

First Half:

We start out with everyone delivering groceries. Okay, there's more than that. Jenna tells Violet how a bag of groceries is going to Mrs. Liang. She tells Bo and Flash to deliver it since they're delivering to her neighbor Mrs. Snipp. Flash accidentally drops an apple, but Violet catches it, and she says to be careful since Mrs. Liang likes apples. She showed quite a bit of quick movement in catching the apple, and shows great people skills in knowing what others like. That's definitely a sign of a good person who's mindful of others. As for why they're doing this, it's for the Care-A-Van Club, which was started by Violet to help people who can't get to the store on their own. That's actually pretty nice. Her parents are first responders, so she's basically honoring that legacy by helping out people that can't help themselves. It's pretty cool. The last package is for Manny Kablame. He apparently lives in Gearbox Grove, which makes Violet and Axl excited, especially the former. Manny and his motorcycle Captain Kapow are daredevils known for performing all sorts of awesome stunts. Case in point, Flash shows a video of Manny and Captain Kapow jumping over 15 buses, which they succeed in. That does look pretty cool, and fits with how they like doing all sorts of cool stunts. We see that Violet idolizes him a bit too much though. She says that he's not one to get hurt, and even if he did, he's all about moving forward. Case in point, his catchphrase "Rev it up and go go go." She's putting him on a pedestal, though it works here because of how she lives for doing cool stunts, and he makes said cool stunts look effortless.

Violet says that she and Axl will give Manny his groceries. They see his jump ramp in the yard, which looks cool, though also worn out. Axl can't get in because the gate is too narrow, so Violet goes to give him the groceries by herself. She hears something inside, but doesn't see anyone. She instead sees a bunch of collectibles everywhere. She gets startled by the cat inside and accidentally stumbles backwards, which results in an injured ankle. Well that's not good. Axl says she's taking Violet to the hospital and asks everyone else to deliver the groceries. She meets her mothers Val and Viv at the hospital. They tell her to stay off her leg for a few days so that she can get better. She doesn't want to do this since she thinks her friends need her. We see that she really values team effort and making sure that people get the help they need. She calls up Bo to see how it's going, and he says things are turning out okay. He means to say that she shouldn't go to the trouble of coming here, but by saying they don't need her here, she feels down on herself. If there's one thing you want to let Violet know, it's that she wants to feel like other people appreciate the help she provides.

Second Half:

As she's calling Bo, she's apparently doing some kind of jungle gym in order to escape. Axl catches her and tells her to rest. She gives her a coloring book, but she says that Manny wouldn't do this since he's all about moving forward. She's putting him more on a pedestal as an invincible hero, but it works. She thinks that being some kind of hero or role model means always pushing through regardless of how you are. Axl is basically acting like the parent here, but it makes sense. For as much as she's about risk and speed, she also wants to make sure that other people and vehicles don't put themselves into danger. Bo tells Violet that they're missing Manny's groceries, and Axl sees that she accidentally brought it with her. Violet wants to deliver them, but Axl says she can't walk with her hurt ankle. She says that she won't be walking since she'll be riding in her. She reluctantly lets her in so long as she doesn't try to move. This does show how much trust they have in each other. Even if Axl may not be completely onboard with Violet leaving the hospital, she's able to acknowledge that some risk is required as long as there are set boundaries. Violet may be taking a risk with her ankle, but at least she's smart enough to have some kind of support should something happen.

Axl still can't get through the gate, so Violet does it herself. She accidentally trips and lands on Manny's doorstep, from which he and Kapow come out. Although he's a big name celebrity, he does act courteous enough to see why she's here, and is more just confused. She accidentally trips on one of the groceries, which startles his cat Dynamo, and she runs onto the ramp. She goes after her, but she can't climb up and she won't come down. She asks Axl to lift her up so she doesn't have to use her feet, and she tells her to be careful. We see that Violet is taking enough precautions to not use her foot that much. She's just too confident in thinking she'll make it out without problem. She's at least thinking things through even without knowing the consequences of her action. They say how she's like a mini Manny as she swings up there without using both her feet. That is pretty accurate. When Axl says that she's hurt, he sees that she needs help getting down. He says that she shouldn't move around like that if she's hurt, showing how he cares for his fans as people. That's pretty nice. Unfortunately, things get worse as she not only lands with both her feet, worsening her injury, the ramp starts to fall apart. She says she can slide down, but he says that it's not safe since there are too many holes. Yeah it's definitely time to call the other Firebuds. Bo and Jayden think of a plan to use the Jay Hook and attach it to a gurney so she can get down safely. This leads to an awesome 70s inspired song that really shows off Keith David and Vivian Vencer's singing chops, helped by how this is 2 minutes long. It's a song called "Take Care Of You", where he says how it's important to take care of yourself when you're hurt. What makes this work is with how he's able to come to her level. He says that they're both people who like to move around and do all sorts of cool stunts. He says that she needs to take it easy and take care of herself so that she doesn't get hurt even more, showing how there's risk involved with anything dangerous, and taking precautions can help minimize them. He may be a daredevil, but he still wants to set a good example for his fans. She says that he's someone who always pushes ahead no matter how hurt he is, but then he says how she's wrong. He's rested whenever he got hurt, which is quite often. Case in point, he hurt his left hand, which is why he asked Violet to deliver his groceries. Seeing how even her idol takes the time to heal himself helps Violet see that she was being reckless, and takes the advice to heart from now on. That's pretty cool. Violet thanks everyone for helping out, and she tells Axl to bring her to the hospital so she can rest. Manny gives Violet his cape as something to remember him by, which she likes. She goes to the hospital and says she'll help out when she feels better. Now that's a great way to end the episode.

2. Mud About You

Writer: Norma P. Sepulveda

Director: Kris Wimberly

Date: November 11, 2022

Synopsis: "Bo doesn't do his chores."

A little hard work goes a long way, which this episode shows well. It's about Bo and Flash putting off their chores until later when they go to hang out with the team. It doesn't turn out well when Floyd gets stuck in debris. This episode gives a simple, but solid message on not putting off your chores, but there's an added layer to this by saying how you should be more considerate of other people's feelings. Let's break this down.

First Half:

We start out on what's apparently another rainy day. Bo and Flash are bored since there's nothing to do today. Well, they are all about action and being on the move, so it works out here. Beth says that they can help out with the house cleaning, which they don't like. They want to know where their parents, and Floyd says how Bill and Faye are out helping people whose houses were flooded from the storm. They reluctantly agree to help. This isn't from finding chores bad. They just think that their skills could be better used out on the field. As for what to do, se have Beth doing the living room, Floyd doing the kitchen, and Bo and Flash cleaning her therapy office and his art studio. They say it's too much to do, but Beth says that big jobs become little jobs when they work together. Flash thinks they should be out rescuing people, which Bo agrees with. Here's where things get interesting. Violet & Axl and Jayden & Piston come by to ask if they want to help anyone affected by the flood. Bo thinks the office is clean enough until Flash tells him about the oil spill. When excusing themselves, he sees that it's a big oil spill that will take a long time to clean up. Since everyone else is ready to go, Bo says they can do it when they come back. At least he doesn't intend to shirk his responsibilities. He just thinks that chores are a secondary priority compared to rescue work. He is all about wanting to do big things in order to help out others.

They will soon regret this. Floyd comes in to see what's up, and he slips on the oil spill. Beth checks on him, and he's stuck in a bunch of debris. That's not good. She can't move the debris on her own, and wonders where Bo and Flash are. Bo asks where to go, and Jayden says that there's a flooding by Treadwell Road. Axl, as speedy as she is, zooms ahead and almost slips on the road, with Piston saying to be careful since they're still slippery. They see a food truck by the lake, and come across Chef Al and Chef Fernando. They were on the way to the shelter to feed people who had to leave their homes because of the flood, and Fernando skidded on the wet road. You can definitely feel for them when Chef Al says that as "first food responders", they must be there to help out those in need. They feel a sense of duty to help others even if it's not about big rescues, which is admirable. Flash thinks they can pull Fernando up, but even when working together, they can't get him up the muddy hill. They then try again. Although he's almost at the top he starts slipping again. When they let go so that they don't fall down, he ends up in the lake. Yeah having three kids and their vehicles attempt to get an adult man and his adult sized vehicle would result in more disaster. Bo and Flash think about getting their parents to help.

Second Half:

Beth tries to use a broom to get Floyd out, but it tickles, and she falls. She then takes a few deep breaths in order to calm herself down. That's pretty reflective of how she likes to be at peace with herself before moving forward with anything. The Firebuds come in, and when she says that Bo and Flash didn't clean up the oil spill and he's trapped, she does so more with disappointment rather than anger. Regardless, the others leave the room so that they don't interfere. Bo and Flash say that they were going to clean up the oil spill when they got back, which you can buy since they did still want to do the job. We get an interesting moment of doubt from Beth when she says she thought that they might have left in order to avoid chores. It's not unreasonable to think this. As a therapist, she's experienced people who have acted unusual in order to get out of their responsibilities. She says that they all live together in the same house, and should share the responsibility of maintaining it. She tells them to think how Floyd would feel in a situation like this. She's not trying to guilt trip them. She's just showing tough love in saying how their actions have consequences and they should own up to them. She values the idea of teamwork and maintaining the family unit, which is admirable on her end.

Bo and Flash both apologize and they all pitch in to help get him out. They clean up the mess and he's able to get out. Bo apologizes for him and Flash not doing the chores right away. You can buy this apology because of how he was blinded by the desire to go for something bigger. He didn't see consequences of his actions and just thought that doing big jobs were more important. He sees that this isn't the case. He then remembers that Chef Al and Chef Fernando are still stuck in the pond. Piston sees a bunch of pipes, and they all work together to create a ramp so that Fernando can get out without having to fall in slippery mud. That's not a bad idea. He has something to walk on that's smooth and not covered in mud. With the help from the wheel jacks, they all pull him out of pond. Teamwork makes the dream work after all. He remembers about the food shelter, and hurries to go back. Bo asks if he and Flash can help, and Beth says they can if she and Floyd can come and they do their chores when they get back. She is all about equality and fairness, so this is pretty reasonable. They feed the 348 people there, which they have a good time doing, and eat some special dishes to celebrate a job well done. Talk about a nice way to end the episode.

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1. Care-A-Van Club

Writer: Alyssa Stratton

Director: Julius Aguimatang

Date: November 11, 2022

Synopsis: "Violet tries to rescue her idol's cat."

It's time to go extreme. This episode involves the arrival of a daredevil named Manny Kablame (voiced by Keith David) and his motorcycle Captain Kapow (voiced by James Monroe Iglehart). Violet tries to impress Manny by rescuing his cat from a tree, but she gets stuck herself. This episode provides a pretty good message on taking care of yourself so that you don't get into any kind of bad situation. Let's break this down.

First Half:

We start out with everyone delivering groceries. Okay, there's more than that. Jenna tells Violet how a bag of groceries is going to Mrs. Liang. She tells Bo and Flash to deliver it since they're delivering to her neighbor Mrs. Snipp. Flash accidentally drops an apple, but Violet catches it, and she says to be careful since Mrs. Liang likes apples. She showed quite a bit of quick movement in catching the apple, and shows great people skills in knowing what others like. That's definitely a sign of a good person who's mindful of others. As for why they're doing this, it's for the Care-A-Van Club, which was started by Violet to help people who can't get to the store on their own. That's actually pretty nice. Her parents are first responders, so she's basically honoring that legacy by helping out people that can't help themselves. It's pretty cool. The last package is for Manny Kablame. He apparently lives in Gearbox Grove, which makes Violet and Axl excited, especially the former. Manny and his motorcycle Captain Kapow are daredevils known for performing all sorts of awesome stunts. Case in point, Flash shows a video of Manny and Captain Kapow jumping over 15 buses, which they succeed in. That does look pretty cool, and fits with how they like doing all sorts of cool stunts. We see that Violet idolizes him a bit too much though. She says that he's not one to get hurt, and even if he did, he's all about moving forward. Case in point, his catchphrase "Rev it up and go go go." She's putting him on a pedestal, though it works here because of how she lives for doing cool stunts, and he makes said cool stunts look effortless.

Violet says that she and Axl will give Manny his groceries. They see his jump ramp in the yard, which looks cool, though also worn out. Axl can't get in because the gate is too narrow, so Violet goes to give him the groceries by herself. She hears something inside, but doesn't see anyone. She instead sees a bunch of collectibles everywhere. She gets startled by the cat inside and accidentally stumbles backwards, which results in an injured ankle. Well that's not good. Axl says she's taking Violet to the hospital and asks everyone else to deliver the groceries. She meets her mothers Val and Viv at the hospital. They tell her to stay off her leg for a few days so that she can get better. She doesn't want to do this since she thinks her friends need her. We see that she really values team effort and making sure that people get the help they need. She calls up Bo to see how it's going, and he says things are turning out okay. He means to say that she shouldn't go to the trouble of coming here, but by saying they don't need her here, she feels down on herself. If there's one thing you want to let Violet know, it's that she wants to feel like other people appreciate the help she provides.

Second Half:

As she's calling Bo, she's apparently doing some kind of jungle gym in order to escape. Axl catches her and tells her to rest. She gives her a coloring book, but she says that Manny wouldn't do this since he's all about moving forward. She's putting him more on a pedestal as an invincible hero, but it works. She thinks that being some kind of hero or role model means always pushing through regardless of how you are. Axl is basically acting like the parent here, but it makes sense. For as much as she's about risk and speed, she also wants to make sure that other people and vehicles don't put themselves into danger. Bo tells Violet that they're missing Manny's groceries, and Axl sees that she accidentally brought it with her. Violet wants to deliver them, but Axl says she can't walk with her hurt ankle. She says that she won't be walking since she'll be riding in her. She reluctantly lets her in so long as she doesn't try to move. This does show how much trust they have in each other. Even if Axl may not be completely onboard with Violet leaving the hospital, she's able to acknowledge that some risk is required as long as there are set boundaries. Violet may be taking a risk with her ankle, but at least she's smart enough to have some kind of support should something happen.

Axl still can't get through the gate, so Violet does it herself. She accidentally trips and lands on Manny's doorstep, from which he and Kapow come out. Although he's a big name celebrity, he does act courteous enough to see why she's here, and is more just confused. She accidentally trips on one of the groceries, which startles his cat Dynamo, and she runs onto the ramp. She goes after her, but she can't climb up and she won't come down. She asks Axl to lift her up so she doesn't have to use her feet, and she tells her to be careful. We see that Violet is taking enough precautions to not use her foot that much. She's just too confident in thinking she'll make it out without problem. She's at least thinking things through even without knowing the consequences of her action. They say how she's like a mini Manny as she swings up there without using both her feet. That is pretty accurate. When Axl says that she's hurt, he sees that she needs help getting down. He says that she shouldn't move around like that if she's hurt, showing how he cares for his fans as people. That's pretty nice. Unfortunately, things get worse as she not only lands with both her feet, worsening her injury, the ramp starts to fall apart. She says she can slide down, but he says that it's not safe since there are too many holes. Yeah it's definitely time to call the other Firebuds. Bo and Jayden think of a plan to use the Jay Hook and attach it to a gurney so she can get down safely. This leads to an awesome 70s inspired song that really shows off Keith David and Vivian Vencer's singing chops, helped by how this is 2 minutes long. It's a song called "Take Care Of You", where he says how it's important to take care of yourself when you're hurt. What makes this work is with how he's able to come to her level. He says that they're both people who like to move around and do all sorts of cool stunts. He says that she needs to take it easy and take care of herself so that she doesn't get hurt even more, showing how there's risk involved with anything dangerous, and taking precautions can help minimize them. He may be a daredevil, but he still wants to set a good example for his fans. She says that he's someone who always pushes ahead no matter how hurt he is, but then he says how she's wrong. He's rested whenever he got hurt, which is quite often. Case in point, he hurt his left hand, which is why he asked Violet to deliver his groceries. Seeing how even her idol takes the time to heal himself helps Violet see that she was being reckless, and takes the advice to heart from now on. That's pretty cool. Violet thanks everyone for helping out, and she tells Axl to bring her to the hospital so she can rest. Manny gives Violet his cape as something to remember him by, which she likes. She goes to the hospital and says she'll help out when she feels better. Now that's a great way to end the episode.

2. Mud About You

Writer: Norma P. Sepulveda

Director: Kris Wimberly

Date: November 11, 2022

Synopsis: "Bo doesn't do his chores."

A little hard work goes a long way, which this episode shows well. It's about Bo and Flash putting off their chores until later when they go to hang out with the team. It doesn't turn out well when Floyd gets stuck in debris. This episode gives a simple, but solid message on not putting off your chores, but there's an added layer to this by saying how you should be more considerate of other people's feelings. Let's break this down.

First Half:

We start out on what's apparently another rainy day. Bo and Flash are bored since there's nothing to do today. Well, they are all about action and being on the move, so it works out here. Beth says that they can help out with the house cleaning, which they don't like. They want to know where their parents, and Floyd says how Bill and Faye are out helping people whose houses were flooded from the storm. They reluctantly agree to help. This isn't from finding chores bad. They just think that their skills could be better used out on the field. As for what to do, se have Beth doing the living room, Floyd doing the kitchen, and Bo and Flash cleaning her therapy office and his art studio. They say it's too much to do, but Beth says that big jobs become little jobs when they work together. Flash thinks they should be out rescuing people, which Bo agrees with. Here's where things get interesting. Violet & Axl and Jayden & Piston come by to ask if they want to help anyone affected by the flood. Bo thinks the office is clean enough until Flash tells him about the oil spill. When excusing themselves, he sees that it's a big oil spill that will take a long time to clean up. Since everyone else is ready to go, Bo says they can do it when they come back. At least he doesn't intend to shirk his responsibilities. He just thinks that chores are a secondary priority compared to rescue work. He is all about wanting to do big things in order to help out others.

They will soon regret this. Floyd comes in to see what's up, and he slips on the oil spill. Beth checks on him, and he's stuck in a bunch of debris. That's not good. She can't move the debris on her own, and wonders where Bo and Flash are. Bo asks where to go, and Jayden says that there's a flooding by Treadwell Road. Axl, as speedy as she is, zooms ahead and almost slips on the road, with Piston saying to be careful since they're still slippery. They see a food truck by the lake, and come across Chef Al and Chef Fernando. They were on the way to the shelter to feed people who had to leave their homes because of the flood, and Fernando skidded on the wet road. You can definitely feel for them when Chef Al says that as "first food responders", they must be there to help out those in need. They feel a sense of duty to help others even if it's not about big rescues, which is admirable. Flash thinks they can pull Fernando up, but even when working together, they can't get him up the muddy hill. They then try again. Although he's almost at the top he starts slipping again. When they let go so that they don't fall down, he ends up in the lake. Yeah having three kids and their vehicles attempt to get an adult man and his adult sized vehicle would result in more disaster. Bo and Flash think about getting their parents to help.

Second Half:

Beth tries to use a broom to get Floyd out, but it tickles, and she falls. She then takes a few deep breaths in order to calm herself down. That's pretty reflective of how she likes to be at peace with herself before moving forward with anything. The Firebuds come in, and when she says that Bo and Flash didn't clean up the oil spill and he's trapped, she does so more with disappointment rather than anger. Regardless, the others leave the room so that they don't interfere. Bo and Flash say that they were going to clean up the oil spill when they got back, which you can buy since they did still want to do the job. We get an interesting moment of doubt from Beth when she says she thought that they might have left in order to avoid chores. It's not unreasonable to think this. As a therapist, she's experienced people who have acted unusual in order to get out of their responsibilities. She says that they all live together in the same house, and should share the responsibility of maintaining it. She tells them to think how Floyd would feel in a situation like this. She's not trying to guilt trip them. She's just showing tough love in saying how their actions have consequences and they should own up to them. She values the idea of teamwork and maintaining the family unit, which is admirable on her end.

Bo and Flash both apologize and they all pitch in to help get him out. They clean up the mess and he's able to get out. Bo apologizes for him and Flash not doing the chores right away. You can buy this apology because of how he was blinded by the desire to go for something bigger. He didn't see consequences of his actions and just thought that doing big jobs were more important. He sees that this isn't the case. He then remembers that Chef Al and Chef Fernando are still stuck in the pond. Piston sees a bunch of pipes, and they all work together to create a ramp so that Fernando can get out without having to fall in slippery mud. That's not a bad idea. He has something to walk on that's smooth and not covered in mud. With the help from the wheel jacks, they all pull him out of pond. Teamwork makes the dream work after all. He remembers about the food shelter, and hurries to go back. Bo asks if he and Flash can help, and Beth says they can if she and Floyd can come and they do their chores when they get back. She is all about equality and fairness, so this is pretty reasonable. They feed the 348 people there, which they have a good time doing, and eat some special dishes to celebrate a job well done. Talk about a nice way to end the episode.